Hongseong County
Hongseong
홍성군 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 홍성군 |
| • Hanja | 洪城郡 |
| • Revised Romanization | Hongseong-gun |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Hongsŏng-gun |
 Hongseong Station | |
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Korea Standard Time) | |
| Area code | +82-41 |
Hongseong County (
county in South Korea, and the capital of South Chungcheong Province. The current governor is Lee Yong-log. The original name of the city is Hongju.[1]
Symbols
- The flag represents the Joyang Gate along with the west coastal line.
- The region's flower is the forsythia, which symbolizes the warmth and kindness in the hearts of the people of Hongseong.
- The region's tree is the zelkova, which is known for providing a lot of shade. This symbolizes the loyalty and patriotism of the people of Hongseong.
- The region's bird is the magpie, which is also the national bird of Korea. It symbolizes good luck, good news and hope.[2]
Population
| Administrative District | Male | Female | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hongseong-eup | 18,979 | 19,313 | 38,292 | 38.33% |
| Gwangcheon-eup | 4,169 | 4,340 | 8,509 | 8.52% |
| Hongbuk-eup | 14,300 | 14,262 | 28,562 | 28.59% |
| Geumma-myeon | 1,782 | 1,722 | 3,504 | 3.51% |
| Hongdong-myeon | 1,748 | 1,708 | 3,456 | 3.46% |
| Janggok-myeon | 1,419 | 1,523 | 2,942 | 2.94% |
| Eunha-myeon | 1,166 | 1,142 | 2,308 | 2.31% |
| Gyeolseong-myeon | 1,028 | 1,083 | 2,111 | 2.11% |
| Seobu-myeon | 1,609 | 1,651 | 3,260 | 3.26% |
| Galsan-myeon | 1,753 | 1,764 | 3,517 | 3.52% |
| Guhang-myeon | 1,736 | 1,712 | 3,448 | 3.45% |
| Total | 49,689 | 50,220 | 99,909 | 100% |
Climate
| Climate data for Hongseong (1994–2020 normals) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 3.1 (37.6) |
6.0 (42.8) |
12.0 (53.6) |
18.6 (65.5) |
24.0 (75.2) |
27.6 (81.7) |
29.3 (84.7) |
30.3 (86.5) |
26.2 (79.2) |
20.5 (68.9) |
12.7 (54.9) |
5.1 (41.2) |
18.0 (64.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −2.1 (28.2) |
0.2 (32.4) |
5.3 (41.5) |
11.5 (52.7) |
17.2 (63.0) |
21.5 (70.7) |
24.9 (76.8) |
25.4 (77.7) |
20.4 (68.7) |
13.8 (56.8) |
6.8 (44.2) |
0.1 (32.2) |
12.1 (53.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −6.8 (19.8) |
−5.0 (23.0) |
−0.7 (30.7) |
5.1 (41.2) |
11.2 (52.2) |
16.5 (61.7) |
21.1 (70.0) |
21.4 (70.5) |
15.7 (60.3) |
8.0 (46.4) |
1.5 (34.7) |
−4.7 (23.5) |
6.9 (44.4) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 23.0 (0.91) |
29.9 (1.18) |
39.4 (1.55) |
78.5 (3.09) |
93.2 (3.67) |
133.8 (5.27) |
283.0 (11.14) |
241.2 (9.50) |
159.5 (6.28) |
62.3 (2.45) |
54.5 (2.15) |
29.8 (1.17) |
1,228.1 (48.35) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 5.9 | 4.6 | 5.7 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 7.6 | 14.0 | 12.3 | 7.7 | 5.6 | 8.5 | 8.2 | 93.2 |
| Source: Korea Meteorological Administration[4] | |||||||||||||
Historical figures
Historical figures born in Hongseong:
- Choe Yeong (1316): General during the Goryeo Dynasty[5]
- Joseon Dynasty[6]
- Han Seong-jun (1875): Master of Korean dance during the Japanese Colonial Era[7]
- Han Yong-un (1879): Buddhist reformer[8]
- anarcho-communist activist[9]
- Yoo Byung-jae (1988): actor, screenwriter
Cultural assets
In Hongseong, a large statue of Buddha is engraved on a protruding rock carved into the shape of a shrine. Overall, the headpiece is solid and integrity is shown on the face, but the statue is unbalanced from its loss of volume towards the bottom.[10]
Site attributed to
Choe Yeong:[5]
- Gibongsa: in Noeunli, shrine that was reconstructed in 1995; site of a memorial service every fall to comfort General Yeong's soul
Sites attributed to
Seong Sammun:[6]
- Teacher Seong Sammum’s Tomb: in Noeunli, where his mother's family lived and where he was born; previously a lecture hall closed in 1676
- Teacher Seong Sammum Memorial Stone: in Noeunli, preservation house for engraved Yuheobi memorial stone
- Noeundan: in Noeunri, site of memorial service performed every October 10; holds Seong Sammun's ancestral tablets
Sites attributed to Han Yong-un:[8]
- Birthplace of Manhae, Han Yongwun: a memorial in Gyeolseongmyeon
- Manhaesa Shrine: in Hongbukmyeon, built to hold his portrait
- Statue of Manhae, Han Yongwun: in Namjangli, built to set his work as an indication of national spirit
- Manhae, Han Yongwun Culture Experience Hall: in Gyeolseongmyeon, built in 2007 in front of his birthplace to commemorate his spirit and philosophy
Sites attributed to
Kim Jwajin:[9]
- Birthplace of General Kim Jwajin: in Paekya Park in Galsanmyeon, where he was born and raised; restoration started in 1991
- Memorial stone to pay a tribute to the memory of General Kim Jwajin: in Galsanmyeon, describes his achievements; constructed in 1949
- Statue of General Kim Jwajin: in Goamli, articulates his achievement when he wiped out a Japanese army at 31 years of age
- Baekyasa: in Galsanmyeon, shrine where service is held during the Baekya festival every October 25
Festivals
- Namdangli Cockle Festival: The coastal topographical features of the Hongseong area, particularly the Cheonsu Bay area, provide abundant
- Naepo Festival: First begun in 2004, this festival honors the Naepo culture throughout Hongseong in the month of October. It represents the loyalty of the culture of Hongseong people. It includes many competitions and performances while commemorating General Choe Yeong and those who sacrificed their lives in the battle at Hongju Castle.[13]
- Festival of General Kim’s victory: This festival is held every October at General
See also
References
- ^ "Greetings" Hong Seong official site.
- ^ "Flag/Flower/Tree/Bird representing the region". Hong Seong official site. Retrieved 26 December 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Population. Hong Seong official site.
- ^ "Climatological Normals of Korea (1991 ~ 2020)" (PDF) (in Korean). Korea Meteorological Administration. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 January 2022. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Choi Young". Hong Seong official site. Retrieved 26 December 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "Seong Sammun". Hong Seong official site. Retrieved 26 December 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Han Seongjun". Hong Seong official site. Retrieved 26 December 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "Han Yongwun". Hong Seong official site. Retrieved 26 December 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "Kim Jwajin". Hong Seong official site. Retrieved 26 December 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Nationally Designated Cultural Property". Hong Seong official site. Retrieved 26 December 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^ 홍성 새조개축제 18일 개막 Yeonhap News 2008.01.16 http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=101&oid=001&aid=0001895266
- ^ "Namdangli Cockle Festival". Hong Seong official site. Retrieved 26 December 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Naepo Festival". Hong Seong official site. Retrieved 26 December 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Festival of General Kim's victory". Hong Seong official site. Retrieved 26 December 2013.[permanent dead link]
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