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National Route 40 (South Korea)
National Route 40 is a national highway in South Korea connects Dangjin to Gongju. It established on 14 March 1981 1981년 3월 14일 일부개정. Main stopovers * South Chungcheong Dangjin- Yesan County- Hongseong County-[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dangjin
Dangjin () is a city in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. It stands on the south shore of the Bay of Asan. Dangjin borders Incheon, Pyeongtaek, and Hwaseong by sea, and Seosan, Yesan, and Asan by land. Its name means "Tang ferry," and refers to the historic role of Dangjin's harbor in connecting Korea to the other side of the Yellow Sea. This role continues to be important in the city's economy, which relies on a mixture of agriculture and heavy industry. The city has the same Hanja name (唐津市) as Karatsu in Saga Prefecture, Japan. Administrative divisions The city is divided into 2 ''eup'', 9 ''myeon'' and 3 ''dong''. History The name "Dangjin" was first used to refer to this area during the Joseon Dynasty. From 1413 to 1895, it was known as Dangjin-hyeon, a division of Chungcheong Province. The city achieved its present borders in 1973, with the merger of a portion of Jeongmi-myeon into Seosan's Unsan-myeon. It was originally a county but was promoted to a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Chungcheong Province
South Chungcheong Province ( ko, 충청남도, ''Chungcheongnam-do''), also known as Chungnam, is a province of South Korea. South Chungcheong has a population of 2,059,871 (2014) and has a geographic area of 8,204 km2 (3,168 sq mi) located in the Hoseo region in the southwest of the Korean Peninsula. South Chungcheong borders the provinces of Gyeonggi to the north, North Chungcheong, Sejong Special Autonomous City, and Daejeon Metropolitan City to the east, and North Jeolla to the south. Hongseong County is the capital and Cheonan is the largest city of South Chungcheong, with other major cities including Asan, Seosan, and Dangjin. Daejeon was the largest city of South Chungcheong until becoming a Metropolitan City in 1989, and the historic capital until the provincial government was relocated to Hongseong in 2012. South Chungcheong was established in 1896 from the province of Chungcheong, one of the Eight Provinces of Korea, consisting of the southwestern half of the territo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gongju
Gongju ([]; Gongju-si) is a city in South Chungcheong province, South Korea. History Gongju was formerly named Ungjin and was the capital of Baekje from AD 475 to 538. In this period, Baekje was under threat from Goguryeo. Goguryeo had overrun the previous capital of Hanseong (modern-day Seoul), which forced Baekje to find a new center of strength. In 538, King Seong moved the capital to Sabi (in modern-day Buyeo County). However, Gongju remained an important center until the kingdom's fall in 660. New capital On August 11, 2004, the South Korean Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan announced that the country's capital will be moved from Seoul to Gongju (approximately south of Seoul) and Yeongi commencing in 2007. A site was chosen for the project, which was scheduled to be completed by 2030. It was envisaged that government and administrative functions will move to the new capital, along with (possibly) the National Assembly and supreme court, although no sizable relocation was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yesan County
Yesan () is a Administrative divisions of South Korea, county in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. Famous people from Yesan include independence fighter Yoon Bong-Gil. Sudeoksa, a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, is located on the southern slopes of Deoksungsan in Deoksan-myeon, Yesan County. Its main hall is ''Mahavira Hall, daeungjeon'' (), Korea's oldest wooden building and National Treasures of South Korea, National Treasure 49. In 2009, Yesan was designated a "slow city," one in which traditional cultures and communities are preserved. Climate Yesan has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification, Köppen: ''Dwa''), but can be considered a borderline humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification, Köppen: ''Cwa'') using the isotherm. Transportation * Yesan Citybus Sister cities Domestic * Seocho-gu, Seoul * Seongbuk-gu, Seoul * Yeonsu-gu, Incheon * Anyang, Gyeonggi, Anyang, Gyeonggi International * Knoxville, Ten ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hongseong County
Hongseong (''Hongseong-gun'') is a county in South Korea, and the capital of South Chungcheong Province. The current governor is Yeoung Lock Lee. The original name of the city is ''Hongju''. Symbols * The flag represents the Joyang Gate along with the west coastal line. * The region's flower is the ''forsythia'', which symbolizes the warmth and kindness in the hearts of the people of Hongseong. * The region's tree is the ''zelkova'', which is known for providing a lot of shade. This symbolizes the loyalty and patriotism of the people of Hongseong. * The region's bird is the magpie, which is also the national bird of Korea. It symbolizes good luck, good news and hope. Population Climate Historical figures Historical figures born in Hongseong: * Choe Yeong (1316): General during the Goryeo Dynasty * Seong Sammun (1418): Notable scholar during the Joseon Dynasty * Han Seong-jun (1875): Master of Korean dance during the Japanese Colonial Era * Han Yong-un (1879): Buddhist reform ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boryeong
