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North Chungcheong Province (Korean: 충청북도, Chungcheongbuk-do), also known as Chungbuk, is a province of South Korea. North Chungcheong has a population of 1,578,934 (2014) and has a geographic area of 7,433 km 2 (2,870 sq mi) located in the Hoseo region in the south-center of the Korean Peninsula.
- 3 cities; 8 counties
- South Korea
Chungcheong Province was formed in 1356—during the Goryeo Dynasty—from the southern portion of the former province of Yanggwang. Its name derived from the names of the principal cities of Chungju (충주; 忠州) and Cheongju (청주; 淸州).
- 충청도
- 충청
- Hoseo
- Kingdom of Great Joseon
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Chungcheongbuk-do is the only landlocked province in Korea that tourists often pass through without ever realizing it. The centrally located province is just southeast of Seoul and has gorgeous natural landscapes with mountains, lakes, rivers, and caves.
Official website (English) South Chungcheong Province ( Korean: 충청남도, Chungcheongnam-do ), also known as Chungnam, is a province of South Korea 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 Self-governing City, and Daejeon ...
Cheongpung Cultural Heritage Complex. South Korea, Asia. Chungcheongbuk-do. When the area around here was flooded to create the Chungju dam and lake, a number of villages were submerged and the residents resettled. In order to preserve some of the rich heritage, 43 cultural properties, several private residences and more than a thousand ...
The waters that carved Mulhangyegok Valley in Yeongdong, Chungcheongbuk-do originate in the upper reaches of the Hancheon Village stream. In summer, many tourists visit the...
Chungcheongbuk-do. This man-made waterfall can be found along the Namhan River. Discover the best attractions in Chungcheongbuk-do including Guin-sa, Early Printing Museum, and Beopju-sa.
