Boeun County
Encyclopedia
Boeun County is a county
in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea
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, 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 the their deaths during a power struggle years ago.
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.
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.
Administrative divisions of South Korea
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in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
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History
Boeun, literally "offering gratitude" or "thanksgiving", was named in 1406 by a remorseful King TaejongTaejong of Joseon
King Taejong was the third king of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea and the father of King Sejong the Great.-Founding of Joseon:...
, who felt relieved that he had cleared his conscience after having participated at a ceremonial ritual at the local Beopjusa
Beopjusa
Beopjusa is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It is situated on the slopes of Songnisan in Naesongni-myeon, Boeun County, in the province of Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea. It was initially constructed in 653 by the Silla monk Uisin...
temple to appease the spirits of his dead younger half-brothers. He had caused the their deaths during a power struggle years ago.
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
- Songnisan Fall Festival: During autumn a festival is held at SongnisanSongnisanSongnisan is a mountain and National Park in South Korea. It lies in the Sobaek mountains along the border between Gyeongsangbuk-do and Chungcheongbuk-do. Its main attractions are the temple Beopjusa and an especially picturesque peak, Munjangdae...
, a celebrated mountain in central Korea. The festival has been an important contributor to the development of tourism and the economy in the region. - Boeun Ocher Apple Festival: Boeun County is well-known for its apples, for which a major festival is held to promote them.
Products
JujubeJujube
Ziziphus zizyphus , commonly called jujube , red date, Chinese date, Korean date, or Indian date is a species of Ziziphus in the buckthorn family Rhamnaceae, used primarily as a fruiting shade tree.-Distribution:Its precise natural distribution is uncertain due to extensive cultivation,...
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.