mountain pass
Misiryeong Pass
The old road over the Taebaek mountains to Sokcho, bypassed by a tunnel and now largely empty of traffic, leaving a quiet climb with views to Ulsanbawi's granite domes.
18 km · about 20 min drive
AsiaSouth KoreaGangwon-do
Kosong
Gangwon-do, South Korea · Asia
About Kosong
Kosong is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Toseong, 29km from Seoraksan National Park.
Kosong is in Gangwon-do, South Korea, with about 62,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Toseong, about 16 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Kosong?
Within an hour or so of Kosong: Misiryeong Pass (18 km), Seoraksan National Park (29 km), Hangyeryeong Pass (32 km), Inje Speedium (45 km).
Are there any good drives near Kosong?
The nearest famous roads are Misiryeong Pass, Hangyeryeong Pass and Daegwallyeong Pass.
Where is Kosong?
Kosong is in Gangwon-do, South Korea, about 16 km from Toseong.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 62,446
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- South Korea
- Region
- Gangwon-do
- Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates
- 38.3788, 128.4676
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in South Korea
Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
Full driving guide for South KoreaTags
Worth the detour from Kosong
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
Seoraksan National Park
South Korea's most spectacular national park with jagged granite peaks, autumn foliage, Buddhist temples, and the famous Ulsanbawi Rock.
29 km · about 35 min drive
mountain pass
Hangyeryeong Pass
A 1,004 m pass on National Route 44 carrying the road over the Taebaek range into Seoraksan, with long sweeping curves and a summit rest area looking down the Osaek valley.
32 km · about 35 min drive
racetrack
Inje Speedium
Mountain racetrack and resort circuit in Gangwon province, about 120km east of Seoul, hosting Korean domestic championships and track days.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Kosong
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 18 kmMisiryeong PassThe old road over the Taebaek mountains to Sokcho, bypassed by a tunnel and now largely empty of traffic, leaving a quiet climb with views to Ulsanbawi's granite domes.
- 32 kmHangyeryeong PassA 1,004 m pass on National Route 44 carrying the road over the Taebaek range into Seoraksan, with long sweeping curves and a summit rest area looking down the Osaek valley.
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