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Chuncheon (
Chuncheon-si) is the capital of
Gangwon Province,
South Korea. The city lies in the north of the country, located in a basin formed by the
Soyang River and
Han River. There are some large lakes around the city, most notably
Lake Soyang and
Lake Uiam. The area is renowned for its small river islands, such as
Sangjungdo, Ha-Jungdo, Bungeo Island, or Wido.
History
The area now occupied by the city was first settled about 1000 years ago by tribal communities. In
637 the city was called
Usooju. In
757 it was renamed
Saku and again in
940 as
Chunju (春州) before receiving its current name in
1413. In
1896, Chuncheon became the capital city of
Gangwon province. The city was largely destroyed during the
Korean War, but has since been reconstructed.
In
1995 Chuncheon city merged politically with the government of the surrounding Chuncheon county.
Culture
In the spring, the
Chuncheon International Mime Festival
is organized, as well as the Spring Season Art Festival. In the summer, the
Chuncheon Puppet Festival takes place. There is also a festival for
Makguksu, a food that Chuncheon is famous for. Also celebrated in the summer, is the
International Animation Festival. Every autumn,
Chuncheon Marathontakes place. In winter, snow and ice festivals are organized.
Food
Chuncheon is famous for its "dak-
galbi" (
Hangul: 닭갈비), or chicken ribs. Despite the name, the dish is usually made from an entire chicken, not just the ribs. It consists of chicken,
Chinese cabbage,
sweet potatoes,
tteok (rice cakes), and
scallions, mixed with a spicy sauce and usually cooked in the center of the table.
The city was historically known as a centre for chicken farms. There is even a street in the city dedicated to restaurants serving the dish, with some 25 restaurants populating the area.
The other major dish famous in Chuncheon is
makguksu.
Economy
Chuncheon is the market centre for agricultural produce from the surrounding lands. The main products are
rice and
soybeans. Since the
1960s light industry has become dominant in the city. However, after its huge success of airing TV drama called
Winter Sonata, this city has become a major "
Korean wave" (
Han-ryu, 한류) tour destination. Most of tourists from the
East Asia come to visit.
There are
hydroelectric powerplants in the area around Chuncheon. The
Soyang River Dam is the largest sand gravel dam in East Asia.
Education
Chuncheon is home to three universities:
Chuncheon National University of Education, established in
1939,
Kangwon National University, founded
1947, and
Hallym University, established in
1982.
Transportation
Chuncheon is at the end of the
Gyeongchun Railway Line. This is mostly single track connecting the city to
Cheongnyangni Station in
Seoul. At present (April 2007) a new realigned twin track electrified line is under construction, several new stations are being constructed to replace the existing halts. It is also the northern terminus of the
Jungang Expressway, and various highways connect it to the outlying regions of Gangwon. There are also river transport facilities in Soyangho(Lake Soyang), which connects
Yanggu and Cheongpyeongsa (청평사, buddist) temple.
Climate
The average temperature in the city is 10.9°C. The lowest measured temperature was −27.9°C, and the highest was 36.6°C. There is an average of 1,296 mm of annual rainfall.
Sister cities
Chuncheon-si protested against the enactment of "Day of
Takeshima" ordinance of
Shimane Prefecture and announced to suspend the sisterhood relationship with
Kakamigahara in March, 2005.
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