| Jinbu-myeon 진부면 | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 진부면 |
| • Hanja | 珍富面 |
| • Revised Romanization | Jinbu-myeon |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Chinbu-myŏn |
  Jinbu-myeonLocation of Yongpyeong-myeon in South Korea | |
| Coordinates: 37°38′11.78″N 128°33′29.08″E / 37.6366056°N 128.5580778°E / 37.6366056; 128.5580778 | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Province | Gangwon |
| County | Pyeongchang |
| Administrative divisions | 14 ri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 331.14 km (127.85 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10,203 |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Korea Standard Time) |
Jinbu-myeon (Korean: 진부면; Hanja: 珍富面) is a myeon (township) in Pyeongchang county of Gangwon Province South Korea. The myeon is located in northern central part of the county. The total area of Bongpyeong-myeon is 331.14 square kilometers, and, as of 2008, the population was 10,203 people.
History
The township was originally known as Cheongsong-hyeon during the Silla Dynasty. It was renamed Jinbu during the mid-rule of the Joseon Dynasty.
Jinbu-myeon, like much of the surrounding Gangwon Province, was historically a farming and agricultural community. Due to its setting in the mountainous region, the area was relatively isolated from the larger urban centers of Korea for much of its history. It was also impacted by Korea's turbulent political periods, including the Japanese occupation of Korea (1910–1945) and the Korean War (1950–1953), in which both left lasting effects on the region's development.
Jinbu-myeon gained significant attention in the 21st century due to its proximity to Pyeongchang, which hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics. The event brought international attention to the region and much of the infrastructure development for the games, such as new roads, transportation links and accommodations also benefitted Jinbu-myeon. It was an important location during the Olympic Games, with some of the venues located in the area, including the Jeongsong Alpine Center, which is located near Jinbu-myeon.
Tourism
Jinbu is a serene township, set near the natural beauty of Odaesan National Park and the Daegwallyeong Mountains. It sits in close proximity as a gateway to the Yongpyong Resort for slopes, ski lifts and facilities with highlights of seasonal winter sports.
Places of interest
- Woljeongsa
- Sangwonsa
- Gariwangsan
- Odaesan
References
- ^ Households and Population by Eup, Myeon and Dong (Resident Registration)
- 평창군 [대관령면] 홈페이지 방문을 환영합니다.
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