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Hapcheon (陜川), is the capital and most populous city of Jeongmi. Located in the Seorye River Valley, the area that is now Hapcheon has been home to numerous settlements with the first human remains dating back to hundreds of thousands of years ago. Hapcheon first became the capital of a unified Jeongmi with the establishment of the Lee dynasty in 1091, and has since remained the capital through the Kim, Choe, and modern eras.

Hapcheon is a leading and receives tens of millions of tourists yearly. The city is home to a diverse range of peoples and cultures, with over three hundred languages being spoken in the city according to the 2010 census.

Names
Hapcheon is often informally referred to as seoul (서울), meaning "the capital" in. The area that is now Hapcheon was home to various fishing and farming communities during the East-West States Period. Hapcheon first emerged as a major city during the 8th century, and was the capital of the Lee dynasty. During the reign of Empress Taejo during the 12th century, Hapcheon was renamed to Ingyeong (仁京), but the name was reverse during the reign of grandson, Emperor Heonjo, in 1173.

Climate
Similar to much of southeastern Jeongmi, Hapcheon has a temperate oceanic climate. Summers are generally warm and occasionally hot. Due to its large size, the city has a considerable effect. Winters are cool and the city receives on average five days of snow a year.

Demographics
The 2010 census recorded that 32.21% of Hapcheon's population was foreign-born, making the city being home to one of the largest immigrant populations in the world.

Politics
Hapcheon is a major stronghold of the Democratic Party. In the 2012 election, Democratic candidate Kim Jae-gyeong received 76% of the city's votes.