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Goyang
Goyang (; ) is a city in Gyeonggi Province in the north of South Korea. It is part of the Seoul Metropolitan Area, making Goyang one of Seoul's Satellite city, satellite cities. It is one of the largest cities in the Seoul Metropolitan Area, with a population of just over 1 million. Ilsan, a planned city, is located in the Ilsandong District and Ilsanseo Districts of Goyang. It also includes Deogyang District which is closer to Seoul. Several institutions of higher learning are located in Goyang. These include Agricultural Cooperative College, Korea Aerospace University, and Transnational Law and Business University. Notable places Historic remains * Bukhansanseong, Bukhansanseong Fortress * Heungguksa Temple * Seosamneung and Seooreung Royal Tombs, World Heritage Site, UNESCO World Heritage Sites * Haengju seowon (Confucial Academy) * Ilsan Bamgasi Choga (Straw-roofed House) Exhibitions * Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Center * Goyang Oulim Nuri Arts Center * KINTEX * Aerospace M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goyang Street
Goyang (; ) is a city in Gyeonggi Province in the north of South Korea. It is part of the Seoul Metropolitan Area, making Goyang one of Seoul's satellite cities. It is one of the largest cities in the Seoul Metropolitan Area, with a population of just over 1 million. Ilsan, a planned city, is located in the Ilsandong District and Ilsanseo Districts of Goyang. It also includes Deogyang District which is closer to Seoul. Several institutions of higher learning are located in Goyang. These include Agricultural Cooperative College, Korea Aerospace University, and Transnational Law and Business University. Notable places Historic remains * Bukhansanseong Fortress * Heungguksa Temple * Seosamneung and Seooreung Royal Tombs, UNESCO World Heritage Sites * Haengju seowon (Confucial Academy) * Ilsan Bamgasi Choga (Straw-roofed House) Exhibitions * Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Center * Goyang Oulim Nuri Arts Center * KINTEX * Aerospace Museum * Baedari Korean Traditional Wine Museum * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gyeonggi Province
Gyeonggi Province (, ) is the most populous province in South Korea. Seoul, the nation's largest city and capital, is in the heart of the area but has been separately administered as a provincial-level ''special city'' since 1946. Incheon, the nation's third-largest city, is on the coast of the province and has been similarly administered as a provincial-level ''metropolitan city'' since 1981. The three jurisdictions are collectively referred to as '' Sudogwon'' and cover , with a combined population of over 26 million - amounting to over half (50.25%) of the entire population of South Korea, and a third of the population of the Korean peninsula at the 2020 census. Etymology Its name, ''Gyeonggi'', means "京 (the capital) and 畿 (the surrounding area)". Thus, ''Gyeonggi Province'' can be translated as "Seoul and the surrounding areas of Seoul". History Gyeonggi Province has been a politically important area since 18 BCE, when Korea was divided into three nations durin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ilsandong District
Ilsandong District () is a district in Goyang, South Korea. Ilsan-gu was divided into Ilsandong District, meaning 'east of Ilsan' and Ilsanseo District, meaning 'west', on May 16, 2005. Administration Ilsandong District is divided into 11 ''Subdivisions of South Korea, dong'' (동, "neighborhoods"): * Siksa-dong () * Jungsan-dong () * Pungsan-dong () * Baekseok 1 and 2-dong (백석1~2동) * Madu 1 and 2-dong (마두1~2동) * Janghang 1 and 2-dong (장항1~2동) * Gobong-dong () [divided into Jiyeong-dong, Seongseok-dong, Seolmun-dong and Sarihyeon-dong (지영동, 성석동, 설문동, 사리현동)] Attractions The National Cancer Center of Korea is located in Ilsan. Ilsan is also home to Lake Park (Goyang), Lake Park (). The lake covers and is the largest artificial lake in Asia.Guide Book: Culture and Tourism in Goyang There are several recreational facilities such as promenade road, bicycle path, inline skating, walking, and a jogging trail that encircles the lake. Lake P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deogyang District
Deogyang District () is a '' gu'' (ward) in Goyang, South Korea. City information The area is 165.49 km2 and the population is 385,387 (2008). It borders Jori-eup and Gwangtan-myeon of Paju to the north, Jangheung-myeon of Yangju and Dobong District and Eunpyeong District of Seoul to the east, Mapo District of Seoul and Gangseo-gu and Gochon-eup of Gimpo across the Han River to the south. The eastern part is a mountainous area centered on Mt. Bukhan, and most of the rest is a hilly mountainous area. A wide sedimentary plain developed around the Han River in the west and Gokneungcheon in the north, and the Changneungcheon in the south flows southwest and flows into the Han River. Deogyang-gu is a district in the eastern part of Goyang, Gyeonggi Province Gyeonggi Province (, ) is the most populous province in South Korea. Seoul, the nation's largest city and capital, is in the heart of the area but has been separately administered as a provincial-level ''special c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ilsan
Ilsan New Town () refers to a planned city occupying Ilsandong District and Ilsanseo District of Goyang. Ilsan is located northwest of Seoul. Like other satellite cities in the Seoul National Capital Area such as Bundang, Ilsan was planned in order to alleviate housing shortages in the city of Seoul. Ilsan has experienced phenomenal growth since 1992, usually drawing in younger generations of upper-middle-class and upper-class Koreans. Ilsan's population is 294,229 as of 2024. Attractions Ilsan is home to Lake Park (Goyang), Lake Park (). The lake covers and is the largest artificial lake in Asia.Guide Book: Culture and Tourism in Goyang Lake Park features a variety of wild flowers and plants, such as a cactus arboretum and botanical gardens, recreational facilities, a 4.7 km bike path, and a musical fountain. It is the venue for the annual Goyang Korea Flower Show. The area surrounding Lake Park is a large and sprawling commercial district, which includes Lotte Depart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hwajeong Station (Goyang)
