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Delve into Chongji in South Korea
Chongji in the region of Gangwon is a city in South Korea - some 55 mi or ( 89 km ) East of Seoul , the country's capital .
Current time in Chongji is now 10:06 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Seoul " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Yongsan-gol, Wonju, Wondok-tong, Daejeon, and Daegu. While being here, make sure to check out Yongsan-gol . We encountered some video on the web . 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 Chongji ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Andean music at subway station in Seoul
Andean music "chinchaysuyo" played by group "Los Andes" ..
KBS NETWORK EPISODE 7- MPSPA - TRADITIONAL PAPER MAKING
This is my report from the program "KBS NETWORK" which aired LIVE on June 25th, 2007. In this episode I travelled to Wonju, Kanwondo where I learned how to make Korean traditional paper. We start with ..
Asiana Airlines Stopover Hotel Seoul/Incheon
This is a room of the Asiana Airlines Winners Hotel near Seoul / Incheon. It's fairly far away from Seoul downtown, takes about two hours to get there by car. A transport from and to the ICN airport w ..
Yonsei University Wonju Campus Tour Full Circle - Level Up (Ep. 9)
I first came to South Korea as part of the Global Village Program at Yonsei University. Last weekend I made my first trip back to Wonju since returning to Korea. There is no better way to lift your sp ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Wonju
Wonju is the most populous city in Gangwon province, South Korea. Wonju is a city approximately 90 miles east of Seoul and the capital can be reached within 1hr 30minutes by bus or train. Wonju is home to three major universities (one of them Sangji University, known for it's Tourism and Korean Medicine departments) which attract many students from Seoul and elsewhere. They provide facilities to host sporting and musical events throughout the year.
Located at 37.34 127.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
First and Second Battles of Wonju
The First and Second Battles of Wonju (French: Bataille de Wonju), also known as the Wonju Campaign or the Third Phase Campaign Eastern Sector (Chinese: 第三次战役东线; pinyin: Dì Sān Cì Zhàn Yì Dōng Xiàn), was a series of engagements between North Korean and United Nations (UN) forces during the Korean War. The battle took place from December 31, 1950 to January 20, 1951 around the South Korean town of Wonju.
Located at 37.34 127.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Wonju Airport
Wonju Airport is an airport in Wonju, South Korea. In 2011, 72,226 passengers utilized the airport. The airport is mainly for military use. Only one parking space is capable of handling a Boeing 737-900. The airport has a single daily flight, operated by Korean Air with a B737-900 plane, to Jeju.
Located at 37.44 127.96 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Chiaksan
Chiaksan is a mountain in the province of Gangwon-do, South Korea. Its area extends across the city of Wonju and the county of Hoengseong. Chiaksan has an elevation of 1,288 m .
Located at 37.37 128.05 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Hoengseong County
Hoengseong County is a county in Gangwon Province, South Korea. The roots of Codonopsis lanceolata, a bonnet bellflower species, play an important role in local agriculture. Korean Minjok Leadership Academy, a notable boarding school, is located in the county.
Located at 37.49 127.99 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
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