Wonsan is a port city and naval base in Kangwon Province, North Korea along the coast of the Sea of Japan. Wonsan is also the provincial capital of the province.
Wonsan is a port city and naval base in Kangwon Province, North Korea along the coast of the Sea of Japan. Wonsan is also the provincial capital of the province.
Wonsan's area is 269 square kilometres. It is located in Kangwon Province, on the westernmost part of the Sea of Japan. Mount Kŭmgang is near Wonsan.
Wonsan is the provincial capital of Kangwon Province.
The City of Wonsan (Wonsan-si) is divided into 45 tong (neighborhoods) and 14 ri (villages):
The district of Wonsan is served by several stations on the Kangwon Line of the Korean State Railway.
A trolleybus system with two lines is currently in operation in Wonsan. The system opened on September 8, 1988, from Wonsan station to Changchon-dong. In 2020, there were three new trolleybus lines under construction in the city, which is aimed to prevent air pollution
Wonsan Tram was a tourist tram system that was opened in 2025. It consists of one line.
Wonsan is served by Kalma Airport (IATA: WOS, ICAO: ZKWS). Kalma Airport is a dual-use civilian and military use airport. Air Koryo connects Wonsan to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport. A new international terminal was built in 2015.
Wonsan was the terminus of the Mangyongbong-92 ferry that operated between Wonsan and Niigata. In 2006, This service was canceled when Japan banned North Korean ships in Japanese waters.
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Wonsan is a popular tourism destination for both Koreans and international visitors. Attractions include Songdowon beach, Masikryong Ski Resort, Songdowon International Children's Union Camp, Wonsan Special Tourist Zone, Sokwangsa Temple, Lake Sijung, Sinphyong-Kumgang Scenic Site, Ullim Falls, and Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Area.
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