Fun facts about Sinuiju
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Sinŭiju is located 11 km south by southwest of Ŭiju, from which its name derives.
Sinuiju
North Korea
Sinŭiju is a city in North Korea which faces Dandong, Liaoning, China, across the international border of the Yalu River. It is the capital of North P'yŏngan province.
From the “History” section
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During the Korean War, Kim Il Sung temporarily moved the capital to Sinŭiju after being driven from P'yŏngyang.
Sinuiju
North Korea
Sinŭiju is a city in North Korea which faces Dandong, Liaoning, China, across the international border of the Yalu River. It is the capital of North P'yŏngan province.
From the “History” section
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Sinŭiju has a single turf runway airport measuring 991 metres by 61 metres.
Sinuiju
North Korea
Sinŭiju is a city in North Korea which faces Dandong, Liaoning, China, across the international border of the Yalu River. It is the capital of North P'yŏngan province.
From the “Transportation” section
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Sinŭiju has a trolleybus line that was reopened in October 2020 with new trolleybuses.
Sinuiju
North Korea
Sinŭiju is a city in North Korea which faces Dandong, Liaoning, China, across the international border of the Yalu River. It is the capital of North P'yŏngan province.
From the “Transportation” section
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There is a Ferris wheel in Sinŭiju overlooking the Yalu River, which is reportedly broken.
Sinuiju
North Korea
Sinŭiju is a city in North Korea which faces Dandong, Liaoning, China, across the international border of the Yalu River. It is the capital of North P'yŏngan province.
From the “Places of interest” section
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