Daegu-Gyeongbuk
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Daegu-Gyeongbuk is the compound word of Daegu
and Gyeongbuk (formally Gyeongsangbuk-do
), and indicates both administrative provinces
in South Korea
. With a population of 5.05 million, the region usually forms the same political, economic, and cultural area, although it is not an administratively unitary region. Daegu is an independent city
from Gyeongsangbuk-do and has the same status with its mother province. Both have their separate local governments reporting directly to the national government.
There are many cities in this region including Daegu
as the foremost city, Pohang
as the major port city, Gumi as the major industrial city, Gyeongju
and Andong
as the historic cities. The region has about one tenth of South Korea's population and GDP, and has the third largest metropolitan area
centering the Daegu city.
are a World Heritage Site
, listed by UNESCO
in 2000. In Goryeo
and Joseon Dynasty
, it formed Gyeongsang-do. Its name comes from a portmanteau word of Gyeongju and Sangju
, the two large cities at that time. In the latter part of Joseon, it was home to the Korean Confucianism
. Many tangible and intangible cultural assets can be seen throughout the region, especially in its northern part including Andong. In 2010, the Hahoe Folk Village of Andong and the Yangdong Folk Village of Gyeongju designated as the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. At the same time, the commercial center of the region moved to Daegu from Sangju and Gyeongju. The city also has been the provincial capital since 1601. The current boundary of the region was first defined with the name of Gyeongsangbuk-do
in 1896, the year when Gyeongsang-do was divided into Gyeongsangbuk-do and Gyeongsangnam-do
. It had the largest population in the country until its division in 1981, when Daegu separated from Gyeongsangbuk-do. The provincial office of Gyeongsangbuk-do still remains in Daegu.
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Daegu
Daegu , also known as Taegu, and officially the Daegu Metropolitan City, is a city in South Korea, the fourth largest after Seoul, Busan, and Incheon, and the third largest metropolitan area in the country with over 2.5 million residents. The city is the capital and principal city of the...
and Gyeongbuk (formally Gyeongsangbuk-do
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Gyeongsangbuk-do or shortly Gyeongbuk is a province in eastern South Korea. The province was formed in 1896 from the northern half of the former Gyeongsang province, remained a province of Korea until the country's division in 1945, then became part of South Korea.The Gyeongsangbuk-do Office is...
), and indicates both administrative provinces
Administrative divisions of South Korea
||South Korea is divided into 8 provinces , 1 special autonomous province , 6 metropolitan cities , and 1 special city...
in 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...
. With a population of 5.05 million, the region usually forms the same political, economic, and cultural area, although it is not an administratively unitary region. Daegu is an independent city
Independent city
An independent city is a city that does not form part of another general-purpose local government entity. These type of cities should not be confused with city-states , which are fully sovereign cities that are not part of any other sovereign state.-Historical precursors:In the Holy Roman Empire,...
from Gyeongsangbuk-do and has the same status with its mother province. Both have their separate local governments reporting directly to the national government.
There are many cities in this region including Daegu
Daegu
Daegu , also known as Taegu, and officially the Daegu Metropolitan City, is a city in South Korea, the fourth largest after Seoul, Busan, and Incheon, and the third largest metropolitan area in the country with over 2.5 million residents. The city is the capital and principal city of the...
as the foremost city, Pohang
Pohang
Pohang is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, and a main seaport in the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region. The built-up area of Pohang is located on the alluvium of the mouth of the Hyeongsan River...
as the major port city, Gumi as the major industrial city, Gyeongju
Gyeongju
Gyeongju is a coastal city in the far southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang province in South Korea. It is the second largest city by area in the province after Andong, covering with a population of 269,343 people according to the 2008 census. Gyeongju is southeast of Seoul, and east of the...
and Andong
Andong
Andong is a city in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, South Korea. It is the largest city in the northern part of the province with a population of 167,821 in October 2010. The Nakdong River flows through the city...
as the historic cities. The region has about one tenth of South Korea's population and GDP, and has the third largest metropolitan area
Metropolitan area
The term metropolitan area refers to a region consisting of a densely populated urban core and its less-populated surrounding territories, sharing industry, infrastructure, and housing. A metropolitan area usually encompasses multiple jurisdictions and municipalities: neighborhoods, townships,...
centering the Daegu city.
History
Historically, the region was the birthplace of the Silla Kingdom. With Gyeongju as the capital city, it developed and left a number of remains in and around the city. The Gyeongju Historic AreasGyeongju Historic Areas
The Gyeongju Historic Areas of South Korea were designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000 CE. The protected areas encompass the ruins of temples and palaces, outdoor pagodas and statuary, and other cultural artifacts left by the Silla Kingdom...
are a World Heritage Site
World Heritage Site
A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by the UNESCO as of special cultural or physical significance...
