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Cheongyang County

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Cheongyang

청양군
County
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul청양군
 • Hanja靑陽郡
 • Revised RomanizationCheongyang-gun
 • McCune-ReischauerCh'ŏngyang-gun
Official logo of Cheongyang
Emblem of Cheongyang
Location in South Korea
Location in South Korea
Country South Korea
RegionHoseo
Administrative divisions1 eup, 9 myeon
Area
 • Total479.57 km2 (185.16 sq mi)
Population
(2003)
 • Total37,194
 • Density77.6/km2 (201/sq mi)
 • Dialect
Chungcheong

Cheongyang County (Cheongyang-gun) is a county in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. A predominantly rural area, it is known throughout Korea for the spicy gochu peppers which are grown there. Another noted local specialty is the fruit of the Chinese matrimony vine, or gugija. The county is home to Cheongyang Provincial College.

Notable people

  • Kim Hye-soo – actress
  • Hong Seok-cheon – host, actor
  • Lee Chun-hee – actor

Twin towns – sister cities

Cheongyang is twinned with:

References

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