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| Yesan 예산군 | |
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| County | |
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 예산군 |
| • Hanja | 禮山郡 |
| • Revised Romanization | Yesan-gun |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Yesan-gun |
 Yesan-gun office | |
 Flag Emblem of Yesan | |
 Location in South Korea | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Hoseo |
| Administrative divisions | 2 eup, 10 myeon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 542.65 km (209.52 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 78,195 |
| • Density | 141.25/km (365.8/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Chungcheong |
Yesan (Korean: [je.san]) is a county in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. Famous people from Yesan include independence fighter Yoon Bong-Gil.
Sudeoksa, a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, is located on the southern slopes of Deoksungsan in Deoksan-myeon, Yesan County. Its main hall is daeungjeon (大雄殿), Korea's oldest wooden building and National Treasure 49.
In 2009, Yesan was designated a "slow city," one in which traditional cultures and communities are preserved.
Transportation
Sister cities
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Domestic
International
Gallery
- Historic Site Related to Yun Bong-gil
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Notable people
- Park Hyo-shin; singer
- Yun Dae-nyeong; Author
- Yun Bong-gil; fighter for independence
- Hwang Sun-hong; former footballer and current manager
- Baek Jong-won; food researcher, businessman, entertainer.
See also
References
- "Population statistics". Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety. 2024.
- Korea Tourism Organization (n.d.). Korea Travel Guide. KTO. p. 81.
External links
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