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Subdivisions Of Gyeongju
The primary subdivisions of Gyeongju in South Korea consist of 4 ''eup'', 8 ''myeon'', and 11 ''dong''. These units are the same into which all of the cities and counties of South Korea are divided. The ''dong'' units occupy the area of the city center, which was formerly occupied by Gyeongju-eup. ''Eup'' refers to a substantial village, whereas the ''myeon'' are more rural. The current divisions are as follows, using the numbers given on the map: Subdivisions Eup Angang-eup (No.4) is the second-largest subdivision of Gyeongju City. Its 139 square kilometers are home to about 35,700 people. Situated next to Gangdong-myeon in the city's northern tip, it is a significant town in its own right. Angang Station is a regular stop on the Donghae Nambu Line. The town center lies on the Hyeongsan River, near where it meets the small Chilpyeongcheon stream. Gampo-eup (No.8) also contains a piece of Gyeongju National Park: the Daebon section which covers the shoreline near the water ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gyeongju
Gyeongju ( ko, 경주, ), historically known as ''Seorabeol'' ( ko, 서라벌, ), is a coastal city in the far southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang Province in South Korea. It is the second largest city by area in the province after Andong, covering with a population of 264,091 people (as of December 2012.) Gyeongju is southeast of Seoul, and east of Daegu. The city borders Cheongdo and Yeongcheon to the west, Ulsan to the south and Pohang to the north, while to the east lies the coast of the Sea of Japan. Numerous low mountains—outliers of the Taebaek range—are scattered around the city. Gyeongju was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla (57 BC – 935 AD), which ruled about two-thirds of the Korean Peninsula at its height between the 7th and 9th centuries, for close to one thousand years. Later Silla was a prosperous and wealthy country, and its metropolitan capital of Gyeongju was the fourth largest city in the world. A vast number of archaeological sites an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hwangnam-dong
Hwangnam-dong is a '' dong'' or a neighbourhood of the Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. It is bordered by Dodong-dong on the east, Tapjeong-dong on the west, Naenam-myeon on the south and Jungang-dong on the north. Its 20.5 square kilometers are home to about 8,885 people. It is both an administrative and legal dong. Hwangnam-dong has one elementary school. See also *Subdivisions of Gyeongju *Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 special city (''teukbyeolsi'' ), 1 special self-governing city (''teukbyeol-jachisi'' ), and 9 provinces ('' do'' ), including one ... References External links The official site of the Hwangnam-dong office Subdivisions of Gyeongju Neighbourhoods in South Korea {{SouthKorea-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chondogyo
Cheondoism (spelled Chondoism in North Korean sources; ) is a 20th-century Korean pantheistic religion, based on the 19th-century Donghak religious movement founded by Ch'oe Che-u and codified under Son Pyŏng-Hi. Cheondoism has its origins in the peasant rebellions which arose starting in 1812 during the Joseon dynasty. Cheondoism incorporates elements of Korean shamanism. It places emphasis on personal cultivation and social welfare in the present world. Splinter movements include Suwunism and Bocheonism. Name ''Cheondogyo'' translated literally means "religion of the Celestial Way", where ''cheon'' means "sky", ''do'' means "way" (written with the same character as Chinese Tao), and ''gyo'' means "religion", "teaching", "-ism". Beliefs Over time, Cheondoism has also adapted elements of other Korean religious traditions, including Do (Taoism) and Buddhism. In keeping with its roots in Confucian thought, Cheondoism venerates Cheon (Sky) as the ultimate principle of good ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Persimmon
