Chungcheong Province

Chungcheong (Chungcheong-do; Korean pronunciation: [tɕʰuŋ.tɕʰʌ̹ŋ.do̞]) was one of the eight provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. Chungcheong was located in the southwest of Korea. The provincial capital was located at Gongju, which had been the capital of the kingdom of Baekje from 475 to 538. The cities who were on former province will host the 2027 Summer World University Games.

Chungcheong Province
province of the kingdom of Great Joseon
Korean transcription(s)
  Hangul충청도
  Hanja忠淸道
  Revised RomanizationChungcheong-do
  McCune–ReischauerCh'ungch'ŏng-do
Short name transcription(s)
  Hangul충청
  Revised RomanizationChungcheong
  McCune–ReischauerCh'ungch'ŏng
CountryKingdom of Great Joseon
RegionHoseo
CapitalGongju
DialectChungcheong
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