Cheongyang County
Cheongyang County is a Administrative divisions of [South Korea|county] in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. A predominantly rural area, it is known throughout Korea for the spicy Cheongyang chili peppers which are grown there. Another noted local specialty is the fruit of the Chinese [matrimony vine|gugija]. The county is home to Cheongyang [Provincial College].
Notable people
- Kim Hye-soo – actress
- Hong Seok-cheon – host, actor
- Lee Chun-hee – actor
- Song Yo-chan - Lieutenant General, politician, and former acting Prime [Minister of South Korea].
Twin towns – sister cities
- Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
- Seocho-gu, Seoul
- Gangdong-gu, Seoul
- Mapo-gu, Seoul
- Geumcheon-gu, Seoul
- Ansan, Gyeonggi
- Gunpo, Gyeonggi
- Dong-gu, Daejeon