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Province of South Korea
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North Gyeongsang (경상 북도 Gyeongsangbuk-do, 慶尙北道) is a province of South Korea where Buddhist traditions of the Silla kingdom and the center of Confucian philosophies meet.
There's an international airport in Daegu (TAE) with limited connections to China and Japan.
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home to the Hahoe Folk Village and Confucian teachings, as well as being famous for growing among the most delicious apples in all of Korea.
the largest city in the province.
industrial city considered the hub of the Korean electronic industry.
the city with a number of beautiful parks and the famous temple, Jikjisa.
the former capital of the Silla kingdom.
a former coal-mining town.
center of steel production, and the largest port city on the east coast where ferries leave for Ulleungdo.
historic city full of temples.
satellite city
Goryeong is a county in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
a key transportation hub for highways, railways, and national roads
known among Koreans for its apples and for the Cheongyang Pepper.
Chilgok County (칠곡군) is a county of 117,000 people (2019) in North Gyeongsang. It was an important part of the country's defenses in the Joseon Dynasty and the Korean War.
east of Ulleungdo, a small disputed island rich in natural resources beneath the sea.
Gunwi County (Gunwi-gun, 군위군) is a county in North Gyeongsang Province, with a population of 34,000 people. It is made up of 1 eup (town), and 7 myeon (townships).
Seongju County (Seongju-gun) is a county in North Gyeongsang Province, with about 51,000 residents. It is generally circular, with Dalseong-gun and Chilgok-gun of Daegu Metropolitan City in the east, Gimcheon-si in the west, Geochang-gun of Gyeongsangnam-do, Goryeong-gun of Hapcheon-gun, and Geochang-gun of Gyeongsangbuk-do, Gimcheon-si, and Chilgok-gun in the south.
a remote scenic island in the middle of the Sea of Japan.
known for its Snow Crab Festival
a county known for its garlic and rural landscapes.
Uljin County is in North Gyeongsang.
Yecheon is a county in the North Gyeongsang region of South Korea. It's a place where culture and nature blend seamlessly, drawing in visitors with its unique traditions and serene landscapes.
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