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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
Gangwon-do, South Korea · Asia
Kosong is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Toseong, 29km from Seoraksan National Park.
Kosong is a town located in Gangwon-do, South Korea. With a population of 62,446, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kosong 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 Kosong to your route.
Goseong (Korean: 고성군; RR: Goseong-gun; [ˈkosʌŋ‿ɡun]) is a county in the South Korean state of Gangwon.
Prior to the Korean Armistice Agreement of 1953 which ceased the Korean War, Goseong, which is located north of the 38th parallel, was a part of North Korea. Kaesong, which is south of the 38th parallel and a part ofRead more
South Korea before 1953, became part of the North after the Armistice.
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Kosong is located in Gangwon-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 38.3788 latitude, 128.4676 longitude.
Kosong has a population of approximately 62,446 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 Korea4 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain 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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
national park
South Korea's most spectacular national park with jagged granite peaks, autumn foliage, Buddhist temples, and the famous Ulsanbawi Rock.
29 km · about 35 min drive
mountain 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
racetrack
Mountain racetrack and resort circuit in Gangwon province, about 120km east of Seoul, hosting Korean domestic championships and track days.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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