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| Area: 682.6 §´ |
| Administrative Jurisdiction: 5 eup 5 myeon 2 dong |
| Population: 82,207 Households, 237,301 People(2002.12.31) |
| Location of City Hall: |
215 Ahdong-dong, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
TEL: 82-31-940-4114 | |
| Home Page: http://en.pajuro.net | | |
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History: the name originated in 1459 (4th year of King Sejo). For the participation in political changes of Queen Sejo (the Yuns of Papyeong) and Queen Junghe, their hometown of Wonpyeongdohobu(ê«øÁÔ´ûÞݤ)was elevated to Mok (ÙÌ) using the first letter Pa from Yun of Pyapyeong (÷ç) and Ju (ñ¶), and renamed Paju. Also, in recognition of the hardship endured by his grandmother Queen Taejong, her home town of Yeoheung (æ¯ýé) was elevated to Yeoju (æ¯ñ¶).
Geography: Mount Gamak, Mount Nogo, and Mount Papyeong are in the region. The northwest is surrounded by the Imjinmgang(River). Munsan-eup is the last stop on the Gyungeui railroad line and Unification Road cuts through the center of the city and borders the DMZ (demilitarized zone).
Culture: The Mount Dora Railway Station and Unification Observation Hall, which were created as tourist attractions, are in the city, along with many historical/cultural assets scattered around the region, such as Sukbulipsang (stone Buddha), dolmen, royal tombs from the Joseon period including a Jang royal tomb site and tombs of famous people from the region, such as Mr. YeYe and Prime-Minister Hwanghe. |
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Yulgok Cultural Festival(During Oct./Citizen hall)
To pay respect to Mr. Lee Yulgok, the most important philosopher-statesman of the Joseon Dynasty, and to remember the virtue of the departed and enhance the unity of the people, Yulgok Cultural Festival is held every October with a variety of events such as the Yulgok worship ceremony, cultural events, festivities, performing arts event, and exhibitions in which you can feel the true essence of culture and arts.
Inquiry: Paju cultural center 82-31-940-4352 |
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