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57-604: The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty are located in the city. The hill of Achasan is also located here, site of the Baekje -era Achasanseong and numerous hiking trails. It also has pleasant walking paths along Wang-suk-cheon, a small creek separating Guri from Namyangju . The traditional town market in Doldari (Guri's downtown around what used to be a "stone bridge") provides a cheap alternative to department stores. Guri first became

114-586: A clear day, you can get a good view of Kumgang-san, about 20 km to the west. Despite the solemnity of the place, the parking lot is cluttered with souvenir shops and restaurants. On the other side of the lot is the Korean War Exhibition Hall. Gangwon Province has many tourist attractions, as well as natural monuments, including Namiseom , Tong-il Observatory (similar the Dora Observatory ), Soyang Dam and Jeongdongjin . A memorial centre of

171-446: A place where artists can meet and exhibit their works. When the area was part of North Korea from 1945 to 1953, the building is now the closest most South Koreans can get to North Korea. There are binoculars installed on the viewing deck, and inside the observatory is a large map labelled with mountain names and the locations of military installations. Kiosks here sell liquor, cash, postage stamps and other souvenirs from North Korea. On

228-478: A separate city in 1986. Previously, it had been considered part of Yangju from antiquity until 1980, and part of Namyangju from 1980 to 1986. The name "Guri" was first used in 1914, at which time it was a myeon in Yangju . Guri is connected to Seoul via two rail lines ( Gyeongui–Jungang Line via Guri station , Gyeongchun Line via Galmae station ), as well as numerous city transit and intercity buses. In 2014,

285-529: A special self-governing province, and the official English name is Gangwon State . Despite calling itself a state, Gangwon State is considered a self-governing province , not a self-governing state . The State's landscape is dominated by the Taebaek Mountains (called Taebaek Sanmaek ) which almost reach the sea . As a consequence, much of the coast is steep and rocky. Gangwon Province and its North Korean counterpart Kangwŏn are together referred to as

342-544: Is a Special Self-Governing Province of South Korea. It is known as the largest and least densely populated subdivision of South Korea. Gangwon is one of the three provinces in South Korea with special self-governing status, the others being Jeju Province and Jeonbuk State . Gangwon is bordered on the east by the Sea of Japan , it borders Gyeonggi Province to the west, North Gyeongsang Province and North Chungcheong Province to

399-430: Is a pair of tombs in the city of Namyangju , Gyeonggi Province . The tombs, arranged in a V shape, contain the remains of King Sejo and his wife, Queen Jeonghui . They were built in 1468 and 1483 respectively. Gwangneung is important because changes taking place in the architecture of royal tombs are evident in its construction. Screening rocks were not installed at this tomb. Instead of an outer coffin stone, quicklime

456-575: Is an abandoned train station on the northernmost end of  Korail 's Gyeongwon Line. Near the station there was a small yard where rail stock was stored or shunted before leaving for  Wonsan , now in North Korea, along the  former Gyeongwon Line . Behind the station building there is the wreck of a train, bombed during the Korean War, used by the North Korean army and bombed by  U.N.  forces. In 2012, it became

513-398: Is composed of mountains or basins, so locals mainly make food with potatoes or buckwheat . All regions of the province have seasoned vegetable rice. For example, Jeongseon County is famous for Jeongseon thistle rice; Yeongwol County is famous for Yeongwol buckwheat rolls; Hwacheon County is famous for Hwacheon trout rice in a stone bowl and Hwacheon goatsbeard rice; and Yanggu County

570-564: Is famous for Yanggu dried green radish cuisine. In coastal regions, fish and salted seafood is consumed. For example, Donghae is famous for Donghae steamed fish; Sokcho is famous for Sokcho Squid Sausages; and Samcheok is famous for blowfish soup. These are normally very simple and easy to cook, like the province's traditional food. Due to the Taebaek Mountains , Gangwon Province has 4 national parks & several natural monuments. The Hantaan River penetrates Cheorwon County 's volcanic terrain, having several natural monuments. This area

627-601: Is in Yeoju , Gyeonggi Province . Tombs were made for individuals as well as family groups. There are 40 reung -type and 13 won -type tombs, thus creating a total of 53 royal tombs. Joseon-era royal tombs followed the guidelines outlined in Chinese Confucian texts, such as the Book of Rites ( Li Ji ) and the Rites of Zhou ( Zhou Li ). Many factors went into consideration when deciding

