Cheongju

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Cheongju city
Cheongju City.jpg
Korean alphabet : 청주시
Chinese characters : 淸 州市
Revised Romanization : Cheongju-si
McCune-Reischauer : Ch'ŏngju-si
Basic data
Province : Chungcheongbuk-do
Coordinates : 36 ° 38 ′  N , 127 ° 29 ′  E Coordinates: 36 ° 38 ′  N , 127 ° 29 ′  E
Surface: 153.3 km²
Residents: 853.714  (as of 2019)
Population density : 5,569 inhabitants per km²
Structure: 2 gu , 29 dong
Postal code : 380-010-380-967
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Cheongju City (South Korea)
Cheongju city
Cheongju city
Cheongju city on the map of South Korea.

Cheongju is a city in Chungcheongbuk-do Province and the capital of the same in South Korea . It is located about 35 kilometers north of Daejeon and 128 kilometers southeast of Seoul . The first book worldwide was printed in Cheongju in 1377 : The Jikji was printed with movable metal letters in the Heungdeok-sa ( 興 德 寺 ) temple . The city's printing museum is dedicated to the work and its history.

Geography and climate

Cheongju is located on the Miho Plain on the Mushim River . It has a temperate, continental climate with 4 seasons. The climate is typical for South Korea, the average temperature is 11.6 ° C. Every year, 1,216 mm of rain falls here, especially between June and September.

history

Cheongju has a long history that goes back to before the three realms . During the unified Sillas , the city acted as the second capital and was an important army base during the beginning Joseon dynasty ( 15th and 16th centuries ). With the completion of the Gyeongbu railway line in 1905 , the city developed into a transportation hub and in 1908 the administration of the province was relocated from Chungju . In 1997 the Cheongju International Airport was opened, from which, in addition to domestic flights to Jeju-do , a few flights to the People's Republic of China start.

transport

Airport

The Cheongju airport was opened 1997th National flights to Jeju-do fly four times a day. There are international flights to Shanghai and Shenyang, three times a week.

train

From Cheongju Station there are connections to Chungju, Jecheon and Daejeon and from Jochiwon Station to Seoul (1: 40h), Busan (4: 15h), Yeosu and Mokpo (3: 50h).

bus

Local buses run within the city and to Sangdangsanseong Fortress and Myeongam Mineral Spring attractions.

The Gagyeong-dong Express runs from the bus station to Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju and other cities in South Korea.

Intercity buses run from Gagyeong-dong Intercity Bus Terminal to Gongju, Buyeo, Suwon, Seongnam and other cities in South Korea. There is a direct connection to Seoul Incheon Airport (3 hours).

Sister cities

economy

Over 180 companies have built factories in Cheongju. The largest and best known is Daenong Fiber Co. Chemicals, electronic goods and semiconductor products make up the bulk of goods produced in Cheongju, but ceramics and food are also produced here.

education

Six universities ( Chungbuk University , Cheongju University, Cheongju National University of Education, Korea National University of Education , Chung Cheong University, Seowon University), the Korean Air Force Academy and dozens of schools are located in Cheongju .

sons and daughters of the town

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Republic of Korea - Buljo jikji simche yo jeol (vol. II) . 2001, p. 1 .