The World Journalists' Conference hosts every year by South Korea.
The conference brings together representatives from almost all continents. It was initiated and hosted by the Korean Journalists Association. And each time such a conference is held under the auspices and support of a particular province or city of the country.
This year, such a conference was held for the eighth time, and Chuncheonnam-do province became its co-organizer. And information about this province is really interesting to many.
South Korea is divided into 1 city with special status, 6 metropolitan cities, and 1 city with special autonomy with the status equal to provinces, 8 provinces, and 1 province with special autonomy. The capital of the state is the city of Seoul, which is home to about 10 million people. The population of South Korea is 53 million, of which 97% are Koreans.
One of the most interesting provinces is the Chungcheongnnam-do province, which is located south of the capital of the country, on the western part of the peninsula, and is washed by the waters of the Yellow Sea. The province is one of the most developed and attractive regions in Korea. Although the population is no more than 600 thousand people.
The largest city of Gongju in the province is located on the site of the ancient city of Ungin, which in ancient times was the capital of the state of Pekche in the present territory of South Korea. This fact alone arouses people’s interest in the province and therefore it is included in the list of the country's attractions. At the beginning of this century, due to the fact that the current capital of the country, Seoul, is gradually becoming a metropolis, causing difficulties in the work of state and municipal bodies of the country, the idea was put forward in South Korea to move the country's capital to Gongju. However, the Constitutional Chamber of the country recognized such a proposal as unacceptable, although some state institutions can still be transferred to Gongju.
Korean archaeologists have found Paleolithic dwellings near Gongju, which are recognized as one of the oldest human settlements in the entire region. According to ancient records, it was revealed that in the 5th century AD the city was called Undzhin. The city has been bearing its current name for over 1000 years. Currently, Gongju City is the center of a province with 37 counties.
The sights of the city of Gongju are primarily the Buddhist heritage of the era of the Three States.
- Buddhist monasteries of Magoksa, Sinvoxa, Kapsa, Tonhaksa, Yongpyeongsa, Sonos. The oldest of them is Magoxa, built-in 642.
- The Konsanson Fortress of the Baekje era.
- National Museum of Gongju, operating since 1972. Most relics from the Baekje period are on display here.
Despite the development of the whole of South Korea, the territory of the province has been developed by only a third. The rest of the province remains under the rule of nature and is also of interest to tourists. The main activity of the population of the province is associated with agriculture and fishing. At the same time, almost 220 sq. km. the coastal strip of the Yellow Sea is used for salt production. Minerals such as coal, gold, silver, rare earth metals thorium, and zirconium are mined in the province.
Technological progress has swept this province, like all the provinces of South Korea. Currently, high-tech production is rapidly developing. Several technology parks were built on the territory of the province. Thanks to this, the volume of exports from the province has reached almost US $ 500 million.
The province is famous for its attractions. In the Keren Mountains, at an altitude of 845 meters, there is a national park known for its unique cliffs. There are many Buddhist temples in the park. The Taean National Marine Park opened in 1978, where almost everyone in the country, and especially tourists, loves the seaside beaches. They are considered some of the best beaches in the country.
Like many Asian countries, Korea adheres to certain symbols associated with nature.
In Chuncheon province, the following are considered to be their symbols:
Flower: chrysanthemum.
Bird: tangerine duck.
Wood: willow.
Mascots: Gydori and Gyomi turtles.
K. Taabaldiev
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