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Zenranan-dō
, alternatively Zenranan Province or South Zenra Province, was a province of Korea under Japanese rule. Its capital was Gwangju, Kōshū (Gwangju). The province consisted of modern-day South Jeolla Province and Jeju Province. Population Number of people by nationality according to the 1936 census: * Overall population: 2,416,341 people ** Japanese: 44,154 people ** Koreans: 2,370,853 people ** Other: 1,334 people Administrative divisions The following list is based on the administrative divisions of 1945: Cities *Gwangju, Kōshū (capital) *Mokpo, Moppo Counties *Gwangju, Kōzan *Damyang County, Tan'yō *Gokseong County, Kokujō *Gurye County, Kyūrei *Gwangyang, Kōyō *Yeosu, Reisui *Suncheon, Junten *Goheung County, Kōkō *Boseong County, Hōjō *Hwasun County, Wajun *Jangheung County, Chōkō *Gangjin County, Kōshin *Haenam County, Kainan *Yeongam County, Reigan *Muan County, Muan *Naju, Rashū *Hampyeong County, Kanpei *Yeonggwang County, Reikō *Jangseong County ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Provinces Of Korea
Korea has had administrative districts that can be considered provinces since the 7th century. These divisions were initially called ''ju'' () in Unified Silla and Later Baekje, and there were nine in total. After Goryeo conquered these states in the 10th century, twelve divisions called ''mok'' () were established, although they were reorganized into ten ''do'' () in the 11th century. After Joseon's conquest of Goryeo, it established the Eight Provinces of Korea, Eight Provinces in 1413. These provincial boundaries closely reflected major regions of Korea, regional and Korean dialects, dialect boundaries, and are still significant in contemporary Korea. In 1895, as part of the Gabo Reform, the country was redivided into 23 districts (''Bu;'' 부; ), which were replaced a year later by thirteen new provinces. The thirteen provinces of 1896 included three of the original eight provinces, with the five remaining original provinces divided into north and south halves (''Bukdo'' (북도 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korea Under Japanese Rule
From 1910 to 1945, Korea was ruled by the Empire of Japan under the name Chōsen (), the Japanese reading of "Joseon". Japan first took Korea into its sphere of influence during the late 1800s. Both Korea (Joseon) and Japan had been under policies of isolationism, with Joseon being a Tributary system of China, tributary state of Qing China. However, in 1854, Perry Expedition, Japan was forcibly opened by the United States. It then rapidly modernized under the Meiji Restoration, while Joseon continued to resist foreign attempts to open it up. Japan eventually succeeded in opening Joseon with the unequal Japan–Korea Treaty of 1876. Afterwards, Japan embarked on a decades-long process of defeating its local rivals, securing alliances with Western powers, and asserting its influence in Korea. Japan Assassination of Empress Myeongseong, assassinated the defiant Korean queen and intervened in the Donghak Peasant Revolution.Donald Keene, ''Emperor of Japan: Meiji and his World, 1852� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jangheung County
Jangheung County () is a county in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. Slow city In 2007 Jangheung was designated as a slow city. It was the first slow city designation in Asia. Spot for filming ''Festival'' (1996) was filmed in Jangheung county by director Im Kwon-taek. Eulalia Jangheung's Cheonkwan Mt. is known for its scenery and eulalias. These plants reach full height around mid-September and until October. Symbols * Bird : Dove * Flower : Azalea * Tree : Camellia Special products The county is known for its production of Shiitake mushrooms. Eco-friendly cultivation methods are used county-wide to raise crops used in Korean medicine. Jangheung county received an official award in 2006 for growing high-quality crops. Climate Tourist spot *Vivi Ecotopia *Oheon Old House File:House of Ochon in Jangheung Sarangchae 17-10149.jpg, Sarangchae File:House of Ochon in Jangheung 17-10132.jpg File:House of Ochon in Jangheung Sarangchae 17-10140.jpg, Sarangchae File:House of O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Governor-General Of Chōsen
