This article describes the historical evolution of Korea's provinces (Do ; Hangul: 도; Hanja: 道). For detailed information on current administrative divisions, please see Administrative divisions of North Korea and Administrative divisions of South Korea. Korea (한국, Hanguk, or ì¡°ì„ , Choson) is a civilization and geographical area situated on the Korean Peninsula in East Asia, bordering China to the northwest and Russia to the northeast, with Japan situated to the southeast across the Korea Strait. ... This article is about political regions. ... Do can refer to: In English, do is a verb whose use as an auxiliary verb is often grammatically required for negation and for interrogative sentences. ... Hangul also refers to a word processing application widely used in Korea. ... It has been suggested that Sino-Korean be merged into this article or section. ... Administrative divisions of North Korea As of 2004, North Korea consisted of two directly-governed cities (Chikalshi; 직할시;直轄市), three special administrative regions with various designations, and nine provinces (Do, singular and plural; 도; 道). ... Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is divided into 1 Special City (Teukbyeolsi), 6 Metropolitan Cities (Gwangyeoksi), and 9 Provinces (Do). ...

Provinces (Do) have been the primary administrative division of Korea since the mid Goryeo dynasty in the early 11th century, and were preceded by provincial-level divisions (Ju and Mok) dating back to Unified Silla, in the late 7th century. Korea (한국, Hanguk, or 조선, Choson) is a civilization and geographical area situated on the Korean Peninsula in East Asia, bordering China to the northwest and Russia to the northeast, with Japan situated to the southeast across the Korea Strait. ... The state of Goryeo ruled Korea from the fall of Silla in 935 until the founding of Joseon in 1392. ... As a means of recording the passage of time, the 11th century was that century which lasted from 1001 to 1100. ... Unified Silla is the name often applied to the Korean kingdom of Silla after 668. ... // Overview Events The Roman-Persian Wars end. ...

Historical summary

During the Unified Silla Period (AD 668-935), Korea was divided into nine Ju (주; 州), an old word for "province" that was used to name both the kingdom's provinces and its provincial capitals. (Cantonese-English dictionary translates 州 variously as "prefecture" or "department.") Events Childeric II succeeds Clotaire III as Frankish king Constantine IV becomes Byzantine Emperor, succeeding Constans II Theodore of Tarsus made archbishop of Canterbury. ... Events Václav (Saint Wenceslas), Duke of the Bohemians, murdered by his brother, Boleslav I, who succeeds him Gyeonhwon, the king of Hubaekje, is overthrown by his eldest son Singeom. ...

After Goryeo defeated Silla and Later Baekje in 935 and 936 respectively, the new kingdom "was divided into one royal district [(Ginae; 기내; 畿內)] and twelve administrative districts [(Mok; 목; 牧)]" (Nahm 1988), which were soon redivided into ten provinces (Do). In 1009 the country was again redivided, this time into one royal district, five provinces (Do) and two frontier districts (Gye; 계; 界?). The name and concept of Do originated from the Chinese Dao. Silla (also denoted as Shilla) was one of the three kingdoms of ancient Korea. ... Hubaekje, or Later Baekje, was one of the Later Three Kingdoms of Korea. ... Events King Taejo of Goryeo (Wanggeon) defeats Hubaekje. ... For the thoroughbred, see Citation (horse). ... Events February 14: First known mention of Lithuania, in the annals of the monastery of Quedlinburg. ... Circuits in the common law In law, a circuit is an appellate judicial district commonly seen in the court systems of many nations. ...

