Located in the center of Korea’s southern coast, the city borders Namhae-gun of Gyeongsangnam-do and Goheung Peninsula to the west and Suncheon to the north. It is also not far from Jeju Island to the southwest and Japan to the southeast.
Location
Located in the center of Korea’s southern coast, the city borders Namhae-gun of Gyeongsangnam-do and Goheung Peninsula to the west and Suncheon to the north. It is also not far from Jeju Island to the southwest and Japan to the southeast.
Area : 905㎢
Population : 300,000
Main industries
Dolsan leaf mustard kimchi, Odongdo rice, abalone, mussel, oyster, salted mackerel, red sea-bream, devil fish, and hairtail
Regional characteristics
Odong Island, Jinnam-gwan Office, Hyangil-am Rock, Dolsan Bridge, Geomun Island·Baek Island, Sa island, Hallyeohaesang National Marine Park, and Adohaehaesang National Park
Festivals
Hyangilam Sunrise Festival, Yeosu Geobuksun Festival (May 2-5), Mt. Yeongchui Azalea Festival, and Yeoja Bay Mud Flat Sunset Festival
