📽️ Uiju Castle

North Korea · Asia · 40.20°N, 124.53°E

Uiju Castle is a historic structure located on the Chinese border, along the Yalu River in Uiju County, in North Pyongan Province, North Korea. A structure first built during the Ri Dynasty was designed to serve as the main border town (Uiju) in the area and was one of the most important northern defense posts during this time. The present castle was built in 1520, it probably included parts of the old fortress. It is listed as one of the National Treasures of North Korea.

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Country	North Korea
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	40.20°N, 124.53°E · view on map

Uiju Castle is located in North Korea, in Asia.

More ruins in North Korea

Paekmasan Fortress.

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