Yrön

It is believed that the tribal union of Ara Kai , which is part of the tribal education of Kai, was located on the site of the current Uyren. Later, control of this territory was transferred to the state of Silla , here, as part of the county of Hanam, a municipal unit ( hyung ) of the Chanham was formed, which in the middle of the VIII century was named Ayrön. In the era of Goryeo, here were located the districts of йychhön (as part of Jinju ) and Sinbon with hyn status. In the era of the Chosun dynasty, in 1413 , Ayrön got its name again and keeps it to this day. Then he received the status of the county (kun), also preserved to this day. ^[one]

Yyryn is located in the south of the Korean Peninsula in the central part of Gyeongsangnam Province . The length of the territory from west to east is 32 kilometers , from north to south - 27 kilometers.

In the east it borders on Chhannen and Haman counties , in the south - on Jinju, in the west and north on Sanchon and Hapchon .

The landscape is predominantly mountainous, the highest points on the territory of the county are the Chagulsan mountains ( 자굴산 , 897 m) and Cuxabon ( 국사봉 , 668 m). ^[2]

Due to the influence of the surrounding mountains, the climate of Ryun has more pronounced continental features than the rest of the Korean Peninsula. The average annual temperature in the county is 12.8 ° C. The average monthly temperature in August is 30.3 ° C, the average monthly temperature in January is −5.8 ° C. The average annual rainfall is 1466.2 mm. ^[3]

Ayrön is administratively divided into 1 ып and 12 men ^[4] :

• Ilbons Buddhist temples (the first buildings date back to the 7th century ) and Jonguksa . In the temple complex Jonguksa there are several items that are included in the list of cultural heritage of Korea ^[5] .
• Cheongik Memorial, dedicated to the victims and heroes of the Imjin War. Every year on April 22, commemorative events dedicated to General Kwak Chau and his soldiers are held here ^[6] .
• Mountain fort Pekhvason. There is evidence that the first buildings here were made in the era of Kai. During the Imjin War, the fort was rebuilt and fortified. The total length of the fortress wall is 904 m. Now the fort is on the list of the cultural heritage of Gyeongsangnam Province ^[7] .

Like other cities and counties in South Korea, Ayrun has a number of symbols ^[8] :

• Tree: gingko - symbolizes longevity and prosperity.
• Bird: dove - is a symbol of peace.
• Flower: azalea - is a symbol of friendliness and harmony.
• Mascot : Kwak Chau, hero of the Imjin War .

Ayrön has a number of sister cities ^[9] :

Inside the country

•   Sachon City ( Gyeongsangnamdo Province ) - since 2000
•   Muan county ( Jeollanam-do province ) - since 1998
•   Yonsanggu district ( Seoul city) - since 2008

Abroad

•   Liaochen City District ( Shandong Province ), China - since 2001

• The official website of the county (eng.)
• County page in the wiki-encyclopedia Galbijim (English)