The Governor-General of Chōsen (; ) was the chief administrator of the : a part of an administrative organ established by the Imperial government of Japan. The position existed from 1910 to 1945. The governor-general of Chōsen was established shortly after the Korean Empire was formally annexed by the Empire of Japan in the Japan–Korea Treaty of 1910 to replace the title of Japanese Resident-General of Korea, Resident-General. The governor-general of Chōsen was appointed from Tokyo and accountable to the emperor of Japan. The governor-general of Chōsen was responsible for the administrate ministry of the Chōsen regionin, including infrastructure, culture, justice system, justice, Censorship in the Empire of Japan, censorship, and the suppression of the Korean independence movement. The governor-general of Chōsen was seated in the Japanese General Government Building, Seoul, General Government Building in Keijō after its completion in 1926. Pending its completion, the go ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeju Island
Jeju Island (Jeju language, Jeju/) is South Korea's largest island, covering an area of , which is 1.83% of the total area of the country. Alongside outlying islands, it is part of Jeju Province and makes up the majority of the province. The island lies in the Korea Strait, south of the nearest point on the Korean Peninsula. The Jeju people are indigenous to the island, and it has been populated by modern humans since the early Neolithic, Neolithic period. The Jeju language is considered critically endangered by UNESCO. It is also one of the regions of Korea where Korean shamanism, Shamanism is most intact. Jeju Island has an oval shape and is east–west and north–south, with a gentle slope around Hallasan in the center. The length of the main road is and the coastline is . On the northern end of Jeju Island is Gimnyeong Beach, on the southern end Songaksan (Jeju), Songak Mountain, the western end Suwolsan, Suwol Peak, and the eastern end Seongsan Ilchulbong. The island ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jindo County
Jindo County (''Jindo-gun'') is a county in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. It consists of the island of Jindo and several smaller nearby islands. Jindo Bridge connects Jindo county with Haenam county. Together with Jindo Island, Jindo County contains an archipelago of about 230 small islands, of which only 45 are inhabited by 4,855 people. Women made up 50.4% of the total county population of 29,538 in 2015. Most of the land is covered by forests (60%) and cultivated fields (30%).Present situation , Jindo County The county tree is '' Malchilus thunbergii'', the flower and the bird the swan. The local food specialties are |
Wando County
Wando County () is a Administrative divisions of South Korea, county in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. It takes its name from the island of Wando (island), Wando, which is the largest island within the county and serves as the county seat. The major military headquarters and trading hub Cheonghaejin, established by General Jang Bogo in 828, was located on Wando Island. Champion golfer Choi Kyung-Ju, K.J. Choi hails from Wando. Districts Speciality The best Gim (Korean food), Gim is produced in the Wando area. Laver farming goes back 200 years, and with 22%, Wando is the biggest production area. In 2006, Wando exported about 2.3 million tons of green laver to the United States, Japan, and Taiwan. Climate Twin towns – sister cities Wando is Twin towns and sister cities, twinned with: * Gangdong-gu, South Korea * Nowon-gu, South Korea * Yeonsu-gu, South Korea * Cheonan, South Korea * Rongcheng, Shandong, Rongcheng, PRC, China See also * Sinjido * Saengildo * Cheongs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jangseong County
Jangseong County () is a Administrative divisions of South Korea, county in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. Jangseong is in the southern region of the Korean peninsula and Gwangju and Naju is the nearest city from Jangseong. In South Jeolla, it near the northern border of its province, meeting North Jeolla. Jangseong is assumed to be the birthplace of Hong Gildong (character), Hong Gildong. The festival host bowing place with local river. Hong Gildong festival was chosen as superior festival of South Jeolla. The Republic of Korea Army Armor School is located in the county. Symbols * Flower : White poplar * Tree : Maple * Bird : Dove Administrative divisions Jangseong-gun's administrative divisions consist of 1 town (''Administrative divisions of South Korea#Eup (town), eup''), 10 townships (''Administrative divisions of South Korea#Myeon (township), myeon''), and 123 villages (''Administrative divisions of South Korea#Ri (village), ri''). Jangseong-gun has an area of 518 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeonggwang County
