Wonju, city (1995 pop. 237,423), Gangwon prov., N central South Korea. Most of its industries relate to the military base in the city. It was a subcapital of the Silla dynasty (see Korea).

Wonju is a city in Gangwon province, South Korea. It is now the largest city in Gangwon province.

Wonju is a city approximately 90 miles east of Seoul. Wonju is home to three major universities which draw many students from Seoul and elsewhere. It was the site of a battle in the Korean War.

Education

• Wonju National College
• Sangji Youngseo College
• Halla University
• Sangji University
• Yonsei University at Wonju

Sister cities

• Roanoke, Virginia
• Edmonton, Alberta
• Yantai, Shandong
• Hefei, Anhui
• Ichikawa, Chiba

External links

• Wonju city government home page