Gyeryong

Gyeryong (Korean pronunciation: [kje̞.ɾjoŋ]) is a city in southeastern South Chungcheong province, South Korea. The current mayor is Hong-Mook Choi. The city was created in 2003, by a split from Nonsan city, following prolonged local agitation.

Gyeryong

계룡시
Municipal City
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul계룡시
 • Hanja鷄龍市
 • Revised RomanizationGyeryong-si
 • McCune-ReischauerKyeryong-si
Emblem of Gyeryong
Location in South Korea
Country South Korea
RegionHoseo
Administrative divisions3 myeon, 1 dong
Area
 • Total60.7 km2 (23.4 sq mi)
Population
 (Dec 2010)
 • Total43,269
 • Density712.8/km2 (1,846/sq mi)
 • Dialect
Chungcheong

Approximately half (47%) of the city's inhabitants are either serving in the South Korean armed forces, or are family of service members. The city hosts several major Korean and international military conferences. It was around 1993 that this area, which was a typical rural area, turned into the best military location in Korea. A large-scale military facility was opened with the relocation of Gyeryongdae from 1989 to 1993, and military families from all over the country were introduced. In 1989, the Army and Air Force headquarters first moved to Gyeryongdae. Four years later, the navy headquarters was completed in 1993.[1]

Gyeryong Mountain (Korean: 계룡산), adjacent to the city, is considered the mountain with the most qi (spiritual energy) in Korea. It is also the heart of Gyeryongsan National Park. As of 2010, the total population of the city was 40,950.

Modern history

Gyeryong city is one of the newest cities except for new cities near Seoul. The establishment as a city was made in 2003, when it broke from Nonsan.

According to data, Gyeryong city and surrounding area were called "Yeonsan-Gun" in 1896. After Japanese colonization, it was incorporated to Nonsan. Later Gyeryong was chosen as the site for military. In 1989, Military and army headquarters, Gyeryongdae, moved to Gyeryong City. In 1991, it was designated as special area by president. The congress voted and decided via a special legislative bill that Gyeryong city be established on June 30, 2003. Six months later, the city officially came out.[2]

The area currently called Gyeryong city was known to be Shindoan among the older residents. Gyeryong is also known to be a satellite city of Daejeon due to its geographical closeness.

Economy

Pelicana Chicken has its headquarters in the city.[3]

Transportation

Train

The Honam Line goes through the Gyeryong Station east to west. The KTX passes through 5 times a day, and many Saemaeul-ho and Mugunghwa-ho trains passes through the station.

Roads

The Honam Expressway Branch passes through the city, exiting through Gyeryong IC. National Route 1 and National Route 4 pass through the city center.

Sister City

See also

References
  1. "Gyeryong si, Naver cast, sintaengniji". Naver cast.
  2. "Gyeryong City Introduction: History". Gyeryong city official website. Retrieved 2009-12-22. External link in |publisher= (help)
  3. "Outline of the Pelicana Korea Ltd." (Archive). Pelicana Chicken. Retrieved on August 22, 2014. "257 Wangdae-ri Duma-myeon Gyeryong-city, Chungnam province" Map (Archive).

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