Cheongju

Cheongju is a city in the province of Chungcheongbuk -do and the same capital in South Korea. It is located about 35 kilometers north of Daejeon, 128 kilometers southeast of Seoul.

Geography and climate

Cheongju is located in the plane at the Miho Mushim River. It has a temperate continental climate with four seasons. The climate is typical of South Korea, the average temperature is 11.6 ° C. Fall here each year 1,216 mm of rain, mainly between June and September.

History

Cheongju looks back on a long history that dates back to the time before the three kingdoms. While the unified Silla, the city served as the second capital and was an important army camp during the beginning of the 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 moved here from Chungju. 1997 Cheongju International Airport opened, start of the next domestic flight to Jeju -do also a few flights in the People's Republic of China.

Transport

Airport

The Cheongju airport was opened in 1997. Domestic flights to Jeju -do fly four times per day. International flights are available to Shanghai and Shenyang, three times per week.

Train

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

Bus

Local buses run mineral spring within the city and the attractions fortress Sangdangsanseong and Myeongam.

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

Intercity buses leave from Gagyeong -dong intercity bus terminal after Gongju, Buyeo, Suwon, Seongnam and other cities in South Korea. There is a direct connection to the Incheon International Airport, Seoul (3h ).

Sister cities

• Russia Rostov-on- Don, Russia
• Japan Tottori, Tottori Prefecture, Japan since August 30, 1990
• People's Republic of China, Wuhan, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China since October 29, 2000
• China People's Republic of Changzhou, People's Republic of China since the September 21, 2003
• United States Pittsfield (Massachusetts ), USA
• United States Bellingham ( Washington), United States ( since September 2008)

Economy

In Cheongju over 180 companies have built factories. The largest and most famous is Daenong Fiber Co. chemicals, electronic goods and semiconductor products account for the bulk of the goods produced in Cheongju, but also ceramics and food are produced here.

Education

In Cheongju five universities, the Korean Air Force Academy as well as dozens of schools are located.

Sons and daughters of the town

• Hong Song -nam (1924-2009), North Korean politician
• Younghi Pagh -Paan ( b. 1945 ), composer