Hwajeong Station is a station on Seoul Subway Line 3 in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. It boasts the highest ridership out of all stations on the Ilsan Line section of Line 3. The District Office of Deogyang-gu is located to the north. It is located in the heart of a thriving zone for shopping and restaurants with E-Mart, Lotte Mart, and McDonald's located near the station. Station layout Vicinity *Exit 1: Hwajeong Express Bus Terminal, Baegyang Elementary & Middle Schools *Exit 2: Hwajeong Elementary & Middle Schools, SaveZone *Exit 3: Deogyang District Office, Hwajeong High School A secondary school, high school, or senior school, is an institution that provides secondary education. Some secondary schools provide both ''lower secondary education'' (ages 11 to 14) and ''upper secondary education'' (ages 14 to 18), i.e., ..., LotteMart *Exit 4: Buyeong APT, CGV References Seoul Metropolitan Subway stations Metro stations in Goyang Seoul Subway Line 3 Railw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KINTEX
Korea International Exhibition Center (, commonly known as KINTEX) is a convention and exhibition center located in Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, approximately from Seoul, South Korea. It comprises two exhibition centers, one of which is connected to the office building of its parent company KINTEX Inc., and is the largest "MICE" venue in South Korea. Overview It is a three-storey building on a plot of land between Ilsan's central road, Chungangno, and the Han River. It has a total indoor exhibition area of , the only exhibition center in Korea which has bigger area than . Shortly after opening, it hosted the 2005 Seoul Motor Show. History * 1999 04 Confirmed for Goyang city to attract the construction of an International Exhibition Center * 2002 02 Goyang International Exhibition Center was officially titled KINTEX (Korea International Exhibition Center) * 2003 03 Launched KINTEX CI * 2005 04 Grand Opening of the first KINTEX Center * 2006 12 Changed the co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korea Aerospace University
Korea Aerospace University (KAU, ) is a private university located in Goyang, South Korea South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the southern half of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and borders North Korea along the Korean Demilitarized Zone, with the Yellow Sea to the west and t ..., specializing in aviation and Aerospace engineering, aerospace studies. Established in 1952, KAU has grown to become a leading institution in the fields of aerospace engineering, aviation management, and air transportation. KAU offers a range of Undergraduate education, undergraduate, Postgraduate education, graduate, and Doctorate, doctoral programs, focusing on areas such as aircraft systems, avionics, space engineering, and airport management. The university is known for its strong industry connections, providing students with practical experience through internships, research opportunities, and partnerships with major aerospace companies. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ilsanseo District
Ilsanseo District () is a district in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Ilsan-gu was divided into Ilsandong District and Ilsanseo District on May 16, 2005. It is a district located in the western part of Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do. It has an area of 42.15 km2 and is divided into Ilsandong-gu to the east and Ilsanseo-gu to the west, centered on Gobong-ro, which connects Jungsan and Hosu Park. It borders Paju-si to the north and Gimpo-si to the west across the Han River. Administration Ilsanseo District is divided into 9 '' dong'' (동, "neighborhoods"): * Ilsan 1(il), 2(i) and 3(sam)-dong (일산1, 2, 3동) * Tanhyeon-dong () * Juyeop 1(il) and 2(i)-dong (주엽1, 2동) * Daehwa-dong () * Songpo-dong () ontain Beopgot-dong ()* Songsan-dong () ivided into Gusan-dong and Gajwa-dong (구산동, 가좌동)* Deogi-dong () Education Ilsanseo District has 46 schools including: 22 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, 9 high schools, and 2 special schools. Hugok () is notable fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul Metropolitan Area
The Seoul Metropolitan Area (Sudogwon; , ) or Gyeonggi (region), Gyeonggi region (), is the metropolitan area of Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi Province, located in north-western South Korea. Its population of 26 million (as of 2024) is ranked as the List of largest cities#List, fourth-largest metropolitan area in the world. Its area is about . It forms the cultural, commercial, financial, industrial, and residential center of South Korea. The largest city is Seoul, with a population of approximately 10 million people, followed by Incheon, with three million inhabitants. Geography and climate The Metropolitan Area occupies a plain in the Han River (Korea), Han River valley. History Demographics Covering only about 12% of the country's area, the Seoul Metropolitan Area is home to more than 48.2% of the national population, and is the world's List of largest cities#List, ninth-largest urban area. This percentage has risen steadily since the mid-20th century, and the tre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agricultural Cooperative College
Agricultural Cooperative University is a private university located in Goyang City, Gyeonggi province, South Korea. It is operated by the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation, also known as Nonghyup (농협). History The school was first founded under the aegis of Konkuk University in 1962. Nonghyup took over the operation in 1966. Students The student body is roughly 300. The school's alumni today number more than 3,400, most of whom are employed by the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation. Notable people * Choi Sang-mok, College's president (2020-2022) and Acting President of South Korea. See also * Education in South Korea * List of colleges and universities in South Korea A list is a set of discrete items of information collected and set forth in some format for utility, entertainment, or other purposes. A list may be memorialized in any number of ways, including existing only in the mind of the list-maker, bu ... References External lin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
