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Chungju

American  
[chuhng-joo] / ˈtʃʌŋˈdʒu /

noun

  1. a city in central South Korea.


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It took Park Ok-yeol, 88, three bus rides on a recent Monday to make her way from her home in Cheongcheon-myeon to a nearby city, Chungju.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2021

According to Japanese media, the IOC would even consider hosting the events in the South Korean city of Chungju, where rowing events were held for the 2014 Asian Games.

From Reuters Oct. 20, 2016

Great Britain's rowing team are targeting at least four medals at the World Rowing Championships, which start on Sunday in Chungju, South Korea.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2013

Mr. Youn was born outside the provincial capital of Chungju in South Korea.

From New York Times Feb. 20, 2011

About 50 miles southeast of Seoul, near Chungju, we came upon a rest stop to end all rest stops.

From Washington Post

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