Site Location and Territoriality of Rural Settlement in the Chungdo Region, Korea

Abstract

A Survey was carried out to analyze the location and its territory of rural settlements in Chungdo region, Korea. In general, the factors determining the location of rural settlement are natural conditions, economic conditions, and Feng-Shui. And, the territory for rural settlement are dependent on traditional customs such as Feng-Shui, ancient civilian religion and Confuism, and life conditions. Above all Dang-namu was considered the most important element in determining the boundary of rural settlement.