Gyeryong
Gyeryong City
계룡시 | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 계룡시 |
| • Hanja | 鷄龍市 |
| • Revised Romanization | Gyeryong-si |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Kyeryong-si |
 Gyeryong City Hall | |
 Flag  Logo | |
 Location in South Korea | |
| Country |  South Korea |
| Region | Hoseo |
| Administrative divisions | 3 myeon, 1 dong |
| Area | |
• Total | 60.7 km2 (23.4 sq mi) |
| Population (September 2024) | |
• Total | 46,687 |
| • Density | 704/km2 (1,820/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Chungcheong |
Gyeryong City (Korean: 계룡시; RR: Gyeryong-si; Korean pronunciation: [kje̞.ɾjo̞ŋ]) is a city in southeastern South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. The incumbent mayor is Lee Eung-woo.[1] The city was created in 2003 after being split from Nonsan.
Gyeryongdae, a large military complex that serves as the headquarters of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, is located on Gyeryong's outskirts. Due to the city's proximity to Gyeryongdae, approximately half of its inhabitants are connected to the military as service personnel and their dependents or civilian employees. The city also hosts major South Korean and international military conferences. From 1989 to 1993, the military headquarters were relocated from several locations in Seoul to a more spacious and newly-built integrated complex. The Army and Air Force headquarters were first moved to Gyeryongdae in 1989, followed by the Navy headquarters four years later.[2]
The nearby Mount Gyeryong is considered to have the most qi (spiritual energy) of any mountain in the country and is the heart of Gyeryongsan National Park. As of September 2024, the city's population was 46,687.[3]
Modern history
[edit]Gyeryong is one of the nation's newest cities outside of the Seoul Metropolitan Area. It was established as a city in 2003 following a split from Nonsan.
In 1896, Gyeryong and its vicinity were called Yeonsan County. During Japan's occupation of Korea, it was incorporated into Nonsan and later chosen as a military site. In 1989, Gyeryongdae, South Korea's military headquarters, was relocated to Gyeryong. In 1991, the city was designated a special area by the president. On June 30, 2003, the National Assembly passed a bill establishing Gyeryong and Gyeryong was officially designated as a city six months later.[4]
Among older residents, the area of Gyeryong is known as Shindoan. Gyeryong is also considered a satellite city of Daejeon due to its geographical proximity.
Economy
[edit]Pelicana Chicken has its headquarters in the city.[5]
Due to Gyeryongdae's proximity, the Republic of Korea Armed Forces and Ministry of National Defense are major employers.
Transportation
[edit]Trains
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The Honam Line goes through the Gyeryong station east to west. The station receives service from KTX five times a day and also receives frequent service from Saemaeul-ho and Mugunghwa-ho trains.
Roads
[edit]The Honam Expressway Branch passes through the city, exiting through Gyeryong IC. National Route 1 and National Route 4 pass through the city center.
Sister city
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Jeungpyeong County, South Korea
Havana, Cuba
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "인사말" (in Korean). Gyeryong City. Archived from the original on March 23, 2025. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
- ^ "Gyeryong si, Naver cast, sintaengniji". Naver cast.
- ^ "Population statistics". Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety. 2024.
- ^ "Gyeryong City Introduction: History". Gyeryong city official website. Archived from the original on 2012-03-01. Retrieved 2009-12-22.
- ^ "Outline of the Pelicana Korea Ltd." (Archive). Pelicana Chicken. Retrieved on August 22, 2014. "257 Wangdae-ri Duma-myeon Gyeryong-city, Chungnam province" Map (Archive).
External links
[edit]- City government website Archived 2017-07-04 at the Wayback Machine
