Yangpyeong County

Yangpyeong County () is a county in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.

Climate

Yangpyeong has the distinction of being the coldest place in South Korea. On 5 January 1981, a record low of -32.6°C was registered in the county. Yangpyeong has a monsoon-influenced humid continental climate (Köppen: Dwa) with cold, dry winters and hot, rainy summers.

Administrative divisions

The county administers one town (eup) and 11 townships (myeon).

History

Korean War

Yangpyeong includes the village of Jipyeong, which was a Korean War battle site.

Sister cities

• Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Culture

Natural Monument

• Yongmunsa Ginkgo (Natural Monument No. 30)

Movie

• Introduction of Architecture (2012)

Regional festivals

• Clear Water Love Festival (Every May–June)
• World Outdoor Performance Festival (Every August)
• Yangpyeong Ginkgo Festival (Every October)
• Yangpyeong Lee Bong-ju Marathon (Every June)
• Han River Riders Gran Fondo (Every Fall)

Attractions

• Dumulmeori: located in Yangsu-ri, it is formed by the convergence of the South Han River and the North Han River and is a favorite place for lovers
• Semiwon
• South Han River Bike Trail

Notable people

• Lee Soo-geun – South Korean comedian
• Choung Byoung-gug – South Korean politician and former member of the National Assembly for Yeoju-Yangpyeong
• JooE — member of Momoland (Originally from Seoul, South Korea)
• Kim Keon-hee – South Korean businesswoman and the former first lady of South Korea

See also

• Geography of South Korea

References

External links

• County government website (in Korean)