Boeun County
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Boeun 보은군 |
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| County | |
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | |
| • Hanja | |
| • Revised Romanization | Boeun-gun |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Poŭn-gun |
Palsangjeon hall at Beopjusa temple
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 Location in South Korea |
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| Country |
 South Korea
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| Region | Hoseo |
| Administrative divisions | 1 eup, 10 myeon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 584.45 km2 (225.66 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 43,245 |
| • Density | 74/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Chungcheong |
Boeun County (Boeun-gun) is a county in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea.
Boeun, literally "offering gratitude" or "thanksgiving", was named in 1406 by a remorseful King Taejong, who felt relieved that he had cleared his conscience after having participated at a ceremonial ritual at the local Beopjusa temple to appease the spirits of his dead younger half-brothers. He had caused their deaths during a power struggle years previously.
In July 1973, Boeun township was elevated to the status of Boeun town. In 1983, two townships were abolished and incorporated into normal ones. In 2007, Hoebuk-myeon changed its name to Hoein-myeon, Oesongni-myeon to Jangan-myeon, and Naesonngni-myeon into Songnisan-myeonn.
Jujube is the most well-known agricultural product in Boeun county. Additionally, the county's fruit, and eggs are growing in popularity thanks to their eco-friendly mark.
Boeun is twinned with:
Coordinates: 36°29′04″N 127°43′07″E / 36.4844444544°N 127.718611121°E
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