Cities of East Asia
South Korea
Table:
City
Hangul
Hanja
Province
Population
(2010)

Seoul

서울

none[3]

Special city

9,794,304

Busan

부산

釜山

Metropolitan city

3,414,950

Incheon

인천

仁川

Metropolitan city

2,662,509

Daegu

대구

大邱

Metropolitan city

2,446,418

Daejeon

대전

大田

Metropolitan city

1,501,859

Gwangju

광주

光州

Metropolitan city

1,469,293

Ulsan

울산

蔚山

Metropolitan city

1,082,567

Suwon

수원

水原

Gyeonggi

1,071,913

Changwon

창원

昌原

South Gyeongsang

1,058,021

Seongnam

성남

城南

Gyeonggi

949,964

Goyang

고양

高陽

Gyeonggi

905,076

Yongin

용인

龍仁

Gyeonggi

856,765

Bucheon

부천

富川

Gyeonggi

853,039

Ansan

안산

安山

Gyeonggi

728,775

Cheongju

청주

淸州

North Chungcheong

666,924

Jeonju

전주

全州

North Jeolla

649,728

Anyang

안양

安養

Gyeonggi

602,122

Cheonan

천안

天安

South Chungcheong

574,623

Namyangju

남양주

南楊州

Gyeonggi

529,898

Pohang

포항

浦項

North Gyeongsang

511,390

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The Korean alphabet , known as Hangul ( Hangeul ) [ note 1 ] in South Korea or Chosŏn'gŭl in North Korea , has been used to write the Korean language since its creation in the 15th century by King Sejong the Great . It is the official writing system of Korea , both South Korea and North Korea . It is a co-official writing system in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture and Changbai Korean Autonomous County in Jilin Province , China . It is also sometimes used to write the Cia-Cia language spoken near the town of Baubau , Indonesia . A Taiwanese linguist Xu Caode ( 1987 ) developed and used a modified Hangul alphabet to represent spoken Taiwanese Hokkien , and was later supported by Ang Ui-jin ( see Taiwanese Hangul ) . The Hangul alphabet originally consisted of 28 letters with 17 consonant letters and 11 vowel letters when it was created . As four became obsolete , modern Hangul consists of a total of 24 letters with 14 consonant letters and 10 vowel letters . In North Korea the total is counted 40 . It consists of 19 consonant letters and 21 vowel letters as it additionally includes 5 tense consonants ( ㄲ ㄸ ㅃ ㅉ ㅆ ) and 6 compound and complex vowel letters as well as ㅐ and ㅔ . The Korean letters are written in syllabic blocks with the alphabetic letters arranged in two dimensions . For example , the Korean word for honeybee ( kkulbeol ) is written 꿀벌 , not ㄲㅜㄹㅂㅓㄹ . As it combines the features of alphabetic and syllabic writing systems , it has been described as an alphabetic syllabary by some linguists .
Hanja ( Korean : 한자 ; Hanja : 漢字 ; Korean pronunciation : [ ha ( ː ) nt͈ɕa ] ) [ citation needed ] is the Korean name for Chinese characters ( Chinese : 漢字 ; pinyin : hànzì ) . More specifically , it refers to the Chinese characters borrowed from Chinese and incorporated into the Korean language with Korean pronunciation . Hanja-mal or Hanja-eo ( the latter is used more often ) refers to words that can be written with Hanja , and hanmun , or anyone who wishes to read scholarly texts in the humanities . Learning a certain number of Hanja is very helpful for understanding the etymology of Sino-Korean words , and for enlarging one 's Korean vocabulary . Today , Hanja are not used to write native Korean words , which are always rendered in Hangul , and even words of Chinese origin - Hanja-eo ( 한자어 , 漢字語 ) - are written with the Hangul alphabet most of the time , with the corresponding Chinese character often written next to it to prevent confusion with other characters or words with the same phonetics . [ citation needed ]