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684-545: Is influenced by its latitude. It has four seasons, with hot and humid summers, and cold, snowy winters. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration 's data, average temperatures vary. In Yongdong, the average temperature is 11.0 °C (51.8 °F), and in Yeongseo, it is 10.8 °C (51.4 °F). All of the province's average temperatures range from 6.6 to 13.1 °C (43.9 to 55.6 °F). and

741-719: Is located in the south of Seoul , at the bottom of the southern slope of Daemo Mountain. Heolleung is a pair of tombs holding the remains of Taejong of Joseon and Queen Wongyeong , while Illeung is a single mound situated two hundred meters to the west and holds the remains of King Sunjo and Queen Sunwon . Hongneung: 37°37′52″N 127°12′45″E  /  37.63111°N 127.21250°E  / 37.63111; 127.21250 Yureung: 37°37′50″N 127°12′33″E  /  37.63056°N 127.20917°E  / 37.63056; 127.20917 Yeongwon: 37°37′46″N 127°12′56″E  /  37.62944°N 127.21556°E  / 37.62944; 127.21556 The styles of

798-465: Is occasionally humid subtropical , because in some of its areas, especially in most of Yeongdong, it is Cfa , otherwise, its climate class is Hot-summer humid continental climate , because it is Dwb in some mountain areas, Dfa in eastern areas, Dfb in eastern mountain areas, and Dwa otherwise. The Taebaek Mountains create different climates in Yeongdong and Yeongseo . The climate of Gangwon Province

855-460: Is paved. Some historical and traditional ridges have survived, like Daegwallyeong . It has many routes, like Route 7 , which is included in AH6 . It also has Controlled-access highways . Yeongdong Expressway is the first express way in the region, and Gwangju–Wonju Expressway , Jungang Expressway , Donghae Expressway , Seoul–Yangyang Expressway were built, afterwards. Seoul–Yangyang Expressway has

912-697: Is the meeting point between the dead and the living. The area around Hongsalmun gate is the space for the living. This is the space between the earthly and the holy. This is the area where the spirits of the kings and queens meet their earthly worshippers. This area also contains the Jeongjagak shrine, the Subokbang, and the Suragan buildings. This area also includes the wall and the other stone structures. Other structures include: The tombs are classified into two types. The kings and queens and those posthumously granted

969-856: The Capital Region First Ring Expressway 's Songchu Interchange. It holds the remains of Queen Dangyeong , the first wife of King Jungjong . Gongneung: 37°44′45″N 126°49′48″E  /  37.74583°N 126.83000°E  / 37.74583; 126.83000 Sulleung: 37°44′37″N 126°50′11″E  /  37.74361°N 126.83639°E  / 37.74361; 126.83639 Yeongneung: 37°44′33″N 126°50′01″E  /  37.74250°N 126.83361°E  / 37.74250; 126.83361 Located in this cluster are Gongneung (공릉) ( Queen Jangsun , first wife of King Yejong ), Sulleung (술릉) ( Queen Gonghye , first wife of King Seongjong and younger sister of Queen Jangsun) and Yeongneung (영릉) ( Crown Prince Hyojang , who

1026-614: The Goryeo era's Main Gate of Imyeonggwan Guesthouse, and the Joseon era's Documents of Sangwonsa Temple. Other popular historical areas, like Ojukheon are located in the region. Because of Gangwon Province's landscape, a number of old Buddhist temples have survived, like Woljeongsa and Oseam . Established in 2002, the Chuncheon National Museum is operated by the central government for

1083-658: The Gwandong region. The region west of the Taebaek Mountains is called Yeongseo , while the region east of the mountains is called Yeongdong . The term "Yeongdong" is frequently used in reference to transportation services from Seoul , meaning one might catch a bus or train on the Yeongdong Line , or drive to Gangneung on the Yeongdong Expressway . Gangwon Province's Köppen climate classification 's climate class

1140-484: The Joseon period, formed in 1395, deriving its name from the names of the principal cities of Gangneung ( 강릉 ; 江陵 ) and the provincial capital Wonju ( 원주 ; 原州 ). In 1895 Gangwon Province was replaced by the Districts of Chuncheon ( Chuncheon-bu; 춘천부 ; 春川府 ) in the west and Gangneung ( Gangneung-bu; 강릉부 ; 江陵府 ) in the east, with Wonju becoming a part of Chungju District. In 1896 Korea

