Kunsan
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Gunsan (Korean pronunciation: [kun.san]) has emerged as a high-tech manufacturing industrial city and an international trade seaport that is approximately 200 km southwest of Seoul on the midwest coast of the Korean Peninsula. It is a major port, especially for rice shipments, and is a commercial center for the rice grown in the Geum basin. Rice processing and shipbuilding are important industries, and paper, lumber, rubber, and plastic are also produced.
Gunsan is located in an estuary and experiences strong currents.
Kunsan Air Base operated by the United States Air Force is in the city.
Charts
See South Korea.
Weather
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Passages
See South Korea.
Islands
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Entrance
Kunsan is a port of entry for South Korea. For details see Entrance: South Korea.
Berthing
The port is not recommended for yachts.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
It may be possible to anchor off but before doing so ask the authorities.
Amenities
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Provisioning
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Eating out
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Transportation
Gunsan is served by frequent railway service on the Gunsan Line from Iksan. It is connected to the Seohaean Expressway.
Tourism
History
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Places to Visit
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Friends
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Links
References
See South Korea.
Comments
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- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) July, 2018 --Istioploos
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