The Republic of Korea (ROK) is divided into nine provinces (do), Cheju, North Cholla, South Cholla, North Ch'ungch'ong, South Ch'ungch'ong, Kangwan, Kyonggi, North Kyongsang, and South Kyongsang. There are seven provincial-level cities (jikhalsi) directly under the central government: Seoul, the capital; Inch'on; Kwangju; Pusan; Taegu; Taejon; and Ulsan. Provinces are divided into cities (si), counties (kun or gun), townships (myon), and villages (i or ri). Between 1961 and March 1990, there were no local elections.