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Uhwang-gol Destination Guide
Touring Uhwang-gol in South Korea
Uhwang-gol in the region of Gangwon is a city located in South Korea - some 68 mi or ( 110 km ) North-East of Seoul , the country's capital city .
Time in Uhwang-gol is now 09:55 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Seoul " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Yanggu, Suha-ri, Daejeon, Daegu, and Soyok-kol. Being here already, consider visiting Yanggu . Check out our recommendations for Uhwang-gol ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Battle of Heartbreak Ridge
The Battle of Heartbreak Ridge (Hangul: 단장의 능선 전투; Hanja: 斷腸의 稜線 戰鬪; French: Bataille de Crèvecœur), also known as the Battle of Wendengli, was a month-long battle in the Korean War fought between September 13 and October 15, 1951. The Battle of Heartbreak Ridge was one of several major engagements in an area known as "The Punchbowl. " The battle site is located in the hills of North Korea a few miles north of the 38th parallel north, near Chorwon.
Located at 38.30 128.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Battle of Bloody Ridge
The Battle of Bloody Ridge was a ground combat battle that took place during the Korean War from August 18 to September 5, 1951. Located in hills north of the 38th parallel north in the central Korean mountain range, the battle was fought between the communist North Korean forces of the Korean People's Army (KPA) and United Nations forces consisting of Republic of Korea Army (ROK) units and the U.S. 2nd Infantry Division.
Located at 38.15 128.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Yanggu County, Gangwon
Yanggu County (Yanggu-gun) is a county in Gangwon Province, South Korea. The northern part of Yanggu County was part of the front line for much of the Korean War, and now borders the Demilitarized Zone. Several Korean War battle sites are located in Yanggu County, including Bloody Ridge, Heartbreak Ridge, and Hill 1179 (Daeusan).
Located at 38.11 127.99 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Hwacheon Dam
Hwacheon Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the North Han (Pukhan) River in Hwacheon County, Gangwon-do Province, South Korea. The dam was completed in 1944 as a primary source of electricity in southern Korea. It was the focal point of a raid during the Korean War and also provides flood protection from North Korea's Imnam Dam upstream.
Located at 38.10 127.76 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Hwacheon County
Hwacheon County (Hwacheon-gun) is a county in Gangwon Province, South Korea. The northern border parallels the Korean Demilitarized Zone, as close as nine kilometers in some places. Neighboring counties are Cheorwon to the northwest and north, Yanggu to the east, Chuncheon to the south, and the Gyeonggi-do province to the southwest. The county consists largely of mountains and rivers, between which are small farming communities, military bases and military training grounds.
Located at 38.11 127.71 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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