1197-493: The Taebaek Mountains . Sokcho Harbour functions as a fishing port, a passenger harbour and as an exporting hub for iron ore. Also recently , Korea Gas Corporation built the LNG Platform Center at Hosan Harbour. Gangwon province also has ferry lines. Sokcho Harbour has a pier for cruise ships , but until 2018, no cruise route existed. Gangwon FC bases itself in the region, owned by Gangwon Province. Jin-seon Kim,

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1254-745: The Yeongdong Line and the Taebaek Line are derived from the Jungang Line, and the Gyeonggang Line was constructed, but currently it is not perfectly connected to the Seoul Metropolitan Subway System . KTX trains launched from Seoul to Gangneung on 22 December 2017 via the Gyeonggang Line , but they still run a part of the Jungang Line. In 2016, a plan was passed to extend the KTX line from Gangneung to Sokcho . The Gyeongwon Line and

1311-588: The Governor of Gangwon Province announced it on April 28, 2008 and was established on December 18, 2008. High1 is Kangwon Land 's ice hockey team, established in September 2009. South Korea has only 3 professional ice hockey clubs, including High1. The Daeyung Killer Whales was established in 2016, originally based in the region. Wonju DB Promy is a professional basketball team, based in Wonju , Gangwon Province. It

1368-964: The Joseon Dynasty The Tombs of the Joseon dynasty refers to the 40 tombs of members of the House of Yi , which ruled Korea (at the time known as Joseon , and later as the Korean Empire ) between 1392–1910. These tombs are scattered over 18 locations across the Korean Peninsula . They were built to honor and respect the ancestors and their achievements and assert their royal authority. The tombs have been registered as an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2009. Two other Joseon tombs, located in Kaesong , North Korea , were proposed but not submitted. The royal tombs can be divided into three main sections: It

1425-402: The Joseon Dynasty in Kaesong , North Korea, namely Jereung ( 제릉 ) (the tomb of Queen Sinui , first wife of King Taejo ) and Hureung ( 후릉 ) (the tombs of King Jeongjong and Queen Jeongan ). 37°37′11″N 127°07′53″E  /  37.61972°N 127.13139°E  / 37.61972; 127.13139 This cluster is the best sample of group tombs from the Joseon era and represents

1482-704: The North Dong-hae Line are blocked by the Military Demarcation Line . Gangwon Province has several military airbases, while civil passengers can use only two airports, Wonju Airport and Yangyang International Airport . Wonju Airport is shared with the Republic of Korea Air Force , like Daegu International Airport and Gimhae International Airport . Currently Wonju and Yangyang Airport are now operated as domestic airports. Gangwon Province's road length totals to 9,800 km (6,100 mi), and 75.1%

1539-614: The border with Incheon . It holds the remains of Prince Jeongwon (who was posthumously honored as King Wonjong) and Queen Inheon , the parents of King Injo . 37°46′25″N 126°42′29″E  /  37.77361°N 126.70806°E  / 37.77361; 126.70806 This tomb is located in Paju , Gyeonggi Province , near the confluence of the Rivers Imjin and Han , where the Osusan Observatory overlooks North Korea . It holds

1596-521: The coast. These beaches are covered with pine tree forests, planted to block the sea breeze. Gangneung Coffee Street is built along the beach, and the Gangneung Coffee Festival is held every year. "Found in the DMZ" was found by Korean guards listening to the sound of explosions under the ground during their shift. After determined excavation on March 19, 1975, "The Second Tunnel" was discovered. It

1653-700: The evolution of tomb architecture over a period of five hundred years. Seven kings and ten queens are interred in nine reung -type tombs. The most notable in this group is Geonwolleung (건원릉) for King Taejo , the founder of the Joseon dynasty. The other tombs in the cluster are Gyeongneung (경릉) ( King Heonjeong and his two wives, Queen Hyohyeon and Queen Hyojeong ), Hyereung (혜릉) ( Queen Danui , first wife of King Gyeongjong ), Hwireung (휘릉) ( Queen Jangnyeol , second wife of King Injo ), Mongneung (목릉) ( King Seonjo and his two wives, Queen Uiin and Queen Inmok ), Sungneung (숭릉) ( King Hyeonjong and Queen Myeongseong ), Sureung (수릉) ( Crown Prince Hyomyeong , who