The persimmon is the edible fruit of a number of species of trees in the genus ''Diospyros''. The most widely cultivated of these is the Oriental persimmon, ''Diospyros kaki'' ''Diospyros'' is in the family Ebenaceae, and a number of non-persimmon species of the genus are grown for ebony timber. In 2019, China produced 75% of the world total of persimmons. Description Like the tomato, persimmons are not commonly considered to be berries, but Morphology (biology), morphologically the fruit is in fact a berry (botany), berry. The tree ''Diospyros kaki'' is the most widely cultivated species of persimmon. Typically the tree reaches in height and is round-topped. It usually stands erect, but sometimes can be crooked or have a willowy appearance. The leaves are long, and are Glossary of leaf morphology#oblong, oblong in shape with brown-hairy Petiole (botany), petioles in length. They are leathery and glossy on the upper surface, brown and silky underneath. The leaves are dec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Munmu Of Silla
Munmu of Silla (626–681; reigned 661–681) was the 30th king of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He is usually considered to have been the first ruler of the Unified Silla period. Munmu was the son of King Muyeol and Munmyeong, who was the younger sister of Gim Yu-sin. Under his father's reign, he held the office of ''pajinchan'', who apparently was responsible for maritime affairs, and played a key role in developing the country's diplomatic links with Tang China. He was born Prince Beopmin (Hangul: 법민 Hanja: 法敏), and took the name Munmu when he succeeded his father to the throne. After his death, he was known by the title of ''Dragon King''. Family *Father : King Muyeol *Mother: Queen Munmyeong (Hangul: 문명왕후, Hanja: 文明王后) of the Gimhae Kim clan *Spouse: Queen Jaeui, of the Kim Clan (자의왕후 김씨; d.681) **Son: Prince Somyeong (?-665) **Son: Prince Jeong-myeong–who became King Sinmun, the 31st of Silla ** Unification of Three Kingdoms King Mun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donghae Nambu Line
The Donghae Nambu Line is a railway line connecting Busan to Pohang in South Korea. The line runs along South Korea's east coast. On December 30, 2016, it was merged into Donghae Line. History On October 31, 1918, an extension of the Daegu Line reached Pohang. The section from Gyeongju to Pohang would become the oldest part of the future Donghae Nambu Line. On October 25, 1921, a branch of the Daegu Line from Gyeongju to Ulsan (Taehwagang) was opened. On December 16, 1935, Busan and Ulsan were linked up through the opening of the section Jwacheon–Ulsan. The new line and the two older sections built as part of the Daegu Line were combined into the new Donghae Nambu Line, with a length of from Busanjin to Pohang. Upgrade As of 2010, most of the line remains single-track and unelectrified. The entire line is to be upgraded to an electrified-double-tracked railway. Busan–Ulsan Planning for the upgrading of the line started in 1990 already, with the primary aim to improve c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoncheon-eup
Geoncheon-eup is an eup or a town in the subdivision of the Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. Its 90.46 square kilometers are home to about 10,844 people. This population is served by three elementary schools, and one joint middle-high school. Administrative divisions * Geoncheon-ri (건천리) * Geumcheok-ri (금척리) * Daegok-ri (대곡리) * Moryang-ri (모량리) * Bangnae-ri (방내리) * Seungseon-ri (승선리) * Sinpyeong-ri (신평리) * Yongmyeong-ri (용명리) * Jojeon-ri (조전리) * Cheonpo-ri (천포리) * Hwacheon-ri (화천리) See also * Subdivisions of Gyeongju *Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 special city (''teukbyeolsi'' ), 1 special self-governing city (''teukbyeol-jachisi'' ), and 9 provinces ('' do'' ), including one ... References External links The official site of the Geoncheon-eup office {{coord m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wolseong-dong, Gyeongju
Wolseong-dong is an administrative ''Administrative divisions of South Korea#Dong (Neighborhood), dong'' or a neighbourhood in the Subdivisions of Gyeongju, administrative subdivisions of the Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. It consists of nine ''legal dong'' including Inwang-dong, Gyo-dong, Gyeongju, Gyo-dong, Dongbang-dong, Doji-dong, Namsan-dong, Gyeongju, Namsan-dong, Pyeong-dong, Gyeongju, Pyeong-dong, Guhwang-dong, Bomun-dong, Gyeongju, Bomun-dong and Baeban-dong It is bordered by Jeongnae-dong and Bodeok-dong on the east, Hwango-dong and Hwangnam-eup on the west, Naenam-myeon on the south and Dongcheon-dong, Gyeongju, Dongcheon-dong on the north. Its 31.43 square kilometers are home to about 6,269 people. The Gyeongju National Museum, Cheomseongdae, Hwangnyongsa temple site, Gyerim forest, Banwolseong and many cultural and historical sites are situated in the district. The population is served by two elementary schools and a joint middle-high school. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naenam-myeon
