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Gwangju–Daegu Expressway
The Gwangju–Daegu Expressway(Korean: 광주대구 고속도로) formerly 88 Olympic Expressway(Korean: 88올림픽 고속도로, Pal-pal(88) Oliympic Gosok Doro) is a freeway in South Korea, connecting Gwangju to Daegu (175.3 km). It was only expressway that has 2 lanes in South Korea. History * 14 November 1973: Goseo-Damyang Segment opens to traffic for Branch Line of Honam Expressway * 11 October 1981: Construction Begin * 11 August 1984: Damyang-Okpo segment opens to traffic. (2 Lanes) * 7 December 2006: Goseo-Damyang, Goryeong-Okpo segments widen 4~6 lanes. * 8 November 2007: Muan Airport-Gwangju segment opens to traffic. (4 Lanes) * 22 December 2015: Damyang~Goryeong segment will widen 4 lanes. Compositions Lanes * Goseo JC~Damyang JC, E.Goryeong IC~Okpo JC: 6 * Damyang JC~Damyang IC~E.Goryeong IC: 4 Length * 181.6 km Limited Speed * Goseo IC~Damyang IC~ E.Goryeong IC~Okpo JC: 100 km/h List of facilities *IC: Interchange, JC: Junction, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buk District, Gwangju
Buk District (Buk-gu) is a district situated in the northern part of the city of Gwangju, South Korea. It is similar to a ward in the United States. The district is by far the most populated district in Gwangju, and elects two lawmakers for the South Korean National Assembly The National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, often shortened to the National Assembly in domestic English-language media, is the unicameral national legislature of South Korea. Elections to the National Assembly are held every four years .... Gwangju Station is here. References External linksBuk-gu homepage {{SouthKorea-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Namwon Interchange
East or Orient is one of the four cardinal directions or points of the compass. It is the opposite direction from west and is the direction from which the Sun rises on the Earth. Etymology As in other languages, the word is formed from the fact that east is the direction where the Sun rises: ''east'' comes from Middle English ''est'', from Old English ''ēast'', which itself comes from the Proto-Germanic *''aus-to-'' or *''austra-'' "east, toward the sunrise", from Proto-Indo-European *aus- "to shine," or "dawn", cognate with Old High German ''*ōstar'' "to the east", Latin ''aurora'' 'dawn', and Greek ''ēōs'' 'dawn, east'. Examples of the same formation in other languages include Latin oriens 'east, sunrise' from orior 'to rise, to originate', Greek ανατολή anatolé 'east' from ἀνατέλλω 'to rise' and Hebrew מִזְרָח mizraḥ 'east' from זָרַח zaraḥ 'to rise, to shine'. '' Ēostre'', a Germanic goddess of dawn, might have been a personification ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Korea National Route 17
National Route 17 () is a national highway in South Korea. It connects the city of Yeosu to the cities of Suncheon, Namwon, Jeonju, Daejeon, Cheongju, and Yongin. This Road runs parallel to the Jeolla Line(전라선) and the Suncheon–Wanju Expressway, Jungbu Expressway. History Main stopovers 1971년 8월 31일 제정. 
