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      Geochang County (Geochang-gun, Korean pronunciation: [kʌtɕʰaŋɡun]) is a county in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The Geochang International Festival of Theater, which was started in 1989, is renowned as the best play festival in Korea. The District Office is located in Geochang-eup, and has jurisdiction over 1 eup and 11 myeon.


      The origin of Geochang's name


      Geochang County has been called Geoyeol, Geota and Arim since ancient times, in the meaning of a large bright place, a very wide field, a wide field, or a large bright one. It was first called a Geochang in the 16th year of King Gyeongdeok of Silla in 757 and was called a geochang after being divided and annexed by surrounding cities.


      History


      At the beginning of the Shilla Dynasty was referred to as Gayeol.
      1896 Gyeongsangnam-do, Geochang-gun
      1928 Gadong-myeon and Gaseo-myeon consolidated into Gajo-myeon.
      1931 Eupwoe-myeon renamed to Wolcheon-myeon.
      1937 Geochang-myeon elevated to Geochang-eup.
      1957 Wolcheon-myeon consolidated into Geochang-eup.


      Festivals


      Keochang International Festival of Theatre (KIFT)
      In Korea, it is called the four major theatrical festivals along with Ansan Street Arts Festival, Puppet Festival Chuncheon, and Andong Maskdance Festival.
      It is an international theater festival that is held every July and August under the theme of "Nature, Humanity, and Drama".


      Economy


      Due to its geographical location, distance from surrounding large cities, and inland location, it has been difficult for industry to develop in Geochang. Therefore, there are not many companies in Geochang. Representative companies among them include Daesang, Seoul Milk Geochang Factory, KCP Feed, Geochang Wind Power, Modu Elevator, and Sangil.


      Twin towns and districts


      Geochang is twinned with:

      Gokseong, South Korea (1998)
      Gangdong-gu, South Korea (1999)
      Gaoyou, China (2005)
      Yeongdo-gu, South Korea (2006)
      Suseong-gu, South Korea (2006)
      Seocho-gu, South Korea (2007)


      Climate


      Geochang has a humid continental climate (Köppen: Dwa), but can be considered a borderline humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cwa) using the −3 °C (27 °F) isotherm.


      Geography


      Geochang-gun is situated at the far west side of Gyeongsangnam-do, and faces Gyeongsangbuk-do and Jeollanam-do. It does not have good transportation access.


      Administrative Regions


      The administrative region of Geochang-gun is made up of Geochang-eup, and 11 myeons. With an area of 804.14 km2, it occupies 7.65% of Gyeongsangnam-do. As of August 2012, it has a population of 27,111 households, or 63,122 people, with 62.4% residing in Geochang-eup. Its highest ever population was 125,995, which was much higher than present day Changwon-si.


      Notable people from Geochang County


      Shin Yong-Mok (신용목), South Korean poet
      Choi Ri (최리), South Korean actress
      Shin Mi-hwa (신미화), South Korean bobsledder
      Kim Tae-ho (김태호), South Korean politician
      Shin Dalja (신달자), South Korean poet
      V (Real Name: Kim Tae-hyung, 김태형), singer-songwriter, member of K-pop boygroup BTS (Originally from Seo-gu, Daegu, South Korea)


      See also


      Geochang massacre


      References




      External links



      County government website

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