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  Open Directory - Regional:Asia:South Korea:Gangwon
It is bordered on the west by Jeongseon County.
Yanggu County is bordered by North Korea on the north, Hwacheon County on the west, Chuncheon City on the southwest, and Inje County elsewhere.
Yeongwol County is located in southernmost Gangwon, and is bordered on the south by Chungbuk's Danyang County and Gyeongbuk's Yeongju City.
dmoz.org /Regional/Asia/South_Korea/Gangwon/desc.html   (588 words)

  
  ★ /Regional/Asia/South_Korea/Gangwon/desc.html   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Inje County is a large county adjacent to the DMZ in north-central Gangwon province.
Yanggu County is bordered by North Korea on the north, Hwacheon County on the west, Chuncheon City on the southwest, and Inje County elsewhere.
Yeongwol County is located in southernmost Gangwon, and is bordered on the south by Chungbuk's Danyang County and Gyeongbuk's Yeongju City.
mkiwi.com /cgi-bin/ave.cgi/Regional/Asia/South_Korea/Gangwon/desc.html   (696 words)

  
 Yeon Gaesomun Yeongju Yeongcheon Yeongdong County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Yeongdong County Yeongdong County is a county in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea.
Yeongwol County Yeongwol County Yeongwol-gun is a county in Gangwon Province, South Korea.
Yeongam County Yeongam County Yeongam-gun is a county in South Jeolla Province, South Korea.
www.masterliness.com /a/Yeon.Gaesomun.htm   (253 words)

  
 KNTO Destination Guide - Kim Byeong-yeon's monument   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
He got married at 20, and he took a composition test and the topic was "the praise of "Gasan" county headman, Jong, si-ui's loyalty and the lament of traitor, Kim, Ik-sun's disloyalty" in "Yeongwol" the same year.
His body was transported to "Yeongwol", and was buried by his son, Kim,Ik-Gyun.
Recently, the surrounding area of his tomb is cleaned up, and a monument was erected for his poem to commemorate his achivement and his talent as a poet.
www.visitkorea.or.kr /eng/info_db/dest/sight_detail.jsp?seqno=3355   (577 words)

  
 Artemotore - ODP - open directory project   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Goseong County is located on the East Sea coast along the border with North Korea, in the northeasternmost corner of South Korea.
Hwacheon County is located along the border with North Korea in northern Gangwon province, between Cheolwon and Yanggu Counties.
Inje County is a large county adjacent to the DMZ in north-central Gangwon province.
www.artemotore.com /cgi-bin/pod.pl?dir=/Regional/Asia/South_Korea/Gangwon/desc.html   (608 words)

  
 Gangwon - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Thus, one might catch a bus or train on the "Yeongdong Line," or drive to Gangneung on the Yeongdong Expressway.
Gangwon is divided into 7 cities ("Si" or "Shi") and 11 counties ("Gun").
The names below are given in English and Hangul.
open-encyclopedia.com /Gangwon   (373 words)

  
 Yeongwol - Galbijim
Yeongwol (영월군, 寧越郡, peaceful.crossing.county) is a county in Gangwon-do.
The county is next to the Taebaek Mountains and there are a number of fairly large mountains nearby, such as Baekdeoksan (백덕산, 白德山:獅子山, 1,350m), Baegunsan (백운산, 白雲山:1,426m), Duwibong (두위봉, 斗圍峰:1,466m), Manggyeongdaesan (망경대산, 望景臺山:1,088m), Taehwasan (태화산, 太華山:1,027m), and Okseoksan (옥석산, 玉石山:1,232m).
As the county is located away from the sea it has a continental climate.
wiki.galbijim.com /Yeongwol   (182 words)

  
 Welcome to Yeongwol
Yellow color of crown stands for kindness and purity of ounty citizens of Yeongwol; blue stands for honest poverty and loyalty; and pink stands for progressive spirit based on kindness loyalty and cultural developments in modern way.
The emblem of the slogan "Young World Yeongwol" represents the pictorial image of fresh and bright Yeongwol which is actually a young world where the nature-given greenness is alive, and entails the climax of the beauty which comes from the harmony of sun, clouds, and east and west rivers of Yeongwol.
The mixture of dynamic colors from verdant mountains, emerald rivers, azure sky, and red sun represents the natural gift of Yeongwol and, at the same time, symbolizes the richness of the place with various cultural assets, tourism resources, and live experiences.
gun.yeongwol.gangwon.kr /english/html/sub1_3.jsp   (378 words)

  
 Yeongwol: Gangwon at Canadian Content
Additional Information: Yeongwol County is located in southernmost Gangwon, and is bordered on the south by Chungbuk's Danyang County and Gyeongbuk's Yeongju City.
Tourist information on this county and its attractions, from the Korean National Railroad.
News article by Ahn Mi-young detailing the struggle among Yeongwol residents over the planned construction of a dam on the Donggang river.
www.canadiancontent.net /dir/Top/Regional/Asia/South_Korea/Gangwon/Yeongwol   (186 words)

