Wissare
in Gangwon-do, South Korea

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.110 and 128.621 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 6' 37" and E 128° 37' 14"
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: 01:59 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:14 am and 5:09 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.402 and -53.783 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Cabo Polonio
References
This place on Geonames.org

Delve into Wissare

Wissare in Gangwon-do is a city located in South Korea about 97 mi (or 156 km) north-east of Seoul, the country's capital town.

Current time in Wissare is now 01:59 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 10 airports closer to Wissare, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Sokcho Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 4 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 Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty in a distance of 64 mi (or 103 km), South. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Sokcho, Toseong, Haean, Dongmyeon and Seoseok. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 54 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 51 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 52%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

9°C (48 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

9°C (48 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

10°C (50 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Ramada Gangwon Sokcho Hotel

Address
4,4 mi
106, Daepohanghuimang-gil
24901 Sokcho
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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EPIK Orientation Maryberry's photos around Yangyang, Korea Rep. (epik orientation august 2010)

Published: November 17, 2010
Length: 04:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu

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Eating Gaebul (개불) in Korea

Published: August 04, 2010
Length: 27:45 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: kateinkorea

I cannot get into this food. Alive in water or wriggling on a plate...just gross. Most people call them "sea penises," and I think it's fitting. I ate this at a restaurant in Yang Yang, but...


Korean Food

Published: July 08, 2010
Length: 33:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kelspdx

After living in South Korea for four years, I tasted a wide range of Korean food, both good and bad. This video explores the wonders of Korean food. Hope you like the video!


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Published: June 18, 2013
Length: 51:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 조윤정

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Published: October 22, 2012
Length: 00:16 min
Rating: 1 of 5
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Published: October 22, 2013
Length: 21:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: byeonghwan kim

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Published: June 02, 2014
Length: 07:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Andre Sky

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Sea of Korea (east sea)

Published: December 08, 2012
Length: 03:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JOSHUA Paik


설악산 Seorak Mountain Small waterfall

Published: November 16, 2010
Length: 06:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: karurosu7

Here it is a short video of a Waterfall that i really liked in Sokcho.....


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Published: February 26, 2018
Length: 08:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TAEJIN KIM

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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.

Sokcho Airport

Sokcho Airport is an airport in Sokcho, a city in the Gangwon province of South Korea. The airport has a single 1,560 meter runway (05/23). It used to serve people who went to Seoraksan for hiking. The airport was closed prior to the opening of Yangyang International Airport.

Located at 38.1425, 128.598 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in South Korea, Sokcho, Buildings and structures in Gangwon Province (South Korea)

Naksansa

Naksansa or Naksan Temple is a Korean Buddhist temple complex in the Jogye order of Korean Buddhism that stands on the slopes of Naksan Mountain (also called "Obongsan Mountain"). It is located about midway between Sokcho and Yangyang, Gawngwon Province, eastern region of South Korea. Naksansa is one of the few temples in Korea to overlook the Sea of Japan (East Sea).

Located at 38.1254, 128.628 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1420s architecture, Buildings and structures completed in 1926, Religious organizations established in the 7th century, Buddhist temples of the Jogye Order, Buddhist temples in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Gangwon Province (South Korea), Yangyang, Visitor attractions in Gangwon Province (South Korea)


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Wissare, 윗사레