Seoul ( /soʊl/ , like soul ; Korean : 서울 [ sʌ.ul ] ( listen ) ; lit . Capital ) , officially the Seoul Special City , is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea . Seoul forms the heart of the Seoul Capital Area . Ranked as an alpha world city , Seoul was the world 's 4th largest metropolitan economy with a GDP of US $ 635 billion in 2014 after Tokyo , New York City and Los Angeles . International visitors generally reach Seoul via AREX from the Incheon International Airport , notable for having been rated the best airport for nine consecutive years ( 2005-2013 ) by the Airports Council International . In 2015 , it was rated Asia 's most livable city with the second highest quality of life globally by Arcadis , with the GDP per capita ( PPP ) in Seoul being around $ 40,000 . In 2017 , the cost of living in Seoul was ranked 6th globally . In 2018 , Seoul 's real estate market was ranked 5th in the world for the price of apartments in the downtown center. , Seoul was one of the host cities for the official tournament of the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea/Japan . With major technology hubs centered in Gangnam and Digital Media City , the Seoul Capital Area is home to the headquarters of 15 Fortune Global 500 companies , including Samsung , LG , and Hyundai . Ranked seventh in the Global Power City Index and Global Financial Centres Index , the metropolis exerts a major influence in global affairs as one of the five leading hosts of global conferences . Seoul has hosted the 1986 Asian Games , 1988 Summer Olympics , 2002 FIFA World Cup , and more recently the 2010 G-20 Seoul summit . Seoul was the capital of various Korean kingdoms , including Baekje , Joseon , and the Korean Empire and served as the secondary capital of Goryeo .
Busan ( Korean pronunciation : [ pusan ] ) , formerly romanized as Pusan and now officially Busan Metropolitan City , is South Korea 's second most-populous city after Seoul , with a population of over 3.5 million inhabitants . It is the economic , cultural and educational center of southeastern South Korea , with its port - Korea 's busiest and the fifth-busiest in the world [ a ] - only about 190 kilometers ( 120 mi ) from the Japanese islands of Kyushu and Honshu . The surrounding Southeast Economic Zone ( including Ulsan and South Gyeongsang ) is South Korea 's largest industrial area . Busan is divided into 15 major administrative districts and a single county , together housing a population of approximately 3.6 million . The full metropolitan area , the Southeastern Maritime Industrial Region , has a population of approximately 8 million . The most densely built-up areas of the city are situated in a number of narrow valleys between the Nakdong and the Suyeong Rivers , with mountains separating most of the districts . The Nakdong is Korea 's longest river and Busan 's Haeundae Beach is also the country 's largest . Busan is a center for international conventions , hosting APEC in 2005 . It is also a center for sports tournaments in Korea , having hosted the 2002 Asian Games and FIFA World Cup . It is home to the world 's largest department store , the Shinsegae Centum City . Busan was added to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network as a City of Film in December 2014 .
Incheon ( Korean : 인천 ; Hanja : 仁川 ; Korean pronunciation : [ intɕʰʌn ] ; McCune-Reischauer romanization Inchŏn ; literally kind river ) , officially the Incheon Metropolitan City ( 인천광역시 ) , is a city located in northwestern South Korea , bordering Seoul and Gyeonggi to the east . Inhabited since the Neolithic , Incheon was home to just 4,700 people when it became an international port in 1883 . Today , about 3 million people live in the city , making it South Korea 's third most-populous city after Seoul and Busan . The city 's growth has been assured in modern times with the development of its port due to its natural advantages as a coastal city and its proximity to the South Korean capital . It is part of the Seoul Capital Area , along with Seoul itself and Gyeonggi Province , forming the world 's fourth largest metropolitan area by population . Incheon has since led the economic development of Korea by opening its port to the outside world , ushering in the modernization of Korea as a center of industrialization . In 2003 , the city was designated as Korea 's first free economic zone . Since then , large local companies and global enterprises have increasingly invested in the Incheon Free Economic Zone , including Samsung which chose Songdo International City as its new investment destination for its bio industry . As an international city , Incheon has held numerous large scale international conferences , such as the Incheon Global Fair & Festival in 2009 . The 17th Asian Games Incheon 2014 was also held in Incheon on 19 September 2014 . Incheon has established itself as a major transportation hub in northeast Asia with the Incheon International Airport and Incheon Port . The city is also home to the Green Climate Fund , an international organization addressing environmental issues .
