Where is Paroho Lake (Hwacheon) located in this entry?
This entry identifies the lake location in Gandong-myeon, Hwacheon-gun, and distinguishes it from the separately named Paroho area in Yanggu.
Paroho Lake (Hwacheon)
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Photo source · 2024-09
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- ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩-홍정표 Opens in a new tab
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Photo credit: ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩-홍정표. Photo Korea image ID KUocLV; the source record provides no separate image title. Selected by comparing the place name and capture month in KOGL Type 1 search results. The image is from September 2024 and shows that period only; it does not establish the lake's current appearance or represent the latest photos available online. The image was resized and converted to WebP while retaining its original aspect ratio and Korea Tourism Organization credit. Listed license: KOGL Type 1. See the photo source and license links for the original record and terms.
Place overview
Paroho is an artificial lake formed when Hwacheon Dam was built across a valley of the Bukhangang River. This entry refers specifically to the lakeside in Gandong-myeon, Hwacheon-gun, distinguishing it from the separately named Paroho area in Yanggu. The tourism source also discusses local history around the Korean War and the origin of the lake's name.
Visitor information needs rechecking
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Address and on-site access
A single verified address or entrance is not available.
Source publication and review dates
Source publication or modification date: Not available.
Source checked: 2026-10-23. This is when the source material was checked; it is not a site visit or confirmation of today's operating or reservation status.
Questions before visiting
Is the address and visitor entrance for Paroho Lake (Hwacheon) confirmed?
A single verified address or entrance is not available.
What should I check before visiting Paroho Lake (Hwacheon)?
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Official sources and scope
- Korea Tourism Organization · VISITKOREA Opens in a new tab
The VISITKOREA entry supports the description of an artificial lake associated with Hwacheon Dam and lists an address on the Hwacheon side. This record keeps that location distinct from the Yanggu Paroho entry. Cruise operation and prices are not treated as fixed facts. Source publication or modification date: Not available. Source checked: 2026-10-23.