Taebaek, Mountain city in Gangwon Province, South Korea.
Taebaek extends across 303 square kilometers of mountainous terrain at an elevation of 700 meters, making it the second highest city in South Korea.
The city emerged during the Korean War as a mining settlement, with coal extraction forming the backbone of its economic development throughout the twentieth century.
The Manggyeongsa Temple, established during the Silla Dynasty at 1,460 meters elevation, houses ancient Buddhist artifacts and the Dragon Spring water source.
Visitors can access Taebaek through regular train services from Seoul, with the journey offering views of the surrounding Taebaek mountain range.
The Taebaek Coal Museum presents extensive collections of mining equipment and geological specimens, documenting the region's industrial heritage through interactive exhibits.
Location: Gangwon State
Website: http://tour.taebaek.go.kr/english/index.asp
Address: Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea Taebaek-si
Website: http://tour.taebaek.go.kr/english
GPS coordinates: 37.17306,128.98611
Latest update: April 29, 2025 14:53
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