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51-676: Yeongseo ( Korean pronunciation: [jʌŋ.sʌ] , Korean pronunciation: [ɾjɔŋ.sɔ] ) is the western, inland region of Gangwon Province, South Korea and Kangwon Province, North Korea . It is divided from the coastal Yeongdong region by the Taebaek Mountains . The name yeongseo reflects this distinction; it literally means “west of the passes”. The region is marked by high plateaus and mountains, with deep valleys. The Han and Nakdong Rivers both have their headwaters in this region. Agriculture in Yeongseo

102-557: A budget of 510.322 billion won. The main part of the section is the 16,240 m (53,281 ft) Solan Tunnel, which includes a spiral . The tunnel was opened on 27 June 2012. At the time of thawing relations between South and North Korea, when the cross-border section of the Donghae Bukbu Line was reopened in 2007, the South Korean government considered the construction of a railway for freight traffic all along

153-769: A bus or train on the Yeongdong Line , or drive to Gangneung on the Yeongdong Expressway . Gangwon Province's Köppen climate classification 's climate class is occasionally humid subtropical , because in some of its areas, especially in most of Yeongdong, it is Cfa , otherwise, its climate class is Hot-summer humid continental climate , because it is Dwb in some mountain areas, Dfa in eastern areas, Dfb in eastern mountain areas, and Dwa otherwise. The Taebaek Mountains create different climates in Yeongdong and Yeongseo . The climate of Gangwon Province

204-605: A clear day, you can get a good view of Kumgang-san, about 20 km to the west. Despite the solemnity of the place, the parking lot is cluttered with souvenir shops and restaurants. On the other side of the lot is the Korean War Exhibition Hall. Gangwon Province has many tourist attractions, as well as natural monuments, including Namiseom , Tong-il Observatory (similar the Dora Observatory ), Soyang Dam and Jeongdongjin . A memorial centre of

255-446: A place where artists can meet and exhibit their works. When the area was part of North Korea from 1945 to 1953, the building is now the closest most South Koreans can get to North Korea. There are binoculars installed on the viewing deck, and inside the observatory is a large map labelled with mountain names and the locations of military installations. Kiosks here sell liquor, cash, postage stamps and other souvenirs from North Korea. On

306-400: A seventh pair on Fridays to Sundays, with Cheongnyangni–Gangneung travel times between 5 hours 47 minutes and 6 hours 25 minutes, depending on the number of stops. In 1998, Korean National Railroad (today Korail) introduced special tourist trains operating in the winter months, identified by a snowflake decoration, which enjoyed great popularity. Most of these trains also traverse parts of

357-773: Is a line of Korail . It connects Yeongju in North Gyeongsang Province with Gangneung in Gangwon Province. From Yeongju, it crosses the Taebaek Mountains and reaches the Sea of Japan (East Sea) at Donghae , thence proceeding north to Gangneung. At Yeongju, the line connects with the Gyeongbuk and Jungang Lines . Some trains travel directly from one to the other, so that it is possible to travel directly from Seoul or Busan to Gangneung by rail. The first 41.4 km (25.7 mi) section of

408-593: Is an abandoned train station on the northernmost end of  Korail 's Gyeongwon Line. Near the station there was a small yard where rail stock was stored or shunted before leaving for  Wonsan , now in North Korea, along the  former Gyeongwon Line . Behind the station building there is the wreck of a train, bombed during the Korean War, used by the North Korean army and bombed by  U.N.  forces. In 2012, it became

459-398: Is composed of mountains or basins, so locals mainly make food with potatoes or buckwheat . All regions of the province have seasoned vegetable rice. For example, Jeongseon County is famous for Jeongseon thistle rice; Yeongwol County is famous for Yeongwol buckwheat rolls; Hwacheon County is famous for Hwacheon trout rice in a stone bowl and Hwacheon goatsbeard rice; and Yanggu County

510-564: Is famous for Yanggu dried green radish cuisine. In coastal regions, fish and salted seafood is consumed. For example, Donghae is famous for Donghae steamed fish; Sokcho is famous for Sokcho Squid Sausages; and Samcheok is famous for blowfish soup. These are normally very simple and easy to cook, like the province's traditional food. Due to the Taebaek Mountains , Gangwon Province has 4 national parks & several natural monuments. The Hantaan River penetrates Cheorwon County 's volcanic terrain, having several natural monuments. This area

