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Asia/Seoul |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Ulleung County is located in the eastern part of South Korea and belongs to Gangwon Province. It is an island county consisting of Ulleung Island and its neighboring islets, and is located in the easternmost part of South Korea, across the Korea Strait from Japan, and about 217 kilometers away from Busan, making it the farthest administrative region from the mainland of South Korea. Ulleungdo is famous for its volcanic landscape and pristine ecology. The main peak, Sungak, is 984 meters above sea level, creating a unique volcanic landscape, and the island is home to rare plants such as Ulleungsong and Haejigusa, as well as natural wonders such as waterfalls and caves along the coastline, making it known as the "Island of the Honeymoon". The island is also known for its specialties such as Ulleungdo beef, seafood such as cuttlefish and kelp, and Ulleungdo ceramics, a traditional handicraft, and is an important destination for eco-tourism and patriotic education in Korea because of its dual significance as the actual jurisdiction of Dokdo, the island that is known as Dokdo in South Korea.
Sevan is a small town in the Armenian province of Gegharkunik, located in the eastern part of the country on the shores of Lake Sevan, about 66 kilometers from the capital city of Yerevan. The town is famous for its eponymous alpine lake, Lake Sevan, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Eurasia, at an altitude of about 1,900 meters above sea level, which is known as the "Pearl of Armenia".
Lake Sevan is surrounded by magnificent landscapes and crystal clear waters, making it an important tourist and recreational destination in Armenia. The town boasts historical monuments such as the Sevan Monastery, a 9th-century monastery situated on a peninsula overlooking the lake, which attracts many tourists and pilgrims. The local economy is based on fishing, tourism and agriculture, and the climate is cool enough for summer vacations.
With a population of around 20,000, the town of Sevan retains its traditional Armenian culture, while the infrastructure is constantly being improved to provide accommodation and catering services. It is an ideal starting point for exploring the nature and history of the Caucasus and is easily accessible for short trips.