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Seohaean Expressway
The Seohaean Expressway (Korean language, Korean: 서해안 고속도로; Seohaean Gosok Doro), meaning "West Coast Expressway", is a freeway in South Korea, connecting Mokpo to Gunsan, Dangjin, and Seoul. It is numbered 15. The entire length from Seoul to Mokpo is 345 km and the posted speed limit is 110 km/h, enforced primarily by speed cameras. It is connected of Seohae Bridge, Seohae Grand Bridge in Pyeongtaek to Dangjin. The branch expressways of the Seohaean Expressway are Seocheon–Gongju Expressway and Pyeongtaek–Siheung Expressway. Typical facilities of this expressway is Seohae Bridge(Korean language, Korean: 서해대교; Seohae Daegyo) which the total length of 7.3 km linking the Pyeongtaek(Gyeonggi Province) and Dangjin(Chungnam Province). The bridge is the third long bridge in the Republic of Korea. The highway is a major highway linking the Seohaean Region(서해안권) for the first north–south axis (남북 제1축), the road through th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mokpo
Mokpo (; ) is the List of cities in South Korea, third largest and most densely populated city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea, located at the southwestern tip of the Korean Peninsula, close to Yudal mountain. Mokpo has frequent high-speed train services to Seoul, and is the terminus for a number of ferry routes serving islands in the adjacent Yellow Sea and Dadohaehaesang National Park, Dadohae National Maritime Park. To the southwest of the city is Yudalsan Mountain, which is surrounded by strange cliffs like a wall. There are six populated and five uninhabited islands. The Mokpo Special Tourist Zone covers from the northern port to Yudalsan, Old Town Area, Samhakdo, and Gatbawi. It is home to attractions such as the Mokpo Natural History Museum and the National Maritime Museum. To live up to its name as a coastal city, the city's traditional dishes include a variety of seafood dishes, including raw croaker, braised hairtail, skate, and seasoned crab. Etymology ''Mokpo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seobu Urban Expressway
The Seobu Urban Expressway (; ''Seobu Ganseon Doro'') is 4-lane highway located in Seoul, South Korea. It is part of National Route 1. This route connect Seohaean Expressway ( Geumcheon Interchange) to Mapo District ( Seongsan Bridge), with a total length of . The highway is linked to the southwestern Metropolitan area, including Seoul and Anyang Anyang ( zh, s=安阳, t=安陽; ) is a prefecture-level city in Henan, China. Geographical coordinates are 35° 41'~ 36° 21' north latitude and 113° 38'~ 114° 59' east longitude. The northernmost city in Henan, Anyang borders Puyang to the eas ..., light serves to facilitate transporting the cargo volume and alleviate traffic congestion in the metropolitan area southwest. History The expressway was built between 1987 and 1991. Compositions Lanes * Geumcheon IC ~ Mokdonggyo IC: 4 * Mokdonggyo IC ~ Seongsan Bridge: 6 Length 9.8 km (6.1 mi) Speed Limits * Geumcheon IC ~ Seongsan Bridge: 80 km/h * Seongsa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geumcheon Interchange
The Geumcheon Interchange (금천 나들목) is an interchange of the Seohaean Expressway and Seobu Urban Expressway in Doksan-dong, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the southern half of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and borders North Korea along the Korean Demilitarized Zone, with the Yellow Sea to the west and t .... Seohaean Expressway's Ending Point (West Seoul) is in up north 400 meters of this Interchange. Roads History * July 9, 1996: The 4.42 km section of road from Gasan-dong, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul to Seoksu-dong, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do was decided due to construction of a new interchange. * November 25, 1998: Open to traffic. Around * Doksan Station * Anyangcheon References {{Reflist Seohaean Expressway Expressway interchanges in South Korea National Route 1 (South Korea) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul
Seoul, officially Seoul Special Metropolitan City, is the capital city, capital and largest city of South Korea. The broader Seoul Metropolitan Area, encompassing Seoul, Gyeonggi Province and Incheon, emerged as the world's List of cities by GDP, sixth largest metropolitan economy in 2022, trailing behind New York metropolitan area, New York, Greater Tokyo Area, Tokyo, Greater Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Paris metropolitan area, Paris, and London metropolitan area, London, and hosts more than half of South Korea's population. Although Seoul's population peaked at over 10 million, it has gradually decreased since 2014, standing at about 9.6 million residents as of 2024. Seoul is the seat of the Government of South Korea, South Korean government. Seoul's history traces back to 18 BC when it was founded by the people of Baekje, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. During the Joseon dynasty, Seoul was officially designated as the capital, surrounded by the Fortress Wall of Seoul. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geumcheon District
