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Wonju

Wonju
원주시
Municipal City
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul
 • Hanja
 • Revised Romanization Wonju-si
 • McCune-Reischauer Wŏnju-si
Wonju.Gangwon.KOREA.jpg
Official logo of Wonju
Emblem of Wonju
Location in South Korea
Location in South Korea
Coordinates: 37°20′30″N 127°55′15″E / 37.34167°N 127.92083°E / 37.34167; 127.92083
Country  South Korea
Region Gwandong
Administrative divisions 1 eup, 8 myeon, 16 dong
Area
 • Total 867.63 km2 (334.99 sq mi)
Population (2010)
 • Total 310,854
 • Density 317/km2 (820/sq mi)
 • Dialect Gangwon
ISO 3166 code KR-42

Wonju is the most populous city in Gangwon province, South Korea.

Wonju is a city approximately 140 kilometres (87 mi) east of Seoul and the capital can be reached within 1hr 20 minutes by bus or train. Wonju was the site of during the Korean War.

Wonju City is divided into 1 eup (town), 8 myeon (townships) and 16 dong (neighborhoods).

There is one international school: Wonju Chinese Primary School (原州華僑小學校/원주화교소학교).

Wonju is home city of Dongbu Promy Basketball team (KBL). Their home stadium is Wonju Sports complex and it is located in Myeongnyun il-dong, Wonju. Wonju Dongbu Promy won the Championship threetime (2002-2003, 2004-2005, 2007-2008).

Coordinates: 37°20′30″N 127°55′15″E / 37.34167°N 127.92083°E / 37.34167; 127.92083


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