Waegwan
in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
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Daegu Airport (16 mi) - Yecheon Airport (44 mi)
- Pohang Airport (57 mi)
- Ulsan Airport (60 mi)
- Jinhae Airport (61 mi)
- Gimhae International Airport (64 mi)
- Cheongju International Airport (71 mi)
- Jeon Ju Airport (72 mi)
- Gimpo International Airport (140 mi)
- Incheon International Airport (148 mi)
- Jeju International Airport (203 mi)
- Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon, the Depositories for the Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks (Unesco heritage, 21 mi)
- Historic Villages of Korea: Hahoe and Yangdong (Unesco heritage, 38 mi)
- Gyeongju Historic Areas (Unesco heritage, 48 mi)
- Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple (Unesco heritage, 55 mi)
- Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty (Unesco heritage, 83 mi)
- Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites (Unesco heritage, 109 mi)
- Hwaseong Fortress (Unesco heritage, 117 mi)
- Namhansanseong (Unesco heritage, 123 mi)
- Jongmyo Shrine (Unesco heritage, 133 mi)
- Changdeokgung Palace Complex (Unesco heritage, 133 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 35.993 and 128.398 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 35° 59' 33" and E 128° 23' 52"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Won - KRW
- Spoken languages:
- Korean, English
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 12:31 PM (Thursday)
- Timezone: Asia/Seoul
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:40 am and 7:08 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -34.046 and -53.541 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Punta del Diablo - References
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Discover Waegwan
Waegwan in Gyeongsangbuk-do with it's 29,691 citizens is a place in South Korea about 134 mi (or 216 km) south-east of Seoul, the country's capital city.
Current time in Waegwan is now 12:31 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 11 airports near Waegwan, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Daegu Airport in a distance of 16 mi (or 26 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in South Korea is Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon, the Depositories for the Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks in a distance of 21 mi (or 34 km), South-West.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Daegu, Hyeonpung, Daehap, Andong and Yecheon. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 72 °F
| Morning Temperature | 10°C / 49 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 23°C / 73 °F |
| Night Temperature | 16°C / 61 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 41% |
| Air Pressure | 1011 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from South |
| Cloud Conditions | Clear sky, covering 1% of sky |
| General Conditions | Sky is clear |
Friday, 26th of April 2024
24°C (75 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.
Saturday, 27th of April 2024
26°C (78 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.
Sunday, 28th of April 2024
26°C (78 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.
Videos from this area
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Re-enactment of the 1950 Nakdong River Battle
On September 3rd, South Korean and US Forces re-enacted a key battle on the Nakdong River in Waegwan, Chilgok county to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the August 3rd 1950 invasion of ...
My First Video blog in Korea 2/2
Its been an interesting transition, but I finally finish moving to my new place and got a chance to do my first video blog in waegwan, korea.
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First upload with my new GOPRO in Waegwan, South Korea on my GSX-R 600. I'm working on new mount positions and whatnot. First bit is boring, I know, Still new at figuring out the editing crap.
Go Karting in South Korea
go karting in South Korea! (:
korea ride
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시골집
왜관이랍니다~~
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2010 12 07 Arriving at Camp Carroll (S. Korea)
As for Camp Carroll, it is a pretty modern post. Nice fitness center, conveniently located on-post food and shopping. You will be happiest if you are allowed to have a POV. Daegu is not too far away.
고 김 필립보(용택) 수사님 독창
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Waegwan
Waegwan is the seat of government for Chilgok County, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. It consists primarily of the administrative district of Waegwan-eup. It is situated on both sides of the Nakdong River, which is traversed by railroad, automobile and pedestrian bridges. Waegwan is home to a Benedictine monastery and the United States Army base at Camp Carroll.
Waegwan Station
Waegwan Station is a railway station on the Gyeongbu Line, in South Korea.
Hill 303 massacre
The Hill 303 massacre (Korean: 303 고지 학살 사건) was a war crime that took place in the Korean War on August 17, 1950 on a hill above Waegwan, South Korea. Forty-one captured U.S. Army prisoners of war were machine-gunned by members of the Korean People's Army during one of the smaller engagements of the Battle of Pusan Perimeter. Operating near Taegu during the Battle of Taegu, elements of the U.S.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Waegwan.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Oegwan, Waegwan-ni, Waikan, Waegwan-dong, Wakan, chungju, Waegwan, 왜관, Chilgok
