Dangjin County
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Dangjin Kun is an administrative district in South Chungcheong Province,
South Korea
. It stands on the south shore of the Bay of Asan. Dangjin borders Incheon
, Pyeongtaek
, and Hwaseong
by sea, and Seosan
, Yesan, and Asan
by land. Its name means "Tang
ferry," and refers to the historic role of Dangjin's harbor in connecting Korea to the other side of the Yellow Sea
. This role continues to be important in the county's economy, which relies on a mixture of agriculture and heavy industry.
. From 1413 to 1895, it was known as Dangjin-hyeon, a division of Chungcheong
Province. The county achieved its present borders in 1973, with the merger of a portion of Jeongmi-myeon into Seosan's Unsan-myeon.
The sole institution of higher education in the county is Shinsung College.
and Hyundai INI Steel
. These factories are supplied in part by ships docking at Dangjin Harbor, a cargo port with 5 piers, two of which are dedicated to steel coil shipping.
Dangjin is a small city located on Korea’s west coast. Although Dangjin is a smaller city, it offers a wide variety of restaurants, a local movie theater, a park, library, internet cafes, a Western style supermarket, health clubs, natural spring baths, traditional Korean markets and several nearby cultural monuments and exhibits. Dangjin is also located near Taenhaen Marine Park and many beaches.
, United States
Gangbuk-gu
, South Korea
Nam-gu (Incheon
), South Korea
Snohomish County
, United States
Yongsan-gu
, South Korea
Dangjin also has sister city relationships with parts of Liaoning
and Jilin
provinces in China.
South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. It stands on the south shore of the Bay of Asan. Dangjin borders Incheon
Incheon
The Incheon Metropolitan City is located in northwestern South Korea. The city was home to just 4,700 people when Jemulpo port was built in 1883. Today 2.76 million people live in the city, making it Korea’s third most populous city after Seoul and Busan Metropolitan City...
, Pyeongtaek
Pyeongtaek
Pyeongtaek is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Located in the southwestern part of the province, Pyeongtaek was founded as a union of two districts in 940 AD, during the Goryeo dynasty. It was elevated to city status in 1986, and is home to a South Korean naval base and a large...
, and Hwaseong
Hwaseong
Hwaseong or Hwasong can refer to:*Hwaseong City, a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea*Hwasŏng , a county in North Hamgyong province, North Korea...
by sea, and Seosan
Seosan
Little is known of the early life of Seosan Daesa other than that he was born in 1520 and that he became a monk. As was common for monks in this time, he travelled from place to place, living in a succession of monasteries...
, Yesan, and Asan
Asan
Asan is a city in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. It is located at , bordering the Seoul Metropolitan Area to the north. Asan has a population of approximately 250,000.Asan is known for its hot springs and is a city of spas....
by land. Its name means "Tang
Tang Dynasty
The Tang Dynasty was an imperial dynasty of China preceded by the Sui Dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period. It was founded by the Li family, who seized power during the decline and collapse of the Sui Empire...
ferry," and refers to the historic role of Dangjin's harbor in connecting Korea to the other side of the Yellow Sea
Yellow Sea
The Yellow Sea is the name given to the northern part of the East China Sea, which is a marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean. It is located between mainland China and the Korean Peninsula. Its name comes from the sand particles from Gobi Desert sand storms that turn the surface of the water golden...
. This role continues to be important in the county's economy, which relies on a mixture of agriculture and heavy industry.
Administrative divisions
The Kun is divided into 3 eup (large villages, Dangjin-eup and Hapdeok-eup) and 10 myeon (rural areas). In turn, these eup and myeon are divided into 149 ri.History
The name "Dangjin" was first used to refer to this area during the Joseon DynastyJoseon Dynasty
Joseon , was a Korean state founded by Taejo Yi Seong-gye that lasted for approximately five centuries. It was founded in the aftermath of the overthrow of the Goryeo at what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul...
. From 1413 to 1895, it was known as Dangjin-hyeon, a division of Chungcheong
Chungcheong
Chungcheong was one of the eight provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. Chungcheong was located in the southwest of Korea...
Province. The county achieved its present borders in 1973, with the merger of a portion of Jeongmi-myeon into Seosan's Unsan-myeon.
Education
As of March 2005, in Dangjin Kun there were 33 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 38 preschools, serving 14,293 students. In addition, there were 8 high schools. All of these organs are overseen by the Dangjing County Office of Education.The sole institution of higher education in the county is Shinsung College.
Economy
Dangjin is home to a number of factories, including steel mills operated by Hyundai HyscoHyundai Hysco
Hyundai Hysco, or HYSCO is a steel and auto parts company, established in 1975, and headquartered in Ulsan, South Korea. They are a manufacturer of automotive steel sheet products and various steel pipes. Its corporate office is located in Seoul, and it also operates in Ulsan, Dangjin, and...
and Hyundai INI Steel
Hyundai INI Steel
Hyundai Steel Co., Ltd, or HSC , is a steel company headquartered in Incheon and Seoul, South Korea...
. These factories are supplied in part by ships docking at Dangjin Harbor, a cargo port with 5 piers, two of which are dedicated to steel coil shipping.
Dangjin is a small city located on Korea’s west coast. Although Dangjin is a smaller city, it offers a wide variety of restaurants, a local movie theater, a park, library, internet cafes, a Western style supermarket, health clubs, natural spring baths, traditional Korean markets and several nearby cultural monuments and exhibits. Dangjin is also located near Taenhaen Marine Park and many beaches.
Sister cities
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, United States
United States
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Gangbuk-gu
Gangbuk-gu
Gangbuk-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. Its name is derived from the fact that it is located at the north of Han river. It was created from neighbouring Dobong-gu in 1995...
, South Korea
South Korea
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Nam-gu (Incheon
Incheon
The Incheon Metropolitan City is located in northwestern South Korea. The city was home to just 4,700 people when Jemulpo port was built in 1883. Today 2.76 million people live in the city, making it Korea’s third most populous city after Seoul and Busan Metropolitan City...
), South Korea
South Korea
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Snohomish County
Snohomish County, Washington
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, United States
United States
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Yongsan-gu
Yongsan-gu
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, South Korea
South Korea
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Dangjin also has sister city relationships with parts of Liaoning
Liaoning
' is a province of the People's Republic of China, located in the northeast of the country. Its one-character abbreviation is "辽" , a name taken from the Liao River that flows through the province. "Níng" means "peace"...
and Jilin
Jilin
Jilin , is a province of the People's Republic of China located in the northeastern part of the country. Jilin borders North Korea and Russia to the east, Heilongjiang to the north, Liaoning to the south, and Inner Mongolia to the west...
provinces in China.