Category: Wonju

South Korea, Wonju

Gangwon Gamyeong Provincial Office, Wonju

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Background Information Skip to on-site pictures and information here. - Location Gamyeong (감영) are Provincial Magistrate's/Governor offices. Governors were referred to as Gwanchalsa (관찰사).This one in particular was situated in Wonju, and served as the administrative office for the whole of Gangwon province during the Joseon dynasty. Wonju was chosen as the administrative seat largely… Continue reading Gangwon Gamyeong Provincial Office, Wonju

South Korea, Wonju

What to do in Wonju, South Korea (원주시)

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To skip straight to the activities and places, SCROLL DOWN to Activities and Places...or CLICK here. Background Information Wonju is located in Gangwon Province. It is one of the more "rural" provinces, and mostly consists of mountains and myeons (면). Myeons are tiny farming pockets of civilization scattered all-over Gangwon. Wonju, on the other hand,… Continue reading What to do in Wonju, South Korea (원주시)