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Wonju

South Korea
Also known as: Wŏnju
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Wonju, city, Gangwon do (province), north-central South Korea. Historically, its location in the eroded basin of the Taebaek Mountains on the South Han River has been militarily strategic. After the Korean War (1950–53) it developed as a military base. Wonju, a transportation junction, is connected with Seoul, Busan, and Daegu by rail and road and is a market and processing center for forest products from the nearby mountains. Industries include medical-equipment manufacturing. Among the area’s notable agricultural products are peaches, sweet potatoes, and mushrooms. Traditional lacquerware from the vicinity, made with inlaid mother-of-pearl, is famous. There is a domestic airport in northern Wonju. Mount Chiak (Chiaksan) National Park (1984) is located just east of the city. Pop. (2020) 352,429.

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