Cheongyang County () is a county in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. A predominantly rural area, it is known throughout Korea for the spicy peppers which are grown there.Cheongyang chili peppers, however, are not grown in Cheongyang County. Their name originates from the combination of Cheongsong and Yeongyang Counties, were they are grown; these counties are located in the west of Korea, far from the eastern Cheongyang County. Another noted local specialty is the fruit of the 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
Cheongyang is twinned with:
Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul Seocho-gu, Seoul Gangdong-gu, Seoul Mapo-gu, Seoul Geumcheon-gu, Seoul Ansan, Gyeonggi Gunpo, Gyeonggi Dong-gu, Daejeon
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References
External links County government website