Chung-dong
District of Gongju
Chungcheongnam-do - South Korea

Yeongi County

Yeongi County (Yeongi-gun) was a county in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea now part of Sejong. Jochiwon is the main city within Yeongi. Jochiwon, as of 2011, has a large foreign community of native English speakers considering its rather small size and population. This is due to the existence of two major universities: Hong-ik University and Korea University Korea University Sejong Campus, both satellite campuses. In addition to the universities there are many public schools.

Located at 36.5433, 127.279 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Sejong City, Counties of South Korea

Gyeryongsan

Gyeryongsan, a 845 m mountain in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea. It lies at the meeting of the boundaries of several cities: Gongju, Gyeryong, Nonsan, and Daejeon. It has been traditionally regarded as a sacred mountain, with the most qi of any in South Korea. The name "gyermongsan means chicken dragon mountain Portions of the mountain are included in a South Korean military reserve. Other portions are part of Gyeryongsan National Park.

Located at 36.3433, 127.206 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Mountains of South Chungcheong Province, Gongju, Mountains of Daejeon, Gyeryong, Nonsan, Yuseong District

Magoksa

Magoksa is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism in Gongju, South Korea. It is located on the eastern slope of Taehwasan, on taegeuk-shaped bend in the Taegeukcheon Stream. Magoksa is believed to have been established in 640 or 642 by the monk Jajang of Silla, however, this account is in dispute by some since Gongju would have lain within Baekje territory at that time.

Located at 36.5592, 127.012 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Buddhist temples in South Korea, Buddhist temples of the Jogye Order, Gongju, Buildings and structures in South Chungcheong Province, Visitor attractions in South Chungcheong Province

Sejong City

Sejong, officially Sejong Special Self-Governing City and formerly known as Yeongi (연기, 燕岐) county is a planned city in South Korea. In early 2007, the South Korean government decided to create a special administrative district housing nine ministries and four national agencies currently located in Seoul out of parts of Chungcheongnam-do and a small section of Chungcheongbuk-do provinces, near Daejeon. The capital opened on 2 July 2012, with 36 government agencies slated to move there by 2015.

Located at 36.487, 127.282 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Sejong City, Planned cities in South Korea, Planned capitals

Gongju National Museum

Gongju National Museum is a national museum in Gongju, South Korea. The Gongju National Museum holds 10,000 artifacts including 19 national treasures and 3 treasures excavated in Daejeon and Chungcheongnam-do areas, especially artifacts from Tomb of King Muryeong.

Located at 36.4655, 127.112 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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National museums of South Korea, Gongju, Museums in South Chungcheong Province

Jochiwon Station

Jochiwon Station is a railway station in Jochiwon-eup, Sejong City, South Korea.

Located at 36.6043, 127.295 (Lat. / Lng.), about 14 miles away.
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Railway stations in Sejong

Battle of Taejon

The Battle of Taejon (14–21 July 1950) was an early battle between United States and North Korean forces during the Korean War. Forces of the United States Army, attempting to defend the headquarters of the 24th Infantry Division were overwhelmed by numerically superior forces of the Korean People's Army at the major city and transportation hub of Taejon.

Located at 36.4747, 127.273 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1950, 1950 in Korea, Battles of the Korean War, Battles involving North Korea, Battles involving South Korea, Battles of the Korean War involving the United States

Kongju National University

Kongju National University (KNU) is a university in Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea.

Located at 36.469, 127.14 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Gongju, National universities and colleges in South Korea, Universities and colleges in South Chungcheong Province, Educational institutions established in 1948

Gongju National University of Education

Gongju National University of Education (GNUE) is a national university located in Gongju, South Korea. The university is for individuals who want to teach at elementary schools in Daejeon city and South Chungcheongnam province. The university was founded April 1938 under the name Gongju Women Instructor's school. The university began specializing in elementary school teacher training in February 1962.

Located at 36.444, 127.119 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Gongju, National universities of education in South Korea, Universities and colleges in South Chungcheong Province, Educational institutions established in 1938