After the Joseon Dynasty's rise to power and the formation of Joseon in 1392, the country was redivided into eight new provinces (Do) in 1413. The provincial boundaries closely reflected major regional and dialect boundaries, and are still often referred to in Korean today simply as the Eight Provinces (Paldo). In 1895, as part of the Gabo Reform, the country was redivided into 23 districts (Bu; 부; 府), which were replaced a year later by thirteen new provinces. The Joseon Dynasty (also Chosŏn, Hangul: 조선왕조, Hanja: 朝鮮王朝) was the final ruling dynasty of Korea, lasting from 1392 until 1910. ... Joseon or Chosun (Korean: ì¡°ì„ ; Hanja: 朝鮮; Revised: Joseon; McCune-Reischauer: Chosŏn; Chinese: CháoxiÇŽn; Japanese: Chōsen) is a name for Korea, as used in the following cases: As part of the name of several ancient kingdoms (including Gojoseon, Gija Joseon, and Wiman Joseon); During most of the Joseon... Events December 16 - Emperor Go-Kameyama of Japan abdicates in favor of rival claimant Go-Komatsu, ending the nanboku-cho period of competing imperial courts James of Jülich is boiled alive for pretending to be a bishop and ordaining his own priests Korean founder of the Joseon Dynasty General... // Events March 20 - Henry V becomes King of England Project of Annals of Joseon Dynasty began. ... Korea has traditionally been divided into a number of unofficial regions that reflect historical, geographical, and dialect boundaries within the peninsula. ... The Korean language is spoken in a number of different dialects around the Korean peninsula. ... During most of the Joseon Dynasty, Korea was divided into eight provinces (do; 도; 道). The eight provinces boundaries remained unchanged for almost five centuries from 1413 to 1895, and formed a geographic paradigm that is still reflected today in the Korean Peninsulas administrative divisions, dialects, and regional distinctions. ... 1895 (MDCCCXCV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... The Gabo Reform or Gabo Gyeongjang (갑오 경장; 甲午更張) describes a series of sweeping reforms introduced into Korea (at that time called Joseon) in 1894, during the reign of King Gojong. ...

The thirteen provinces of 1896 included three of the original eight provinces, with the five remaining original provinces divided into north and south halves (Bukdo (북도; 北道) and Namdo (남도; 南道) respectively). The thirteen provinces remained unchanged throughout the Japanese Colonial Period. 1896 (MDCCCXCVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Korea under Japanese rule refers to the period of Japans physical occupation of the Korean peninsula in the early 20th century. ...

With the surrender of Japan in 1945, the Korean peninsula was divided into Soviet (northern) and American (southern) zones of occupation, with the dividing line established along the 38th parallel. (See Division of Korea for more details.) As a result, three provinces—Hwanghae, Gyeonggi, and Gangwon (Kangwŏn)—were divided into Soviet- and American-occupied sections. 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1945 calendar). ... State motto (Russian): Пролетарии всех стран, соединяйтесь! (Transliterated: Proletarii vsekh stran, soedinyaytes!) (Translated: Workers of the world, unite!) Capital Moscow Official language None; Russian (de facto) Government Federation of Soviet republics Area  - Total  - % water 1st before collapse 22,402,200 km² Approx. ... The 38th parallel north is a line of latitude that cuts across Asia, the Mediterranean and the United States. ... The Korean peninsula, first divided along the 38th parallel, later along the demarcation line The division of Korea into North Korea and South Korea stems from the 1945 Allied victory in World War II, ending Japans 35-year occupation of Korea. ... Hwanghae (Hwanghae-do) was one of the Eight Provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty, and one of the thirteen provinces of Korea during the Japanese Colonial Period. ... Gyeonggi is the most populous province in South Korea. ... Gangwon Province or Gangwon-do was one of the Eight Provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ...

The special cities of Seoul and P'yŏngyang were formed in 1946. Between 1946 and 1954, five new provinces were created: Jeju in South Korea, and North and South Hwanghae, Chagang, and Ryanggang in North Korea. In North and South Korea, Special cities, Metropolitan Cities, and Directly Governed Cities are cities that have a status equivalent to that of Provinces (Do). ... Seoul (IPA: , (help· info)) is the capital and largest city of South Korea (Republic of Korea). ... Pyongyang (평양 / 平壤) is the capital city of North Korea, located in the bottom third (almost direct center) of the country, situated on the Taedong River. ... 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Jeju is the smallest province of South Korea, situated on its largest island. ... North Hwanghae (Hwanghae-pukto) is a province of North Korea. ... South Hwanghae (Hwanghae-namdo) is a province of North Korea. ... Chagang (Chagang-do) is a province in North Korea. ... Ryanggang (Ryanggang-do) is a province in North Korea. ...