Daegu ( Korean : [ tɛɡu ] ; 대구 , 大邱 , literally 'large hill ' ) , formerly spelled Taegu [ a ] and officially known as the Daegu Metropolitan City , is a city in South Korea , the fourth-largest after Seoul , Busan , and Incheon , and the third-largest metropolitan area in the nation [ b ] with over 2.5 million residents . Daegu and surrounding North Gyeongsang Province are often referred to as Daegu-Gyeongbuk , with a total population over 5 million . Daegu is located in south-eastern Korea about 80 km ( 50 mi ) from the seacoast , near the Geumho River and its mainstream , Nakdong River in Gyeongsang-do . The Daegu basin is the central plain of the Yeongnam region . In ancient times , the Daegu area was part of the proto-kingdom Jinhan . Subsequently Daegu came under the control of the Silla Kingdom , which unified the Korean Peninsula . During the Joseon Dynasty period , the city was the capital of Gyeongsang-do , one of the traditional eight provinces of the country . Daegu was an economic motor of Korea during the 1960s-1980s period and was especially known for its electronics industry . The humid subtropical climate of Daegu is ideal for producing high-quality apples , thus the nickname , Apple City . Daegu is also known as Textile City . Textiles used to be the pillar industry of the city . With the establishment of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Free Economic Zone , Daegu is currently focusing on fostering fashion and high-tech industries .
Daejeon ( Korean : [ tɛ̝.dʑʌn ] ( listen ) ) is South Korea 's fifth-largest metropolis . Daejeon had a population of over 1.5 million in 2010 . Located in the central region of South Korea , Daejeon serves as a hub of transportation and is at the crossroads of major transport routes . The capital Seoul is about 50 minutes away by KTX high-speed train . Daejeon is one of South Korea 's administration hubs with the Daejeon Government Complex ( Other administrative hubs : Seoul , Gwacheon and Sejong ) . The Korean administration in the 1980s decided to relocate some of its functions from Seoul , the national capital , to other cities . Currently , 12 national government offices , including Korea Customs Service , Small and Medium Business Administration , Public Procurement Service , National Statistical Office , Military Manpower Administration , Korea Forest Service , Cultural Heritage Administration , and Korean Intellectual Property Office , as well as Patent Court of Korea , are located in Daejeon . Korail , Korea Water Resources Corporation , and Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation are also headquartered in the city . Daejeon has 18 universities , including KAIST and Chungnam National University . Daejeon has earned its name as Asia 's Silicon Valley and high technology city . The city hosted the Taejon Expo '93 and the International Mathematical Olympiads in 2000 . Several important research institutes are based in the city .
Gwangju [ a ] ( Korean pronunciation : [ kwaŋ.dʑu ] ) is the sixth-largest city in South Korea . It is a designated metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government 's Home Minister . The city was also the capital of South Jeolla Province until the provincial office moved to the southern village of Namak in Muan County in 2005 because Gwangju was promoted to a metropolitan city and was independent from South Jeolla province . Its name is composed of the words Gwang ( Korean : 광 ; Hanja : 光 ) meaning light and Ju ( 주 ; 州 ) meaning province . Gwangju was historically recorded as Muju ( 무주 ; 武州 ) , in which Silla merged all of the land to establish the provinces of Gwangju , Ungju , Jeonju , Muju and various counties , plus the southern boundary of Goguryeo and the ancient territories of Silla in the Samguk Sagi . In the heart of the agricultural Jeolla region , the city is also famous for its rich and diverse cuisine .
