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Geochang County (Geochang-gun,Korean pronunciation:[kʌtɕʰaŋɡun]) is a county in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The Geochang International Festival of Theater, which was started in 1989, is renowned as the best play festival in Korea. The District Office is located in Geochang-eup, and has jurisdiction over 1 eup and 11 myeon.
The origin of Geochang's name
Geocheang Country (Geochang-gun, Korean pronunciation) has been called Geoyeol, Geota and Arim since ancient times, in the meaning of a large bright place, a very wide field, a wide field, or a large bright one. It was first called a Geochang in the 16th year of King Gyeongdeok of Silla in 757 and was called a geochang after being divided and annexed by surrounding cities.
History
At the beginning of the Shilla Dynasty was referred to as Gayeol.
1896 Gyeongsangnam-do, Geochang-gun
1928 Gadong-myeon and Gaseo-myeon consolidated into Gajo-myeon.
1931 Eupwoe-myeon renamed to Wolcheon-myeon.
1937 Geochang-myeon elevated to Geochang-eup.
1957 Wolcheon-myeon consolidated into Geochang-eup.
It is an international theater festival that is held every July and August under the theme of "Nature, Humanity, and Drama".
Economy
Due to its geographical location, distance from surrounding large cities, and inland location, it has been difficult for industry to develop in Geochang. Therefore, there are not many companies in Geochang. Representative companies among them include Daesang, Seoul Milk Geochang Factory, KCP Feed, Geochang Wind Power, Modu Elevator, and Sangil.[3]
Geochang-gun is situated at the far west side of Gyeongsangnam-do, and faces Gyeongsangbuk-do and Jeollanam-do. It does not have good transportation access.
Administrative Regions
The administrative region of Geochang-gun is made up of Geochang-eup, and 11 myeons. With an area of 804.14 km2, it occupies 7.65% of Gyeongsangnam-do. As of August 2012, it has a population of 27,111 households, or 63,122 people, with 62.4% residing in Geochang-eup. Its highest ever population was 125,995, which was much higher than present day Changwon-si.
