History
- Goguryeo - First named Moeuldongbi.
- Silla Dynasty - name changed to Cheolseong.
- During the Later Three Kingdoms Period of Korea, Gung Ye determined it capital of Taebong.
- Goryeo Dynasty
- In 918, during the rule of King Taejo of Goryeo, its name was changed to Cheorwon and then renamed as Dongju.
- Joseon Dynasty
- King Taejong changed its name into 'Dohobu'.
- In 26th year of King Sejong's reign (1434), it was transferred from Gyeonggi-do to Gangwon.
- On May 26 of the King Gojong, altered to Chuncheon-bu.
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