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Bonghwa County
Bonghwa County (''Bonghwa-gun'') is a county in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It lies inland, at the northern edge of the province, and borders Gangwon province to the north. To the east it is bounded by Yeongyang and Uljin counties, to the south by Andong, and to the west by Yeongju. The county is ringed by the Taebaek and Sobaek Mountains, the highest of which is Taebaek-san itself, at more than 1500 meters above sea level. Because of this mountainous inland location, Bonghwa has a colder climate than most of the province, with an average annual temperature of . Bonghwa is connected to the national rail grid by the Yeongdong Line, which stops at Bonghwa station on its way between Yeongju and Gangneung. The Yeongdong Line, which is not known for its speed, stops at a total of 13 stations as it winds through Bonghwa, before ambling north into the next province. Korean National Treasure No. 201, a rock-carved seated Buddhist statue, is located in Bukji-ri, Mur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Counties In South Korea
List of all counties in South Korea: There are 82 counties in South Korea since Cheongwon County was dissolved on July 1, 2014 and consolidated by Cheongju. Dissolved counties ;1946 * Cheongju County * Chuncheon County * Yeongpyeong County ;1949 * Yeosu County ;1952 * Gangreung County * Gyeongju County * Wonju County ;1956 * Chungju County ;1963 * Cheongan County ;1973 * Bucheong County * Dongrae County ;1980 * Jecheong County ;1988 * Gwangsan County ;1989 * Chunseong County * Daedeok County * Siheung County * Wolseong County * Wonseong County ;1992 * Goyang County ;1995 * Asan County * Boryeong County * Changwon County * Cheonan County * Chuncheon County * Geoje County * Geumreung County * Gimhae County * Gimje County * Gongju County * Gwangyang County * Gyeongju County * Gyeongsan County * Iksan County * Jecheon County * Jeongeup County * Jinyang County annexed by Jinju * Jungwon County annexed by Chungju * Miryang County * Mungyeong Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gangneung
Gangneung () is a municipal city in the province of Gangwon-do, on the east coast of South Korea. It has a population of 213,658 (as of 2017).Gangneung City (2003)Population & Households. Retrieved January 14, 2006. Gangneung is the economic centre of the Yeongdong region of Gangwon-do. Gangneung has many tourist attractions, such as Jeongdongjin, a very popular area for watching the sun rise, and Gyeongpo Beach. There is an ROKAF airbase south of downtown Gangneung that formerly doubled as a civil airport. The city hosted all the ice events for the 2018 Winter Olympics. History Gangneung was the home of the Yemaek people in ancient times and became the land of Wiman Joseon in 129 BC. In 128 BC, Nam Ryeo, the army officer of Yaekam, punished Wujang of Wiman Korea and became the territory of the Han dynasty. In the 14th year of Goguryeo Muchheon (313), it entered Goguryeo territory. In 639, Silla occupied this place and ruled it as a 'Sogyeong' (). In 658, King Moo-yeo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sangun-myeon
Sangun-myeon (Hangeul: 상운면, Hanja: 祥雲面) is a myeon or a township in Bonghwa county of North Gyeongsang province in South Korea. The total area of Sangun-myeon is 58.52 square kilometers, and, as of 2006, the population was 2,070 people. Sangun-myeon is further divided into eight "ri", or small villages. Hanul-ri in Sangun-myeon is also the setting of the 2008 documentary film Old Partner ''Old Partner'' (; lit. "Cowbell Sound") is a 2008 South Korean documentary film directed by Lee Chung-ryoul. Set in the small rural town of Hanul-ri in Sangun-myeon, Bonghwa County, North Gyeongsang Province, the film focuses on the relationship b ..., the highest grossing independent film in South Korea. Administrative divisions * Gagok-ri (가곡리) * Ungye-ri (운계리) * Munchon-ri (문촌리) * Hanul-ri (하눌리) * Toil-ri (토일리) * Gucheon-ri (구천리) * Seolmae (설매리) * Sinra-ri (신라리) Schools *Sangun Elementary School (상운초등학교) in Gagok-ri. *Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myeongho-myeon
Myeongho-myeon (Hangeul: 명호면, Hanja: 明湖面) is a myeon or a township in Bonghwa county of North Gyeongsang province in South Korea South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and sharing a Korean Demilitarized Zone, land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed .... The total area of Myeongho-myeon is 114.38 square kilometers, and, as of 2006, the population was 2,428 people. Myeongho-myeon is further divided into eight "ri", or small villages. Cheongnyang Mountain Provincial Park is within Myeongho-myeon and is home to the famous Cheongnyang Temple and Mountain. Administrative divisions * Docheon-ri (도천리) * Samdong-ri (삼동리) * Yanggok-ri (양곡리) * Gogam-ri (고감리) * Pungho-ri (풍호리) * Gogye-ri (고계리) * Bukgok-ri (북곡리) * Gwanchang-ri (관창리) Schools *Myeongho Elementary School(명호초등학교) in Docheon-ri wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaesan-myeon