  
 ::: Welcome to Gangwon-do :::
This is the county that adjoins the 38th parallel to the north; and Gyeonggi-do, and Yeoncheon to the west.
In terms of the area, it is the largest among the cities and counties in South Korea.
Eighty-seven percent of the land is formed by mountainous terrain, and it is loved by many people for its unspoiled and clean tourist resorts.
en.gangwon.to /introduction/index.html?menu=4   (1044 words)

  
 Welcome to Yeongwol
Yellow color of crown stands for kindness and purity of ounty citizens of Yeongwol; blue stands for honest poverty and loyalty; and pink stands for progressive spirit based on kindness loyalty and cultural developments in modern way.
The emblem of the slogan "Young World Yeongwol" represents the pictorial image of fresh and bright Yeongwol which is actually a young world where the nature-given greenness is alive, and entails the climax of the beauty which comes from the harmony of sun, clouds, and east and west rivers of Yeongwol.
The mixture of dynamic colors from verdant mountains, emerald rivers, azure sky, and red sun represents the natural gift of Yeongwol and, at the same time, symbolizes the richness of the place with various cultural assets, tourism resources, and live experiences.
www.yw.go.kr /english/html/sub1_3.jsp   (382 words)

  
 KBS GLOBAL
With the coming of winter, Jucheon in Yeongwol County, Gangwon Province attracts visitors with the picturesque scenery and clean environment created by its rivers, mountains, and historic relics.
With its languorously flowing river and snow-covered mountains and fields, Yeongwol is a prime destination for your first journey of the New Year.
With the beginning of a New Year, it is a good idea to recharge yourself in an unpolluted area such as Yeongwol, which will take you back to your childhood as you cross the seopdari bridges.
english.kbs.co.kr /life/travel/spots/1341673_11625.html   (1355 words)

  
 Gangwon travel guide - Wikitravel
Almost all cities and counties in South Korea have an express bus to Gangwon province.
In Gangwon-do, DMZ tours are available in Cheorwon at the far West of the province, in Yanggu county in the center, and on the East coast at Goseong, about 50km North of Sokcho.
It is held to console the spirits of King Danjong, whose life ended in a tragedy after exile by King Sejo, the sixth king of the Joseon dynasty, and his followers who sacrificed their lives.
wikitravel.org /en/Gangwon   (6185 words)

  
 Yeongwol County - Result for Yeongwol County - Meaning of Yeongwol County - Definition of Yeongwol County - Dictionary ...
Yeongwol County - Result for Yeongwol County - Meaning of Yeongwol County - Definition of Yeongwol County - Dictionary of Meaning - www.mauspfeil.net
popden=44.6divs=2 ''eup'', 7 ''myeon''image= Image:Map Yeongwol-gun.PNG }} '''Yeongwol County''' (''Yeongwol-gun'') is a Administrative divisions of South Korea county in Gangwon Province, South Korea.
There you find a list of all editors and the possibility to edit the original text of the article Yeongwol County.
www.mauspfeil.net /Yeongwol_County.html   (113 words)

  
 Welcome!! Yeongwol Cyber Tour
Minchungsa is behind Geumgangjeong on the cliff on the east side of Yeongwol KBS Broadcasting Studio.
In 1956, Nam, Wonsu, the county headman, restored it.
Now, the memorial service is held in "Cold Food" day and October 24 by the lunar calendar every year as well as in Gijinje of Danjong.
ywtour.com /eng/CMSView.php?pid=660   (273 words)

  
 Monthly Global Tropical Cyclone Summary August 2004
Charley was the first of four destructive hurricanes to strike the state of Florida during the historic 2004 Atlantic hurricane season, and the first of three to bring hurricane-force winds to many of the inland counties located on the Peninsula.
There was a report from the public of a gust to 92 kts at 05/1145 UTC from a location in Martin County (27.12N/80.26W)--the anemometer height was 8.5 meters.
St. Lucie County was one of the hardest hit counties with initial reports indicating damage of $2.5 billion to public and private facilities.
australiasevereweather.com /cyclones/2005/summ0408.htm   (19945 words)

  
 The Korea Herald : The Nation's No.1 English Newspaper   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The courses are divided according to the level of difficulty for beginners to the advanced.
Donggang River, which runs around Gangwon-do¡¯s Yeongwol, Jeongseon and Pyeongchang, is 72km long and surrounded by high mountains and cliffs.
For more information contact the Yeongwol county office at 82-33-370-2544 or the Jeongseon county office at 82-33-560-2361.
www.koreaherald.co.kr /SITE/data/html_dir/2005/03/03/200503030037.asp   (478 words)

  
 Yeongwol Regional, Directory
Yeongwol County District government site with information on tourist attractions and events.
KLAFIR: Yongwol County Concise statistical profile of the district.
Destination Guide: Yeongwol Tourist information on this county and its attractions, from the Korean National Railroad.
www.sigmbi.org /c2lnXzEyMTUxNDc=.aspx   (121 words)

  
 Gangwon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
DPRK) Sunday to the port of Sokcho, Gangwon Province in South Korea, after reunions...
in the waters off the coast near the Goseong County, Gangwon Province, at 3:42 p.m.
Pyeongchang chosen again to bid for 2014 Winter Olympics.
www.hallencyclopedia.com /Gangwon   (516 words)

