Hamyang-Gun 1. About Hamyang-Gun Dimension: 725㎢(Forests: 78.1%, Farmland 14.5%, others: 7.4%) Population: 16,896 households/42,760 residents(men: 20,575, women: 22,185) Administrative Bodies: Main office (2 offices 8 divisions), directly controlled bodies (2 offices 2 divisions), Eups/Myeons(11), Hamyang-Gun Council (1 division) Jurisdiction: 1 Eup 11 Myeons, 103 Ris, 252 Villages 2. Local Features Geographical Features: High mountain and steep peak (Mt. Jiri, Mt. Deokyu) Disposition: Respect to Confucianism and conservatism (cultivation of noted sage and distinguished scholars) Transportation: Transportation hub in inland southern region (connecting southern regions) Tour : Scenic beauty(many picturesque places). 3. Great men in history Gowun Choi Chiwon, Deokgok Jo Seungsuk, Jeom Pilhae, Kim Jongjik, Okgye No Jin, Gaeam Gangik, Yeonam Bak Jiwon, Noegye Yu Hoin, Ildu Jeong Yeochang, Ilrodang Yang Gwan, Uijae Mun Taeseo, Jinam Yi Byeongwon. 4. Tourist Attractions Provincial Parks Mt. Jiri (National Park No. 1), Mt. Deokyu (National Park No. 10), Mt. Gibaek (provincial park) Picturesque Places Hamyang Sangrim, Chuseong Valley and Virinnaegol in Macheon Baekmudong, Yongyudam in Hucheon-Myeon, Jigok Daegodae, Nongwoljeong & Yongchu Valley in Anui-Myeon, Geoyeonjeong, Donghojeong and Gunjajeong in Seoha-Myeon, Bujeon Valley in Seosang-Myeon, Baekun Valley in Baekjeon-Myeon Historic Sites Seoam in Macheon-Myeon, Sageun Fortress, Namgye Confucian School and Cheonggey School in Sudong-Myeon, Old House of Jeong Yeochang in Jigok-Myeon, Hwangseok Fortress and Hwangamsa(Temple) in Seoha-Myeon, Nongae’s Tomb and General Mun Taeseo’s Shrine in Seosang-Myeon 5. Specialties Farm Products: Rice, Apple, Pear, Persimon, Strawberry, Cherry Tomato, Dried Persimon, Onion, Vegetables from Alpine Area, Hot Pepper, Soybean Paste, Black Pig, Black Goat Specialties:  Native honey, Gorosoe(water from trees), Varnishing with lacquer, persimmon vinegar, Medicinal herbs from mountains (Manna Lichen, pine mushroom, aster, wild grapes, Maximowiczia chinensis), wines (chrysanthemum wine, pine wine, Palseon wine, wild strawberry wine, crude rice wine), salt roasted in bamboo, black volcanic rock. 6. Cultural Events Hamyang Watermill Festival: end of Oct ~ early Nov. every year    Wooden Jangseung(post) Cutting in Byeoksongsa(Temple), Mountain Marathon and Canter Race, Traditional Games. Fernbrake Gathering Event: Around April every eyar (around Mt. Hwajang)