Pyeongchang
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Pyeongchang

South Korea · Gangwon-do

Pyeongchang is a county in the state of Gangwon, South Korea, located in the Taebaek Mountains region. It is home to several Buddhist temples, including Woljeongsa. It is about 180 km (110 mi) east southeast of Seoul, the capital of South Korea, and connected by expressways and high-speed passenger railways. Pyeongchang's slogan, "Happy 700 Pyeongchang", is taken from its average elevation of approximately 700 metres (2,300 ft).

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Local time
UTC+9 · 15 h ahead of Costa Rica
Region
Gangwon-do
Main language
Korean
On the map
37.37° N, 128.40° E

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