Delve into Hoedong
Hoedong in Gyeongsangbuk-do is a city located in South Korea about 134 mi (or 216 km) south-east of Seoul, the country's capital town.
Current time in Hoedong is now 05:20 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 11 airports closer to Hoedong, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Daegu Airport in a distance of 16 mi (or 25 km), South-East. 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 Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon, the Depositories for the Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks in a distance of 21 mi (or 35 km), South-West.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Waegwan, Daegu, Hyeonpung, Daehap and Andong. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 50 °F
Morning Temperature | 3°C / 37 °F |
Evening Temperature | 9°C / 49 °F |
Night Temperature | 7°C / 45 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 49% |
Air Pressure | 1028 hPa |
Wind Speed | Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from West |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky |
General Conditions | Overcast clouds |
Sunday, 24th of November 2024
11°C (52 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Sky is clear, calm, clear sky.
Monday, 25th of November 2024
12°C (53 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.
Tuesday, 26th of November 2024
11°C (51 °F)
5°C (40 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
Re-enactment of the 1950 Nakdong River Battle
On September 3rd, South Korean and US Forces re-enacted a key battle on the Nakdong River in Waegwan, Chilgok county to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the August 3rd 1950 invasion of ...
My First Video blog in Korea 2/2
Its been an interesting transition, but I finally finish moving to my new place and got a chance to do my first video blog in waegwan, korea.
2004 GSX-R 600 in South Korea
First upload with my new GOPRO in Waegwan, South Korea on my GSX-R 600. I'm working on new mount positions and whatnot. First bit is boring, I know, Still new at figuring out the editing crap.
korea ride
Just a short clip trying out a new GoPro 2 camera while cruising through South Korea. Notice red lights are merely suggestions here... Bikes are a 2012 Deluxe with 18" apes and a 2004 FXST...
왜관역에 도착하는 무궁화호 倭館駅に到着するムグンファ号
경부선 왜관역에 도착하는 11:22발 무궁화호(1251열차) 동해남부선경유 해운대행. 京釜線倭館駅に到着する11:22発ムグンファ号(1251列車)東海南部線...
2010 12 07 Arriving at Camp Carroll (S. Korea)
As for Camp Carroll, it is a pretty modern post. Nice fitness center, conveniently located on-post food and shopping. You will be happiest if you are allowed to have a POV. Daegu is not too far away.
고 김 필립보(용택) 수사님 독창
2011년 3월 10일 95세를 일기로 선종하신(수도서원 64년) 왜관 수도원의 김용택 필립보 수사님께서 노래하시는 동영상입니다. 2002년에 찍은 것이니까...
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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.
Waegwan
Waegwan is the seat of government for Chilgok County, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. It consists primarily of the administrative district of Waegwan-eup. It is situated on both sides of the Nakdong River, which is traversed by railroad, automobile and pedestrian bridges. Waegwan is home to a Benedictine monastery and the United States Army base at Camp Carroll.
Waegwan Station
Waegwan Station is a railway station on the Gyeongbu Line, in South Korea.
Hill 303 massacre
The Hill 303 massacre (Korean: 303 고지 학살 사건) was a war crime that took place in the Korean War on August 17, 1950 on a hill above Waegwan, South Korea. Forty-one captured U.S. Army prisoners of war were machine-gunned by members of the Korean People's Army during one of the smaller engagements of the Battle of Pusan Perimeter. Operating near Taegu during the Battle of Taegu, elements of the U.S.