Wonju

Few cities in Gangwon-do have a history as closely tied to provincial administration as Wonju-si. Long before Chuncheon became the provincial capital, Wonju served as Gangwon Province’s administrative centre, a role that established it as an important inland regional city. The Seomgang River passes through the wider urban basin, while Chiaksan National Park rises to the east, giving the area a strongly mountainous character. Wonju is also associated with hanji, Korea’s traditional mulberry-paper craft, celebrated at the Wonju Hanji Festival. Museum SAN, designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, is a notable contemporary cultural destination. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Wonju-si relates to the Seomgang valley and central Gangwon-do.

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