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Wonju, Metropolitan center in Gangwon Province, South Korea

The city stretches across a basin formed by the Taebaek Mountains, with the South Han River flowing through its administrative boundaries.

Wonju played a central role during the Korean War, becoming the location of three major battles and later developing into a military base.

The city maintains a traditional craft heritage through its production of lacquerware decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay patterns and designs.

Three universities, including Yonsei, Sangji, and Halla, provide higher education opportunities to students from across South Korea and international locations.

The city functions as a processing hub for forest products and manufactures medical equipment, while surrounding farms produce peaches and mushrooms.

Location: Gangwon Province

Website: http://wonju.go.kr

GPS coordinates: 37.34167,127.92083

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:42

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