South Chungcheong

South Chungcheong is a province in west-central South Korea that covers varied terrain, including mountains, farmland, and a long coastline along the Yellow Sea. The administrative region extends across different landscapes, from forested highlands to flat plains used for rice cultivation.

This province came into being in 1896 when the former Chungcheong region split into northern and southern sections during the late Joseon Dynasty. The administrative division followed reforms that reorganized the country after centuries of royal rule.

The Hansan area continues a centuries-old craft of making ramie cloth, a fabric woven from natural plant fibers. Visitors can see this traditional textile work in local workshops where the material is still produced by hand.

Several transport hubs link the area to the capital region, including Seoul Metro Line 1 running through Cheonan and Asan. For travelers, the coastline offers day trips to fishing villages, while the inland areas show farming towns and wooded hills.

The coastline produces notable seafood and sea salt through its many islands and evaporation facilities that are processed and sold locally. Wide tidal flats host traditional salt pans where seawater is left to evaporate and the salt is harvested by hand.

Location: South Korea

Capital city: Hongseong County

Shares border with: Gyeonggi Province, North Chungcheong, Sejong, Daejeon, North Jeolla

Website: http://chungnam.go.kr/englishMain.do

GPS coordinates: 36.50000,126.75000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:34