561-508: Is influenced by its latitude. It has four seasons, with hot and humid summers, and cold, snowy winters. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration 's data, average temperatures vary. In Yongdong, the average temperature is 11.0 °C (51.8 °F), and in Yeongseo, it is 10.8 °C (51.4 °F). All of the province's average temperatures range from 6.6 to 13.1 °C (43.9 to 55.6 °F). and

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612-463: Is paved. Some historical and traditional ridges have survived, like Daegwallyeong . It has many routes, like Route 7 , which is included in AH6 . It also has Controlled-access highways . Yeongdong Expressway is the first express way in the region, and Gwangju–Wonju Expressway , Jungang Expressway , Donghae Expressway , Seoul–Yangyang Expressway were built, afterwards. Seoul–Yangyang Expressway has

663-631: The 2024 Winter Youth Olympics . Gangwon Province was one of the Eight Provinces of Korea during the Joseon period, formed in 1395, deriving its name from the names of the principal cities of Gangneung ( 강릉 ; 江陵 ) and the provincial capital Wonju ( 원주 ; 原州 ). In 1895 Gangwon Province was replaced by the Districts of Chuncheon ( Chuncheon-bu; 춘천부 ; 春川府 ) in the west and Gangneung ( Gangneung-bu; 강릉부 ; 江陵府 ) in

714-585: The Goryeo era's Main Gate of Imyeonggwan Guesthouse, and the Joseon era's Documents of Sangwonsa Temple. Other popular historical areas, like Ojukheon are located in the region. Because of Gangwon Province's landscape, a number of old Buddhist temples have survived, like Woljeongsa and Oseam . Established in 2002, the Chuncheon National Museum is operated by the central government for

765-502: The Taebaek Mountains . Sokcho Harbour functions as a fishing port, a passenger harbour and as an exporting hub for iron ore. Also recently , Korea Gas Corporation built the LNG Platform Center at Hosan Harbour. Gangwon province also has ferry lines. Sokcho Harbour has a pier for cruise ships , but until 2018, no cruise route existed. Gangwon FC bases itself in the region, owned by Gangwon Province. Jin-seon Kim,

816-780: The Yeongdong Line and the Taebaek Line are derived from the Jungang Line, and the Gyeonggang Line was constructed, but currently it is not perfectly connected to the Seoul Metropolitan Subway System . KTX trains launched from Seoul to Gangneung on 22 December 2017 via the Gyeonggang Line , but they still run a part of the Jungang Line. In 2016, a plan was passed to extend the KTX line from Gangneung to Sokcho . The Gyeongwon Line and

867-532: The 1961 coup, the Supreme Council for National Reconstruction started South Korea's first five-year plan , which included a construction program to complete the railway network, to foster economic growth. The Gangwon Bukbu Line, a railway along the eastern coast from Mukho to Gyeongpo-dong in Gangneung , the endpoint of a narrow-gauge railway to Sokcho , was opened until 1962 as follows: This line

918-651: The Chosen Railway to link up the Cheoram Line with the rest of the network. The reconstructed 14.1 km (8.8 mi) from Yeongju to Naeseong opened in March 1950. Construction was interrupted again because of the Korean War in 1950. After the end of the war work was resumed in 1953, and the last section finally opened in 1955. The scenic Yeongam Line included 55 bridges and 33 tunnels: Following

969-602: The Governor of Gangwon Province announced it on April 28, 2008 and was established on December 18, 2008. High1 is Kangwon Land 's ice hockey team, established in September 2009. South Korea has only 3 professional ice hockey clubs, including High1. The Daeyung Killer Whales was established in 2016, originally based in the region. Wonju DB Promy is a professional basketball team, based in Wonju , Gangwon Province. It

