Gimje
Gimje (Gimje-si) is a city in North Jeolla Province, South Korea.
Symbol
City Bird : Dove
City Tree : Zelkova tree
City Flower : Zinnia
History
The Gimje area is located on the "great plains" of Korea and has been cultivated since ancient times.
Nations of early date ascended in the year 200. The Baekje Kingdom invaded and incorporated several small mahan states in the 13th year of King Onjo’s reign.
The Baekje Kingdom changed its name to Byeogol, but when is not clear.
In the Joseon Dynasty, Gimje first appeared in the year 1466 when Sejo of Joseon ruled. He promoted Gimje to an independent county. In 1628, Gwanghaegun of Joseon combined the nearby district of Mangyeong District into Gimje County.
The Baekje Kingdom was ruined by the Tang and Silla Kingdoms and the Unified Silla Kingdom changed the city's name to Gimje city.
The Goryeo dynasty promoted Gimje city to Gimje District in the 21st year of King Injong’s reign.
City government has always highly regarded and promoted the cultivation of rice and other crop species. From the Baekje Kingdom through the 21st century, Gimje has been one of the best areas for growing rice.