1710-556: The extension of Seoul Subway Line 8 began which will connect Guri to the Seoul Metro in October 2023. It lies east-northern area of Gyeonggi province. The mountain of Achasan is to the west and the city of Namyangju to east. The whole area is 33.29 km (12.85 sq mi). In fact, Guri used to be bigger but some of the townships were incorporated into Seoul and other cities surrounding Guri. The Gwangju mountains are around

1767-449: The location of a tomb, such as the distance from Hanseong (present-day Seoul), the distance between other royal tombs, the accessibility of the location, and Korean traditions of pungsu ( geomancy ). The tomb construction also took into account the traditional burial rituals of Korea and the natural environment. There now follows a list (in alphabetical order) of the individual (or clusters of) tombs. There are two more royal tombs from

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1824-515: The longest road tunnel in South Korea. Like the railways, Gangwon Province is connected by intercity bus networks in South Korea. All cities and counties have intercity terminals, which connect other cities or counties in the region or connect outer cities, districts, and Incheon International Airport . Gangwon Province has many harbours. Some harbours are fishing ports, but other harbours are used for special purposes. For example, Mukpo Harbour functions as an exporting hub for cement & coal from

1881-500: The more famous Jeongneung in the area of Bukhansan Mountain . This tomb is also in Seoul , but north of the Han River . It holds the remains of Queen Sindeok , the second wife of King Taejo . 37°43′13″N 126°57′04″E  /  37.72028°N 126.95111°E  / 37.72028; 126.95111 Olleung is a tomb located in Yangju , Gyeonggi Province , just to the north of

1938-523: The north-western area of Guri. They are usually higher than 1000 meters, but to the exact west, there are lower hills. Wamgsil Stream and the Han River flow into city and it has about seventeen tributaries. Guri has a humid continental climate ( Köppen : Dwa ), but can be considered a borderline humid subtropical climate ( Köppen : Cwa ) using the −3 °C (27 °F) isotherm. 37°36′N 127°09′E  /  37.600°N 127.150°E  / 37.600; 127.150 Royal Tombs of

1995-693: The novelist Lee Hyo-seok is in Pyeongchang County . Along the coast of the Sea of Japan, many seaside resorts are located, including Gyongpo Seaside Resort. The only domestic casino in Gangwon is Kangwon Land , located in Jeongseon County . The province also houses the largest ski resort in South Korea, Yongpyong Resort . Religion in Gangwon Province (2015) According to the 2015 census, 16.4% of

2052-428: The population follow Buddhism and 24.1% follow Christianity (17.5% Protestantism and 6.6% Catholicism ). 58.7% of the population is not religious and 0.8% of the population follow other religions. Gangwon Province's railways were originally built to transport mining resources to harbours. In Gangwon-Province, some main lines are operated. Jungang Line is connected to the Seoul Metropolitan Subway System ,

2109-597: The province include iron , coal , fluorite , limestone and tungsten . There are some hydroelectric , thermoelectric power plants in the region. It is not known exactly when human settlement in what is now Gangwon Province began, but Paleolithic sites have been excavated. Many historical artifacts are found in the region, like the Later Silla era's Bell of Sangwonsa , the North–South States Period era's Iron Seated Vairocana Buddha of Dopiansa Temple,

2166-846: The purpose of classification and reservation. The local government also has museums, including the Park Su-geun Art Museum, and the Taebaek Coal Museum . Purpose-built private museums, such as the ChamSori Gramophone Edison Museum are also operated. In Gangwon Province, almost all of the regions hold festivals. Gangneung Danoje was listed in UNESCO 's Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity . Geographically, Gangwon Province has several national parks as well as some natural monuments. Gangwon Province

2223-467: The remains of King Injo and his first wife, Queen Inyeol . 37°11′51″N 128°27′11″E  /  37.19750°N 128.45306°E  / 37.19750; 128.45306 This tomb lies in the county of Yeongwol , Gangwon Province and is the furthest from the capital. It holds the remains of King Danjong . 37°36′08″N 127°00′21″E  /  37.60222°N 127.00583°E  / 37.60222; 127.00583 Not to be confused with

2280-404: The remains of Queen Jeongsun , wife of King Danjong . Seolleung: 37°30′32″N 127°02′44″E  /  37.50889°N 127.04556°E  / 37.50889; 127.04556 Jeongneung: 37°30′32″N 127°03′07″E  /  37.50889°N 127.05194°E  / 37.50889; 127.05194 Located in the south of Seoul , Jeongneung (not to be confused with its namesake on

