Destination Guide: Wŏn-dong (Jeollabuk-do) in South Korea

Wŏn-dong
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, 60 mi)
Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites (Unesco heritage, 62 mi)
Historic Villages of Korea: Hahoe and Yangdong (Unesco heritage, 95 mi)
Hwaseong Fortress (Unesco heritage, 98 mi)
Namhansanseong (Unesco heritage, 112 mi)
Jongmyo Shrine (Unesco heritage, 117 mi)
Changdeokgung Palace Complex (Unesco heritage, 117 mi)
Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty (Unesco heritage, 122 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 35.859 and 127.031 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 35° 51' 34" and E 127° 1' 51"
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: 04:36 AM (Wednesday): Timezone: Asia/Seoul; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 7:26 am and 5:17 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -34.402 and -53.783 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: Cabo Polonio
References: This place on Geonames.org

Discover Wŏn-dong

Wŏn-dong in Jeollabuk-do is a place in South Korea about 118 mi (or 190 km) south of Seoul, the country's capital city.

Current time in Wŏn-dong is now 04:36 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 12 airports near Wŏn-dong, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Jeon Ju Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), 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 60 mi (or 97 km), East.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 5°C / 42 °F

Morning Temperature	2°C / 36 °F
Evening Temperature	2°C / 35 °F
Night Temperature	1°C / 33 °F
	0%
Air Humidity	42%
Air Pressure	1025 hPa
Wind Speed	Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions	Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions	Overcast clouds

Wednesday, 4th of December 2024

5°C (42 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Light snow, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Thursday, 5th of December 2024

10°C (49 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Friday, 6th of December 2024

7°C (44 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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KOREA Troditional Dance . Jeonju city

Published: July 28, 2009
Length: 42:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kim Braveheart

KOREA Troditional Dance . Jeonju city (Rho Mu-Hyun 49 Serimony. KOREA )

망토 개코원숭이 : KOREA Zoo 전주동물원 (韓國全州市動物園): Jeonju city

Published: March 01, 2010
Length: 02:35 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Kim Braveheart

망토 개코원숭이 : KOREA Zoo 전주동물원 (韓國全州市動物園): Jeonju city KOREA Jeonju Hanok village. 전주한옥마을. 全州市韓屋村. Jeonju city（全州市.전주시...

2012년 9월 26일 전북 : 수원 3대1로 승리 후 뒷풀이 ^^

Published: October 08, 2012
Length: 01:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Maru Kim

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삼례문화예술촌 삼삼예예미미. Wanju KOREA

Published: July 29, 2013
Length: 25:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JH Park

전북 완주 삼례읍 삼례문화예술촌 삼삼예예미미 *완주군 UCC 공모전 장려상 *이 영상에 대한 저작권은 완주군에 있습니다. 비쥬얼미디어아트갤러리...

carp on the fly

Published: May 04, 2009
Length: 57:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: mubmik

carp on the fly.

Korea Food- 번데기 Beondegi: steamed silkworm chrysalis

Published: March 22, 2010
Length: 44:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kim Braveheart

KOREA Food- 번데기 Beondegi: steamed silkworm chrysalis Jeonju Hanok Village 전주한옥마을( 全州市韓屋村 ) ,전주시 My hometown is Jeonju city , Jeonju city is so famous hanok...

Korea History ( Korean History Channel ) 전주 경기전 ( Jeonju GeongGiJeon ) .

Published: October 15, 2009
Length: 18:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: prkorea88

Korea History ( Korean History Channel ) 전주 경기전 ( Jeonju GeongGiJeon ) . Jeonju Hanok village. 전주한옥마을.全州市韓屋村. Jeonju city（全州市.전주시）. North...

Korea Food 한국 호떡 Hoddeok Korea pancake stuffed[filled] with brown sugar

Published: January 06, 2010
Length: 20:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kim Braveheart

Korea Food " 한국 호떡 "Korea pancake stuffed[filled] with brown sugar : Jeonju city KOREA （전주시. 全州市）.North Jeolla Province. Jeonju Hanok village and Jeonju Bibimbab(best...

Korea Food 한국 호떡 Hoddeok Korea pancake stuffed[filled] with brown sugar

Published: January 06, 2010
Length: 20:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kim Braveheart

Korea Food " 한국 호떡 "Korea pancake stuffed[filled] with brown sugar : Jeonju city KOREA (전주시. 全州市).North Jeolla Province. Jeonju Hanok village and Jeonju Bibi...

Korea Food BungEoJjim ( 붕어찜 ) a steamed crucian carp stuffed with meat

Published: October 14, 2009
Length: 07:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kim Braveheart

Korea Food " BungEoJjim ( 붕어찜 )" a steamed crucian carp stuffed with meat " Jeonju city（전주시 .全州市）KOREA. North Jeolla Province. 전주시 완주군 화산면. Jeonju...

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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.

Jeonju World Cup Stadium

Jeonju World Cup Stadium, nicknamed "Fort Jeonju", is a football stadium in the South Korean city of Jeonju. It is the home of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. The stadium's capacity is 43,348. The final of 2011 AFC Champions League was held at this stadium.

Located at 35.8681, 127.064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, 2002 FIFA World Cup stadiums in South Korea, Football venues in South Korea, Sport in North Jeolla Province, Buildings and structures in North Jeolla Province

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원동, Wŏn-dong

Wŏn-dong in Jeollabuk-do
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Wŏn-dong
in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea

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