Chuncheon
Chuncheon
춘천시 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 춘천시 |
| • Hanja | 春川市 |
| • Revised Romanization | Chuncheon-si |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Ch'unch'ŏn-si |
From the left: Legoland Korea, Chuncheon Songam Sports Town, Chuncheon Post Office, Chuncheon Weather Station, Lake, and City Hall | |
Location in South Korea | |
| Coordinates: 37°52′N 127°44′E / 37.867°N 127.733°E | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Yeongseo, Gwandong |
| Administrative divisions | 1 eup, 9 myeon, 15 dong |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Yuk Dong-han (육동한) |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,116.41 km2 (431.05 sq mi) |
| Population (September 2024) | |
• Total | 286,124 |
| • Density | 225/km2 (580/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Gangwon |
| Area code | +82-33-2xx |
| Climate | Dwa |
Chuncheon (Korean: 춘천; Hanja: 春川市; Korean pronunciation: [tɕʰun.tɕʰʌn]; literally spring river), formerly romanized as Ch'unch'ŏn, is the capital of Gangwon Province, South Korea. The city lies in the north of the country, located in a basin formed by the Soyang River and Han River. There are some large lakes around the city, most notably Soyang Lake and Uiam Lake (or Uiam Dam). The area has small river islands, such as Sangjungdo, Ha-Jungdo, Bungeodo, and Wido.
It is a popular destination among East Asian tourists as it was featured in the popular Korean drama Winter Sonata. It is where the resort island of Namiseom is located. Also, Gangwon Provincial Office is located in the city.