Gokseong County (Redirected from Gokseong)

Gokseong
곡성군
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul
 • Hanja
 • Revised RomanizationGokseong-gun
 • McCune-ReischauerKoksŏng-gun
Flag of Gokseong
Official logo of Gokseong
Location in South Korea
Location in South Korea
Country South Korea
RegionHonam
Administrative divisions1 eup, 10 myeon
Area
 • Total547.37 km2 (211.34 sq mi)
Population
(2014)
 • Total31,009
 • Density56.7/km2 (147/sq mi)
 • DialectJeolla

Gokseong County (Gokseong-gun) is a county in South Jeolla Province, South Korea.

Attractions

  • Taeansa Temple
  • Neungpa Tower
  • Seomjin River
  • Dongli mountain valley
  • Gok-song Haneulnari Village (a farming-themed village)
  • Gokseong Train Village (site of historical steam engine train where folks can take a ride on an old fashioned train)

Transportation

Train

Jeolla Line comes into Gokseong station. The Saemaul and Mugunghwa trains all stop on the way to Gokseong.

Bus

Buses to Gwangju and Gurye take 30 minutes and to Namwon takes one hour. However, it is quite difficult to go to southern parts of Jeollas like Suncheon, Jeonnam.

Car

There are 3 interchanges on the Honam Expressway. These interactions are joined with other roads.

Festival

  • Gokseong World Rose Festival - Every May, the World Rose Festival is held in Gokseong, Jeollanam-do. In the train town of Gokseong Seomjin River, tourists can enjoy a variety of attractions and experience programs including a steam locomotive and a rail bike.

Twin towns – sister cities

Gokseong is twinned with:

Coordinates: 35°16′51″N 127°17′43″E / 35.2808333433°N 127.295277788°E / 35.2808333433; 127.295277788



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