, listed by UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
in 2000. In Goryeo
Goryeo
The Goryeo Dynasty or Koryŏ was a Korean dynasty established in 918 by Emperor Taejo. Korea gets its name from this kingdom which came to be pronounced Korea. It united the Later Three Kingdoms in 936 and ruled most of the Korean peninsula until it was removed by the Joseon dynasty in 1392...
and Joseon Dynasty
Joseon 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...
, it formed Gyeongsang-do. Its name comes from a portmanteau word of Gyeongju and Sangju
Sangju
Sangju is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Although Sangju is rather rural, it is very old and was once a key city. Along with Gyeongju, it gives rise to half of the name of the Gyeongsang provinces...
, the two large cities at that time. In the latter part of Joseon, it was home to the Korean Confucianism
Korean Confucianism
Korean Confucianism is the form of Confucianism developed in Korea. One of the most substantial influences in Korean intellectual history was the introduction of Confucian thought as part of the cultural influence from China...
. Many tangible and intangible cultural assets can be seen throughout the region, especially in its northern part including Andong. In 2010, the Hahoe Folk Village of Andong and the Yangdong Folk Village of Gyeongju designated as the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. At the same time, the commercial center of the region moved to Daegu from Sangju and Gyeongju. The city also has been the provincial capital since 1601. The current boundary of the region was first defined with the name of Gyeongsangbuk-do
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Gyeongsangbuk-do or shortly Gyeongbuk is a province in eastern South Korea. The province was formed in 1896 from the northern half of the former Gyeongsang province, remained a province of Korea until the country's division in 1945, then became part of South Korea.The Gyeongsangbuk-do Office is...
in 1896, the year when Gyeongsang-do was divided into Gyeongsangbuk-do and Gyeongsangnam-do
Gyeongsangnam-do
Gyeongsangnam-do is a province in the southeast of South Korea. The provincial capital is located at Changwon. It contains the major metropolitan center and port of Busan. Located there is UNESCO World Heritage Site Haeinsa, a Buddhist temple that houses the Tripitaka Koreana and attracts many...
. It had the largest population in the country until its division in 1981, when Daegu separated from Gyeongsangbuk-do. The provincial office of Gyeongsangbuk-do still remains in Daegu.
Subdivisions
It consists of Daegu (formally Daegu Metropolitan City) and Gyeongsangbuk-do. Daegu is divided into 7 wards (Gu) and 1 county (Gun), while Gyeongsangbuk-do is divided into 10 cities (Si) and 13 counties (Gun).Daegu
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Nam-gu, Daegu Nam-gu is a district in central Daegu. It borders Dalseong-gun to the south, Dalseo-gu to the west, Seo-gu to the northwest, Jung-gu to the north, and Suseong-gu to the east.-External links:*... (남구, 南區) |
Suseong-gu Suseong-gu is a gu, or district, in southeastern Daegu, South Korea. It is one of the more prosperous and high-density areas of Daegu, and is the site of the city's most extensive hagwon district.... (수성구, 壽城區) Dalseo-gu Dalseo-gu is a district in western Daegu, South Korea. It borders Dalseong-gun on the north, south, and west, and Seo-gu and Nam-gu on the east. It has a population of about 610,000, and an area of 62.27 square kilometers... (달서구, 達西區) |
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- Dalseong-gunDalseong-gunDalseong-gun or Dalseong County is a gun occupying much of south and western Daegu, South Korea. A largely rural district lying along the Nakdong River, it makes up nearly half of Daegu's total area...
(달성군, 達城郡)
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Mungyeong Mungyeong is a city in Gyeongsangbuk Province, South Korea. The local government, economy, and transportation networks are all centered in Jeomchon, the principal town. Mungyeong has a lengthy history, and is known today for its various historic and scenic tourist attractions... (문경시, 聞慶市) Pohang Pohang is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, and a main seaport in the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region. The built-up area of Pohang is located on the alluvium of the mouth of the Hyeongsan River... (포항시, 浦項市) |
Sangju Sangju is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Although Sangju is rather rural, it is very old and was once a key city. Along with Gyeongju, it gives rise to half of the name of the Gyeongsang provinces... (상주시, 尙州市) Yeongcheon Yeongcheon is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.Yeongcheon is located 350 km southeast of Seoul, in the southeast of North Gyeongsang Province... (영천시, 永川市) Yeongju Yeongju is a city in the far north region of North Gyeongsang province in South Korea, covering 668.84 km2 with a population of 113,930 people according to the 2008 census... (영주시, 榮州市) |
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Ulleung *Ulleung County - a South Korean county*Ulleungdo - a South Korean island*Ulleung Basin - an oceanic basin located near Ulleungdo... (울릉군, 鬱陵郡) |