Taebaek

Taebaek
City
Location in South Korea
Coordinates: 37°10′04″N 128°59′27″E
Country	South Korea
Province	Gangwon
Administrative divisions	8 dong
Area
• Total	303.53 km2 (117.19 sq mi)
Population  (2025)
• Total	36,823
• Density	121.32/km2 (314.21/sq mi)
Climate	Dwb
Korean name
Hangul	태백시
Hanja	太白市
RR	Taebaek-si
MR	T'aebaek-si

Taebaek (Korean: 태백; Korean pronunciation: [tʰɛ.bɛk̚]) is a city in the province of Gangwon in South Korea. Its name is shared with that of the Taebaek Mountains. With a population of 36,823, it is the least populous city in the country.

Situated at an elevation of 650 to 700 m (2,130 to 2,300 ft), Taebaek is the second highest city in South Korea, after Pyeongchang.