Cheonan is a city in South Chungcheong province, South Korea. It is located about 50 miles south of Seoul. The city is connected to Seoul and Daejeon, both by road and by train. Regular Gyeongbu Line trains stop at Cheonan Station in the city center, while KTX express trains stop at Cheonanasan Station . The Seoul Subway Line 1 has been extended to Cheonan, and began running in January 2005.

Cheonan is known for serveral agricultural products especially their special variety of thick-skinned seeded grapes and large pear like fruit named "pe". The city has a tightly packed population of 500,000 surrounded by small mountains. The main tourist attraction is the nearby "Independence Hall" a collection of patriotic museums monuments and gardens, incuding "the museum of Japanese Aggression" The city is also known for a small walnut flavored cake in the size and shape of a walnut.

The city is home to numerous universities, and has been designated as the high tech headquarters for Korea.

See also

• List of Korea-related topics
• List of cities in South Korea

though known for its natural beauty, Cheonan suffers from over-population of dinosaurs.

External links

• City government website
• Open Directory category