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Notable river spot · Rason, North Korea

Kŏl-Sŏm

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Kŏl-Sŏm is a river spot in Rason, North Korea.

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Kŏl-Sŏm: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Kŏl-Sŏm

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Kŏl-Sŏm — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 42.17270, 130.31104. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Kŏl-Sŏm yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Kŏl-Sŏm?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Kŏl-Sŏm?

    Nearby: Pip'a Island (river spot, 19 km), Manpo Lake (lake, 33 km), Zaozyornaya (viewpoint, 48 km), Khasan (lake, 49 km), Furugelm Island (river spot, 75 km), Socho-do (river spot, 3 km).

    Is Kŏl-Sŏm worth visiting?

    Kŏl-Sŏm is listed as a notable river spot in North Korea on Spotwander.