Wonju was also selected for an innovation city in December 2005, bringing public agencies including the National Health Insurance Service and the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service to Bangok-dong. Agency counts can change through mergers and reorganisation. The lasting story is the state-led relocation and the new housing and commuting geography it produced.
How to read the site
Dates and figures in this article are reference points for comparing periods, not decorations meant to exaggerate the place. At the site, distinguish old fabric, reconstructed elements and spaces that still serve everyday life. That separation makes Wonju’s changes easier to read without turning the whole city into a single neat story.
Before you visit
Do not assume that one stop represents all of Wonju. Use can differ on weekdays, weekends, market days and closure days, while exhibitions, activities and individual businesses may change. Check the operator’s latest notice before leaving, then compare the historical account with what is actually accessible.