Since 1954, provincial boundaries in both the North and South have remained unchanged. New cities and special administrative regions have been created, however: see Special cities of Korea for their history. For a comprehensive description of Korea's provinces and special cities today, please see Administrative divisions of North Korea and Administrative divisions of South Korea. In North and South Korea, Special cities, Metropolitan Cities, and Directly Governed Cities are cities that have a status equivalent to that of Provinces (Do). ... Administrative divisions of North Korea As of 2004, North Korea consisted of two directly-governed cities (Chikalshi; 직할시;直轄市), three special administrative regions with various designations, and nine provinces (Do, singular and plural; 도; 道). ... Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is divided into 1 Special City (Teukbyeolsi), 6 Metropolitan Cities (Gwangyeoksi), and 9 Provinces (Do). ...

Provinces of Unified Silla

In 660, the southeastern kingdom of Silla conquered Baekje in the southwest, and in 668, Silla conquered Goguryeo in the north with the help of China's Tang Dynasty (see also Three Kingdoms of Korea). For the first time, most of the Korean peninsula was ruled by a single power. Silla's northern boundary ran through the middle of southern Goguryeo, from the Taedong River (which flows through P'yŏngyang) in the west to Wŏnsan in modern-day Kangwŏn Province in the east. In 721, Silla solidifed its northern boundary with Balhae (which replaced Goguryeo in the north) by building a wall between P'yŏngyang and Wŏnsan. Silla (also denoted as Shilla) was one of the three kingdoms of ancient Korea. ... Baekje was a kingdom that existed in southwestern Korea from 18 BCE to 660 CE. Together with Goguryeo and Silla, Baekje is known as one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. ... Goguryeo (traditional dates 37 BCE – 668) was a kingdom in northern Korea and parts of Manchuria. ... For the band, see Tang Dynasty (band). ... The Three Kingdoms of Korea were Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla, which dominated the Korean peninsula and parts of Manchuria for much of the 1st millennium CE. The Three Kingdoms period in Korea is usually considered to run from the 1st century BCE until Sillas triumph over Goguryeo in 668... The Taedong River rises in the Nangnim Mountains of northern North Korea. ... Pyongyang (평양 / 平壤) is the capital city of North Korea, located in the bottom third (almost direct center) of the country, situated on the Taedong River. ... Wonsanis a port city and naval base in southeastern North Korea. ... Alternate meaning: Bohai Sea Balhae (Korean) or Bohai (Chinese) was a kingdom in northeast Asia from AD 698 to 926, occupying parts of Manchuria, northern Korea, and Russian Far East. ...

The country's capital was Geumseong (modern-day Gyeongju), and sub-capitals were located at Geumgwan-gyeong (Gimhae), Namwon-gyeong, Seowon-gyeong (Cheongju), Jungwon-gyeong (Chungju), and Bugwon-gyeong (Wonju). Gyeongju is a city (see Subdivisions of South Korea) and prominent tourist destination in eastern South Korea. ... Gimhae, also commonly referred to as Kimhae, is a city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. ... Namwon (Namwon-si) is a city in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. ... Cheongju is a city in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea, and the capital of North Chungcheong. ... Chungju is a city in North Chungcheong province, South Korea. ... Wonju is a city in Gangwon province, South Korea. ...

The country was divided into 9 provinces (Ju): 3 in the pre-660 territory of Silla, and 3 each in the former kingdoms of Baekje and Goguryeo. The acronym JU, when used by itself, can refer to: The Swiss Canton of Jura The Junge Union - a German political youth organisation The IATA code for Jat Airways The acronym for Jadavpur University, a leading university of India This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other...

The table below lists the three preceding kingdoms, each province's name in the Roman alphabet, Hangul, and Hanja, as well as the provincial capital, and the equivalent modern-day province. There are three commonly used romanization schemes for the Korean Hangul script, namely: Revised Romanization of Korean: official in South Korea since 2000 and quite common on the Internet; McCune-Reischauer: formerly official in South Korea and a variation of which is currently official in North Korea, and common in... Hangul also refers to a word processing application widely used in Korea. ... It has been suggested that Sino-Korean be merged into this article or section. ...