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Namwon Interchange
Namwon (; ''Namwon-si'') is a city in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. Namwon is about 50 minutes from the provincial capital of Jeonju, which is almost three hours away from Seoul. The official city flower is Royal Azalea () while the city tree is the crape-myrtle () and the city bird is the swallow (). Namwon is a small city located just outside Jirisan National Park, which has the largest set of mountains on the South Korean Mainland. It also borders the Seomjin River, one of South Korea's more prominent rivers. It is 3 hours and 15 minutes from the Seoul Central City Bus Terminal (via direct bus) and about one hour from both the U-Square Bus Terminal in Gwangju and the Jeonju Inter City Bus Terminal (depending on traffic). It is called "the City of Love" because of the famous Korean love story of Chunhyang. Gwanghallu Garden is a shrine to this love story. History Namwon was founded in 680 during the reign of King Sinmun of Silla Kingdom. Namwon county was founded on A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suncheon–Wanju Expressway
The Suncheon–Wanju Expressway() is an expressway in South Korea. It connects Suncheon to Wanju. List of facilities *IC: Interchange, JC: Junction, SA: Service Area, TG:Tollgate See also * Roads and expressways in South Korea * Transportation in South Korea External links MOLITSouth Korean Government Transport Department The Transport Department of the Government of Hong Kong is a department of the civil service responsible for transportation-related policy in Hong Kong. The department is under the Transport and Logistics Bureau. The Transport Department was cre ... Expressways in South Korea Transport in South Jeolla Province Suncheon Wanju County Transport in North Jeolla Province Roads in South Jeolla Roads in North Jeolla {{SouthKorea-road-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namwon Junction
Namwon (; ''Namwon-si'') is a city in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. Namwon is about 50 minutes from the provincial capital of Jeonju, which is almost three hours away from Seoul. The official city flower is Royal Azalea () while the city tree is the crape-myrtle () and the city bird is the swallow (). Namwon is a small city located just outside Jirisan National Park, which has the largest set of mountains on the South Korean Mainland. It also borders the Seomjin River, one of South Korea's more prominent rivers. It is 3 hours and 15 minutes from the Seoul Central City Bus Terminal (via direct bus) and about one hour from both the U-Square Bus Terminal in Gwangju and the Jeonju Inter City Bus Terminal (depending on traffic). It is called "the City of Love" because of the famous Korean love story of Chunhyang. Gwanghallu Garden is a shrine to this love story. History Namwon was founded in 680 during the reign of King Sinmun of Silla Kingdom. Namwon county was founded on A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunchang
Sunchang County (''Sunchang-gun'') is a county in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. It is located in a mountainous region of the province and is connected to the city of Jeonju by a modern double-lane free-way that was completed in 2011. Sunchang's claim to fame is its red pepper paste, or '' gochujang'', which is supposed to be distinct from other recipes. The governor of the county puts his personal seal of approval on it to make it authentic Sunchang Gochujang. Famous people from Sunchang include Unification Minister Chung Dong-young, who was born there. History As a world-famous longevity town and famous producer of traditional soybean pastes including hot pepper paste, the green and citizen-friendly town, Sunchang was once called 'Okcheon' and 'Osan' during the Mahan Period. It was called 'Sunhwa' during the unified Shilla Period and then 'Sunchang-hyeon' during the Goryeo Period. Sunchang was elevated from hyeon to gun (County) when the Buddhist monk Jeongo, who came from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Korea National Route 27
National Route 27 is a national highway in South Korea connects Goheung County to Gunsan. It established on 22 February 1972. 1972년 2월 22일 일부개정. Main stopovers * - Boseong County - Sun ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunchang Interchange
Sunchang County (''Sunchang-gun'') is a county in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. It is located in a mountainous region of the province and is connected to the city of Jeonju by a modern double-lane free-way that was completed in 2011. Sunchang's claim to fame is its red pepper paste, or '' gochujang'', which is supposed to be distinct from other recipes. The governor of the county puts his personal seal of approval on it to make it authentic Sunchang Gochujang. Famous people from Sunchang include Unification Minister Chung Dong-young, who was born there. History As a world-famous longevity town and famous producer of traditional soybean pastes including hot pepper paste, the green and citizen-friendly town, Sunchang was once called 'Okcheon' and 'Osan' during the Mahan Period. It was called 'Sunhwa' during the unified Shilla Period and then 'Sunchang-hyeon' during the Goryeo Period. Sunchang was elevated from hyeon to gun (County) when the Buddhist monk Jeongo, who came from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Damyang Interchange
Damyang County (''Damyang-gun'') is a county in Jeollanam-do, South Korea. Tourism is a major local industry. Notable local products include bamboo goods and strawberries. Damyang is not to be confused with Danyang, which is located in eastern North Chungcheong Province. Geography The county comprises one ''eup'' (Damyang-eup, the seat), and eleven ''myeon'' (Bongsan-myeon, Changpyeong-myeon, Daedeok-myeon, Daejeon-myeon, Geumseong-myeon, Goseo-myeon, Mujeong-myeon, Nam-myeon, Subok-myeon, Wolsan-myeon, Yong-myeon). Mountains Chuwolsan and Byeongpungsan are popular hiking destinations. Also notable for its fortress (Geumseongsanseong): Geumseongsan. Climate Flora Bamboo Damyang is one of the northernmost places where bamboo can be found on the Korean peninsula, and its bamboo forests are well-known among Koreans. Many touristic attractions have been created to leverage that reputation: a Bamboo Theme Park / Daenamugol, a Bamboo Museum, a Bamboo Festival, a p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
