Dangjin Explained

Dangjin (; pronounced as /ko/) is a city in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. It stands on the south shore of the Bay of Asan. Dangjin borders Incheon, Pyeongtaek, and Hwaseong by sea, and Seosan, Yesan, and Asan by land. Its name means "Tang ferry," and refers to the historic role of Dangjin's harbor in connecting Korea to the other side of the Yellow Sea. This role continues to be important in the city's economy, which relies on a mixture of agriculture and heavy industry. The city has the same Hanja name (唐津市) as Karatsu in Saga Prefecture, Japan.

Administrative divisions

See also: Administrative divisions of South Korea. The city is divided into 2 eup, 9 myeon and 3 dong.

History

The name "Dangjin" was first used to refer to this area during the Joseon period. From 1413 to 1895, it was known as Dangjin-hyeon, a division of Chungcheong Province. The city achieved its present borders in 1973, with the merger of a portion of Jeongmi-myeon into Seosan's Unsan-myeon. It was originally a county but was promoted to a city on January 1, 2012, after a rapid population boost.

Being on the Yellow Sea, the port has been important for trade with China, and since early times was defended against foreign invasion by becoming a fortress city (Eupseong). According to legend, the eupseong was built in the 16th year of King Chungyeol (1290 AD), but it is currently believed to have been built during the Baekje period and modified throughout the Joseon period to prevent foreign invasion. Mianchuan Eupseong is a city with four gates in the east, west, south, and north. It was rebuilt in the 13th year of King Taejong of the Joseon Dynasty, and it was rebuilt during the reign of King Gyeongjong.^[2]

Education

As of March 2005, in Dangjin there were 33 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 38 preschools, serving 14,293 students.^[3] In addition, there were 8 high schools. All of these organs are overseen by the Dangjin Office of Education.

There are some institution of higher education in the city is Shinsung College, Hoseo University .

Economy

Dangjin is home to a number of factories, including steel mills operated by Hyundai Hysco and Hyundai INI Steel. These factories are supplied in part by ships docking at Dangjin Harbor, a cargo port with 5 piers, two of which are dedicated to steel coil shipping.^[4]

Notable People

Entertainment

• Aiki, dancer, choreographer, and TV personality^[5]
• Geum Bo-ra, actress^[6]
• Taehwan (Vanner), singer^[7]

Society

• Saint Andrew Kim Taegon, Catholic priest and patron saint of Korean clergy^[8]
• Chong Moon Lee, entrepreneur and philanthropist^[9]
• Kim Na-rae, pastry chef^[10]
• Song Young-jin, politician

Sports

• Choi Yong-soo, boxer^[11]
• Gim Eun-ji, curler^[12]
• Han Myung-woo, wrestler and Olympic gold medalist^[13]
• Kim Gi-dong, footballer and coach^[14]
• Kim Gi-jung, badminton player
• Lee Jong-sung, footballer^[15]
• Park Sung-woo, badminton player and coach^[16]
• Seo Myeong-won, footballer^[17]
• Sin Hyeon-ju, sports shooter
• Yoo Yong-sung, badminton player and two-time Olympic medalist^[18]

Sister cities

Overseas Sister Cities

• Snohomish County, Washington, United States^[19]
• Rizhao, Shandong, China^[20]
• Daisen, Akita, Japan^[21]