Silla (also denoted as Shilla) was one of the three kingdoms of ancient Korea. ... Gyeongsang (Gyeongsang-do) was one of the eight provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ... South Gyeongsang is a province in the southeast of South Korea. ... Sangju is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. ... North Gyeongsang is a province in eastern South Korea. ... Baekje was a kingdom that existed in southwestern Korea from 18 BCE to 660 CE. Together with Goguryeo and Silla, Baekje is known as one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. ... Muju is a county of South Korea divided geographically into two regions by Mount Sobaek. ... South Jeolla is a province in the southwest of South Korea. ... Jeonju (Jeonju-si) is a city in and the capital of North Jeolla Province, South Korea. ... North Jeolla is a province in the southwest of South Korea. ... Gongju (Gongju-si) is a city in South Chungcheong province, South Korea. ... South Chungcheong is a province in the west of South Korea. ... Goguryeo (traditional dates 37 BCE – 668) was a kingdom in northern Korea and parts of Manchuria. ... Seoul (IPA: , (help· info)) is the capital and largest city of South Korea (Republic of Korea). ... North Chungcheong is a province in the centre of South Korea. ... Gyeonggi is the most populous province in South Korea. ... Hwanghae (Hwanghae-do) was one of the Eight Provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty, and one of the thirteen provinces of Korea during the Japanese Colonial Period. ... Gangwon Province or Gangwon-do was one of the Eight Provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ... Gangwon Province or Gangwon-do was one of the Eight Provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ...

Provinces of Goryeo

In 892, Gyeon Hwon founded the kingdom of Later Baekje in southwestern Silla, and in 918, Wanggeon (King Taejo) established the kingdom of Goryeo in the northwest, with its capital at Songak (modern-day Kaesŏng). In 935, Goryeo conquered the remnants of Silla, and in 936, it conquered Later Baekje. Songak was greatly expanded and renamed Gaegyeong. Taejo expanded the country's territory by conquering part of the land formerly belonging to Goguryeo, in the northwest of the Korean peninsula, as far north as the Yalu River. A wall was constructed from the Yalu River in the northwest to the Sea of Japan (East Sea) in the southeast, on the boundary between Goryeo and the northeastern Jurched territory. Events Poppo of Thuringia, count of the march in Thuringia,is deposed by the German Carolingian king Arnulf of Carinthia Arnulf of Carinthia invades Great Moravia Duke Guido of Spoleto crowned Roman Emperor in April The former Silla general Gyeonhwon attacks the city of Gwangju and declares himself king. ... Gyeon Hwon (867?-936, reigned 900-935) was the king and founder of Hubaekje, one of the Later Three Kingdoms of Korea. ... Hubaekje, or Later Baekje, was one of the Later Three Kingdoms of Korea. ... Events Taebong has been overthrown and Goryeo established in Korean peninsula. ... Taejo of Goryeo (877-943, r. ... Taejo of Goryeo, born Wang Geon, (877-943, r. ... The state of Goryeo ruled Korea from the fall of Silla in 935 until the founding of Joseon in 1392. ... Kaesong city centre Kaesŏng (Gaeseong) is a city in North Hwanghae Province, North Korea, a former Directly Governed City, and the capital of Korea during the Koryo Dynasty. ... Kaesong city centre Kaesŏng (Gaeseong) is a city in North Hwanghae Province, North Korea, a former Directly Governed City, and the capital of Korea during the Goryeo Dynasty. ... Events Václav (Saint Wenceslas), Duke of the Bohemians, murdered by his brother, Boleslav I, who succeeds him Gyeonhwon, the king of Hubaekje, is overthrown by his eldest son Singeom. ... Events King Taejo of Goryeo (Wanggeon) defeats Hubaekje. ... Hubaekje, or Later Baekje, was one of the Later Three Kingdoms of Korea. ... Kaesong city centre Kaesŏng (Gaeseong) is a city in North Hwanghae Province, North Korea, a former Directly Governed City, and the capital of Korea during the Koryo Dynasty. ... Goguryeo (traditional dates 37 BCE – 668) was a kingdom in northern Korea and parts of Manchuria. ... The Amnok River, or the Yalu River, is a river on the border between China and North Korea. ... The Sea of Japan (East Sea) is a marginal sea of the western Pacific Ocean. ...

