X-Nico

2 unusual facts about Gyeongbu Expressway


Chung Ju-yung

Chung won major government contracts and became responsible for building much of South Korea's transportation infrastructure, including the Soyang Dam in 1967, the Gyeongbu Expressway in 1970, the world's largest shipyard in Ulsan, the Kori Nuclear Power Plant and many others.

Seo District, Daegu

A major transportation nexus, it is transected by the Gyeongbu, Guma, 88, and Jungang Expressways.


Gimcheon

It is situated on the major land transportation routes between Seoul and Busan, namely the Gyeongbu Expressway and Gyeongbu Line railway.

Gumi, North Gyeongsang

It is located on the Nakdong River, half way between Daegu and Gimcheon, also lies on the Gyeongbu Expressway and Gyeongbu Line railway which are the principal traffic routes of the country.


see also