Guri

:Guri is also the name of a Star Wars character.

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Guri is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It is located immediately to the east of Seoul, in the heart of the Capital Metropolitan Area. The Joseon Dynasty royal tombs of Donggureung are located in the city. The low mountain of Achasan is also located here, site of the Baekje-era Acha Mountain Fortress.

Related Topics:
City - Gyeonggi - South Korea - Capital Metropolitan Area - Joseon Dynasty - Donggureung - Achasan - Baekje - Acha Mountain Fortress

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Guri first became a separate city in 1986. Previously, it had been considered part of Yangju from antiquity until 1980, and part of Namyangju from 1980 to 1986. The name "Guri" was first used in 1914, at which time it was a myeon in Yangju.

Related Topics:
Yangju - Namyangju

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