Administrative divisions 1 eup, 10 myeon Population 43,245 (2001) | Area 584.4 km² | |
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Province North Chungcheong Province | ||
Boeun County (Boeun-gun) is a county in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea.
Contents
- Map of Boeun gun Chungcheongbuk do South Korea
- History
- Festivals
- Products
- Symbols
- Twin towns Sister cities
- References
Map of Boeun-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea
History
Boeun, literally "offering gratitude" or "thanksgiving", was named in 1406 by a remorseful King Taejong, who felt relieved that he had cleared his conscience after having participated at a ceremonial ritual at the local Beopjusa temple to appease the spirits of his dead younger half-brothers. He had caused their deaths during a power struggle years previously.
In July 1973, Boeun township was elevated to the status of Boeun town. In 1983, two townships were abolished and incorporated into normal ones. In 2007, Hoebuk-myeon changed its name to Hoein-myeon, Oesongni-myeon to Jangan-myeon, and Naesonngni-myeon into Songnisan-myeonn.
Festivals
Products
Jujube is the most well-known agricultural product in Boeun county. Additionally, the county's fruit, and eggs are growing in popularity thanks to their eco-friendly mark.
Symbols
Twin towns – Sister cities
Boeun is twinned with: