History of Okcheon Country
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Okcheon has been called by various names such as Gosisan-gun, Kwansung, and Hyeonryeong.[1]
Timeline[edit]
- King Gyeongdeok: It was named Gwanseong-gun
- King Hyeonjong: It was included in Seong-ju, Kyeongsan-bu
- King Chungseon: It was named Okju
Joseon[edit]
In 1413, King Taejong of the Joseon Dynasty named it Okcheon and transferred the jurisdiction of the province from Gyeongsang Province to Chungcheong Province. In 1895, the 26th King Gojong's national administrative adjustment took place and named it Okcheon-gun.[1]