The country had one capital (Gaegyeong) and three sub-capitals: Donggyeong (modern-day Gyeongju and the former capital of Silla), Namgyeong (modern-day Seoul), and Seogyeong (modern-day P'yŏngyang). Long a symbol of Tokyo, the Nijubashi Bridge at the Imperial Palace. ... Gyeongju is a city (see Subdivisions of South Korea) and prominent tourist destination in eastern South Korea. ... Nanjing (Chinese: 南京; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Nan-ching; Postal System Pinyin: Nanking), formerly known as Nanking, is the capital of Jiangsu province and a prominent historical and cultural city in China. ... Seoul (IPA: , (help· info)) is the capital and largest city of South Korea (Republic of Korea). ... Pyongyang (평양 / 平壤) is the capital city of North Korea, located in the bottom third (almost direct center) of the country, situated on the Taedong River. ...

Originally, the country had one royal district (Ginae; 기내; 畿內) around Gaegyeong and twelve administrative districts (Mok; 목; 牧): (Note that Gwangju-mok is modern-day Gwangju-si in Gyeonggi Province, not the larger Gwangju Metropolitan City.) Gwangju is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, southeast of Seoul. ...

The twelve districts were soon redivided into ten provinces (Do; 도; 道). Gwannae-do included the administrative districts of Yangju, Hwangju, Gwangju, and Haeju; Jungwon-do included Chungju and Cheongju; Hanam-do replaced Gongju; Gangnam-do replaced Jeonju; Yeongnam-do replaced Sangju; Sannam-do replaced Jinju; and Haeyang-do replaced Naju and Seungju; the three other new provinces were Yeongdong-do, Panbang-do, and Paeseo-do. Do can refer to: In English, do is a verb whose use as an auxiliary verb is often grammatically required for negation and for interrogative sentences. ... Ha Nam is also the name of a province in Vietnam. ... Yeongnam is the name of a region that coincides with the former Gyeongsang Province in what is now South Korea. ... This article is about Yeongdong, a region in eastern Korea. ...

Finally, in 1009, the ten provinces were again redivided, this time into five provinces (Do) and two frontier districts (Gye; 계; 界?). Events February 14: First known mention of Lithuania, in the annals of the monastery of Quedlinburg. ...

The table below lists the provinces of Silla, the administrative districts of Goryeo that replaced them, then the pre- and post-1009 provinces, as well as their modern equivalents. ↑ 

Gyeonggi is the most populous province in South Korea. ... Gyeonggi is the most populous province in South Korea. ... Gyeonggi is the most populous province in South Korea. ... Kaesong city centre Kaesŏng (Gaeseong) is a city in North Hwanghae Province, North Korea, a former Directly Governed City, and the capital of Korea during the Goryeo Dynasty. ... Hwanghae (Hwanghae-do) was one of the Eight Provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty, and one of the thirteen provinces of Korea during the Japanese Colonial Period. ... North Hwanghae (Hwanghae-pukto) is a province of North Korea. ... Haeju (Hanja: 海州) is a city in North Korea located in South Hwanghae Province near Haeju Bay. ... South Hwanghae (Hwanghae-namdo) is a province of North Korea. ... Gwangju is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, southeast of Seoul. ... Gyeonggi is the most populous province in South Korea. ... Chungju is a city in North Chungcheong province, South Korea. ... North Chungcheong is a province in the centre of South Korea. ... Cheongju is a city in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea, and the capital of North Chungcheong. ... Gongju (Gongju-si) is a city in South Chungcheong province, South Korea. ... Ha Nam is also the name of a province in Vietnam. ... South Chungcheong is a province in the west of South Korea. ... Jeonju (Jeonju-si) is a city in and the capital of North Jeolla Province, South Korea. ... Jeonju (Jeonju-si) is a city in and the capital of North Jeolla Province, South Korea. ... Jeolla (Jeolla-do) was one of the eight provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ... North Jeolla is a province in the southwest of South Korea. ... Muju is a county of South Korea divided geographically into two regions by Mount Sobaek. ... Naju (Naju-si) is a city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. ... South Jeolla is a province in the southwest of South Korea. ... Sangju is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. ... Sangju is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. ... Yeongnam is the name of a region that coincides with the former Gyeongsang Province in what is now South Korea. ... Gyeongsang (Gyeongsang-do) was one of the eight provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ... North Gyeongsang is a province in eastern South Korea. ... Jinju is a city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. ... South Gyeongsang is a province in the southeast of South Korea. ... South Gyeongsang is a province in the southeast of South Korea. ... Gangwon Province or Gangwon-do was one of the Eight Provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ... Pyŏngan (Pyŏngan-do) was one of the Eight Provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ...

