Chuncheon
Municipal City in Gangwon, South Korea / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Chuncheon (Korean: 춘천; Hanja: 春川市; Korean pronunciation: [tɕʰun.tɕʰʌn]; literally spring river), formerly romanized as Ch'unch'ŏn, is the capital of Gangwon Province in South Korea. The city lies in the north of the county, located in a basin formed by the Soyang River and Han River. There are some large lakes around the city, most notably Soyang Lake and Uiam Lake (or Uiam Dam). The area has small river islands, such as Sangjungdo, Ha-Jungdo, Bungeodo, and Wido.
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Chuncheon
춘천시 | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hangul | 춘천시 |
• Hanja | 春川市 |
• Revised Romanization | Chuncheon-si |
• McCune-Reischauer | Ch'unch'ŏn-si |
Coordinates: 37°52′N 127°44′E | |
Country | South Korea |
Region | Yeongseo, Gwandong |
Administrative divisions | 1 eup, 9 myeon, 15 dong |
Government | |
• Mayor | Yuk Dong-han (육동한) |
Area | |
• Total | 1,116.43 km2 (431.06 sq mi) |
Population (October ,2022) | |
• Total | 286,466 |
• Density | 225/km2 (580/sq mi) |
• Dialect | Gangwon |
Area code | +82-33-2xx |
Climate | Dwa |
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It is a popular destination among east Asian tourists as it was featured in the popular Korean drama Winter Sonata (겨울연가). It is where the resort island of Namiseom is located.