Seonsan-eup (Korean: 선산읍), is an eup or large village in Gumi, North Gyeongsang, South Korea. It has an area of 69 km2. There are several historical landmarks in Seonsan, including two Joseon Dynasty schools: Geumo Seowon and the Seonsan hyanggyo. In addition, South Korean national treasure number 130, the five-storied pagoda of Jukjang-dong, is located there.[citation needed]
Seonsan-eup | |
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eup | |
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 선산읍 |
| • Hanja | 善山邑 |
| • Revised Romanization | Seonsan-eup |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Sŏnsan-ŭp |
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  Seonsan-eup | |
| Coordinates: 37°02′N 127°31′E / 37.033°N 127.517°E | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Province | North Gyeongsang Province |
| City | Gumi |
| Population (May 2022)[1] | |
| • Total | Around 14,000 |
| Website | www |
As of May 2022[update], the population was around 14,000.[1] This is a marked decline from past years; in 1995, its population had been 21,385. That number dropped to 15,001 by the end of 2020, and 14,623 by the end of 2021. The population is expected to continue dropping.[1]
History edit
The area has been populated for over a thousand years. In 614, it was part of Silla.[2] Seonsan was the site of the final battle between Goryeo and Hubaekje in 936, in which Hubaekje was finally defeated by the combined forces of Wang Geon and Gyeon Hwon.[citation needed] It received its current name in 1413, during the early Joseon period. Around 1915, its population was around 1,000.[2]
Seonsan was raised from myeon to eup status in 1979.[2] Since 2004, it has been connected to the Jungbu Naeryuk Expressway.[citation needed]
Famous people associated with Seonsan include former South Korean president Park Chung Hee and early Joseon scholar Ha Wi-ji.[citation needed]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c 백, 종현 (2022-05-30). "1만4천명선도 위협....구미시 선산읍, 충격적 인구 붕괴 계속". Yeongnam Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-03-06.
- ^ a b c "선산(善山)". Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-03-06.
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