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Gyeongbokgung Palace
The main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty in Seoul, known for its grandeur and the picturesque changing of the guard ceremony.
27 km · about 30 min drive
Gyeonggi-do, South Korea · Asia
Gwangjeok works well as a base: 15 minutes from Yangju, 27km from Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Gwangjeok is a town located in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Gwangjeok sits in South Korea, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Seoul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gwangjeok to your route.
The Yangju highway incident, also known as the Yangju training accident or Highway 56 Accident, occurred on June 13, 2002, in Yangju, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. A United States Army armored vehicle-launched bridge, returning to base in Uijeongbu on a public road after training maneuvers in the countryside, struck andRead more
killed two 14-year-old South Korean schoolgirls, Shin Hyo-sun (Korean: 신효순) and Shim Mi-seon (심미선).
The American soldiers involved were found not guilty of negligent homicide in the court martial, further inflaming anti-American sentiment in South Korea and sparking a series of candlelight vigil protests in protest of their deaths. The memory of the two schoolgirls is commemorated annually in South Korea.
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Gwangjeok is located in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 37.8257 latitude, 126.9835 longitude.
Gwangjeok has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in South Korea.
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Essential numbers in South Korea
Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
Full driving guide for South Korea8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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The main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty in Seoul, known for its grandeur and the picturesque changing of the guard ceremony.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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A traditional Korean village of hundreds of hanok houses nestled between two major palaces in the heart of Seoul.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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A UNESCO World Heritage palace famed for its Secret Garden, considered the finest example of Joseon Dynasty palace architecture.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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A restored urban stream running through downtown Seoul with a beautiful 10.9-kilometer walking path beneath street level.
28 km · about 35 min drive
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Seoul's cultural heart lined with traditional teahouses, antique shops, galleries, and craft stores in a charming pedestrian street.
28 km · about 30 min drive
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A futuristic neo-futuristic landmark designed by Zaha Hadid, serving as Seoul's hub for design, art, and technology exhibitions.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Seoul's premier shopping and entertainment district packed with K-beauty stores, street food stalls, and fashion boutiques.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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The heavily fortified border between North and South Korea, offering a sobering glimpse into the division of the Korean Peninsula.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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