Ulsan ( Korean pronunciation : [ ul.s͈an ] ) , officially the Ulsan Metropolitan City , is South Korea 's seventh-largest metropolitan city and the eighth-largest city overall , with a population of over 1.1 million inhabitants . It is located in the south-east of the country , neighboring Busan to the south and facing Gyeongju to the north . Ulsan is the industrial powerhouse of South Korea , forming the heart of the Ulsan Industrial District . It has the world 's largest automobile assembly plant operated by the Hyundai Motor Company ; the world 's largest shipyard , operated by Hyundai Heavy Industries ; and the world 's third largest oil refinery , owned by SK Energy . In 2017 , Ulsan had a GDP per capita of $ 65,093 , the highest of any region in South Korea .
Suwon [ a ] ( Korean : 수원 ; Hanja : 水原 , Korean pronunciation : [ su.wʌn ] ) is the capital and largest metropolis of Gyeonggi-do , South Korea 's most populous province which surrounds Seoul , the national capital . Suwon lies about 30 kilometres ( 19 miles ) south of Seoul . It is traditionally known as The City of Filial Piety . With a population close to 1.2 million , it is larger than Ulsan , although it is not governed as a metropolitan city . Suwon has existed in various forms throughout Korea 's history , growing from a small settlement to become a major industrial and cultural center . It is the only remaining completely walled city in South Korea . The city walls are one of the more popular tourist destinations in Gyeonggi Province . Samsung Electronics R & D center and headquarters are in Suwon . The city is served by two motorways , the national railway network , and the Seoul Metropolitan Subway . Suwon is a major educational center , home to 11 universities . Suwon is home to football club Suwon Samsung Bluewings , which have won the K League on four occasions and AFC Champions League twice . The KT Wiz of the Korea Baseball Organization also plays in Suwon .
Gyeonggi Province ( Korean : 경기도 , Korean pronunciation : [ kjʌŋ.ɡi.do ] ) is the most populous province in South Korea . Its name , Gyeonggi , means the area surrounding the capital . Thus Gyeonggi-do can be translated as province surrounding Seoul . The provincial capital is Suwon . Seoul - South Korea 's largest city and national capital - is in the heart of the province but has been separately administered as a provincial-level special city since 1946 . Incheon - South Korea 's third-largest city - is on the coast of the province and has been similarly administered as a provincial-level metropolitan city since 1981 . The three jurisdictions are collectively referred to as Sudogwon and cover 11,730 km2 ( 4,530 sq mi ) , with a combined population of 25.5 million - amounting to over half of the entire population of South Korea .
Changwon ( Korean pronunciation : [ tɕʰaŋ.wʌn ] ) is the capital city of Gyeongsangnam-do , on the southeast coast of South Korea . With a population of 1.07 million as of 2015 [ update ] , Changwon is South Korea 's ninth-most populous city . A port city , Changwon is bordered by Masan Bay to the south , and the cities of Busan and Gimhae to the east . The city of Miryang lies to the northeast , and Jinju to the west . The region has been inhabited since the Bronze Age , and its urban areas have been renamed and re-organized many times throughout history . In 1974 , with the creation of the Changwon National Industrial Complex , the three historically interdependent cities of Masan , Jinhae , and Changwon began to undergo significant economic development , growing into an important industrial centre . On July 1 , 2010 , the cities of Changwon , Jinhae , and Masan merged to form the current city of Changwon . As Korea 's first planned city , modeled after Canberra , Australia , Changwon uses accessible urban planning including many parks and separate residential and industrial areas . The city has also branded itself an environmental capital with the municipal government actively participating in climate change conferences and committing to the development of sustainable policies like the globally recognized bike-sharing program , Nubija .
