Kaesong (Kaesŏng), Hwanghae-namdo
Kaesong: city in North Korea
About
Quick Facts about Kaesŏng
| Population | 192,578 |
| Country | North Korea |
| State | Hwanghae-namdo (North Korea) |
| Official name | 개성특별시 |
| Has part | Koryo Songgyungwan University, Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.9708,126.5544 |
| Official language | Korean |
| Altitude | 1,604 feet / 489 meters |
| Capital city | Kaesŏng is capital of Taebong, Goryeo |
| Time Zone | UTC+09:00 |
| Local time | 19:33:45 (17th May 2026) |
Geography
Kaesŏng is located at 37°58'15"N 126°33'16"E (37.9708300, 126.5544400).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 308,404 | - | census |
| 2009 | 192,578 | -60.14% | census |
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