Mungyeong

South Korea
Mungyeong, South Korea
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This city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, Mungyeong is known for its mountain scenery, traditional heritage, and apple production. The Mungyeong Saejae pass has become the city's main draw since the 1990s, as the local economy shifted away from coal mining toward tourism. The city's name translates roughly as "hearing good news."

  • Population77,304
  • Nearest water from center0.4 km
  • Nearest mountain from center3.5 km
  • UNESCO within 50 km5

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