South Gyeongsang Province ( Korean : 경상남도 , romanized : Gyeongsangnam-do , Korean pronunciation : [ kjʌŋ.saŋ.nam.do ] ) is a province in the southeast of South Korea . The provincial capital is at Changwon . It is adjacent to the major metropolitan center and port of Busan . There is UNESCO World Heritage Site Haeinsa , a Buddhist temple that houses the Tripitaka Koreana and attracts many tourists . Automobile and petrochemical factories are largely concentrated along the southern part of the province , extending from Ulsan through Busan , Changwon , and Jinju .
Seongnam ( Korean pronunciation : [ sʌŋ.nam ] ) is the second largest city in South Korea 's Gyeonggi Province after Suwon and the 10th largest city in the country . Its population is approximately one million . Seongnam is a satellite city of Seoul . It is largely a residential city located immediately southeast of Seoul and belongs to the Seoul National Capital Area . Seongnam , the first planned city in Korea 's history , was conceived during the era of President Park Chung-Hee for the purpose of industrializing the nation by concentrating electronic , textile , and petrochemical facilities there during the 1970s and 1980s . The city featured a network of roads , to Seoul and other major cities , from the early 1970s on . Today , Seongnam has merged with the metropolitan network of Seoul . Bundang , one of the districts in Seongnam , was developed in the 1990s . To accelerate the dispersion of Seoul 's population to its suburbs and relieve the congested Seoul metropolitan area , the Korean government has provided stimulus packages to large public corporations and private companies to be headquartered in the Bundang district . Bundang-gu is now home to prominent companies such as KT ( formerly Korea Telecom ) . In recent years , a movement to have Seongnam designated a metropolitan city capable of governing itself has arisen . In August 2009 , the city of Seongnam decided to merge with the city of Hanam , also in Gyeonggi-do .
Goyang ( Goyang-si ; Korean pronunciation : [ ko.jaŋ ] ) is a city in Gyeonggi Province in the north of South Korea . It is part of the Seoul Capital Area , making Goyang one of Seoul 's satellite cities . It is one of the largest cities in the Seoul Capital Area , with a population of just over 1 million . Ilsan , a planned city , is located in the Ilsandong-gu and Ilsanseo-gu districts of Goyang . It also includes Deogyang-gu which is closer to Seoul . Several institutions of higher learning are located in Goyang . These include Agricultural Cooperative College , Korea Aerospace University , and Transnational Law and Business University .
Yongin ( Korean pronunciation : [ joŋ.in ] ) is a major city in the Seoul Capital Area , located in Gyeonggi Province , South Korea . With a population close to 1 million , the city has developed rapidly since the 21st century , recording the highest population growth of any city in the country . Yongin is home to Everland and Caribbean Bay , South Korea 's most popular amusement and water parks . The city is also home to the Korean Folk Village , the largest of its kind .
Bucheon ( Korean pronunciation : [ pu.tɕʰʌn ] ) is a city in Gyeonggi Province , South Korea . Bucheon is a satellite city of Seoul , 25 kilometres ( 16 miles ) away . This city is located between Incheon and Seoul . Bucheon is the second most densely populated city in South Korea after Seoul , and as a result , administrative districts were abolished in July 2016 in favor of providing greater public service in community centers . Major manufacturing operations are located in the northern areas of the city , while the areas in the south where Seoul Subway Line 7 and Seoul Subway Line 1 pass are dense commercial and residential areas .