Provinces of Joseon

In 1413, Korea (at that time called Joseon) was divided into eight provinces: Chungcheong, Gangwon, Gyeonggi, Gyeongsang, Jeolla, Hamgyŏng (originally called Yeonggil), Hwanghae (originally called P'unghae, and P'yŏngan. // Events March 20 - Henry V becomes King of England Project of Annals of Joseon Dynasty began. ... Chungcheong (Chungcheong-do) was one of the eight provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ... Gangwon Province or Gangwon-do was one of the Eight Provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ... Gyeonggi is the most populous province in South Korea. ... Gyeongsang (Gyeongsang-do) was one of the eight provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ... Jeolla (Jeolla-do) was one of the eight provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ... Hamgyŏng (Hamgyŏng-do) was one of the Eight Provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ... Hwanghae (Hwanghae-do) was one of the Eight Provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty, and one of the thirteen provinces of Korea during the Japanese Colonial Period. ... Pyŏngan (Pyŏngan-do) was one of the Eight Provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ...

For detailed information on the eight provinces of Joseon—an important subject for understanding Korea's modern geography—please see Eight Provinces (Korea), as well as the articles on the individual provinces, as listed above. During most of the Joseon Dynasty, Korea was divided into eight provinces (do; 도; 道). The eight provinces boundaries remained unchanged for almost five centuries from 1413 to 1895, and formed a geographic paradigm that is still reflected today in the Korean Peninsulas administrative divisions, dialects, and regional distinctions. ...

Districts of Late Joseon

In 1895, Korea was redivided into 23 districts (Bu; 부; 府), each named for the city or county that was its capital. The districts were short-lived, however, as the following year, the provincial system was restored (see below). 1895 (MDCCCXCV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ...

Each district name in the following list links to the article on the province from which the district was formed, and where more detailed information on the district is provided:

Andong, Chuncheon, Chungju, Daegu, Dongnae, Gangneung, Gongju, Haeju, Hamhŭng, Hanseong, Hongju, Incheon, Jeju, Jeonju, Jinju, Kaesŏng, Kanggye, Kapsan, Kyŏngsŏng, Naju, Namwon, P'yŏngyang, Ŭiju Gyeongsang (Gyeongsang-do) was one of the eight provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ... Gangwon (Gangwon-do) is a province of South Korea, with its capital at Chuncheon. ... Chungcheong (Chungcheong-do) was one of the eight provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ... Gyeongsang (Gyeongsang-do) was one of the eight provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ... Gyeongsang (Gyeongsang-do) was one of the eight provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ... Gangwon (Gangwon-do) is a province of South Korea, with its capital at Chuncheon. ... Chungcheong (Chungcheong-do) was one of the eight provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ... Hwanghae (Hwanghae-do) was one of the Eight Provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty, and one of the thirteen provinces of Korea during the Japanese Colonial Period. ... Hamgyŏng (Hamgyŏng-do) was one of the Eight Provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ... Gyeonggi is the most populous province in South Korea. ... Chungcheong (Chungcheong-do) was one of the eight provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ... Gyeonggi is the most populous province in South Korea. ... Jeolla (Jeolla-do) was one of the eight provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ... Jeolla (Jeolla-do) was one of the eight provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ... Gyeongsang (Gyeongsang-do) was one of the eight provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ... Gyeonggi is the most populous province in South Korea. ... Pyŏngan (Pyŏngan-do) was one of the Eight Provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ... Hamgyŏng (Hamgyŏng-do) was one of the Eight Provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ... Hamgyŏng (Hamgyŏng-do) was one of the Eight Provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ... Jeolla (Jeolla-do) was one of the eight provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ... Jeolla (Jeolla-do) was one of the eight provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ... Pyŏngan (Pyŏngan-do) was one of the Eight Provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ... Pyŏngan (Pyŏngan-do) was one of the Eight Provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ...

