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Kumbang-dong Destination Guide
Delve into Kumbang-dong in South Korea
Kumbang-dong in the region of Gangwon is located in South Korea - some 105 mi or ( 169 km ) East of Seoul , the country's capital .
Local time in Kumbang-dong is now 02:41 AM (Friday) . 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: Winnakp'ung, Tungmyong, Wolt'an-dong, Daejeon, and Daegu. While being here, you might want to check out Winnakp'ung . 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 Kumbang-dong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Temple Naksansa and Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva statue
Klášter Naksansa a socha Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva ..
Scroozle Does Muleung Valley (and responds to a tag)
I went to 무릉계곡 (Muleung Valley) for the first time. Nicknamed the Grand Canyon of Korea, it gave some pretty spectacular views. I also responded to a tag by Evan & Rachel while standing on a perilous ..
Raiden using tangram.wmv
The 'Stop motion animation' using tangram. This product was created by Kihun and his friends on summer vacation, 2011. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Daegwallyeong
Daegwallyeong (대관령) is a mountain pass in the Taebaek Mountains of eastern South Korea. It runs between Pyeongchang and Gangneung in Gangwon Province. It rises to 832 metres above sea level. It is an important historical pass that connects the regions of Yeongseo and Yeongdong. Daegwallyeong-myeon of Pyeongchang County is named after this pass. Daegwallyeong Museum is located in Gangneung.
Located at 37.68 128.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Kwandong University
Kwandong University (관동대학교) is a South Korean university located in Gangneung, Gangwon-do. The university was established in 1954.
Located at 37.74 128.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
1996 Gangneung submarine infiltration incident
The 1996 Gangneung submarine infiltration incident occurred on September 18, 1996, near the South Korean town of Gangneung. The incident was one of the more serious instances of North Korean espionage involving naval forces.
Located at 37.72 129.01 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Yongpyong Ski Resort
Yongpyong Ski Resort (용평리조트) is a ski resort located in Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do of South Korea. As well as skiing facilities, the resort offers golf in the summer months. It is the largest ski and snowboard resort in Korea. The resort is owned by the Unification Church (the Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity), a new religious movement founded by Sun Myung Moon, through the Tongil Group.
Located at 37.64 128.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Gangneung
Gangneung is a city in Gangwon-do, on the east coast of South Korea. It has a population of 229,869 (as of 2006). Gangneung is the economic centre of the Yeongdong region of Gangwon Province. Gangneung has many tourist attractions, such as Jeongdongjin, a very popular area for watching the sun rise. There is a ROK airbase south of downtown Gangneung which formerly doubled as a civil airport.
Located at 37.75 128.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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