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Koam-dong Destination Guide
Delve into Koam-dong in South Korea
Koam-dong in the region of Gangwon is located in South Korea - some 96 mi or ( 155 km ) East of Seoul , the country's capital .
Local time in Koam-dong is now 03:26 PM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Seoul " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Withongjok, Tangsan-dong, Daejeon, Daegu, and Taech'i-ri. While being here, you might want to check out Withongjok . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Koam-dong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Korean Mini-Tractor
I started calling these the poor man's tractor. My Korean friend at work said they are called KYUNG WOON KI. I saw them all over in the rural areas, in many different configurations, and took pictures ..
Sacheon to Gangneung Bus, Korea
A morning ride on the 308 bus from Sacheon Valley into town in Gangneung City, South Korea. Tuesday, April 13, 2010. ..
KOREAN MINI-TRACTOR #3
A Korean Mini-Tractor in action in Sacheon Valley, outside of Gangneung City, South Korea. Wednesday, April 13, 2011. video by ALEN HARE ..
Field Trip With First Graders
I went on a field trip with my first grade students (grade 7). We went to a peach farm to make some peach preserves, go snail fishing, and then go sight-seeing on a tractor. Doing Korea ESL: www.scroo ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Odaesan
Odaesan, also known as Mount Odaesan or Mount Odae, is a South Korean mountain peak in Gangwon, South Korea, standing at the junction of the districts of Gangneung, Pyeongchang, and Hongcheon. At an elevation of 1,563 m it is the centerpiece of Odaesan National Park. The name "Odaesan" means "mountain of five plains," a reference to the five high plains that stand between its five peaks.
Located at 37.80 128.54 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Woljeongsa
Woljeongsa is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, located on the eastern slopes of Odaesan in Pyeongchang County, Gangwon Province, South Korea. Woljeongsa was founded in 643 by the Silla monk Jajang. Burned down and rebuilt a number of times, the last disaster was during the Korean War (1950–1953), when about ten buildings were burnt down by the Korean Army because it had become a refuge for the rebel forces.
Located at 37.73 128.59 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Gangneung Indoor Ice Rink
Gangneung Indoor Ice Rink (강릉 실내 빙상경기장) is an indoor ice arena which will be used for the 2018 Winter Olympics and 2018 Winter Paralympics. It was opened in 1998. It is located in the coastal city of Gangneung. It will be the venue for curling and wheelchair curling. The seating capacity is 3,500. It is the only Olympic venue in Gangneung which existed prior to the election of PyeongChang as host city of the 2018 Winter Games.
Located at 37.77 128.89 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Union Hockey Centre
Union Hockey Centre (유니온 아이스하키 경기장) is a future temporary indoor ice arena which will be built for the 2018 Winter Olympics. It is located in the coastal city of Gangneung. It will be the one of the two venues for ice hockey and will be the venue for the hockey finals. The seating capacity is 10,000. The cost of construction for the Olympics is 73 million USD . Construction should start in September 2013 and be completed in September 2016.
Located at 37.78 128.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Gangneung Stadium
Gangneung Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Gangneung, South Korea. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 30,000 people and was opened in 1980. It is home ground of Gangneung City FC, and Gangwon FC from 2009.
Located at 37.77 128.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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