Biosphere Reserve Information
Republic of Korea
Yeoncheon Imjin River
2019
Located in the Chugaryeong Tectonic Valley, the Yeoncheon Imjin River Biosphere Reserve encompasses the entire county of Yeoncheon and the Imjin River basin. Its core area consists of forests and cultural heritage protection zones, with the Imjin River as its centrepiece. The Imjin River, mostly untouched by humans, is home to Korean endemic fish species, such as Acheilognathus gracilis and Tanakia signifier, and mammals, including water deer, otters and leopard cats.
Administrative Authorities
Yeoncheon County Office
Contact
Contact Address
Telephone
Yeoncheon County Office, 220 Yeoncheon-ro, Yeoncheon-eup, Yeoncheon County, Gyeonggi Province 11017
(+82) 31 839 2114
Fax
N/A
Location
Latitude
38°05'59''N
Longitude
126°59'56''E
Area (hectares)
Surface Area
93,840
Core Area
6,369
Buffer Area
20,810
Transition Area
31,233
Map
Last updated: 2019