1020-663: The Jungang and Donghae Nambu Lines , with Bujeon–Gangneung travel times of 8 hours 24 minutes toward Gangneung and 8 hours 34 minutes in the opposite direction. The pair of weekend trains runs between Gangneung and Busan station , also traversing the Gyeongbuk Line and the Gimcheon –Busan section of the Gyeongbu Line , with Busan–Gangneung travel times of 8 hours 25 minutes toward Gangneung and 8 hours 30 minutes in

1071-729: The North Dong-hae Line are blocked by the Military Demarcation Line . Gangwon Province has several military airbases, while civil passengers can use only two airports, Wonju Airport and Yangyang International Airport . Wonju Airport is shared with the Republic of Korea Air Force , like Daegu International Airport and Gimhae International Airport . Currently Wonju and Yangyang Airport are now operated as domestic airports. Gangwon Province's road length totals to 9,800 km (6,100 mi), and 75.1%

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1122-537: The Yeongdong Line. By the 2009/2010 season, the offer expanded to a dozen different tour packages, including trips to single destinations combined with local excursions, as well as round trips in the Taebaek Mountains along the Jungang, Taebaek and Yeongdong Lines. According to Korail's plans in 2009, travel times on the Yeongdong Line are to be reduced after 2013 with the future series version of

1173-480: The cable-hauled section between Simpo-ri and Tong-ri stations, which opened on May 30, 1963. A number of branches were built from the line, among them the 9.0 km (5.6 mi) long Hwangji Branchline from Baeksan to Hwangji (today Taebaek ), which opened on December 20, 1962, and was integrated into the Taebaek Line in 1973. After the closure of the Gangneung–Gyeongpo-dong section on March 1, 1979,

1224-535: The coast. These beaches are covered with pine tree forests, planted to block the sea breeze. Gangneung Coffee Street is built along the beach, and the Gangneung Coffee Festival is held every year. "Found in the DMZ" was found by Korean guards listening to the sound of explosions under the ground during their shift. After determined excavation on March 19, 1975, "The Second Tunnel" was discovered. It

1275-618: The east coast to the North Korean border. This line would incorporate the Donghae–Gangneung section of the Yeongdong Line and the Samcheok branch, and connect to newly built lines at Samcheok and Gangneung. Three years later, the project re-surfaced as a domestic project. On September 1, 2010, the South Korean government announced a strategic plan to reduce travel times from Seoul to 95% of the country to under 2 hours by 2020. Under

1326-459: The east, with Wonju becoming a part of Chungju District. In 1896 Korea was re-divided into thirteen provinces, and the two districts were merged to re-form Gangwondo Province. Although Wonju re-joined Gangwon-do, the provincial capital was moved to Chuncheon, where it remains. During the Japanese rule of Korea, it was known as Kōgen-dō . In 1945 Gangwon Province, along with the rest of Korea,

1377-661: The events were held in Pyeongchang County . Alpine skiing events were held in Jeongseon County , while some indoor events were held in Gangneung . The 2024 Winter Youth Olympics was also held in Gangwon Province. The main cities of the province are Chuncheon (the provincial capital), Gangneung , Sokcho , Wonju , and Donghae . Currently Gangwon Province, has 7 cities, and 11 counties Yeongdong Line The Yeongdong Line

1428-462: The line (Mukho Port–Dogye) was opened by the privately owned Samcheok Railway on 31 July 1940. The line was named Cheoram Line , which ran from Mukho , a port on Korea's east coast that became part of Donghae in 1980, to Cheoram in the Taebaek Mountains , to develop three coal fields. Between Simpo-ri and Tong-ri stations, the great height difference was scaled by a steep double-track railway. Freight railcars going up and down were connected to

1479-416: The line was given to the privately owned Chosen Railway on 16 October 1944, and work began that year with local forced labourers. Although the first section from Yeongju to Naeseong (today Bonghwa) was almost complete by August 1945, that month World War II ended, a Korean provisional government formed, and a flood damaged the tracks, leading to the abandonment of the line. After the nationalisation of

1530-715: The line work resumed in 1949, when the Economic Cooperation Administration , the United States government agency administering the Marshall Plan , also launched a plan to revive South Korea's economy, which included the construction of new railway lines. One new line under the plan was the 86.4 km (53.7 mi) long Yeongam Line from Yeongju to Cheoram, which included and extended the Yeongchun Line alignment planned by

