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History
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Korean War
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Wonju was the site of the first ever massacres conducted by the Republic of Korea Army against suspected communists that occurred on 30 June 1950. On 2 July of the same year, the Korean People's Army attacked Wonju before capturing it on 7 July.[1][2][3]Script error: No such module "Unsubst".[4][5]
Throughout the Korean War, Wonju was the site of three crucial battles.
Geography
Wonju sits at the southwestern corner of Gangwon Province, bordering Gyeonggi Province to the west and North Chungcheong Province to the south. Within Gangwon, Wonju borders Yeongwol County to the east and Hoengseong County to the north. Unlike much of Gangwon Province, Wonju is not a mountainous area, but rather a basin along the wide plain created by the Seom River.
Administrative divisions
Wonju is divided into 1 eup (town), 8 myeon (townships), and 16 dong (neighborhoods).[6]
| Name | Hangul | Hanja | Population | Area (km2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munmak-eup | 문막읍 | 文幕邑 | 17,659 | 104.34 |
| Socho-myeon | 소초면 | 所草面 | 8,468 | 103.08 |
| Hojeo-myeon | 호저면 | 好楮面 | 3,687 | 76.97 |
| Jijeong-myeon | 지정면 | 地正面 | 28,438 | 89.70 |
| Buron-myeon | 부론면 | 富論面 | 2,261 | 82.67 |
| Gwirea-myeon | 귀래면 | 貴來面 | 2,177 | 76.55 |
| Heungeop-myeon | 흥업면 | 興業面 | 8,627 | 59.59 |
| Panbu-myeon | 판부면 | 板富面 | 7,269 | 67.72 |
| Sillim-myeon | 신림면 | 神林面 | 3,538 | 127.41 |
| Jungang-dong | 중앙동 | 中央洞 | 2,663 | 1.90 |
| Wonin-dong | 원인동 | 園仁洞 | 5,059 | 0.48 |
| Gaeun-dong | 개운동 | 開運洞 | 12,738 | 1.05 |
| Myeongnyun il-dong | 명륜1동 | 明倫1洞 | 8,525 | 0.92 |
| Myeongnyun i-dong | 명륜2동 | 明倫2洞 | 15,515 | 0.94 |
| Dangu-dong | 단구동 | 丹邱洞 | 44,364 | 3.91 |
| Ilsan-dong | 일산동 | 一山洞 | 8,583 | 0.80 |
| Hakseong-dong | 학성동 | 鶴城洞 | 4,713 | 0.73 |
| Dangye-dong | 단계동 | 丹溪洞 | 28,990 | 4.16 |
| Usan-dong | 우산동 | 牛山洞 | 13,507 | 7.40 |
| Taejang il-dong | 태장1동 | 台壯1洞 | 10,067 | 3.04 |
| Taejang i-dong | 태장2동 | 台壯2洞 | 24,736 | 8.94 |
| Bongsan-dong | 봉산동 | 鳳山洞 | 8,059 | 7.26 |
| Haenggu-dong | 행구동 | 杏邱洞 | 7,786 | 13.44 |
| Musil-dong | 무실동 | 茂實洞 | 32,906 | 8.59 |
| BangokGwanseol-dong | 반곡관설동 | 盤谷觀雪洞 | 44,433 | 21.00 |
| Total | 354,768 | 872.56 |
Transportation
Education
- Gangneung-Wonju National University[8]
- Halla University[9]
- Sangji University[10]
- Yonsei University (Mirae Campus)[11][12]
- Kyungdong University[13]
There is one international school: Wonju Chinese Primary School (traditional Chinese: Script error: No such module "Lang".; ; Template:Langx).[14]
According to data released by Wonju City Hall in 2015, the number of kindergartens located in Wonju was 71.
There are 48 elementary and 22 middle schools, respectively.
In the case of high schools, there are 15 general high schools, 2 special purpose high schools, and 3 specialized high schools, a total of 20.[15]
Culture
A Rail Park has been built on the disused rail tracks connecting the stations of Pandae and Ganhyeon, for a total of Script error: No such module "convert".. The total ride journey is about 40 minutes, offering scenic views of the surrounding mountains while cycling.[16]
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Wonju is based in Wonju.
Museums
- Mureung Museum
- Yonsei University Wonju Museum
- Museum yetchaek towns
- Wonju City Museum
- Chiak Folk Museum
- Myeongjusa Chiaksan and Engraving Museum
- Toji Literature park
- Toji Cultural Center
- Hanji museum
- On Museum of the Arts
- Museum San
Libraries[17]
- Wonju City Library
- Taejang Library
- Jungcheon Philosophical Library
- Wonju Education and Culture Center
- Munmak Library
Climate
The climate of Wonju is a hot-Summer, monsoon-influenced Humid continental climate (Köppen: Dwa, Trewartha: Dcao).[18] Script error: No such module "weather box".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Sports
Wonju is home city of the Wonju DB Promy, playing in the Korean Basketball League. Their home arena is Wonju Gymnasium, which is located in Myeongnyun il-dong, Wonju. The team has won the Championship three times (2002–03, 2004–05, and 2007–08).[19]
Sister cities
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- Template:Flagdeco Yantai, Shandong, China
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Notable people from Wonju
- Kim Seon-dong (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler), South Korean politician and Secretary-General of the United Future Party (UFP)
- Jee Yong-ju (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler), South Korean amateur boxer
- Kim Jae-woong (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler), South Korean football midfielder
- Kim Ji-woong (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler), South Korean actor and singer
- Jang Mi-ran (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler), South Korean weightlifter
- Yoon Jin-hee (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler), South Korean weightlifter
- Heechul (Real Name: Kim Hee-chul, Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler), singer-songwriter, dancer, model, actor, speaker, MC and K-pop idol, member of K-pop boy group Super Junior, member of the project groups Universe Cowards
- Kim Do-yeon (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler), actress and former member of disbanded K-pop girl group project I.O.I, K-pop girl group Weki Meki's lead vocalist and visual
- Yoon Ji-sung, South Korean singer and actor, former member of disbanded K-pop boy group project Wanna One
- Sojung (Real Name: Lee So-jung, Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler), singer, dancer, model and K-pop idol, member of K-pop girlgroup Ladies' Code
- Joo Won Ahn (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler), South Korean ballet dancer
- Ahn Young-mi (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler), South Korean comedian and member of K-pop girl group Celeb Five
- Choi Kyu-hah (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler), South Korean politician and former President of South Korea
- Chai-Sik Chung (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler), Korean-American social ethicist and sociologist of religion
- Ham Deok-ju (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler), South Korean professional baseball pitcher (Doosan Bears, Korea Baseball Organization)
- Han Dong-jin (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler), South Korean footballer (Jeju United FC, K League 2)
- Shin Yu-na (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler), member of K-pop girl group ITZY
- Park Sungho (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler), member of K-pop boy group BoyNextDoor
Notes
References
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Bibliography
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External links
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