Byeokjin
in Gwangju, South Korea

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.133 and 126.836 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 7' 59" and E 126° 50' 10"
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: 09:03 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:00 am and 5:32 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.402 and -53.783 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Cabo Polonio
References
This place on Geonames.org

Explore Byeokjin

Byeokjin in Gwangju is a city in South Korea about 168 mi (or 271 km) south of Seoul, the country's capital.

Local time in Byeokjin is now 09:03 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 11 airports in the vicinity of Byeokjin, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Gwangju Airport in a distance of 2 mi (or 3 km), 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 Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites in a distance of 13 mi (or 20 km), South-East. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Gwangju, Naju, Hwasun, Jangseong and Changpyeong. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 58 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 58%
Air Pressure 1028 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 98% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 9th of November 2024

17°C (63 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 10th of November 2024

18°C (64 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 11th of November 2024

19°C (66 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

RAMADA PLAZA GWANGJU

Address
1,6 mi
1238 3 CHI PYEONG DONG SEO GU
00000 Seo-gu
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


KOREA Holiday Inn GWANGJU

Address
1,0 mi
55 Sangmunuri-ro(Chipyeong-dong),Seo-gu,
502-827 Gwangju
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel B

Address
1,7 mi
6, Sicheong-ro 60beon-gil
Gwangju
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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

Our New Apartment

Published: March 09, 2009
Length: 02:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AidenKorea

Here is our new apartment in Gwangju. It is much nicer than our old one, and we are very happy with it. It's still messy and in a just-moved-in state, so there isn't much in it. I also sound...


차안에서

Published: June 22, 2013
Length: 10:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 정형석

차안에서 음악을 들으며.


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Published: August 14, 2010
Length: 15:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: mbrown187

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Bibimbap and Mando Breakfast in Gwangju

Published: December 14, 2010
Length: 15:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ronald Batson

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Freeze Your Ass Off 10K with Athletic Supporters

Published: January 02, 2013
Length: 21:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Shay Meinecke

Athletic Supporters is holding another event! You better prepare!! Proceeds went to UNEP-Korea. Athletic Supporters donated 300000 WON to their environmental education efforts for Korea....


Korean Fireworks

Published: October 11, 2011
Length: 31:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Good Morrows

This was happening outside our apartment the other night. We weren't exactly sure what it was about, but hey, who doesn't like a good fireworks show?


Introduction of Gwangju, Korea

Published: April 04, 2011
Length: 22:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: bologmedia

Introduction of Gwangju, Korea.


PastParty - 꺼머베리떠 (Berry left kkeomeo)

Published: February 01, 2015
Length: 01:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 선영규

꺼머베리떠. 꺼머베리떠 같은 소리 말로 표현할 수 없는 소리 ! ㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡ Berry left kkeomeo Kkeomeo Berry left. Sounds like Barry left kkeomeo Sound indescribable! ㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡ ...


남도여행 - 광주실버박람회(비내리는 호남선)

Published: November 25, 2014
Length: 43:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: dschung0115

'2014 국제실버박람회'가 20~22일 광주 김대중컨벤션센터에서 열린다. 올해 10회째를 맞은 이번 박람회에는 9개국 137개 기업, 기관, 단체가 참가해 실버 헬스케어 제품을 전시하고 관련 정보를 제공한다.


rainyday-driving

Published: August 09, 2011
Length: 39:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: camerakorea

rainyday-driving.


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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.

88 Olympic Expressway

The 88 Olympic Expressway is a freeway in South Korea, connecting Gwangju to Daegu (175.3 km).

Located at 35.1595, 126.853 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roads in South Korea, Expressways in South Korea

Gwangju Airport

Gwangju Airport is an airport in the city of Gwangju, South Korea and is managed by the Korea Airports Corporation. In 2011, 1,375,839 passengers used the airport. This airport is planned to close when Muan International Airport becomes more established.

Located at 35.1264, 126.809 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Gwangju, Airports in South Korea, Gwangsan District

Gwangju World Cup Stadium

Gwangju World Cup Stadium is a football stadium in the South Korean city of Gwangju. It is managed by the Sports Support Division of the Culture & Sports Policy Office of the Gwangju Metropolitan city. Initially the stadium was named Gwangju World Cup Stadium to host some matches of the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

Located at 35.1337, 126.875 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2002 FIFA World Cup stadiums in South Korea, Football venues in South Korea, Athletics (track and field) venues in South Korea, Sport in Gwangju, Gwangju FC, Buildings and structures in Gwangju

Gwangju Mudeung Stadium

Gwangju Mudeung Stadium is a Sports complex in Gwangju, South Korea. Main stadium is currently used mostly for football matches and has a capacity of 30,000 people and was opened in 1966. During the 1988 Summer Olympics, it hosted some football matches. This complex have Gwangju Mudeung Baseball Stadium and gymnasium.

Located at 35.1529, 126.84 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1988 Summer Olympic venues, Sports venues in South Korea, Football venues in South Korea, Multi-purpose stadiums in South Korea, Sport in Gwangju, Buildings and structures in Gwangju

Hyocheon Station

Hyochang Station is a railway station in South Korea. It is on Gyeongjeon Line.

Located at 35.1028, 126.877 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea

Seogwangju Station

Seogwangju Station is a railway station in South Korea. It is on Gyeongjeon Line.

Located at 35.125, 126.847 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea

Dongsongjeong Station

Dongsongjeong Station is a railway station in South Korea. It is on Gyeongjeon Line.

Located at 35.1452, 126.817 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Byeokjin.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Byeokjin, Pyŏkchin, 벽진