Provinces of the Korean Empire

In 1896, the former eight provinces were restored, with five of them (Chungcheong, Gyeongsang, Jeolla, Hamgyŏng, and P'yŏngan) being divided into North and South Provinces (Bukdo (북도; 北道) and Namdo (남도; 南道) respectively). The resulting system of thirteen provinces lasted through the entire Japanese Colonial Period, until the Division of Korea in 1945. 1896 (MDCCCXCVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Korea under Japanese rule refers to the period of Japans physical occupation of the Korean peninsula in the early 20th century. ... The Korean peninsula, first divided along the 38th parallel, later along the demarcation line The division of Korea into North Korea and South Korea stems from the 1945 Allied victory in World War II, ending Japans 35-year occupation of Korea. ... 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1945 calendar). ...

The thirteen provinces were: North and South Chungcheong, Gangwon, Gyeonggi, North and South Gyeongsang, North and South Hamgyŏng, Hwanghae, North and South Jeolla, and North and South P'yŏngan. North Chungcheong is a province in the centre of South Korea. ... South Chungcheong is a province in the west of South Korea. ... Gangwon Province or Gangwon-do was one of the Eight Provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ... Gyeonggi is the most populous province in South Korea. ... North Gyeongsang is a province in eastern South Korea. ... South Gyeongsang is a province in the southeast of South Korea. ... North Hamgyŏng (Hamgyŏng-pukto) is a province of North Korea. ... South Hamgyŏng (Hamgyŏng-namdo) is a province of North Korea. ... Hwanghae (Hwanghae-do) was one of the Eight Provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty, and one of the thirteen provinces of Korea during the Japanese Colonial Period. ... North Jeolla is a province in the southwest of South Korea. ... South Jeolla is a province in the southwest of South Korea. ... North Pyŏngan (Pyŏngan-pukto) is a province of North Korea. ... South Pyŏngan (Pyŏngan-namdo) is a province of North Korea. ...

Provinces since the division of Korea

At the end of World War II in 1945, Korea was divided into American and Soviet zones of occupation. (See Division of Korea for more information.) The peninsula was divided at the 38th parallel, with the Americans controlling the south half of the peninsula and the Soviets controlling the north half. In 1948, the two zones became the independent countries of North and South Korea. Combatants Allies: Poland, British Commonwealth, France/Free France, Soviet Union, United States, China, and others Axis Powers: Germany, Italy, Japan, and others Casualties Military dead:17 million Civilian dead:33 million Total dead:50 million Military dead:8 million Civilian dead:4 million Total dead:12 million World War II... 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1945 calendar). ... State motto (Russian): Пролетарии всех стран, соединяйтесь! (Transliterated: Proletarii vsekh stran, soedinyaytes!) (Translated: Workers of the world, unite!) Capital Moscow Official language None; Russian (de facto) Government Federation of Soviet republics Area  - Total  - % water 1st before collapse 22,402,200 km² Approx. ... The Korean peninsula, first divided along the 38th parallel, later along the demarcation line The division of Korea into North Korea and South Korea stems from the 1945 Allied victory in World War II, ending Japans 35-year occupation of Korea. ... The 38th parallel north is a line of latitude that cuts across Asia, the Mediterranean and the United States. ... 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1948 calendar). ... North Korea, officially the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK; Korean: Chosŏn Minjujuŭi Inmin Konghwaguk; Hangul: 조선민주주의인민공화국; Hanja: 朝鮮民主主義人民共和國), is a country in eastern Asia, covering the northern half of the peninsula of Korea. ...

