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Haean

Gangwon-do, South Korea · Asia

About Haean

Haean is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Dongmyeon, 34km from Seoraksan National Park.

Haean is a town located in Gangwon-do, South Korea. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Haean 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 Haean to your route.

About Haean

Haean is a township (myeon) in Yanggu County, Gangwon-do, South Korea. Haean sits in the distinctive Haean Basin (해안분지), which was nicknamed The Punchbowl by UN forces during the Korean War. The northern part of the basin lies within the Demilitarized Zone, and the area saw heavy fighting during the war.

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Where is Haean located?

Haean is located in Gangwon-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 38.2863 latitude, 128.1377 longitude.

What is the population of Haean?

Haean has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in South Korea.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Asia
Country
South Korea
Region
Gangwon-do
Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
38.2863, 128.1377

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in South Korea

Police
112
Ambulance
119
Fire
119
Driving side
right

Tourist helpline (English): 1330.

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Worth the detour from Haean

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Misiryeong Pass

The old road over the Taebaek mountains to Sokcho, bypassed by a tunnel and now largely empty of traffic, leaving a quiet climb with views to Ulsanbawi's granite domes.

27 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Hangyeryeong Pass

A 1,004 m pass on National Route 44 carrying the road over the Taebaek range into Seoraksan, with long sweeping curves and a summit rest area looking down the Osaek valley.

32 km · about 35 min drive

national park

Seoraksan National Park

South Korea's most spectacular national park with jagged granite peaks, autumn foliage, Buddhist temples, and the famous Ulsanbawi Rock.

34 km · about 40 min drive

racetrack

Inje Speedium

Mountain racetrack and resort circuit in Gangwon province, about 120km east of Seoul, hosting Korean domestic championships and track days.

34 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Haean

  • 27 kmMisiryeong PassThe old road over the Taebaek mountains to Sokcho, bypassed by a tunnel and now largely empty of traffic, leaving a quiet climb with views to Ulsanbawi's granite domes.
  • 32 kmHangyeryeong PassA 1,004 m pass on National Route 44 carrying the road over the Taebaek range into Seoraksan, with long sweeping curves and a summit rest area looking down the Osaek valley.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Haean.

Dongmyeon

🇰🇷 South Korea

13 km away

Bangsan

🇰🇷 South Korea

19 km away

Yanggu

🇰🇷 South Korea

24 km awayPop. 24,027

Kosong

🇰🇷 South Korea

31 km awayPop. 62,446

Toseong

🇰🇷 South Korea

37 km away

Sokcho

🇰🇷 South Korea

41 km awayPop. 81,164

Hwacheon

🇰🇷 South Korea

43 km awayPop. 22,965

Chuncheon

🇰🇷 South Korea

58 km awayPop. 284,855

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