2337-452: The resting place of Empress Myeongseong and Emperor Gojong in Namyangju ), Gyeongneung (경릉) ( Crown Prince Uigyeong , who was posthumously honored as King Deokjong, and Queen Sohye, better known as Queen Insu ), Ingneung (익릉) ( Queen Ingyeong , first wife of King Sukjong ) and Myeongneung (명릉) (the twin tombs of King Sukjong and his second wife, Queen Inhyeon ; and Danneung (단릉),

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2394-560: The south and north respectively, leading to Wonsan joining the northern half in 1946 to serve as its administrative center. In 1948, the southern half of the province became part of the new South Korea. As a result of the Korean War Armistice Agreement of 1953, the boundary between the South and North Korean portions of the province was shifted north, to the Military Demarcation Line . On June 11, 2023, Gangwon Province became

2451-486: The south, and the Military Demarcation Line to the north, separating it from North Korea. In the 1945 division of Korea , the historical Gangwon Province was divided in half, and remains so to this day. Pyeongchang County in Gangwon hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics and 2018 Winter Paralympics . Gangwon also hosted the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics . Gangwon Province was one of the Eight Provinces of Korea during

2508-1634: The southern slopes of Bukhansan Mountain , also in Seoul) is the tomb of King Jungjong , while Seolleung holds the remains of King Seongjong and his third wife, Queen Jeonghyeon . The tombs are in a park, the entrance of which is 340 meters from Seolleung Station . Changneung: 37°38′09″N 126°53′42″E  /  37.63583°N 126.89500°E  / 37.63583; 126.89500 Hongneung: 37°37′58″N 126°53′38″E  /  37.63278°N 126.89389°E  / 37.63278; 126.89389 Gyeongneung: 37°37′47″N 126°53′38″E  /  37.62972°N 126.89389°E  / 37.62972; 126.89389 Ingneung: 37°37′47″N 126°54′02″E  /  37.62972°N 126.90056°E  / 37.62972; 126.90056 Myeongneung: 37°37′31″N 126°54′04″E  /  37.62528°N 126.90111°E  / 37.62528; 126.90111 Daebinmyo: 37°37′49″N 126°53′32″E  /  37.63028°N 126.89222°E  / 37.63028; 126.89222 Sugyeongwon: 37°37′38″N 126°54′02″E  /  37.62722°N 126.90056°E  / 37.62722; 126.90056 Sunchangwon: 37°37′45″N 126°53′50″E  /  37.62917°N 126.89722°E  / 37.62917; 126.89722 A group of tombs in Goyang , Gyeonggi Province , it holds Changneung (창릉) ( King Yejong and his second wife, Queen Ansun ), Hongneung (홍릉) ( Queen Jeongseong , first wife of King Yeongjo ; not to be confused with

2565-461: The title of king or queen, were interred in reung(陵; 릉) -type tombs. Crown princes and their wives were interred in won(園; 원) -type tombs. Other members of the royal family were interred in myo(墓; 묘) -type tombs. The royal tombs are scattered over 18 locations, with many of them located as far as 40 kilometers from Seoul . For example, Jangneung is in Yeongwol , Gangwon Province , while Yeongneung

2622-460: The tomb of Yi Un, Crown Prince Euimin and Yi Bang-ja, Crown Princess Euimin . They are located in the city of Namyangju , just to the east of Seoul . 37°36′47″N 126°42′40″E  /  37.61306°N 126.71111°E  / 37.61306; 126.71111 There are three locations with Joseon tombs named Jangneung . This particular double tomb is found in Gimpo , Gyeonggi Province , near

2679-718: The tomb of Sukjong's third wife, Queen Inwon ). Other notable tombs include Daebinmyo (대빈묘) ( Royal Noble Consort Hui of the Indong Jang clan , a concubine of King Sukjong and the mother of King Gyeongjong ), Sugyeongwon (수경원) ( Royal Noble Consort Yeong of the Jeonui Yi clan , a concubine of King Yeongjo and the biological mother of Crown Prince Sado ) and Sunchangwon (순창원) ( Crown Prince Sunhoe and Crown Princess Gonghoe ). Gangwon Province, South Korea Gangwon Province ( Korean :  강원도 ; RR :  Gangwon-do ), officially Gangwon State ( 강원특별자치도 ),

