Gyeryong City 계룡시 | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 계룡시 |
| • Hanja | 鷄龍市 |
| • Revised Romanization | Gyeryong-si |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Kyeryong-si |
 Gyeryong City Hall | |
 Flag  Logo | |
 Location in South Korea | |
| Country |  South Korea |
| Region | Hoseo |
| Administrative divisions | 3myeon, 1dong |
| Area | |
• Total | 60.7 km2 (23.4 sq mi) |
| Population (September 2024) | |
• Total | 46,687 |
| • Density | 704/km2 (1,820/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Chungcheong |
Gyeryong City (Korean: 계룡시;RR: Gyeryong-si;Korean pronunciation:[kje̞.ɾjo̞ŋ]) is acity in southeasternSouth Chungcheong Province, South Korea. The incumbent mayor isLee Eung-woo [ko].[1] The city was created in 2003 after being split fromNonsan.
Gyeryongdae, a large military complex that serves as the headquarters of theRepublic of Korea Armed Forces, is located on Gyeryong's outskirts. Due to the city's proximity to Gyeryongdae, approximately half of its inhabitants are connected to the military as service personnel and their dependents or civilian employees. The city also hosts major South Korean and international military conferences. From 1989 to 1993, the military headquarters were relocated from several locations inSeoul to a more spacious and newly-built integrated complex. TheArmy andAir Force headquarters were first moved to Gyeryongdae in 1989, followed by theNavy headquarters four years later.[2]
The nearbyMount Gyeryong is considered to have the mostqi (spiritual energy) of any mountain in the country and is the heart ofGyeryongsan National Park. As of September 2024, the city's population was 46,687.[3]
Gyeryong is one of the nation's newest cities outside of theSeoul Metropolitan Area. It was established as a city in 2003 following a split from Nonsan.
In 1896, Gyeryong and its vicinity were called Yeonsan County. During Japan'soccupation of Korea, it was incorporated into Nonsan and later chosen as a military site. In 1989, Gyeryongdae, South Korea's military headquarters, was relocated to Gyeryong. In 1991, the city was designated a special area by thepresident. On June 30, 2003, theNational Assembly passed a bill establishing Gyeryong and Gyeryong was officially designated as a city six months later.[4]
Among older residents, the area of Gyeryong is known asShindoan. Gyeryong is also considered a satellite city ofDaejeon due to its geographical proximity.
Pelicana Chicken has its headquarters in the city.[5]
Due to Gyeryongdae's proximity, the Republic of Korea Armed Forces andMinistry of National Defense are major employers.
TheHonam Line goes through theGyeryong station east to west. The station receives service fromKTX five times a day and also receives frequent service fromSaemaeul-ho andMugunghwa-ho trains.
TheHonam Expressway Branch passes through the city, exiting throughGyeryong IC.National Route 1 andNational Route 4 pass through the city center.
Jeungpyeong County, South Korea
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