Goyang
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Goyang 고양시 |
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| • Hanja | ||
| • Revised Romanization | Goyang-si | |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Koyang-si | |
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 Location in South Korea |
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| Country |
 South Korea
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| Province | Gyeonggi-do | |
| Region | Sudogwon | |
| Administrative divisions | 3 gu, 35 dong | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 267.29 km2 (103.20 sq mi) | |
| Population (2005) | ||
| • Total | 1,073,069 | |
| • Density | 4,014.6/km2 (10,398/sq mi) | |
| • Dialect | Seoul | |
Goyang city (Goyang-si; Korean pronunciation: [ko.jaŋ]) is located north of Seoul (the capital of South Korea), and the city can be easily accessed through Seoul Ring-Express and Jayuro Expressway within 20 minutes. The city has become an exemplary leader among other cities in South Korea, in areas such as regional economic vitalization, environmental friendly residential areas, and convenient transportation systems. The city is well-known as the site of Ilsan New Town.
Several institutions of higher learning are located in Goyang. These include Agricultural Cooperative College, Korea Aerospace University, and Transnational Law and Business University.
In sports, the city was home to the K League Challenge football team Goyang Zaicro FC until its dissolution in 2016. Challengers League football team Goyang Citizen FC and Korean Basketball League team Goyang Orion Orions are based in the city.
Historic remains
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On New Year's Day each year, a splendid festival is thrown at Haengju Sanseong to welcome the New Year's Day sunrise.
Time: 5:00-9:00 AM on New Year's Day each year Place: The top of the mountain where Haengju Sanseong sits.
The event is held to commemorate an important victory in Korean history (14 March) at Haengju Sanseong. Elementary school kids and their parents from the neighborhood can watch memorial services for patriotic martyrs of the nation and learn about the history of Haengju Sanseong.
Time: 10 AM on 14 March each year Place: Chungjang Shrine at Haengju Sanseoeng
Floricultural industry sprang up in the early 1970s fostering flower culture in Korea. Goyang became one of the most famous cities for its floricultural industry and its flower show grew into a horticultural event representing Korea and a venue for trading among participants at home and from abroad.
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