2736-611: The township of Haean , Yanggu , the Haean Basin is nicknamed Punchbowl , which was initially named by a war correspondent for the Korea War . The museum has a large amount of English in its narration of the history of the DMZ, as well as exhibits such as United States POW letters and extensive amounts of photos. It is inside the Tongil Security Park. Gangneung contains beaches connecting each other from north to south along

2793-521: The two main tombs reflect the political changes experienced by Korea during the waning days of the Joseon dynasty. With the declaration of the Korean Empire , the style of the tombs of the last two rulers, Emperor Gojong and Emperor Sunjong were designed to reflect their new status. Hongneung holds the remains of Emperor Gojong and Empress Myeongseong . Yureung holds the remains of Emperor Sunjong and his two wives, Empress Sunmyeong and Empress Sunjeong . Other notable tombs include Yeongwon (영원),

2850-505: The yearly amount of rainfall is 1,300–1,900 millimetres (51.2–74.8 in), concentrated on mountain areas, being one of the snowiest areas in South Korea. The area of Gangwon Province in both North Korea and South Korea is 20,569 km (7,941.74 sq mi), with South Korea's Gangwon-do covering 16,874.59 km (6,515.32 sq mi). The province is renowned for its agricultural produce, especially potatoes and fish, including cuttlefish and pollock . Mineral resources from

2907-515: Was a place of a fierce battle during the Korean War and is now a common rafting route. Around this river, the first Hantavirus hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome virus, the Hantaan River virus , was found. The virus was named after the river. The Civilian Control Zone is near the Military Demarcation Line , providing areas to stay for migratory birds, especially red-crowned cranes . In

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2964-420: Was established is 1996. It donated coal in collaboration with a local government-owned company, Korea Coal Corporation . The 1999 Asian Winter Games were held in Gangwon Province between January 30 and February 6. South Korea, the host nation ranked 2nd in these games. The 2018 Winter Olympics was held from February 9–25, 2018, and the 2018 Winter Paralympics was held from March 9–18, 2018. Almost all of

3021-505: Was for a sudden raid by the North Korean Army into South Korea. The second tunnel is composed of a firm granitic layer, is 3.5 km in length, and various in depth from 50m-160m. About 1 km of it is nowadays open to visitors. Woljeong-ri station is a historical building in the DMZ  at  Cheorwon .  The tourist attraction, which can only be visited on escorted security tours of the DMZ,

3078-407: Was posthumously honored as King Jinjong, and Queen Hyosun ). It is situated in the city of Paju , Gyeonggi Province . Yeongneung is not to be confused with King Sejong 's tomb in Yeoju . 37°38′50″N 127°11′51″E  /  37.64722°N 127.19750°E  / 37.64722; 127.19750 This tomb is in Namyangju , Gyeonggi Province , 1.6 km from Geumgok Station . It holds

3135-603: Was posthumously honored as King Munjo, and Queen Sinjeong ), Wolleung (원릉) ( King Yeongjo and his second wife, Queen Jeongsun ) and Myeongbinmyo (명빈묘) (Royal Noble Consort Myeong of the Andong Kim clan , a concubine of King Taejong ). The cluster is situated on the west bank of the Wangsukcheon Stream in the city of Guri , Gyeonggi Province . 37°45′08″N 127°10′38″E  /  37.75222°N 127.17722°E  / 37.75222; 127.17722 Gwangneung

3192-485: Was re-divided into thirteen provinces, and the two districts were merged to re-form Gangwondo Province. Although Wonju re-joined Gangwon-do, the provincial capital was moved to Chuncheon, where it remains. During the Japanese rule of Korea, it was known as Kōgen-dō . In 1945 Gangwon Province, along with the rest of Korea, was divided by the 38th parallel north in 1945, to create American and Soviet zones of occupation in

3249-578: Was used. Another break from tradition was that the reverential access was not built. Finally, only one T-shaped ritual shrine was built for both burial mounds. This change in tomb architecture came from the last wishes of the king and reflects a new frugal style that influenced later royal tomb construction. Heolleung: 37°27′58″N 127°04′59″E  /  37.46611°N 127.08306°E  / 37.46611; 127.08306 Illeung: 37°27′58″N 127°04′50″E  /  37.46611°N 127.08056°E  / 37.46611; 127.08056 This site

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