3 provinces—Hwanghae, Gyeonggi, and Gangwon—were divided by the 38th parallel.

• Most of Hwanghae Province belonged to the Soviet (northern) zone. The southern portion became part of Gyeonggi Province in the south.
• Most of Gyeonggi Province belonged to the American (southern) zone. In 1946, the northern portion became part of Kangŏn Province in the north (see next item).
• Gangwon Province was divided roughly in half, to form modern-day Gangwon Province in South Korea and Kangwŏn Province in North Korea. The northern province is expanded in 1946 to include the northern portion of Gyeonggi Province and the southern portion of South Hamgyong Province (around the city of Wŏnsan).

Also in 1946, the cities of Seoul in the south and P'yŏngyang in the north separated from Gyeonggi and South P'yŏngan Provinces respectively to become Special Cities. Finally, the new provinces of Jeju (in the south, in 1946) and Chagang (in the north, 1949) were formed, from parts of South Jeolla and North P'yŏngan respectively. In 1954, Ryanggang Province split from South Hamgyong. 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Gangwon-do is a province of South Korea, with its capital at Chuncheon. ... Kangwon (Kangwon-do) is a province of North Korea, with its capital at Wŏnsan. ... Wonsanis a port city and naval base in southeastern North Korea. ... Seoul (IPA: , (help· info)) is the capital and largest city of South Korea (Republic of Korea). ... Pyongyang (평양 / 平壤) is the capital city of North Korea, located in the bottom third (almost direct center) of the country, situated on the Taedong River. ... Jeju is the smallest province of South Korea, situated on its largest island. ... Chagang (Chagang-do) is a province in North Korea. ... Ryanggang (Ryanggang-do) is a province in North Korea. ...

For more details, see the articles Administrative divisions of South Korea and Administrative divisions of North Korea, as well as the articles on the thirteen provinces of the Korean Empire and the individual articles linked to in this section. Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is divided into 1 Special City (Teukbyeolsi), 6 Metropolitan Cities (Gwangyeoksi), and 9 Provinces (Do). ... Administrative divisions of North Korea As of 2004, North Korea consisted of two directly-governed cities (Chikalshi; 직할시;直轄市), three special administrative regions with various designations, and nine provinces (Do, singular and plural; 도; 道). ...

Notes

↑  Sources include Nahm 1988; [1] (in Korean).)

References

Nahm, Andrew C. (1988). Korea: Tradition and Transformation - A History of the Korean People. Elizabeth, NJ: Hollym International.

See also

• List of Korea-related topics
• Special cities of Korea
• Administrative divisions of South Korea
• Administrative divisions of North Korea
• Regions of Korea

This is a list of Wikipedia articles on Korea-related people, places, things, and concepts. ... In North and South Korea, Special cities, Metropolitan Cities, and Directly Governed Cities are cities that have a status equivalent to that of Provinces (Do). ... Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is divided into 1 Special City (Teukbyeolsi), 6 Metropolitan Cities (Gwangyeoksi), and 9 Provinces (Do). ... Administrative divisions of North Korea As of 2004, North Korea consisted of two directly-governed cities (Chikalshi; 직할시;直轄市), three special administrative regions with various designations, and nine provinces (Do, singular and plural; 도; 道). ... Korea has traditionally been divided into a number of unofficial regions that reflect historical, geographical, and dialect boundaries within the peninsula. ...

External links

• Map North Korea
• Map South Korea

For other integral meanings of Do in East Asian cultures, see Do. Geographic scope of East Asia East Asia is a subregion of Asia that can be defined in either geographical or cultural terms. ... The word culture, from the Latin colo, -ere, with its root meaning to cultivate, generally refers to patterns of human activity and the symbolic structures that give such activity significance. ... Do can refer to: In English, do is a verb whose use as an auxiliary verb is often grammatically required for negation and for interrogative sentences. ...