Myŏngnyunil-tong
District of Wŏnju
Gangwon-do - South Korea

Wonju

Wonju is the most populous city in Gangwon province, South Korea. Wonju is a city approximately 90 miles east of Seoul and the capital can be reached within 1hr 30minutes by bus or train. Wonju is home to three major universities (one of them Sangji University, known for it's Tourism and Korean Medicine departments) which attract many students from Seoul and elsewhere. They provide facilities to host sporting and musical events throughout the year.

Located at 37.3417, 127.921 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Cities in Gangwon Province (South Korea), Wonju

Hoengseong County

Hoengseong County is a county in Gangwon Province, South Korea. The roots of Codonopsis lanceolata, a bonnet bellflower species, play an important role in local agriculture. Korean Minjok Leadership Academy, a notable boarding school, is located in the county.

Located at 37.4897, 127.988 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Counties of Gangwon Province (South Korea), Hoengseong

Wonju Airport

Wonju Airport is an airport in Wonju, South Korea. In 2011, 72,226 passengers utilized the airport. The airport is mainly for military use. Only one parking space is capable of handling a Boeing 737-900. The airport has a single daily flight, operated by Korean Air with a B737-900 plane, to Jeju.

Located at 37.4381, 127.96 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Airports in South Korea, Wonju, Buildings and structures in Gangwon Province (South Korea)

Chiaksan

Chiaksan is a mountain in the province of Gangwon-do, South Korea. Its area extends across the city of Wonju and the county of Hoengseong. Chiaksan has an elevation of 1,288 m .

Located at 37.3717, 128.051 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Mountains of Gangwon Province (South Korea), Wonju, Hoengseong

First and Second Battles of Wonju

The First and Second Battles of Wonju (French: Bataille de Wonju), also known as the Wonju Campaign or the Third Phase Campaign Eastern Sector (Chinese: 第三次战役东线; pinyin: Dì Sān Cì Zhàn Yì Dōng Xiàn), was a series of engagements between North Korean and United Nations (UN) forces during the Korean War. The battle took place from December 31, 1950 to January 20, 1951 around the South Korean town of Wonju.

Located at 37.3417, 127.921 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1951, 1951 in Korea, Battles of the Korean War, Battles involving North Korea, Battles involving South Korea, Battles of the Korean War involving China, Battles of the Korean War involving France, Battles of the Korean War involving Greece, Battles of the Korean War involving the Netherlands, Battles of the Korean War involving the United States