Jecheon
Encyclopedia
Jecheon is a city
in Chungcheongbuk-do
(province), South Korea
. The city is a major railway junction (transportation mecca) , served by the Jungang
, Chungbuk
and Taebaek Line
s. Jecheon has scenic surroundings and several tourist spots like the Uirimji Reservoir, Cheongpung Lake and Cheongpung Cultural Properties Complex
. It is also the home of Semyung University.
word Je(堤) means Dam and cheon(川) means River.
City to the south, Wonju
City and Yeongwol
-gun to the north. It is well-known for its beautiful mountains and lake environments.
, South Korea
Spokane, Washington
, USA Pasay City
, Philippines
Administrative divisions of South Korea
||South Korea is divided into 8 provinces , 1 special autonomous province , 6 metropolitan cities , and 1 special city...
in Chungcheongbuk-do
Chungcheongbuk-do
Chungcheongbuk-do is a province in the centre of South Korea. It was formed in 1896 from the northeastern half of the former Chungcheong province...
(province), 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...
. The city is a major railway junction (transportation mecca) , served by the Jungang
Jungang Line
The Jungang Line is a railway line connecting Cheongnyangni in Seoul to Gyeongju in South Korea, traversing central South Korea from the northwest to the southeast.-History:...
, Chungbuk
Chungbuk Line
The Chungbuk Line is a railway line serving North Chungcheong Province in South Korea. The line connects Jochiwon on the Gyeongbu Line to Bongyang on the Jungang Line, serving the major cities of Cheongju and Chungju en route. Cheongju International Airport is located near the rail...
and Taebaek Line
Taebaek Line
Taebaek Line is a single-track electrified railway mainline connecting Jecheon Station to Baeksan Station in South Korea. At its two ends, the Taebaek Line connects to the Jungang Line and Yeongdong Line. The line was originally two spur lines, which were built across difficult mountainous terrain...
s. Jecheon has scenic surroundings and several tourist spots like the Uirimji Reservoir, Cheongpung Lake and Cheongpung Cultural Properties Complex
Cheongpung Cultural Properties
Cheongpung Cultural Properties Complex is a reconstruction of Cheongpung, a village that became submerged after the construction of Chungju Dam located on a ridge above Chungju Lake, south of Jecheon - North Chungcheong province South Korea...
. It is also the home of Semyung University.
word Je(堤) means Dam and cheon(川) means River.
Location
Jecheon City is located in the northern part of Chungcheongbuk-do (province) bordering MungyeongMungyeong
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...
City to the south, Wonju
Wonju
Wonju is the most populous city in Gangwon province, South Korea.Wonju is a city approximately east of Seoul and the capital can be reached within 1hr 30minutes by bus or train. Wonju is home to three major universities which attract many students from Seoul and elsewhere. They provide facilities...
City and Yeongwol
Yeongwol
Yeongwol County is a county in Gangwon Province, South Korea.-External links:*...
-gun to the north. It is well-known for its beautiful mountains and lake environments.
Climate
Sister cities
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, South Korea
South Korea
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Spokane, Washington
Spokane, Washington
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, USA Pasay City
Pasay City
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, Philippines
Philippines
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