Geumcheon District () is one of the 25 ''gu'' (districts) of Seoul, South Korea. It was created from southern parts of Guro District and tiny sections from Gwangmyeong in 1995. Its district office is located in front of Siheung Station, now Geumcheon District Office Station, in Siheung-dong. Geumcheon District is located in the southwest corner of the city, south of the Han River. It is bordered on the west by the Anyang River, and partially on the east by Gwanak Mountain, a dominating part of Seoul's southern skyline. Many technology companies are housed in Geumcheon District and several large headquarters are located here, albeit the income level of Seoulites here is lower than average. The Gyeongbu railway from Seoul Station to Busan station passes through, as well as Seoul Subway Lines 1 and 7. The mayor of this district has been Cha Sung-su () since July 2010. Administrative divisions * Gasan-dong (가산동 加山洞) * Doksan-dong (독산동 禿山洞) * Siheun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Second Gyeongin Expressway
The Second Gyeongin Expressway (Korean: 제2경인고속도로, Je-I(2) Gyeongin Gosok Doro) is an expressway in South Korea, connecting Incheon to Seongnam. It is numbered 110 and has a length of 67.8 km. In Incheon International Airport to Hakik JC, It connected by Incheon Grand Bridge(인천대교). History * 19 December 1990: Construction begins. * 6 July 1994: Neunghae IC~Gwangmyeong IC segment opens to traffic. * 18 December 1995: Gwangmyeong IC~Seoksu IC segment opens to traffic. * 28 December 1998: Seoksu IC~Sammak IC segment opens to traffic. * 16 October 2009: Incheon Grand Bridge opens to traffic. * May 2012: Seoksu IC~Seongnam JC construction begins. * May 2017: Seoksu IC~Seongnam JC segment opens to traffic. Fire On 29 December 2022, a major fire broke out on the near Gwacheon, leaving five dead and 37 others injured. Compositions Lanes * Ongnyeon IC~Hagik JC: 2 * Yeonsu JC~Ongnyeon IC, Seoksu IC~Sammak IC : 4 * Gonghang Newtown JC ~ Yeongjong IC, I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul Ring Expressway
The Capital Region First Ring Expressway (Formerly as Seoul Ring Expressway) (Expressway No.100) () is an expressway in South Korea, expressway, circular beltway or ring road around Seoul, South Korea. It connects satellite cities around Seoul, Ilsan, Namyangju, Hanam, Pyeongchon, Jungdong, Bundang, Pangyo, Seongnam, Pangyo, Sanbon and Gimpo. The expressway runs 127.6 km. Seoul Ring Expressway is currently under construction to widen the expressway between Anhyeon Junction to Seongnam which is expected to be finished in 2016. Since 2010, Gyeonggi Loop Bus connect the many Satellite town to each other through this Expressway. History * February 1988: Construction begins from Pangyo to Toegyewon. * 29 November 1991: Section from Pangyo to Toegyewon opens to traffic. * December 1991: Construction begins from Sanbon to Pangyo. * May 1992: Construction begins from Seoun to Jangsu. * December 1992: Construction begins from Ilsan to Gimpo. * June 1995: Construction begins fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeongdong Expressway
The Yeongdong Expressway () is an expressway in South Korea. Numbered 50, it connects the Seoul area with Gangwon Province. It is named from Yeongdong, an old name for Gangwon. The road has its western end in Namdong-gu of Incheon Metropolitan City. Its eastern end lies in Gangneung near the east coast. From Incheon to Gangneung, the expressway covers 234.39 kilometers. History * 24 March 1971 : Singal~Saemal (Yongin~Wonju) segment's construction begin. (Length 104 km) * 1 December 1971 : Singal~Saemal segment opens to traffic. (2 lanes) * 31 December 1973 : Yangji IC (Yongin) opens to traffic. * 26 March 1974 : Saemal~Gangneung segment (Length 97 km) begins construction. * 14 October 1975 : Saemal~Gangneung segment opens to traffic. (2 lanes) * 10 April 1976 : Maseong IC opens to traffic. * 5 January 1977 : Deokpyeong IC opens to traffic. * 15 December 1988 : Connected of Donghae Expressway. * 12 April 1989 : Ansan~Singal Segment (Length 23.2 km) begin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