Yeonggwang County (''Yeonggwang-gun'') is a Administrative divisions of South Korea, county in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. Speciality Yeonggwang is a large producer of a fish, the Larimichthys polyactis, small yellow croaker which are sometimes given by Korean people as a gift to others. It is called ''Yeonggwang gulbi'' (meaning "dried croaker") among Koreans, and it is nicknamed "rice thief" because of its wide popularity. The fish originated from the Goryeo Dynasty. They migrate northward from the East China Sea, where they spend the winter season, to Yeonpyeongdo Island, to spawn at the start of the thawing season. They spawn at sea in front of Chilsan, near Beopseongpo in Yeonggwang, between April 10 and 30, while moving northward. Nuclear power plant The Hanbit Nuclear Power Plant was established in 1979 and has reached its full capacity. Now there are six plants. In 2007, plants of Yeonggwang achieved a position of third in the world, ranked by the degree of utili ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hampyeong County
Hampyeong County (''Hampyeong-gun'') is a Administrative divisions of South Korea, county in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. History Hampyeong used to be called Jinguk(진국) in prehistoric times, and Mahan confederacy, Mahan in the Samhan age. Mahan consisted of 54 smaller counties, and it is estimated that one or two of these counties were part of present-day Hampyeong County according to the evidence of dolmens in the area. Hampyeong was divided into two hyeon, Gulrae-hyeon and Daji-hyeon during the reign of Baekje Kingdom (18 B.C ~ 660 A.D.). Gulrea-hyeon was called Hampyeong-hyeon during the reign of the Silla Kingdom and in the Goryeo Kingdom. Today it covers Hampyeong-eub, Sonbul-myeon, Singwang-myeon, and Dadong-myeon. In the 9th year of King Taejong of the Joseon Dynasty, Hampyeong-hyeon and Mopyeong-hyeon were fused into Hampyeong-hyeon, and consisted of 14 myeon; Donghyeonrae-myeon, Suhyeonrae-myeon, Yongpung-myeon, Haejae-myeon, Dagyeong-myeon, Dadong-myeon, So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naju
Naju (; ) is a city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. The capital of South Jeolla Province was located at Naju until it was moved to Gwangju in 1895. The name Jeolla Province actually originates from the first character of Jeonju () and the first character of Naju (; nowadays spelled and pronounced 나/''na'' according to the South Korean standard). Dongshin University is situated in Naju. Naju is famous for the Naju Pear which is a large round pear that forms its district logo. History * In the Later Three Kingdoms period of Korean history, Wang Geon (later Taejo of Goryeo Dynasty) occupied the Naju area, which was then part of Later Baekje Kingdom and came to become large base of his political support. He also married the daughter of the Magistrate of Naju, Lady Janghwa, who became the mother of Goryeo's second King Hyejong of Goryeo. * In 1986, the governmental name was changed from Geumseong to Naju. * In 1995, Naju was expanded to include Naju county. Products A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muan County
Muan County () is a county in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. In 2005, Muan County became the capital of South Jeolla following the transfer of the provincial office from its previous location in Gwangju to the village of Namak in Muan. Muan International Airport was opened here and will eventually replace the airport in Gwangju (it already replaced Mokpo Airport). Modern history On 1 January 1963, several villages (ri in Korean) were incorporated into Mokpo city and huge reorganization was made by the South Korean government. In 1979, Muan township was promoted to a township (eup of South Korea). In 1980, Illo was also promoted into a township. On 29 December 2024, a Jeju Air Boeing 737–800 passenger aircraft operating as Flight 2216 overshot the runway at Muan International Airport and crashed into a barrier. Out of the 181 occupants, 179 people (all 175 passengers and 4 of 6 crew members) were confirmed to have been killed and at least two were injured in the wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