1581-725: The line, reinforced by a seventh pair on Saturdays and Sundays, with Yeongju–Gangneung travel times between 3 hours 42 minutes and 3 hours 56 minutes, depending on the number of stops. Two pairs of the daily trains connect Gangneung and Dongdaegu Station in Daegu , traversing the Daegu Line and part of the Jungang Line to connect to the Yeongdong Line, with Dongdaegu–Gangneung travel times between 6 hours 16 minutes and 6 hours 39 minutes. The third pair of daily trains runs between Gangneung and Bujeon station in Busan , also traversing parts of

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1632-575: The longest road tunnel in South Korea. Like the railways, Gangwon Province is connected by intercity bus networks in South Korea. All cities and counties have intercity terminals, which connect other cities or counties in the region or connect outer cities, districts, and Incheon International Airport . Gangwon Province has many harbours. Some harbours are fishing ports, but other harbours are used for special purposes. For example, Mukpo Harbour functions as an exporting hub for cement & coal from

1683-524: The novelist Lee Hyo-seok is in Pyeongchang County . Along the coast of the Sea of Japan, many seaside resorts are located, including Gyongpo Seaside Resort. The only domestic casino in Gangwon is Kangwon Land , located in Jeongseon County . The province also houses the largest ski resort in South Korea, Yongpyong Resort . Religion in Gangwon Province (2015) According to the 2015 census, 16.4% of

1734-488: The opposite direction. A further pair of daily trains runs only between Yeongju and Donghae. The Dongbaeksan–Gangneung section of the Yeongdong Line sees more frequent passenger traffic, with Mugunghwa trains from the capital Seoul reaching the line via the connecting Taebaek Line. In the timetable valid from December 15, 2010, six pairs of daily trains run between Cheongnyangni station in Seoul and Gangneung, reinforced by

1785-466: The plan, the east coast line, including the section of the Yeongdong Line from Donghae to Gangneung and the Samcheok Line, would be upgraded for 230 km/h (143 mph), and may see KTX service. In passenger traffic, the Yeongdong Line is served by Mugunghwa-ho cross-country trains. In the timetable valid from December 15, 2010, three pairs of daily trains run along the entire length of

1836-428: The population follow Buddhism and 24.1% follow Christianity (17.5% Protestantism and 6.6% Catholicism ). 58.7% of the population is not religious and 0.8% of the population follow other religions. Gangwon Province's railways were originally built to transport mining resources to harbours. In Gangwon-Province, some main lines are operated. Jungang Line is connected to the Seoul Metropolitan Subway System ,

1887-603: The province include iron , coal , fluorite , limestone and tungsten . There are some hydroelectric , thermoelectric power plants in the region. It is not known exactly when human settlement in what is now Gangwon Province began, but Paleolithic sites have been excavated. Many historical artifacts are found in the region, like the Later Silla era's Bell of Sangwonsa , the North–South States Period era's Iron Seated Vairocana Buddha of Dopiansa Temple,

1938-426: The province was shifted north, to the Military Demarcation Line . On June 11, 2023, Gangwon Province became a special self-governing province, and the official English name is Gangwon State . Despite calling itself a state, Gangwon State is considered a self-governing province , not a self-governing state . The State's landscape is dominated by the Taebaek Mountains (called Taebaek Sanmaek ) which almost reach

1989-886: The purpose of classification and reservation. The local government also has museums, including the Park Su-geun Art Museum, and the Taebaek Coal Museum . Purpose-built private museums, such as the ChamSori Gramophone Edison Museum are also operated. In Gangwon Province, almost all of the regions hold festivals. Gangneung Danoje was listed in UNESCO 's Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity . Geographically, Gangwon Province has several national parks as well as some natural monuments. Gangwon Province

2040-487: The same cable, passengers had to walk up the mountain. A 12.9 km (8.0 mi) branch from Bukpyeong station (today Donghae station ) to Samcheok , the Samcheok Line , was opened on 11 February 11. Another section of the future Yeongdong Line was first projected as a branch line from Yeongju to Chunyang for the exploitation of the forest areas and mines in the area, the Yeongchun Line. Permission to build