Boryeong (), commonly known as Daecheon, is a Administrative divisions of South Korea, city in Chungcheongnam-do, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. It is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea. It lies on the Janghang Line railroad, which connects it to Seoul via the Gyeongbu Line. It is also connected to the Seohaean Expressway. Boryeong is known around Korea for its beaches, particularly Daecheon Beach, and its annual mud festival around July, Boryeong Mud Festival. The city's beach-mud is widely touted for its cosmetic properties. As elsewhere along the southwest coast of the Korean peninsula, there are numerous small islands, many of which are connected by ferry to Daecheon Port. Boryeong gained its present boundaries in 1995, with the merger of Boryeong-gun and Daecheon City. Previously, the 2 entities were separated in 1986, and before that time had been united under the name Boryeong County (Boryeong-gun) since the Joseon Dynasty. Overview Boryeong state school, publ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buyeo County
Buyeo County (''Buyeo-gun'') is a county in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. Buyeo-eup, the county's capital, was the site of the capital of Baekje from 538-660 AD, during which it was called Sabi Fortress. Famous people associated with Buyeo County in more recent times include noted stem-cell researcher Hwang Woo-suk. Geography Buyeo is located at the southern area of Chungcheongnam-do, the heart of the Korean peninsula. During the Three Kingdoms Era, the capital of Baekje was moved to present-day Buyeo-eup (then called Sabi) on account of crowding in the former capital, which was near present-day Seoul. A fortress called Garimseong was constructed for defending the new capital. Buyeo County has numerous historical sites from this era, such as the mountain fortresses ('' sanseong'') at Seongheung, Buso, and Cheong, the tumuli at Neungsan-ri, and the temple site at Gunsu-ri, all designated Historic Sites of South Korea. Climate Baekje Cultural Festival Buyeo Coun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hongseong
Hongseong (''Hongseong-gun'') is a county in South Korea, and the capital of South Chungcheong Province. The current governor is Yeoung Lock Lee. The original name of the city is ''Hongju''. Symbols * The flag represents the Joyang Gate along with the west coastal line. * The region's flower is the ''forsythia'', which symbolizes the warmth and kindness in the hearts of the people of Hongseong. * The region's tree is the ''zelkova'', which is known for providing a lot of shade. This symbolizes the loyalty and patriotism of the people of Hongseong. * The region's bird is the magpie, which is also the national bird of Korea. It symbolizes good luck, good news and hope. Population Climate Historical figures Historical figures born in Hongseong: * Choe Yeong (1316): General during the Goryeo Dynasty * Seong Sammun (1418): Notable scholar during the Joseon Dynasty * Han Seong-jun (1875): Master of Korean dance during the Japanese Colonial Era * Han Yong-un (1879): Buddhist reform ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seohaean Expressway
The Seohaean Expressway (Korean: 서해안 고속도로; Seohaean Gosok Doro), meaning "West Coast Expressway", is a freeway in South Korea, connecting Mokpo to Gunsan, Dangjin, and Seoul. It is numbered 15. The entire length from Seoul to Mokpo is 345 km and the posted speed limit is 110 km/h, enforced primarily by speed cameras. It is connected of Seohae Grand Bridge in Pyeongtaek to Dangjin. The branch expressways of the Seohaean Expressway are Seocheon–Gongju Expressway and Pyeongtaek–Siheung Expressway. Typical facilities of this expressway is Seohae Bridge(Korean: 서해대교; Seohae Daegyo) which the total length of 7.3 km linking the Pyeongtaek(Gyeonggi Province) and Dangjin(Chungnam Province). The bridge is the third long bridge in the Republic of Korea. The highway is a major highway linking the Seohaean Region(서해안권) for the first north–south axis (남북 제1축), the road through the South Jeolla Province, North Jeolla Province, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Route 39 (South Korea)
National Route 39 (Korean: 국도 제39호선, Gukdo Je Samsip-gu(39) Hoseon) is a national highway in South Korea. It connects Buyeo to Gongju, Asan, Hwaseong, Siheung, Bucheon, Seoul, Goyang, and Uijeongbu. National Route 39 opened on 14 March 1981 1981년 3월 14일 일부개정. Main stopovers * - |
Nonsan–Cheonan Expressway
The Nonsan–Cheonan Expressway () is an expressway serving the South Chungcheong region in South Korea. It connects Nonsan on the Gyeongbu Expressway to Cheonan on the Honam Expressway. The freeway's route number is 25, which it shares with the Honam Expressway. List of facilities *IC: Interchange, JC: Junction, SA: Service Area, TG:Tollgate See also * Roads and expressways in South Korea * Transportation in South Korea References External links MOLITSouth Korean Government The Government of South Korea is the union government of the South Korea, Republic of Korea, created by the Constitution of South Korea as the executive, legislative and judicial authority of the republic. The president acts as the head of sta ... Transport Department Expressways in South Korea Cheonan Nonsan Roads in South Chungcheong {{SouthKorea-road-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Highways In South Korea
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