External links

• City government website

36.8931°N 126.6281°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Population statistics . 2024. Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety.
2. Web site: 唐津沔川邑城(당진면천읍성) - 景點 - 韓國旅行和旅遊信息 . 2023-08-10 . www.koreatriptips.com . zh-tw.
3. Web site: http://www.cndje.go.kr/M_intro/index.php?intro03.html. ko:일반현황. www.cndje.go.kr.
4. Web site: Archived copy . 2006-01-09 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140203013209/http://www.dangjin.go.kr/user/english/dj_j06200.asp . 2014-02-03 .
5. Web site: Yoo . Eunyoung . 2022-06-12 . [종합] `전참시` 아이키, 고향 당진 방문...은사·부모님께 감사 ]. [Comprehensive] `Full-time Poetry` Aiki visits hometown Dangjin...Thanks to teachers and parents . 2024-11-20 . Star Today . ko.
6. Web site: Kim . Hang-ryong . 2004-11-27 . [인터뷰] 탤런트 금보라 ]. [Interview] Talent Geum Bo-ra . 2024-11-22 . Dangjin Times . ko.
7. Web site: Bae . Gil-ryeong . 2019-03-16 . 언제나 노래를 멈추지 않던 아이...당진 출신 '태환' 아이돌 그룹 '배너' 데뷔 . A kid who never stopped singing...'Taehwan' from Dangjin, debuted as an idol group 'Vanner' . 2023-04-22 . Dangjin Newspaper . ko.
8. Web site: Watkins . Devin . 2021-08-21 . Korean Archbishop: St. Kim Taegon ‘upheld Christian value of human dignity’ . 2024-11-20 . . en.
9. Web site: Kim . Seong-min . 2023-03-27 . “한국 책만 사라” 이종문 회장, 美 버클리대 13억원 기부 . “Buy only Korean books” Chairman Lee Jong-moon donates 1.3 billion won to Berkeley University . 2024-11-22 . . ko.
10. Web site: Naraé Kim - Gastronomy People . 2024-11-22 . . en.
11. Web site: Joo . Kyung-don . Kim . Hyo-kyung . 2015-02-25 . Choi announces return to the ring . 2024-11-22 . . en.
12. Web site: Han . Su-mi . 2024-03-29 . 여자 컬링 대표팀, 세계 선수권‘동메달’획득 . Women's Curling Team Wins Bronze Medal at World Championships . 2024-11-22 . Dangjin Times . ko.
13. Web site: Jo . Young-seop . 2021-01-21 . '최초의 올림픽 금메달 레슬링의 양정모와 서울 올림픽 금메달 한명우'[조영섭의 스포츠 산책] ]. 'Yang Jeong-mo, the first Olympic gold medalist in wrestling, and Han Myeong-woo, the Seoul Olympic gold medalist' . 2024-11-22 . MHN Sports . ko.
14. Web site: Kim . Chang-yeon . 2012-04-05 . [인터뷰 전 포항 스틸러스 김기동 선수]‘철인’이라 불린 당진 사나이 은퇴 ]. [Interview with former Pohang Steelers player Kim Gi-dong] Dangjin man called ‘Iron Man’ retires . 2024-11-22 . Dangjin Times . ko.
15. Web site: Kim . Ki-yeon . 2005-04-19 . 신평중 축구부 이종성 선수, 14세 이하 국가대표로 뽑혀 . Shinpyeong Middle School soccer team player Lee Jong-sung selected as national team member for under-14s . 2024-11-22 . Dangjin Times . ko.
16. Web site: 1996-07-22 . 박성우씨, 애틀란타 올림픽 출전 . 2024-11-22 . 당진시대 . ko.
17. Web site: Kim . Kyun-hoe . 2014-04-09 . 김현회 대전 서명원이 물건이 될 만한 8가지 이유 . 8 Reasons Why Daejeon Seo Myung-won Could Become a Thing . 2024-11-22 . Nate Sports . ko.
18. Web site: Yoo . Jong-jun . 2004-08-23 . 당진출신 유용성 선수 올림픽 ‘은메달’ . Dangjin native Yoo Yong-sung wins Olympic ‘silver medal’ . 2024-11-22 . Dangjin Times . ko.
19. Web site: 당진시청 . ko:당진시청 . https://www.dangjin.go.kr/en/sub01_05_01.do . 2024-04-25 . www.dangjin.go.kr . ko.
20. Web site: 당진시청 . ko:당진시청 . https://www.dangjin.go.kr/en/sub01_05_02.do . 2024-04-25 . www.dangjin.go.kr . ko.
21. Web site: International Exchange. List of Affiliation Partners within Prefectures. Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR). en. 21 November 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20151121141212/http://www.clair.or.jp/cgi-bin/simai/e/03.cgi?p=05&n=Akita%20Prefecture. 21 November 2015.