  
 Daftar Universitas di Korea Selatan - Wikipedia Indonesia
Hanil University -- Wanju County, North Jeolla and Jeonju, North Jeolla
Kkottongnae Hyundo University of Social Welfare -- Cheongwon County, North Chungcheong
Namdo Provincial College -- Damyang County and Jangheung County, South Jeolla
id.wikipedia.org /wiki/Daftar_Universitas_di_Korea_Selatan   (805 words)

  
 ATC The Employment People
Though it was first introduced in Korea in the early 1970¡¯s, rafting has become a ranking leisure-sport activity for the summer season, as the water in rivers is especially abundant.
For beginners, in the 65 kilometers of the Donggang River in Yeongwol is a good place to be initiated.
You can go to Donggang by yourself or use the package goods of Rafting Agency.
www.atcjob.com /enjoy/view.php?bbs_num=30&bbs_code=visit   (181 words)

  
 The Unification Church in Korea
The members of these teams lodged together for a period of time and worked in the church; by doing so, the aim was to try to feel the heart of God who had lost His children and was deeply hurt, to experience the thorny path that True Parents had trodden, and to develop their faith.
What a thrill it was to be able to hoist the placard high with "Wonju Unification Church First Spiritual Revival Rally" written on it and proclaim the event in the county of Wonju.
It was partly crumbling and painful to look at; however, it was the birthplace of pioneers who protected that county, and where we had hoisted the sign saying "Wonju Church" twenty years earlier.
www.tparents.org /library/Religion/Cta/ch/ch6/ch61/ch6116.htm   (4266 words)

  
 KBS WORLD Radio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
It lies adjacent to the City of Taebaek and Yeongwol County, towns that are both located in Gangwon.
In addition, the Great Baekdu Mountain Range lies to the north of Bonghwa County.
This is why the tree leaves in Baekcheon Valley or Banya Valley become tinged with yellow and crimson earlier than those in the valley of Mt. Sorak.
world.kbs.co.kr /english/town/town_tour_detail.htm?No=1185   (833 words)

  
 Yeongwo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Top : Regional : Asia : South_Korea : Gangwon : Yeongwol :
Yeongwol County - District government site with information on tourist attractions and events.
Asia Times: Dammed If We Do, Dammed If We Don't - News article by Ahn Mi-young detailing the struggle among Yeongwol residents over the planned construction of a dam on the Donggang river.
www.oxalia.org /verzeichnis/Regional/Asia/South_Korea/Gangwon/Yeongwol   (68 words)

  
 WHTL-2097.doc   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
There are two types of tombs of the royal family during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910): Neung is the tomb of the kings and queens and of the kings and queens posthumously designated; and Won is the tomb of Crown Princes and their wives, and of the royal parents.
The Neungs and Wons of the Joseon Dynasty, with the exceptions of Jangneung in Yeongwol-gun County, Gangwon-do Province and Yeongneung and Nyeongneung in Yeoju-gun County, Gyeonggi-do Province, are all located within 40km of the capital of Hanyang (current day Seoul).
There are 40 Neungs and 13 Wons, composing 53 royal tombs in total.
whc.unesco.org /pg.cfm?cid=326&l=en&id=2097&&action=doc&   (613 words)

  
 Maps of South Korea - Wikimedia Commons
8.1 City, District and County of Gyeonggi Province
9.1 City, District and County of Gangwon Province
This page was last modified 09:25, 26 April 2005.
commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/Maps_of_South_Korea   (108 words)

  
 Y : Yeongam . Yeosu . Camp Yongin . Yeongi . Yecheon . Yangpyeong . Yangju
# this county and its attractions, from the Korean National Railroad.
# Ahn Mi-young detailing the struggle among Yeongwol residents over the planned construction of a dam on the Donggang river.
# the Donggang river which flows through Yeongwol County.
www.travel-korean-kr.org /Regional,t-NO5393553,Asia,l-NO7515775,South,Korea,r-NO1959119,Localities,k-NO4282442,Y   (298 words)

  
 Pyeongchang - Galbijim
Pyeongchang (평창군, 平昌郡, flat.prosperous.county) is a county in Gangwon-do.
To the east is the county of Jeongseon, to the northeast is the city of Gangneung, to the north is the county of Hongcheon, to the west is the county of Hoengseong, and to the south is the county of Yeongwol.
As Pyeongchang does not reach the sea it has a continental climate, and it has a colder climate than any other region in the country.
wiki.galbijim.com /Pyeongchang   (233 words)

  
 Events: Art and artifacts from Yeongwol County] - Welcome to Seoul Selection - Shop for Korean Cultural and ...
The Chuncheon National Museum is hosting a special exhibition of art and artifacts from Yeongwol County, Gangwon Province through Feb. 12.
The exhibition will look at the stunning natural surroundings and proud history of the mountainous town.
Yeongwol is known as a "place of loyalty," as it was the place of exile of the young King Danjong after he was unjustly forced to abdicate the throne.
www.seoulselection.com /events_read.html?cid=3083&area=home   (108 words)

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