Geumjeonggol
in Gangwon-do, South Korea

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.834 and 127.772 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 50' 4" and E 127° 46' 20"
Currency and Currency Code:
Won - KRW
Spoken languages:
Korean, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:07 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:18 am and 5:12 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.663 and -54.165 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
La Paloma
References
This place on Geonames.org

Discover Geumjeonggol

Geumjeonggol in Gangwon-do is a place in South Korea about 47 mi (or 76 km) north-east of Seoul, the country's capital city.

Current time in Geumjeonggol is now 11:07 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports near Geumjeonggol, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is A-306 Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 7 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in South Korea is Namhansanseong in a distance of 41 mi (or 65 km), South-West.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Dongnae, Chuncheon, Sindong, Hwacheon and Cheongpyeong. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 35 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 54%
Air Pressure 1030 hPa
Wind Speed Calm with 2 km/h (1 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 1% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Monday, 25th of November 2024

11°C (51 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Scattered clouds, calm.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

2°C (36 °F)
-3°C (27 °F)
Snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

227번째, 춘천교육대학교(춘천교대) 캠퍼스투어(Chuncheon National University of Education, 春川敎育大學校)

Published: February 18, 2015
Length: 35:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Allharu&올하루

Allharu&올하루 227번째, 춘천교육대학교(춘천교대) 캠퍼스투어(Chuncheon National University of Education, 春川敎育大學校) 강원도 춘천시 공지로 126.


Korea paragliding

Published: October 14, 2014
Length: 46:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Robert J Bowen

Paragliding in ChunCheon Korea, great club and amazing people.


2012-3-5 South Korea radon rain out.MOV

Published: March 05, 2012
Length: 57:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: joytek311

UPDATE BELOW!!! 2012 March 5th, South Korea, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, a test of the rain that has been falling today. I don't know if (and if yes then how much of this) any of this is due...


12Hrs & Milkyway Startrails Timelapse Vol.4

Published: April 19, 2012
Length: 23:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Hoseob Kim

12Hrs longest startrails and Milkyway Timelapse. The shooting took place at Chuncheon, S.Korea.


Crazy driver (view from rear camera)

Published: May 24, 2014
Length: 12:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Michelle Park

I encountered this crazy driver on the way home from school one day last year. I have no idea why he was driving this way, and he's lucky he didn't cause several accidents. See my other videos...


228번째, 강원대학교 춘천캠퍼스투어(Kangwon National University, 江原大學校)

Published: February 18, 2015
Length: 49:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Allharu&올하루

Allharu&올하루 228번째, 강원대학교 춘천캠퍼스투어(Kangwon National University, 江原大學校) 강원도 춘천시 강원대학길 1.


Chris flying Chuncheon

Published: February 10, 2010
Length: 23:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Christopher Schwartz

Chris flying Chuncheon.


Crazy Driver (view from front camera)

Published: May 24, 2014
Length: 13:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Michelle Park

I encountered this crazy driver on the way home from school one day last year. I have no idea why he was driving this way, and he's lucky he didn't cause several accidents. See my other videos...


Paragliding Chuncheon South Korea 2013

Published: September 24, 2013
Length: 02:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ryan Reynolds

Paragliding Chuncheon South Korea, thermalling right in front of the launch.


Chuncheon GMP Factory Introduction

Published: February 13, 2015
Length: 42:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ilhwa Overseas

Introductory Video to Chuncheon GMP Factory.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Chuncheon

Chuncheon is the capital of Gangwon Province, South Korea. The city lies in the northeast of the county, located in a basin formed by the Soyang River and Han River. There are some large lakes around the city, most notably Lake Soyang and Lake Uiam. The area is renowned for its small river islands, such as Sangjungdo, Ha-Jungdo, Bungeodo, and Wido. It is a popular destination among east Asian tourists as it was featured in the popular Korean drama Winter Sonata.

Located at 37.8667, 127.733 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cities in Gangwon Province (South Korea), Chuncheon

Operation Ripper

Operation Ripper was a United Nations military operation conceived by the commander US Eighth Army, General Matthew Ridgway, during the Korean War. The operation was intended to destroy as much as possible of the Chinese communist People's Volunteer Army and North Korean military around Seoul and the towns of Hongch'on, 50 miles east of Seoul, and Ch'unch'on, 15 miles further south. The operation also aimed to bring UN troops to the 38th parallel.

Located at 37.8667, 127.733 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Conflicts in 1951, 1951 in Korea, Military operations of the Korean War, Battles of the Korean War involving Australia, Battles of the Korean War involving Canada, Battles of the Korean War, Battles of the Korean War involving the United States

Kangwon National University

Kangwon National University (KNU) was established in 1947 in Chuncheon, Gangwon-do province, South Korea. As one of 10 Flagship Korean National Universities, Kangwon National University serves as the flagship educational institution of Gangwon province.

Located at 37.8694, 127.744 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Gangwon Province (South Korea), Educational institutions established in 1947, National universities and colleges in South Korea, Chuncheon

Chuncheon National Museum

Chuncheon National Museum is a national museum in Chuncheon, South Korea. It opened on October 30, 2002.

Located at 37.8641, 127.754 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Chuncheon, National museums of South Korea, Museums in Gangwon Province (South Korea), Museums established in 2002

Namchuncheon Station

Namchuncheon Station is a train station on the Gyeongchun Line in Chuncheon, South Korea, operated by Korail. This station is 78.6 kilometres from its final western destination, Sangbong Station.

Located at 37.861, 127.729 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Railway stations in South Korea, Railway stations opened in 1939, Chuncheon

Battle of Chuncheon

The Battle of Chuncheon was one of a series of coordinated attacks beginning on 25 June 1950 that marked the beginning of the Korean War.

Located at 37.8667, 127.733 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles of the Korean War

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