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Capital of South Chungchong province, central South Korea; population (2005) 1,438,600. Korea's tallest standing Buddha and oldest wooden building are found northeast of the city at Popchusa in the Mount Songnisan National Park.

The city suffered severe damage in the Korean War of the 1950s. The university was established in 1952. To the west lie the Kyeryongsan National Park and the Yusong Hot Springs.

Blue represents the sky and the sea. Yellow symbolizes the sun which gives light and life. Red reflects the people and their determination to work in the future in unity and love. White stands for justice and harmony. Green recalls the land and nature. Effective date: 8 January 1996. >>