Gapyeong 가평군 |
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County | ||
Korean transcription(s) | ||
• Hangul | ||
• Hanja | ||
• Revised Romanization | Gapyeong-gun | |
• McCune-Reischauer | Kap'yŏng-gun | |
Bukhan river flowing through Gapyeong.
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Location in South Korea |
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Country | South Korea | |
Region | Sudogwon | |
Administrative divisions | 1 eup, 5 myeon | |
Area | ||
• Total | 843.26 km2 (325.58 sq mi) | |
Population (November 30, 2015) | ||
• Total | 62,057 | |
• Density | 73.59/km2 (190.6/sq mi) | |
• Dialect | Seoul |
Gapyeong County is a county in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It was the scene of the Battle of Kapyong, a major battle of the Korean War.
Gapyeong is also well known for its natural beauty. It borders the mountainous province of Gangwon on the east. The north branch of the Han River flows through the area. Several reservoirs and resorts are located in the county. The Namiseom resort island, while not strictly located in the county, is situated very close south of Gapyeong.
The Cheongshim Graduate School of Theology is a school run by the Unification Church. It is located at Seorak-myeon, and was dedicated on January 28, 2004. It is a post-graduate institution teaching Unification theology.
Cheongshim International Academy is in the county.
Coordinates: 37°49′54″N 127°30′35″E / 37.83165°N 127.509592°E