Poren

In the era of Samhan, the area on which Poren now stands is part of the proto-state of Mahan. Later, in the era of the Three Kingdoms, this territory became part of Paekche . After these lands were conquered by the state of Silla , the Sangong (Sangonyun) district emerged here, and later, in the Silla United era, the Sinip (Siniphyun) region. During the reign of the Goryeo dynasty as a part of Wundju (modern Kondju), the Poryon (Poryonhyun) district was established, which later, in 1018 , was transferred to the administration of the city of Unju.

In 1895, after administrative reform, Poren received the status of a county (coon or gun). In 1986, the city ( si ) Techon was separated from Poren, but already in 1995 Poren and Techon were merged into a single administrative unit - the city of Poren. ^[one]

Poren is located in the western part of the province of Chuncheon Namdo. In the north it borders on Honson , in the south - on Sochkhon , in the west - on Puyo and Cheon Yang . In the west it is washed by the Yellow Sea . The landscape is predominantly flat, to the east there are several mountains, many sandy beaches. The territory of the city includes several small islands of the Yellow Sea.

Poren is one of the centers of tourism in the country. The sights of the city are listed below: ^[2]

Historical:

• Buddhist temple Sondzhusa, contains elements that are included in the list of national treasures of the country
• Suyonson Fortress in the port of Ochkhon. The port of Ochkhon was one of the largest transport hubs of the United Silla state. Through this port trade was carried out with Tang China. To protect against pirates, a fortress was built here, which is currently a monument of medieval Korean architecture.
• The Nampho Gwanamun gate is a well-preserved structure that served as the entrance to the Ypson fortress ( Joseon dynasty). The fortress itself is preserved in fragments.
• The fortress of Poren - earthworks of the era of the Koryo dynasty, later, in the Joseon era, stone buildings were erected

Natural:

• Wonsando Island is a large resort with a long coastline and a developed tourist infrastructure.
• The beaches of the Yellow Sea, the most famous of which is Techeon Beach .
• Ocean National Park - here includes the islands of Kodado and Changgo.
• Sondzhusan Mountain - a popular holiday destination of citizens and tourists. Entrance to the routes of mountain tourism is paid. Other famous mountains located in the city - Okmasan, Akmisan and Ososan.

Festivals:

• Porensky dirt festival - held annually in July. Attracts many foreign tourists ^[3] .
• Manse Cultural Festival - held every two years in October. Dedicated to the celebration of the harvest.

Like the rest of the cities of South Korea, Poryon has a number of symbols ^[4] :

• Flower: camellia - personifies the coastline and the beauty of the beaches of the city.
• Tree: pine - symbolizes the spirit of progress.
• Bird: gull - personifies the high ideals of the inhabitants of Poren.
• Mascot: merry seagull ^[5] .

Poren has a number of sister cities ^[6] :

•   Qingpu District , Shanghai , China - since 1999.
•   Fujisawa , Japan - since 2002.
•   Shoreline , Washington , USA - since 2003.

• South Korean cities
• Taechon Beach
• Poryonsky dirt festival

• Mud Festival in Poron
• The official site of the city (eng.)
• Galbijim wiki-encyclopedia city page