Cheorwon County (Cheorwon-gun), also spelt Cholwon, is a county in Gangwon Province, South Korea. It is located right next to the border with North Korea.

History

• Goguryeo - The Named to Moeuldongbi.
• Silla Dynasty - the term was changed to Cheolseong.
• Goryeo Dynasty
• Gung Ye determined the capital.
• In King Taejo of Goryeo (918) its name was changed to Cheorwon and then renamed as Dongju.
• Joseon Dynasty
• King Taejong changed its name into 'Dohobu'.
• In 26th year of King Sejong's throne (1434), it was transferred from Gyeonggi-do to Gangwon.
• On May 26th of the King Gojong, altered to Chuncheon-bu.

Symbol

• County Tree : Korean Nut Pine
• County Flower : Royal Azalea
• County Bird : Crane

Location

Cheorwon was an important spot travelling to everywhere especially from Seoul to Wonsan and Kumgangsan.

The 43 National Road beginning from Seoul has been extended into a four-lane road, so traffic flows much better than it used to.

Weather

During the winter, Cheorwon is one of the coldest areas in South Korea.

Sister Cities

• Gangnam-gu, South Korea
• Seogwipo, South Korea

See also

• Administrative divisions of South Korea
• Geography of South Korea

References

External links

• Cheorwon county government home page