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Jecheon
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Jecheon (Korean: 제천; Korean pronunciation: [tɕe.tɕʰʌn]) is a city in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. The city is a major railway junction or a transportation mecca, served by the Jungang, Chungbuk and Taebaek Lines. Jecheon has scenic surroundings and several tourist spots like the Uirimji Reservoir, Cheongpung Lake and Cheongpung Cultural Properties complex. It is also the home of Semyung University.
The city's name derives from the Korean words je (堤, which means "dam") and cheon (川, which means "river").
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Introduction
City in North Chungcheong, South Korea Not to be confused with Jecheon (sacrifice). Municipal City in Hoseo, South KoreaJecheon 제천시Municipal CityKorean transcription(s) • Hangul제천시 • Hanja堤川市 • Revised RomanizationJecheon-si • McCune–ReischauerChech'ŏn-si FlagEmblem of JecheonLocation in South KoreaCountry South KoreaRegionHoseoAdministrative divisions1 eup, 7 myeon, 9 dongGovernment • MayorKim Chang-gyu (김창규)Area • Total882.47 km2 (340.72 sq mi)Population (September 2024) • Total129,066 • Density146.26/km2 (378.80/sq mi) • DialectChungcheongTime zoneUTC+9 (Korea Standard Time)Area code(+82) 43-6xx Jecheon (Korean: 제천; Korean pronunciation: [tɕe.tɕʰʌn]) is a city in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. The city is a major railway junction or a transportation mecca, served by the Jungang, Chungbuk and Taebaek Lines. Jecheon has scenic surroundings and several tourist spots like the Uirimji Reservoir, Cheongpung Lake and Cheongpung Cultural Properties complex. It is also the home of Semyung University. The city's name derives from the Korean words je (堤, which means "dam") and cheon (川, which means "river").