Time Zone |
Asia/Pyongyang |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Europe/Helsinki |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Located in the South Hamgyong Province in the eastern part of the DPRK, Goseong County of the DPRK is one of the most important coastal counties in the DPRK, bordering the Sea of Japan, Gangwon Province in the east by the Taebaek Mountain Range, and the Hamhung Plain in the west. Goseong-eup, the county seat, is situated in the high east and low west, with rich forests in the mountainous areas in the east and the coastal plain in the west. The main industries are fishery and agriculture, with an abundance of seafoods such as mintail and kelp, and the agriculture is based on the cultivation of corn and soybeans. Goseong Bay is a natural harbor with a long history of fishing. The local climate is temperate monsoon with four distinct seasons, with cold winters and little snow, and warm, humid summers. The county retains part of the traditional Korean folk culture and is an important window to the eastern coast of Korea.
Mariehamn, the capital and only city of the Finnish Aland Islands, is located in the southern part of Finland on the Baltic Sea and is the political, economic and cultural center of the autonomous region. As the smallest city in Finland, it has a population of about 12,000 and the official language is Swedish. The city is known for its peaceful seaside scenery and unique maritime culture, with many well-preserved wooden buildings, a maritime museum and historical landmarks such as Mariehamn Castle. The economy is based on shipping, tourism and agriculture, and the city attracts a large number of tourists in the summer to enjoy the sun, sand and sea activities, making it an ideal place to experience the slow Nordic life.