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(Redirected from South Gyeongsang)
'Gyeongsangnam-do' (South Gyeongsang) is a province in the southeast of South Korea. The provincial capital is located at Changwon.
Before 1895, the area corresponding to modern-day Gyeongsangnam-do was part of Gyeongsang Province, one of the Eight Provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. In 1895, southern Gyeongsang was replaced by the Districts of Jinju in the west and Dongnae (modern-day Busan) in the east. In 1896, the two districts were merged to form Gyeongsangnam-do.
The provincial capital was originally located at Jinju, then moved in 1925 to Busan. In 1948, Gyeongsangnam-do became part of South Korea. In 1963, Busan separated from Gyeongsangnam-do to become a Directly Governed City (''Jikhalsi''). In 1983, the provincial capital moved from Busan to Changwon. In 1995, Busan became a Metropolitan City (''Gwangyeoksi''). In 1997, Ulsan separated from Gyeongsangnam-do to become a Metropolitan City.
In 1982, police officer Woo Bum-kon carried out the worst known incident of spree killing, killing 58 (including himself), and wounding 35 in Gyeongsangnam-do.
The province is part of the Yeongnam region, and is bounded on the east by the Sea of Japan (East Sea), on the north by Gyeongsangbuk-do province, on the west Jeollabuk-do and Jeollanam-do provinces, and on the south by the Korea Strait. Most of the province is drained by the Nakdong River and its tributaries.
The Nakdong delta plain around Gimhae is one of the best granaries in South Korea. Agricultural products form Gyeongsangnam-do include rice, beans, potatoes, and barley. The area is renowned for its cotton, sesame, and fruits which are grown along the southern seaside. A number of marine products are caught. The province is one of the country's leading fisheries.
The largest cities in the region are Busan and Ulsan, which are separately administered as provincial-level Metropolitan Cities. Apart from Changwon, other large or notable cities include Gimhae, Jinhae, Masan, and Jinju.
Gyeongsangnam-do is the home of Haeinsa, a Buddhist temple that houses the ''Tripitaka Koreana'' and attracts many tourists. It is located in the national park around Jirisan (1,915 m) on the border with Jeollabuk-do. The temple was first built in 802.
Gyeongsangnam-do is divided into 10 cities (''si'') and 10 counties (''gun''). The names below are given in English, hangul, and hanja.
★ List of Korea-related topics
★ Igeum-dong site - complex archaeological site in Sacheon-si
★ Gyeongsangnam-do English-language home page
★ Jobs in Gyeongsangnam-do
'Gyeongsangnam-do' (South Gyeongsang) is a province in the southeast of South Korea. The provincial capital is located at Changwon.
| Contents |
| History |
| Geography |
| Resources |
| Major cities |
| Attractions |
| Administrative divisions |
| Cities |
| Counties |
| See also |
| External link |
History
Before 1895, the area corresponding to modern-day Gyeongsangnam-do was part of Gyeongsang Province, one of the Eight Provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. In 1895, southern Gyeongsang was replaced by the Districts of Jinju in the west and Dongnae (modern-day Busan) in the east. In 1896, the two districts were merged to form Gyeongsangnam-do.
The provincial capital was originally located at Jinju, then moved in 1925 to Busan. In 1948, Gyeongsangnam-do became part of South Korea. In 1963, Busan separated from Gyeongsangnam-do to become a Directly Governed City (''Jikhalsi''). In 1983, the provincial capital moved from Busan to Changwon. In 1995, Busan became a Metropolitan City (''Gwangyeoksi''). In 1997, Ulsan separated from Gyeongsangnam-do to become a Metropolitan City.
In 1982, police officer Woo Bum-kon carried out the worst known incident of spree killing, killing 58 (including himself), and wounding 35 in Gyeongsangnam-do.
Geography
The province is part of the Yeongnam region, and is bounded on the east by the Sea of Japan (East Sea), on the north by Gyeongsangbuk-do province, on the west Jeollabuk-do and Jeollanam-do provinces, and on the south by the Korea Strait. Most of the province is drained by the Nakdong River and its tributaries.
Resources
The Nakdong delta plain around Gimhae is one of the best granaries in South Korea. Agricultural products form Gyeongsangnam-do include rice, beans, potatoes, and barley. The area is renowned for its cotton, sesame, and fruits which are grown along the southern seaside. A number of marine products are caught. The province is one of the country's leading fisheries.
Major cities
The largest cities in the region are Busan and Ulsan, which are separately administered as provincial-level Metropolitan Cities. Apart from Changwon, other large or notable cities include Gimhae, Jinhae, Masan, and Jinju.
Attractions
Gyeongsangnam-do is the home of Haeinsa, a Buddhist temple that houses the ''Tripitaka Koreana'' and attracts many tourists. It is located in the national park around Jirisan (1,915 m) on the border with Jeollabuk-do. The temple was first built in 802.
Administrative divisions
Gyeongsangnam-do is divided into 10 cities (''si'') and 10 counties (''gun''). The names below are given in English, hangul, and hanja.
Cities
★ Changwon (창원시; 昌原市, capital) ★ Geoje (거제시; 巨濟市) ★ Gimhae (김해시; 金海市) ★ Jinhae (진해시; 鎭海市) | ★ Jinju (진주시; 晋州市) ★ Masan (마산시; 馬山市) ★ Miryang (밀양시; 密陽市) | ★ Sacheon (사천시; 泗川市) ★ Tongyeong (통영시; 統營市) ★ Yangsan (양산시; 梁山市) |
Counties
★ Changnyeong County (창녕군; 昌寧郡) ★ Geochang County (거창군; 居昌郡) ★ Goseong County (고성군; 固城郡) ★ Hadong County (하동군; 河東郡) | ★ Haman County (함안군; 咸安郡) ★ Hapcheon County (합천군; 陜川郡) ★ Hamyang County (함양군; 咸陽郡) | ★ Namhae County (남해군; 南海郡) ★ Sancheong County (산청군; 山淸郡) ★ Uiryeong County (의령군; 宜寧郡) |
See also
★ List of Korea-related topics
★ Igeum-dong site - complex archaeological site in Sacheon-si
External link
★ Gyeongsangnam-do English-language home page
★ Jobs in Gyeongsangnam-do
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