About Gwangmyeong
About Gwangmyeong
History of events
History of events
| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| Goguryeo | Belonged to Ingbeolno-hyeon |
| 757(16th year of King Gyeongdeok’s reign in Silla Dynasty) | Belonged to Uljin-gun as Gokyang-hyeon |
| 940(23rd Year of King Taejo’s reign in Goryeo) | Belonged to Geumju-hyeon |
| 1413(13th Year of King Taejong’s reign in Joseon Dynasty) | Belonged to Geumcheon-hyeon |
| 1895(32nd Year of King Gojong’s reign in Joseon Dynasty) | Belonged to Siheung-gun |
| March 1, 1914 | Became Seo-myeon, Siheung-gun as Geumcheon, Ansan and Gwacheon were incorporated into Siheung-gun in accordance with Decree No. 111 of the Japanese Government General of Korea (promulgated on Dec. 29, 1913). |
| June 10, 1970 | In accordance with Siheung-gun Ordinance No. 199 (promulgated on June 10, 1970), Seo-myeon Gwangmyeong Office was established to cover jurisdictions of Gwangmyeong-ri and Cheolsan-ri. |
| June 1, 1974 | In accordance with Siheung-gun Ordinance No. 401 (promulgated on June 1, 1974), Seo-myeon Gwangmyeong Office was promoted to Siheung-gun Gwangmyeong Office |
| April 20, 1976 | Siheung-gun Gwangmyeong Office and 7 local offices were opened. |
| May 1, 1979 | Seo-myeon was promoted to Soha-eup in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 9409 (promulgated on April 7, 1979). |
| July 1, 1981 | In accordance with Act No. 3425 (promulgated on April 13, 1981), Soha-eup, Siheung-gun and Gwangmyeong Office were promoted to Gwangmyeong City. |
