Asan - Modern History

Modern History

  • In 1983, an alteration of townships (ri) and towns (myeon) was made.
  • In 1986, Onyang eup (town) of Asan was separated and the independent city of Onyang was created.
  • In 1995, the City of Onyang and Asan County were combined into the City of Asan.

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