Tugubong

Korea (South) / Kangwon / Samchok /

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Legend has it that Tugubong was named during the battle between Silla and Usanguk (an ancient kingdom that occupied Ulleungdo). It is said that a general of Usanguk, which lost the battle with Silla, took off his helmet as a sign of surrender on this peak. Tugu refers to the helmet, and bong means a peak. Tugubong Peak is 171m/561ft high.

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Coordinates: 37°27'58"N 130°50'22"E

Seonginbong 4.5 km

Ulleungdo (Ulleung Island) 4.2 km
Seonginbong 4.2 km
The Pristine Forest at Seongin Peak 5.4 km
Location of the loss of the cruiser "Svetlana" 103 km
KHNP, Hanul Nuclear Power Plant 136 km
Hupo-myeon 151 km
Tonghae Satellite Launching Station 391 km
Hwadae-gun (Hwadae County) 392 km
Myŏngch'ŏn-gun (Myonchon County) 415 km
Kilju-gun (Kilju County) 423 km

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Ulleungdo (Ulleung Island) Seonginbong The Pristine Forest at Seongin Peak Location of the loss of the cruiser "Svetlana" KHNP, Hanul Nuclear Power Plant Hupo-myeon Tonghae Satellite Launching Station Hwadae-gun (Hwadae County) Myŏngch'ŏn-gun (Myonchon County) Kilju-gun (Kilju County)