*Photo courtesy of Sangju City, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province
The city of Sangju is an urban and rural composite town located in the northwest
inland of
Gyeongsangbuk-do Province. Not only is the city clean and
eco-friendly,
it also has fertile fields with abundant water supply from the
Nakdonggang River that flows east of
the city. Agriculture remains an important
sector with its agricultural specialties being rice,
dried persimmon, silkworm
cocoons, hanu beef, pears, and grapes. Because its economy is
hugely
agricultural, Sangju is also referred to as the 'Agricultural Capital of
Korea'.
Sangju today is an important regional center of industry and commerce as well as having
a significant economic effect on neighboring areas.
This is facilitated by its strong transit
connections that make transportation
easier. It is also first place in Korea where the use of bicycles
became
prevalent. Also, Sangju tries to keep up its strength in the agricultural
section with some
specialized products such as dried persimmon and traditional
silk.
Traditional culture and natural environment is well-preserved, with the
residents pursuing
sustainable development in harmony with nature. Hence, Sangju
has been designated as a Slow City.
Sangju Slow City includes the towns of Hamchang-eup, Ian-myeon, and Gonggeom-myeon in
Sangju. This area was
designated as a Slow City (*see below) in June 2011 due to its well-preserved
tourist legacy from the past and rich resources. Get away from the complex and
fast-changing pace of
the metropolitan city and visit Slow City Sangju.
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