Yongsan
South Korea · Chungcheongbuk-doKR
1950 U.S. mass killing of civilians during the Korean War
The No Gun Ri massacre was a mass killing of South Korean civilian refugees by United States military air and ground forces near the village of Nogeun-ri (노근리) in central South Korea from July 26-29, 1950, early in the Korean War. In 2005, a South Korean government inquest certified the names of 163 dead or missing and 55 wounded, and added that many other victims' names were not reported. The No Gun Ri Peace Foundation estimates 250–300 were killed, mostly women and children.
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- 36.260, 127.829
- Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Yongsan
Travellers heading to Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea will find Yongsan, a place. Yongsan is strongest on culture, wellness and nightlife. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Yongsan
Culture in Yongsan
(6)For culture, expect Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Fountains, Mosques and Museums. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Yongsan.
Wellness in Yongsan
(6)The wellness shortlist for Yongsan: Hammam, Ranches, Spa, Therms and Turkish Baths. It is a direct read of Yongsan's activity profile. There are 6 tagged experiences in this group.
Nightlife in Yongsan
(5)Looking for nightlife? Yongsan has Bars, Clubs, Disco, Nightlife and Pubs. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Yongsan's own activity tags.
Sports in Yongsan
(5)Sports lovers get Running, Skateboard, Snow Tubing, Tennis and Trail Running. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Yongsan. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Adventure in Yongsan
(3)Our data lists Escape Room, Parachute and Shooting Ranges as adventure options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Yongsan's own activity tags.
Family in Yongsan
(1)Our data lists Playgrounds as family options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Yongsan.
Nature in Yongsan
(1)On the nature side, Yongsan offers Desert. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Yongsan. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Shopping in Yongsan
(1)Shopping in Yongsan covers Shopping. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. This reflects only what is documented for Yongsan.
Water Sports in Yongsan
(1)Water Sports in Yongsan covers Kayaking. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Yongsan's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Yongsan
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Museums, food and nightlife keep Yongsan viable all year.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Chungcheongbuk-do plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Asia/Seoul on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Yongsan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Yongsan known for?
- Travellers associate Yongsan with culture, wellness and nightlife. It sits in Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea.
- What can you do in Yongsan?
- Yongsan is tagged with Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Fountains, Mosques and Museums, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Yongsan?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Museums, food and nightlife keep Yongsan viable all year.
- Where is Yongsan located?
- Yongsan belongs to Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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