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| Palgongsan | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,151 m (3,776 ft) |
| Coordinates | 35°37′14″N127°27′56″E / 35.62056°N 127.46556°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Jeollabuk-do, South Korea |
Palgongsan is a mountain of Jeollabuk-do, western South Korea. It has an elevation of 1,151 metres. [1]
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