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Chook-tong Destination Guide
Delve into Chook-tong in South Korea
Chook-tong in the region of Gyeonggi is a city in South Korea - some 34 mi or ( 55 km ) North-East of Seoul , the country's capital .
Current time in Chook-tong is now 08:22 PM (Sunday) . 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: Daejeon, Daegu, Seoul, Busan, and Paem-mal. While being here, make sure to check out Daejeon . 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 Chook-tong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Nami Island, Korea
A single day family trip to Nami Island - a tourist place located in NE of Seoul, about 1 1/2 hours of driving, November, 2009. Autumn is my favorite season and there's virtually nothing to be complai ..
에코피아 가평
가평군 홍보영상 (출처 : 가평군) ..
Riding Seoul to Chunchon - 10000km Recording Sequence
I love bike riding. This is one of moment the 10000km bicycle speedometer record I riding in a longtime. Auguest 12, 2010. A hot dampy and wet day ㅜ,.ㅜ ..
Nami Island Trip 22nd February 2012
My visit to Nami Island during my trip to Seoul, Korea on 22nd February 2012 ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Gapyeong County
Gapyeong County is a county in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It was the scene of the Battle of Kapyong, a major battle of the Korean War. Gapyeong is also well known for its natural beauty. It borders the mountainous province of Gangwon on the east. The north branch of the Han River flows through the area. Several reservoirs and resorts are located in the county. Train service to Gapyeong then provides an easy taxi ride to the resort island of Namiseom.
Located at 37.83 127.51 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Gapyeong Station
Gapyeong Station is a railway station on the Gyeongchun Line. Nearby attractions include the islands of Namiseom and Jarasum.
Located at 37.82 127.51 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Gapyeong Canada Monument
The Gapyeong Canada Monument is a monument erected to commemorate the sacrifice of the Canadian Forces during the Korean War, especially at the Battle of Kapyong in the Canadian Korean War Memorial Garden. The English text describing the monument reads as follows: Korean War Monument to the Canadian Armed Forces This monument, located at 207-4 Igokri.
Located at 37.88 127.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Battle of Kapyong
The Battle of Kapyong (22–25 April 1951), also known as the Battle of Jiaping, was fought during the Korean War between United Nations (UN) forces—primarily Australian and Canadian—and the Chinese communist People's Volunteer Army. The fighting occurred during the Chinese Spring Offensive and saw the 27th British Commonwealth Brigade establish blocking positions in the Kapyong Valley, on a key route south to the capital, Seoul.
Located at 37.88 127.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Gulbongsan Station
Gulbongsan Station is a railway station on the Gyeongchun Line.
Located at 37.84 127.55 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
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