Hongseong (Hongseong-gun) is a city in South Korea, and the capital of South Chungcheong Province. The current governor is Kim Seok-hwan. The original name of this city is Hongju.
Symbols
The flag represents the Joyang Gate along with the west coastal line.
The region's flower is the forsythia, which symbolizes the warmth and kindness in the hearts of the people of Hongseong.
The region's tree is the zelkova, which is known for providing a lot of shade. This symbolizes the loyalty and patriotism of the people of Hongseong.
The region's bird is the magpie, which is also the national bird of Korea. It symbolizes good luck, good news and hope.
... and adjacent counties, including Daegu, which would take charge of athletics, Gwangju, which would be the epicentre of archery and swimming, and Hongseong, which would host the tennis competitions.
