Chungju

About Chungju

Chungju is a city in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea.

The city is famous for the annual martial arts festival held in October, and for being the hometown of former UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.

The city's symbols include the chrysanthemum (city flower), the Mandarin duck (city bird), and the apple tree (city tree).

During Hideyoshi's Invasions of Korea, Chungju was the site of the Battle of Chungju, where the Korean general Shin Rip was defeated by the Japanese general Konishi Yukinaga. This defeat resulted in King Seonjo fleeing from Hanseong (Seoul) to Pyongyang.

Chungju Dam is the country's largest multi-purpose dam, linking Chungju and its surrounding neighborhoods. It creates an artificial lake with a vast body of water.

Woraksan Mt and Songnae valley are located nearby. Additionally, this area has a cherished cave area/springs.

The 2013 World Rowing Championships were held at Tangeum Lake, Chungju between August 25 – September 1.

=== Olympic and Paralympic Qualification Regatta ===

It had been intended that the Asia and Oceania Qualification Regatta for the 2020 Olympic...

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