- Gwacheon
Infobox Korean settlement
logo=Gwacheon logo.gif
hangul=과천시
hanja=果川市
rr=Gwacheon-si
mr=Kwach'ŏn-si
area_km2=35.86
pop=74581
popden_km2=1992
divs=6 "dong"
Gwacheon is a city in
Gyeonggi Province,South Korea . It lies close toSeoul in the heart of theSeoul National Capital Area , and also lies just east of Anyang.Seoul Subway Line 4 passes through the city.Various attractions associated with Seoul, including
Seoul Grand Park , National Museum of Comtemporary Art,Seoul Racehorse Park are located in the city. It is also home to a major administrative center of theKorea n government.Noted graphic artist
Dennis Hwang spent much of his childhood in Gwacheon.Characteristics
Gwacheon intended to have a large importance on governmental construction. There is No.2 government building. So it keeps the position of
Planned city concerning politics in South Korea.Seoul Grand Park and
Gwanaksan occupy lots of areas. Mountains and forests benefit the natural status of Gwacheon. The Seoul Rachehorse Park is also located within the city.Festival
Hanmadang festival is the most well-known event held in the Gwacheon area. Hanmadang means the place where everybody can get together. The festival basically presents music/art/plays all around the area of the city. [ [http://www.gccity.go.kr/foreign/english/culture_tourism/festivals01.jsp Welcome to Gwacheon City ] ]
Home stay
Gwacheon city operates a home stay program for foreigners. The city officially supports this program with the support of local residents. The program helps foreigners understand Korean culture and lifestyle.
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* Tree : Chestnut
* Flower : Royal azalea
* Bird : Dove
* Animal : HorseTransportation
Railroad
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Korail ;*Seoul Subway Line 4 ;;;(Seocho-gu ,Seoul ) ← Seonbawi — Racecourse Park — Seoul Grand Park — Gwacheon — Government Complex Gwacheon → (Anyang)ister Cities
*flagicon|Canada Airdrie,
Canada
*flagicon|ChinaNanning ,China ee also
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List of cities in South Korea
*Geography of South Korea References
External links
* [http://www.gccity.go.kr/foreign/english/index.jsp City government website]
* [http://www.gccity.go.kr/foreign/english/home_stay/introduction.jsp Home Stay Program]
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