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Gapyeong
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加平— County — Korean transcription(s) - Hangul 가평군 - Hanja 加平郡 - Revised Romanization Gapyeong-gun - McCune-Reischauer Kap'yŏng-gun Bukhan river flowing through Gapyeong.
Emblem of GapyeongCountry South Korea Region Sudogwon Administrative divisions 1 eup, 5 myeon Area - Total 843.26 km2 (325.6 sq mi) Population (2003) - Total 55,415 - Density 65.7/km2 (170.2/sq mi) - Dialect Seoul Gapyeong County is a county in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It was the scene of the Battle of Kapyong, a major battle of the Korean War.
Gapyeong is also well known for its natural beauty. It borders the mountainous province of Gangwon on the east. The north branch of the Han River flows through the area. Several reservoirs and resorts are located in the county.
Train service to Gapyeong then provides an easy taxi ride to the resort island of Namiseom. A short 3 minute ferry then takes the traveler to the island which provides food and lodging in harmony with nature.
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Education
The Cheongshim Graduate School of Theology is a school run by the Unification Church. It is located at Seorak-myeon, and was dedicated on January 28, 2004. It is a post-graduate institution teaching Unification theology.
Sister cities
- Gangnam-gu, South Korea
- Cedar City, Utah
See also
External links
Gyeonggi Capital Cities Counties Categories:- Counties of Gyeonggi
- Gapyeong
- South Korea geography stubs
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