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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
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). In 1895, the province was replaced by the Districts of Chungju ( Chungju-bu; 충주부 ...
- 충청도
- 충청
- Hoseo
- Kingdom of Great Joseon
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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.
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 overlook easy getaway ...
Chungcheongbuk-do Soseonam Recreational Forest is located in Danyang, near one of the Eight Scenic Sites of Danyang. It is replete with flowing streams, verdant landscape and...
North Chungcheong Province, or Chungcheongbuk-do (Korean pronunciation: [tɕʰuŋtɕʰʌŋbukt͈o]), is a province in the centre of South Korea. It was formed in 1896 from the northeastern half of the former Chungcheong province.
**A Guide to Chungcheongbuk-do: Exploring the Heartland of South Korea**