Ansan ( Korean pronunciation : [ an.san ] ) is a city in Gyeonggi Province , South Korea . It lies southwest of Seoul , and is part of the Seoul National Capital Area . It is connected to Seoul by rail via Seoul Subway Line 4 . Ansan is situated on the Yellow Sea coast and some islands lie within its jurisdiction . The largest and best-known of these is Daebu Island . Several higher learning institutions are located in Ansan . They include Ansan University , Ansan College of Technology , Seoul Institute of the Arts , and the ERICA campus of Hanyang University . The Korea Transportation Safety Authority , a government agency , is also headquartered in Ansan on June 3 , 2002 . With its high number of foreign workers , Wongokbon-dong has been designated a multicultural area .
Cheongju ( Korean pronunciation : [ tɕʰʌŋ.dʑu ] ) is the capital and largest city of North Chungcheong Province in South Korea .
North Chungcheong Province ( Korean : 충청북도 , Chungcheongbuk-do ; Korean pronunciation : [ tɕʰuŋ.tɕʰʌŋ.buk̚.t͈o ] ) , also known as Chungbuk , is a province of South Korea . North Chungcheong has a population of 1,578,934 ( 2014 ) and has a geographic area of 7,433 km2 ( 2,870 sq mi ) located in the Hoseo region in the south-center of the Korean Peninsula . North Chungcheong borders the provinces of Gyeonggi and Gangwon to the north , North Gyeongsang to the east , North Jeolla to the south , and South Chungcheong , Sejong Special Autonomous City , and Daejeon Metropolitan City to the west . Cheongju is the capital and largest city of North Chungcheong , with other major cities including Chungju and Jecheon . North Chungcheong was established in 1896 from the province of Chungcheong , one of the Eight Provinces of Korea , consisting of the northeastern half of the territory , and is South Korea 's only landlocked province . North Chungcheong was known as Chūsei-hoku Prefecture during the Japanese Colonial Period from 1910 and became part of South Korea following the division of Korea in 1945 .
Jeonju ( Korean pronunciation : [ tɕʌn.dʑu ] ) is the 16th largest city in South Korea and the capital of North Jeolla Province . It is both urban and rural due to the closeness of Wanju County which almost entirely surrounds Jeonju ( Wanju County has many residents who work in Jeonju ) . The name Jeonju literally means Perfect Region ( from the hanja 全 ( 전 ; jeon ) for perfect , 州 ( 주 ; ju ) for region ) . It is an important tourist center famous for Korean food , historic buildings , sports activities , and innovative festivals . In May 2012 , Jeonju was chosen as a Creative Cities for Gastronomy as part of UNESCO 's Creative Cities Network . This honour recognizes the city 's traditional home cooking handed down over thousands of years , its active public and private food research , a system of nurturing talented chefs , and its hosting of distinctive food festivals .
North Jeolla Province ( Korean : 전라북도 ; Hanja : 全羅北道 ; Jeollabuk-do ; Korean pronunciation : [ tɕʌl.la.buk̚.t͈o ] ) , also known as Jeonbuk , is a province of South Korea . North Jeolla has a population of 1,869,711 ( 2015 ) and has a geographic area of 8,067 km2 ( 3,115 sq mi ) located in the Honam region in the southwest of the Korean Peninsula . North Jeolla borders the provinces of South Jeolla to the south , North Gyeongsang and South Gyeongsang to the east , North Chungcheong to the northeast , and South Chungcheong to the north . Jeonju is the capital and largest city of North Jeolla , with other major cities including Iksan , Gunsan , and Jeongeup . North Jeolla was established in 1896 from the province of Jeolla , one of the Eight Provinces of Korea , consisting of the northern half of its mainland territory .
Anyang ( Korean pronunciation : [ a.njaŋ ] ) is a city in Gyeonggi Province , South Korea . With a population of approximately 600,000 persons , it is the 20th largest city in South Korea . It is a satellite city of Seoul and located approximately 21 km ( 13 mi ) south of Seoul , and 19 km ( 12 mi ) north of Suwon . It is connected to Seoul via the Seoul Subway Line 1 and Line 4 . The City motto of Anyang is Livable city , Proud citizens . City symbols are 'Podong-i ' a grape mascot , Forsythia ( flower ) , Ginkgo ( tree ) , and Eagle . The 'Emblem of Anyang ' consists of several different meanings . The blue color represents peace and stable life of its citizens , the white color represents purity of the white clad folk , the white circle represents shining sun and citizen unity , the interweaving lines represent industrial and scientific development , famous mountains around the city and tourist resort . Together , the four different symbols mean modern development and cultural exchange . The current mayor of Anyang is Lee Phil Woon .
