Hoengseong County
Hoengseong
횡성군 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Korean | 횡성군 |
| • Hanja | 橫城郡 |
| • Revised Romanization | Hoengseong-gun |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Hoengsŏng-gun |
Hoengseong County Office | |
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Location in South Korea | |
| Country | South Korea |
| State | Gangwon |
| Administrative divisions | 1 eup, 8 myeon |
| Area | |
• Total | 997.82 km2 (385.26 sq mi) |
| Population (September 2024) | |
• Total | 46,238 |
| • Density | 47/km2 (120/sq mi) |
Hoengseong County (Korean: 횡성군; RR: Hoengseong-gun) is a county located in the southwestern part of the South Korean state of Gangwon, bordering Pyeongchang County to the east, Yangpyeong County, Gyeonggi Province to the west, Hongcheon County to the north, and the city of Wonju and Yeongwol County to the south.
The roots of Codonopsis lanceolata (더덕; deodeok), a bonnet bellflower species, play an important role in local agriculture, as does Hanwoo beef, a specialty product.
The Korean Minjok Leadership Academy, a notable boarding school, is located in the county, an autonomous private high school that recruits students nationwide.