Boryeong
Boryeong (Korean pronunciation: [po.ɾjʌŋ]), commonly known as Daecheon, is a city in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. It is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea. It lies on the Janghang Line railroad, which connects it to Seoul via the Gyeongbu Line. It is also connected to the Seohaean Expressway. Boryeong is known around Korea for its beaches, particularly Daecheon Beach, and its annual mud festival around July, Boryeong Mud Festival. The city's beach-mud is widely touted for its cosmetic properties. As elsewhere along the southwest coast of the Korean peninsula, there are numerous small islands, many of which are connected by ferry to Daecheon Port.
Boryeong
보령시 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 보령시 |
| • Hanja | 保寧市 |
| • Revised Romanization | Boryeong-si |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Poryŏng-si |
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Flag Emblem of Boryeong | |
Location in South Korea | |
| Country | South Korea} |
| Region | Hoseo |
| Administrative divisions | 1 eup, 10 myeon, 5 dong |
| Government | |
| • mayor | Dongil Kim (김동일) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 569.01 km2 (219.70 sq mi) |
| Population (October 2022) | |
| • Total | 97,268 |
| • Dialect | Chungcheong |
Boryeong gained its present boundaries in 1995, with the merger of Boryeong-gun and Daecheon City. Previously, the 2 entities were separated in 1986, and before that time had been united under the name Boryeong County (Boryeong-gun) since the Joseon Dynasty.