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Website. Official website (English) 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
Chungcheongbuk-do. 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. There are some remarkable views to be had and experiences so don’t ...
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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 artefacts were relocated here from Cheongpung, a historic port during the Joseon dynasty.
Cities. 36°45′0″N 127°45′0″E. Map of North Chungcheong. There are only three cities in this mountainous province: 36.6372 127.4897. 1 Cheongju (청주) - the provincial capital. 36.9667 127.95. 2 Chungju (충주) - gateway to other sites. 37.133333 128.216667.
Activities Chungcheongbuk-do Destinations. A Guide to Chungcheongbuk-do: Exploring the Heartland of South Korea. Travel writer 4 months ago 301 8 min 4 months ago 301 8 min
Chungcheongbuk-do. This large fortress is 4km northeast of Cheongju, on the slopes of the mountain Uam-san. Originally built in the 1590s and renovated in the 18th century,…
History. 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).