Naenam-myeon is a Administrative divisions of South Korea#Myeon (Township), myeon or a township in the Subdivisions of Gyeongju, administrative subdivisions of the Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. It is bordered by Geumosan (North Gyeongsang), Geumo Mountains on the east, Jusa Mountains on the south. Its 122.05 square kilometers are home to about 6,142 people. This population is served by one elementary school and one high school. Administrative divisions *Nogok-ri (노곡리) *Deokcheon-ri (덕천리) *Mangseong-ri (망성리) *Myeonggye-ri (명계리) *Bakdal-ri (박달리) *Buji-ri (부지리) *Biji-ri (비지리) *Sangsin-ri (상신리) *Ansim-ri (안심리) *Yongjang-ri (용장리 *Wolsan-ri (월산리) *Ijo-ri (이조리) *Hwagok-ri (화곡리) See also *Subdivisions of Gyeongju *Administrative divisions of South Korea References External links The official site of the Naenam-myeon office {{Gyeongju subdivisions Subdivisions of Gyeongju Towns an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dongcheon-dong, Gyeongju
Dongcheon-dong is both an administrative and legal '' dong'' or a neighbourhood of the Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. It is bordered by Bodeok-dong on the east, Yonggang-dong and Seongdong-dong on the west, Bohwang-dong on the south and Cheonbuk-myeon on the north. Its 5.26 square kilometers are home to about 26,507 people. After the liberation of Korea, returnees from abroad were numerous; a village for them was constructed in present-day Dongcheon-dong Dongcheon-dong has one elementary school and Gyeonghui School established for the mentally disabled. See also *Subdivisions of Gyeongju *Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 special city (''teukbyeolsi'' ), 1 special self-governing city (''teukbyeol-jachisi'' ), and 9 provinces ('' do'' ), including one ... References External links The official site of the Dongcheon-dong office ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oedong-eup
Oedong-eup is an Administrative divisions of South Korea#Eup (Town), eup or a town in the Subdivisions of Gyeongju, subdivision of the Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. Its 139 square kilometers are home to about 17, 500 people. It is linked by road and rail to the neighboring metropolis of Ulsan. Due to the feature, the town has been a center of the development of Gyeongju's automotive parts industry. Three industrial complexes are located here. This population is served by six elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school Administrative divisions *Gaegok-ri (개곡리) *Gwaereung-ri (괘릉리) *Gueo-ri (구어리) *Naengcheon-ri (냉천리) *Nokdong-ri (녹동리) *Malbang-ri (말방리) *Mohwa-ri (모화리) *Munsan-ri (문산리) *Bangeo-ri (방어리) *Bukto-ri (북토리) *Seokgye-ri (석계리) *Singye-ri (신계리) *Yeonan-ri (연안리) *Ipsil-ri (입실리) *Jenae-ri (제내리) *Jukdong-ri (죽동리) *Hwalseong-ri (활성리) See also *Su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hwango-dong
Hwango-dong is a '' dong'' or a neighbourhood of the Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. It is located in the central Gyeongju and is bordered by Bohwang-dong on the east, Jangang-dong on the west, Hwangnam-dong on the south and Seongdong-dong on the north. Its 1.5 square kilometers are home to about 10225 people. It is both an administrative dong and legal dong. The city's main railway station was located in the district. Hwango-dong has a middle school and a high school. See also *Subdivisions of Gyeongju *Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 special city (''teukbyeolsi'' ), 1 special self-governing city (''teukbyeol-jachisi'' ), and 9 provinces ('' do'' ), including one ... References External links The official site of the Hwango-dong office Subdivisions of Gyeongju Neighbourhoods in South Korea {{SouthKorea-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
