Wonju

During the time of Great Joseon, Wonju was the capital of the historic Gangwon Province, one of the Eight Provinces of Korea. 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. Throughout the Korean War, Wonju was the site of three crucial battles.

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.

A Rail Park has been built on the disused rail tracks connecting the stations of Pandae and Ganhyeon, for a total of 6.5 km (4.0 mi). The total ride journey is about 40 minutes, offering scenic views of the surrounding mountains while cycling. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Wonju is based in Wonju. 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 Source: Wonju City Library Taejang Library Jungcheon Philosophical Library Wonju Education and Culture Center Munmak Library

Wonju Bus Terminal Wonju Express Bus Terminal Manjong station Wonju station Seowonju station Wonju Airport