2091-475: The sea . As a consequence, much of the coast is steep and rocky. Gangwon Province and its North Korean counterpart Kangwŏn are together referred to as the Gwandong region. The region west of the Taebaek Mountains is called Yeongseo , while the region east of the mountains is called Yeongdong . The term "Yeongdong" is frequently used in reference to transportation services from Seoul , meaning one might catch

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2142-495: The total length of the line reduced from 200 km (124.3 mi) to 193.6 km (120.3 mi). Electrification reached the line from the Taebaek Line , when the catenary on the 85.5 km long section from Gohan on the Taebaek Line via junction station Baeksan to Donghae went into service on December 5, 1975. On March 28, 1997, the 87.0 km long section from the junction to Yeongju followed, and electrification

2193-631: The township of Haean , Yanggu , the Haean Basin is nicknamed Punchbowl , which was initially named by a war correspondent for the Korea War . The museum has a large amount of English in its narration of the history of the DMZ, as well as exhibits such as United States POW letters and extensive amounts of photos. It is inside the Tongil Security Park. Gangneung contains beaches connecting each other from north to south along

2244-505: The yearly amount of rainfall is 1,300–1,900 millimetres (51.2–74.8 in), concentrated on mountain areas, being one of the snowiest areas in South Korea. The area of Gangwon Province in both North Korea and South Korea is 20,569 km (7,941.74 sq mi), with South Korea's Gangwon-do covering 16,874.59 km (6,515.32 sq mi). The province is renowned for its agricultural produce, especially potatoes and fish, including cuttlefish and pollock . Mineral resources from

2295-470: Was a place of a fierce battle during the Korean War and is now a common rafting route. Around this river, the first Hantavirus hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome virus, the Hantaan River virus , was found. The virus was named after the river. The Civilian Control Zone is near the Military Demarcation Line , providing areas to stay for migratory birds, especially red-crowned cranes . In

2346-463: Was also called the Donghae Bukbu Line with view to a planned connection with the existing line by the same name further north. On May 17, 1963, the Yeongam, Cheoram and Gangwon Bukbu Lines were integrated into a single line from Yeongju to Gangneung under the present name as the Yeongdong Line. Meanwhile, from August 1961, the 8.5 km (5.3 mi) Hwangji switchback section was built to bypass

2397-419: Was completed with the 45.1 km long Donghae–Gangneung section on September 8, 2005. The steep descent from Dongbaeksan to Dogye contains switchbacks , which hinder smooth traffic. In addition, a 1996 investigation found that the section is endangered by soil subsistence and the ageing of tunnels. To solve these problems, Korail built a 19.6 km (12.2 mi) new alignment between the two stations with

2448-571: Was divided by the 38th parallel north in 1945, to create American and Soviet zones of occupation in the south and north respectively, leading to Wonsan joining the northern half in 1946 to serve as its administrative center. In 1948, the southern half of the province became part of the new South Korea. As a result of the Korean War Armistice Agreement of 1953, the boundary between the South and North Korean portions of

2499-420: Was established is 1996. It donated coal in collaboration with a local government-owned company, Korea Coal Corporation . The 1999 Asian Winter Games were held in Gangwon Province between January 30 and February 6. South Korea, the host nation ranked 2nd in these games. The 2018 Winter Olympics was held from February 9–25, 2018, and the 2018 Winter Paralympics was held from March 9–18, 2018. Almost all of

2550-516: Was for a sudden raid by the North Korean Army into South Korea. The second tunnel is composed of a firm granitic layer, is 3.5 km in length, and various in depth from 50m-160m. About 1 km of it is nowadays open to visitors. Woljeong-ri station is a historical building in the DMZ  at  Cheorwon .  The tourist attraction, which can only be visited on escorted security tours of the DMZ,

2601-421: Was traditionally carried out by slash-and-burn methods, but in modern times this has largely been replaced by other techniques, including high-altitude shiitake farming. This Korea location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Gangwon-do (South Korea) Pyeongchang County in Gangwon hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics and 2018 Winter Paralympics . Gangwon also hosted

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