Dongducheon
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The city, to the north of Seoul, is strategically important for the defense of the Korean capital. The main camps of the United States Second Infantry Division are in the city, and the division command is at Uijeongbu.
History
Under Goguryeo, the dynasty's territory extended southward into Korean peninsula, and Dongducheon became part of the kingdom in the form of naeulmae hyun (a certain form of ancient village land holding). Later Dongducheon became Sacheon village of Unified Silla in the North-South States Period. It was part of the district of Yangju in Goryeo.[1]
- On January 1, 1963, Idam-myeon, Yangju-gun was promoted to Dongducheon-eup.
- On July 1, 1981, Dongducheon-si was established with jurisdiction over the entire Dongducheon-eup area of Yangju-gun.
- On February 15, 1983, Sangpae-ri, Eunhyeon-myeon, Yangju-gun was incorporated into Dongducheon-si.
Modern
In 1963, its status was raised to that of a township, Tongduchon (eup). In 1981, Dongducheon City was established, encompassing Yangju county.
Statistics
Climate
Dongducheon has a monsoon-influenced humid continental climate (Köppen: Dwa) with cold, dry winters and hot, rainy summers. Script error: No such module "weather box".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Festivals
Since 1999, Dongducheon has annually hosted the Dongducheon Rock Festival, one of the biggest rock festivals in South Korea. In 2007, the festival was held at Camp Nimble, a former US Army installation returned to South Korea.
A maple festival is held every autumn in several streets and parts of the city.
Education
There are 10 high schools, 15 middle schools, 38 elementary schools, and Hanbuk University.
U.S. Military Bases
- Camp Casey
- Camp Castle (mostly abandoned)
- Camp Hovey
- Camp Nimble (mostly abandoned)
Because of the numerous U.S. military bases in the area, Dongducheon is also a major camptown that developed in significant part to meet the interests of U.S. military personnel.
Notable people from Dongducheon
- Jang Dong-shin (Script error: No such module "Lang".Script error: No such module "Category handler".), South Korean ice sledge hockey player and wheelchair fencer.
- Oh Young-hwan (Script error: No such module "Lang".Script error: No such module "Category handler".), South Korean firefighter, essayist and politician.
- Kim Dong-jin (Script error: No such module "Lang".Script error: No such module "Category handler".), former South Korean footballer.
- Hwang Ji-soo (Script error: No such module "Lang".Script error: No such module "Category handler".), former South Korean footballer.
- Kim Do-heon (Script error: No such module "Lang".Script error: No such module "Category handler".), South Korean professional footballer.
- Na-mi (Real Name: Gim Myeong-ok, Script error: No such module "Lang".Script error: No such module "Category handler".), South Korean singer.
- Yang Se-hyung (Script error: No such module "Lang".Script error: No such module "Category handler".), South Korean actor, comedian, MC and older brother of Yang Se-chan.
- Yang Se-chan (Script error: No such module "Lang".Script error: No such module "Category handler".), South Korean actor, comedian, singer and younger brother of Yang Se-hyung.
- J-NO (Real Name: Yoon Dae Hyuk, Script error: No such module "Lang".Script error: No such module "Category handler".), singer, dancer and K-pop idol, member of K-pop boygroup APL.
- Yeeun (Real Name: Jang Ye-eun, Script error: No such module "Lang".Script error: No such module "Category handler".), singer, rapper, dancer, model, MC and K-pop idol, member of K-pop girlgroup CLC.
- Bit-to (Real Name: Lee Chang-hyun, Script error: No such module "Lang".Script error: No such module "Category handler".), singer, rapper, dancer and K-pop idol, member of K-pop boygroup UP10TION
See also
References
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External links
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- Official city websiteScript error: No such module "Category handler".[<span title="Script error: No such module "string".">usurped]Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:In lang
- 동두천시청 (Dongducheon City Hall)
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