North Chungcheong Province
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North Chungcheong Province is South Korea's only landlocked first-level province; its provincial capital is Cheongju.

## Overview

North Chungcheong Province is a first-level administrative region in central inland South Korea and the country's only province without a coastline. It covers 7,406 km² and had about 1.6 million residents in 2024. The provincial government is based in Cheongju.[^ko-wiki]

## Basic information

- Area: 7,406 km²
- Population: about 1.6 million (2024)
- Subdivisions: 3 cities and 8 counties
- Provincial capital: Cheongju[^ko-wiki]

## History

During the Goguryeo and Silla periods, regional sub-capitals (sogyeong) were established at places including Jungwon (present-day Chungju) and Seowon (Cheongju). North Chungcheong was established in 1896 under the 13-province system. The provincial office moved from Chungju to Cheongju in 1908. Biotechnology in Osong and semiconductor industries in Cheongju grew rapidly in the 2010s.[^ko-wiki]

## Administrative divisions

The province comprises Cheongju, Chungju, and Jecheon cities, and the counties of Boeun, Okcheon, Yeongdong, Jeungpyeong, Jincheon, Goesan, Eumseong, and Danyang.[^ko-wiki]

## Geography

The Sobaek and Charyeong mountain ranges cross the province. It includes Songnisan, Woraksan, and Sobaeksan national parks. The Geum and Han river systems flow through the region.[^ko-wiki]

## Economy and industry

Key sectors include the Osong Bio Valley and semiconductor industry in Cheongju, as well as agriculture in Jincheon and Eumseong. Cheongju International Airport is also in the province.[^ko-wiki]

## Transport

Railways include the Gyeongbu high-speed line, with a stop at Osong, as well as the Chungbuk and Jungang lines. Rail, roads, and local buses connect the province with the Seoul metropolitan area.[^ko-wiki]

## Tourism and culture

Notable attractions and activities include Beopjusa Temple in Songnisan, Sangdangsanseong Fortress in Cheongju, paragliding in Danyang, and rural culture in Jincheon and Eumseong.[^ko-wiki]

Updated: 2026-10-30

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Sources:
- 충청북도 https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/%EC%B6%A9%EC%B2%AD%EB%B6%81%EB%8F%84 한국어 위키백과, 2026-10-28 확인