Wonju

Wonju
원주시
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul원주시
 • Hanja原州市
 • Revised RomanizationWonju-si
 • McCune–ReischauerWŏnju-si
From the left: Gangwon Gamyeong, Wonju City Hall, Korail Class 8000, Yongsomak Catholic Church, Wonju station
Location in South Korea
Coordinates: 37°20′30″N 127°55′15″E / 37.34167°N 127.92083°E / 37.34167; 127.92083
Country South Korea
State Gangwon
Administrative divisions1 eup, 8 myeon, 16 dong
Government
 • MayorWon Gang-su (원강수)
Area
 • Total
867.30 km2 (334.87 sq mi)
Population
 (September 2024)
 • Total
362,017
 • Density421/km2 (1,090/sq mi)
 • Dialect
Gangwon
Area code+82-33-7xx
ISO 3166 codeKR-42

Wonju (Korean원주; Korean pronunciation: [wʌn.dʑu]) is the most populous city in the state of Gangwon, South Korea, with a population of 364,860 as of 2023. The city is located approximately 140 kilometres (87 mi) east of Seoul.