Destination Guide: Songch’ŏn (Jeollabuk-do) in South Korea

Songch’ŏn
in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea

How to get there and get around

Noteable things around

Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon, the Depositories for the Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks (Unesco heritage, 70 mi)
Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites (Unesco heritage, 76 mi)
Hwaseong Fortress (Unesco heritage, 84 mi)
Historic Villages of Korea: Hahoe and Yangdong (Unesco heritage, 96 mi)
Namhansanseong (Unesco heritage, 99 mi)
Jongmyo Shrine (Unesco heritage, 103 mi)
Changdeokgung Palace Complex (Unesco heritage, 103 mi)
Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty (Unesco heritage, 116 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 36.067 and 126.900 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 36° 4' 0" and E 126° 54' 0"
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: 05:49 PM (Friday): Timezone: Asia/Seoul; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 7:02 am and 5:30 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -34.663 and -54.165 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: La Paloma
References: This place on Geonames.org

Delve into Songch’ŏn

Songch’ŏn in Jeollabuk-do is located in South Korea about 104 mi (or 167 km) south of Seoul, the country's capital town.

Current time in Songch’ŏn is now 05:49 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 10 airports close to Songch’ŏn, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Jeon Ju Airport in a distance of 18 mi (or 29 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 70 mi (or 112 km), East.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Yeonsan, Jeonju, Daejeon, Hongsung and Sejong. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 58 °F

Morning Temperature	6°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature	13°C / 55 °F
Night Temperature	10°C / 50 °F
	0%
Air Humidity	50%
Air Pressure	1029 hPa
Wind Speed	Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions	Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions	Overcast clouds

Saturday, 9th of November 2024

16°C (61 °F)
11°C (53 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 10th of November 2024

16°C (61 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 11th of November 2024

17°C (63 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

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Our apartment in Iksan South Korea

Published: July 23, 2012
Length: 29:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: imnotoriginal14

Our first apartment in Iksan, South Korea.

(Korail) Mugunghwa 1505 at Iksan Station/무궁화호 익산역

Published: January 01, 2011
Length: 09:01 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: JH Park

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Trip to the Supermarket in South Korea.wmv

Published: June 08, 2010
Length: 47:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 72daystar

After doing a little bird watching I head into the nearby city of Iksan to do a little shopping.

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Published: October 04, 2012
Length: 49:20 min
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Published: October 04, 2012
Length: 05:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: January 06, 2013
Length: 44:33 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Dynamic

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Creatures in my Yard

Published: October 03, 2010
Length: 33:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 72daystar

At my countryside home in South Korea I feature common garden creatures and plants.

(HD)Impi Station, Gunsan, Jeonbuk, KOREA 시간이 머물다가는 간이역 전북 군산 임피역

Published: January 14, 2014
Length: 04:55 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: JH Park

전북 군산 임피역,시간이 머물다가는 간이역 Impi Station, Gunsan, Jeonbuk, KOREA 촬영일 : 2014년 1월 12일.

(HD)Impi Station, Gunsan, Jeonbuk, KOREA / Saemaul Train, Mugunghwa Train, Korail 전북 군산 임피역

Published: January 13, 2014
Length: 38:55 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: JH Park

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Songch’ŏn
in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea

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