Gapyeong County
| Gapyeong 가평군 | ||
|---|---|---|
| County | ||
| Korean transcription(s) | ||
| • Hangul | 가평군 | |
| • Hanja | 加平郡 | |
| • Revised Romanization | Gapyeong-gun | |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Kap'yŏng-gun | |
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Bukhan river flowing through Gapyeong. | ||
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 Location in South Korea | ||
| Country |
 South Korea | |
| Region | Sudogwon | |
| Administrative divisions | 1 eup, 5 myeon | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 843.26 km2 (325.58 sq mi) | |
| Population (2003) | ||
| • Total | 55,415 | |
| • Density | 65.7/km2 (170/sq mi) | |
| • Dialect | Seoul | |
Gapyeong County is a county in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It was the scene of the Battle of Kapyong, a major battle of the Korean War.
Tourism
Gapyeong is also well known for its natural beauty. It borders the mountainous province of Gangwon on the east. The north branch of the Han River flows through the area. Several reservoirs and resorts are located in the county. The Namiseom resort island, while not strictly located in the county, is situated very close south of Gapyeong.
Education
The Cheongshim Graduate School of Theology is a school run by the Unification Church. It is located at Seorak-myeon, and was dedicated on January 28, 2004. It is a post-graduate institution teaching Unification theology.
Cheongshim International Academy is in the county.
Sister cities
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Coordinates: 37°49′54″N 127°30′35″E / 37.83165°N 127.509592°E