Jaesan-myeon (Hangeul: 재산면, Hanja:才山面) is a myeon or a township in Bonghwa county of North Gyeongsang province in South Korea South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and sharing a land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its eas .... The total area of Jaesan-myeon is 126.01 square kilometers, and, as of 2006, the population was 1,692 people. Jaesan-myeon is further divided into five "ri", or small villages. Administrative divisions * Hyeondong-ri (현동리) * Nammyeon-ri (남면리) * Dongmyeon-ri (동면리) * Galsan-ri (갈산리) * Sang-ri (상리) Schools *Jaesan Elementary School(재산초등학교) in Hyeondong-ri. *Jaesan Middle School (재산중학교) in Hyeondong-ri. Sources External links Jaesan-myeon Office HomepageTourist Map of Bonghwa county including Jaesan-myeon Bonghwa County Towns and townships ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bongseong-myeon
Bongseong-myeon (Hangeul: 봉성면, Hanja: 鳳城面) is a myeon or a township in Bonghwa county of North Gyeongsang province in South Korea South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and sharing a Korean Demilitarized Zone, land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed .... The total area of Bongseong-myeon is 66.69 square kilometers, and, as of 2006, the population was 2,583 people. Bongseong-myeon is further divided into seven "ri", or small villages. Administrative divisions * Bongseong-ri (봉성리) * Oesam-ri (외삼리) * Changpyeng-ri (창평리) * Dongyang-ri (동양리) * Geumbong-ri (금봉리) * Ugok-ri (우곡리) * Bongyang-ri (봉양리) Schools *Bongseong Elementary School(봉성초등학교) in Bongseong-ri. *Dongyang Elementary School (동양초등학교) in Dongyang-ri. Sources External links Bongseong-myeon Office HomepageTourist Map ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beopjeon-myeon
Beopjeon-myeon (Hangeul: 법전면, Hanja: 法田面) is a myeon or a township in Bonghwa county of North Gyeongsang province in South Korea South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and sharing a Korean Demilitarized Zone, land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed .... The total area of Beopjeon-myeon is 70.22 square kilometers, and, as of 2006, the population was 2,368 people. Beopjeon-myeon is further divided into seven "ri", or small villages. Administrative divisions * Beopjeon-ri (법전리) * Pungjeong-ri (풍정리) * Cheokgok-ri (척곡리) * Socheon-ri (소천리) * Nulsan-ri (눌산리) * Eoji-ri (어지리) * Soji-ri (소지리) Schools *Beopjeon Elementary School(법전중앙초등학교) in Beopjeon-ri. *Beopjeon Middle School (법전중학교) in Beopjeon-ri. Sources External links Beopjeon-myeon Office HomepageTourist Map of Bonghwa co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bonghwa-eup
Bonghwa is a town, or '' eup'' in Bonghwa County, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and sharing a Korean Demilitarized Zone, land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed .... The township Bonghwa-myeon was upgraded to the town Bonghwa-eup in 1979. Bonghwa County Office and Bonghwa Town Office are located in Naeseong-ri, which is crowded with people. Communities Bonghwa-eup is divided into 10 villages ('' ri''). References External linksOfficial website Bonghwa County Towns and townships in North Gyeongsang Province {{SouthKorea-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Old Partner
''Old Partner'' (; lit. "Cowbell Sound") is a 2008 South Korean documentary film directed by Lee Chung-ryoul. Set in the small rural town of Hanul-ri in Sangun-myeon, Bonghwa County, North Gyeongsang Province, the film focuses on the relationship between a 40-year-old cow and an old farmer in his 80s. The film was a surprise success. It attracted over 2.93 million viewers, setting the record for the highest grossing independent film in Korean film history. It won the PIFF Mecenat Award at the Pusan International Film Festival and the Audience Award at the Korean Independent Film Awards. Lee Chung-ryoul became the first independent film director to receive the Best New Director award at the Baeksang Arts Awards. Awards and nominations *Won the PIFF Mecenat Award at the 2008 Pusan International Film Festival *Won the Audience Award at the 2008 Seoul Independent Film Festival *Nominated for the World Cinema Documentary at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival *Won the Audience Award at the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
