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Chukkong Destination Guide
Touring Chukkong in South Korea
Chukkong in the region of South Gyeongsang is a city located in South Korea - some 167 mi or ( 268 km ) South-East of Seoul , the country's capital city .
Time in Chukkong is now 11:52 PM (Wednesday) . 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: Yangji, Ginei, Tusim, Tungdae, and Tokch'ol-li. Being here already, consider visiting Yangji . Check out our recommendations for Chukkong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Uiryeong County
Uiryeong County (Uiryeong-gun) is a county in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea. It is one of the least populated counties in Korea. In 1938, Uiryeong native Lee Byung-chull founded Samsung Group in nearby Daegu. This county is known in some quarters as the location where Woo Bum-Kon carried out the second worst incident of spree killing in known history on April 26, 1982.
Located at 35.32 128.26 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
South Gyeongsang Province
South Gyeongsang Province, or Gyeongsangnam-do, is a province in the southeast of South Korea. The provincial capital is located at Changwon. It contains the major metropolitan center and port of Busan. Located there is UNESCO World Heritage Site Haeinsa, a Buddhist temple that houses the Tripitaka Koreana and attracts many tourists. Automobile and petrochemical factories are largely concentrated along the southern part of the province, extending from Ulsan through Busan, Changwon, and Jinju.
Located at 35.25 128.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Jinju
Jinju is a city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It was the location of the first (1592) and second (1593) Sieges of Jinju by Japanese forces during the Imjin War. The Republic of Korea Air Force Education and Training Command is located in the eastern part of the city. There are cultural-historical tourist attractions in Jinju such as Jinju Castle, the Jinju National Museum, and the Nam-gang Prehistoric Site Museum.
Located at 35.20 128.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Gunbuk Station
Gunbuk Station is a railway station in South Korea. It is on Gyeongjeon Line.
Located at 35.26 128.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Wonbuk Station
Wonbuk Station is a railway station in South Korea. It is on Gyeongjeon Line.
Located at 35.23 128.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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