Jecheon () is a
city
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in
North Chungcheong Province,
South Korea. The city is a major railway junction or a transportation mecca, served by the
Jungang,
Chungbuk and
Taebaek Lines. Jecheon has scenic surroundings and several tourist spots like the Uirimji Reservoir, Cheongpung Lake and
Cheongpung Cultural Properties complex. It is also the home of
Semyung University.
The city's name derives from the Korean words ''je'' (, which means "dam") and ''cheon'' (, which means "river").
Location
Jecheon City is located in the northern part of North Chungcheong Province bordering
Mungyeong City to the south, while
Wonju City and
Yeongwol
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-gun, which are located in Gangwon Province, are to the north. It is well known for its mountains and lake environments. Jecheon is well known as the "healing city". A wide variety of
traditional medical and herbal products and therapies are available, attracting people all over Korea to visit the city.
Climate
Jecheon has a monsoon-influenced
humid continental climate (
Köppen: ''Dwa'') with cold, dry winters and hot, rainy summers.
Tourism
Ten views in the city:
* Uirimji
* Bakdaljae
* Woraksan Mountain
* Cheongpoong cultural town, Hoban
* Geumsusan
* Yonghagugok
* Songgyegyegok
* Oksunbong
* Taksajeong
* Baeronseongji
Twin towns – sister cities
Jecheon is
twinned with:
*
Hualien City, Taiwan
*
Pasay, Philippines
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Qichun County, China
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Spokane, United States
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Zhangshu, China
Notable people from Jecheon
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Kim So-hui (
Hangul: 김소희), South Korean
Taekwondo practitioner
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Park Sang-ha (
Hangul: 박상하), South Korean
volleyball player
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Jung Woong-in
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Filmography
Film
* ''Drive'' (TBA) as Na Jin-soo
* '' Seoul Vibe'' (Netflix Film/ 2022) as Chief Prosecutor
* ''Child for Children'' (2022) as Seung-won
* '' The Prison' ...
(
Hangul: 정웅인), South Korean actor
*
Lee Sang-kyu
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(
Hangul: 이상규),
South Korean
activist
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,
labourer and
politician
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Lee Byungryul
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(
Hangul: 이병률),
South Korean poet,
television writer
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, and
prose writer
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Choi Geum-jin Choi Geum-jin (Hangul 최금진; born 1970) is a South Korean poet. He is known for his straightforward portrayal of poverty and marginalization using humor and satire. Born in Jecheon, South Korea, he graduated from Chuncheon National University of ...
(
Hangul: 최금진),
South Korean poet
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Uhm Jung-hwa (
Hangul: 엄정화),
South Korean singer, actress and
dancer
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Hwiyoung (Real Name: ''Kim Young-kyun'',
Hangul: 김영균), singer, dancer, actor and
K-pop idol, member of
K-pop
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boygroup
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SF9
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Microdot and
Sanchez, rappers, brothers, grew up in
Auckland City, New Zealand.
See also
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List of cities in South Korea
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People Power Party (South Korea)
References
External links
Jecheon city government home page
{{Authority control
Cities in North Chungcheong Province