Wonju is the most populous city in Gangwon province, South Korea.
Wonju is a city approximately 90 miles (140 km) east of Seoul and the capital can be reached within 1hr 30minutes by bus or train. Wonju is home to three major universities which attract many students from Seoul and elsewhere. They provide facilities to host sporting and musical events throughout the year. Wonju is also home to one of Koreas' top basktball teams and games can be attended at very reasonable prices. It was the site of three crucial battles during the Korean War.
The city is home to two U.S. Army bases, Camps Long and Eagle. There is an E-mart, as well as three movie theaters (Cinus, Lotte, and Primus) and a host of shops and outlets for most, if not all, fashions. An active foreign population of 100+ teachers currently live in Wonju and frequent the many restaurants and bars which litter the city. The active nightlife is vigorously expanding at an exponential rate due to a favourable micro-climate produced by the surrounding mountains. Bordering Chiak mountain is part of a national park which provides a peak of over 1200meters and some stunning views. Wonju is within 20km of two ski resorts, Hyundai Sungwoo and Oak Valley, which attract many visitors throughout the ski season and provide a range of runs for beginners and more experienced ski/snowboarders.
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Coordinates: 37°20′30″N 127°55′15″E / 37.34167°N 127.92083°E / 37.34167; 127.92083