Chuncheon
Chuncheon (Korean: 춘천; Hanja: 春川市; Korean pronunciation: [tsʰun.tsʰʌn]; formerly romanized as Chunchŏn; literally spring river) 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.
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 |
View of Soyang Bridge and Seoyang River | |
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Location in South Korea | |
| 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 |
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.
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