Chungju
Template:Short description Template:For Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox settlement Chungju (Template:Korean) is a city in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. Uamsan is a mountain located within the outskirts of the city.
The city is famous for the annual martial arts festival held in October, and for being the hometown of former UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.<ref name="NYT 12-22">Template:Cite news</ref>
Symbol
The city's symbols include the chrysanthemum (city flower), the Mandarin duck (city bird), and the apple tree (city tree).Template:Citation needed
History
During Hideyoshi's Invasions of Korea, Chungju was the site of the Battle of Chungju, where the Korean general Shin Rip was defeated by the Japanese general Konishi Yukinaga. This defeat resulted in King Seonjo fleeing from Hanseong (Seoul) to Pyongyang.
Chungju Lake
Chungju Dam is the country's largest multi-purpose dam, linking Chungju and its surrounding neighborhoods. It creates an artificial lake with a vast body of water.
Woraksan Mt and Songnae valley are located nearby. Additionally, this area has a cherished cave area/springs.<ref>[출발!2박 2일] 충주호, Hankook Ilbo May 29, 2003 </ref>
2013 World Rowing Championships
The 2013 World Rowing Championships were held at Tangeum Lake, Chungju between August 25 – September 1.<ref>Template:Usurped, 2013 Chungju, South Korea.</ref>
Olympic and Paralympic Qualification Regatta
It had been intended that the Asia and Oceania Qualification Regatta for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games would be held there from April 27 to 30,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> but it was cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Products
Chungju is renowned for its apple production. The principal reasons are the large amount of daylight received and the significant temperature differences.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The growing of apples started 300 years ago from China, and it was 1912 when the city officially began to plant trees.<ref name=":0">Template:Cite web</ref> As of 2009, the apple cultivation area is 1,871 ha and production amount is 41,592. Apple production accounted for 44.6% of total production in Chungcheongbuk-do (as of 2009).<ref name=":0" /> The scale is the greatest in North Chungcheong Province.<ref name=":0" />Template:Update inline
Education
There are two universities in Chungju: Konkuk University (Chungju campus) and Korea National University of Transportation (formed by the 2012 merger of Chungju National University and Korea National Railroad College). In addition to being home to these two Universities, Chungju also has many primary, middle, and high schools with excellent classroom facilities.
There is one international school, Chungju Chinese Elementary School.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Climate
Chungju has a monsoon-influenced humid continental climate (Köppen: Dwa) with cold, dry winters and hot, rainy summers. Template:Weather box
Sister cities
| City | Division | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yugawara | Kanagawa Prefecture | Japan | 1994 |
| Taichung | N/A | Taiwan | 1969 |
| Musashino | Tokyo | Japan | 1997 |
| Daqing | Heilongjiang | China | 2001 |
Notable people
- Ban Ki-Moon, UN Secretary-General
- Lee Seung-hyo (Template:Korean), actorTemplate:Citation needed
- Lee Geung-young (Template:Korean), actorTemplate:Citation needed
- Park Jeong-min (Template:Korean), actorTemplate:Citation needed
- Jinyoung (Real Name: Jung Jin-young, Template:Korean), singer-songwriter, dancer, record producer, model, actor, MC and K-pop idol, former leader and member of K-pop boy group B1A4Template:Citation needed
- Kwangchul Youn (born 1966), South Korean operatic bass and academic voice teacher
- Kim Junkyu (Template:Korean), (born: September 9, 2000). Singer, dancer, child model, and primary vocalist member of K-pop idol boy group TREASURE from YG Entertainment.
See also
References
External links
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