Cheonan ( Korean pronunciation : [ tɕʰʌ.nan ] ( listen ) ; 천안시 , Cheonan-si ) , also spelled Ch'ŏnan , is a city in South Chungcheong , South Korea . Cheonan has a population of 666,417 ( 2018 ) , making it the most-populous city or county in South Chungcheong , and the third most-populous city in the Hoseo region after Daejeon and Cheongju . Cheonan borders the Gyeonggi cities of Pyeongtaek and Anseong to the north , the South Chungcheong cities of Asan to the west and Gongju to the southwest , Sejong Special Autonomous City to the south , the North Chungcheong city of Cheongju to the south east and Jincheon County to the east . Cheonan has been called the core city of [ the ] nation due to its location 83.6 km ( 51.9 mi ) south of the national capital , Seoul , in the northeast corner of South Chungcheong , serving as a transportation hub to the Seoul Capital Area and surrounding regions . Cheonan is connected to various freeways and railways including the National Highways 1 and 21 , the Expressways 1-Gyeongbu and 25-Honam , and the city 's Korail station serves the Gyeongbu Line and the Janghang Line , with services of the KTX . Cheonan is one of the furthest places from Seoul connected to the Seoul Subway Line 1 .
South Chungcheong Province ( Korean : 충청남도 , Chungcheongnam-do ) , also known as Chungnam , is a province of South Korea . South Chungcheong has a population of 2,059,871 ( 2014 ) and has a geographic area of 8,204 km2 ( 3,168 sq mi ) located in the Hoseo region in the southwest of the Korean Peninsula . South Chungcheong borders the provinces of Gyeonggi to the north , North Chungcheong , Sejong Special Autonomous City , and Daejeon Metropolitan City to the east , and North Jeolla to the south . Hongseong County is the capital and Cheonan is the largest city of South Chungcheong , with other major cities including Asan , Seosan , and Dangjin . Daejeon was the largest city of South Chungcheong until becoming a Metropolitan City in 1989 , and the historic capital until the provincial government was relocated to Hongseong in 2012 . South Chungcheong was established in 1896 from the province of Chungcheong , one of the Eight Provinces of Korea , consisting of the southwestern half of the territory . South Chungcheong was known as Chūsei-nan Prefecture during the Japanese Colonial Period from 1910 and became part of South Korea following the division of Korea in 1945 .
Namyangju ( Korean pronunciation : [ na.mjaŋ.dʑu ] ) is a city in Gyeonggi Province , South Korea . To the east is Gapyeong County , to the west is Guri City , and to the north is Pocheon City .
Pohang ( Korean pronunciation : [ pʰo.ɦaŋ ] ) is a city in the province of North Gyeongsang , South Korea , and a main seaport in the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region . The built-up area of Pohang is located on the alluvium of the mouth of the Hyeongsan River . The city is divided into two wards ( gu ) , Buk-gu or Northern Ward ( 북구 ; 北區 ) and Nam-gu or Southern Ward ( 남구 ; 南區 ) . This city has the largest population of North Gyeongsang Province and it has the third largest land area of any city ( si ) in South Korea .
North Gyeongsang Province ( Korean : 경상북도 ; RR : Gyeongsangbuk-do ; Korean pronunciation : [ kjʌŋ.saŋ.buk̚.t͈o ] ) , also known as Gyeongbuk ( Korean pronunciation : [ kjʌŋ.buk̚ ] ) , is a province in eastern South Korea . The province was formed in 1896 from the northern half of the former Gyeongsang province , and remained a province of Korea until the country 's division in 1945 , then became part of South Korea . Daegu was the capital of North Gyeongsang Province between 1896 and 1981 , but has not been a part of the province since 1981 . In 2016 , the provincial capital moved from Daegu to Andong . The area of the province is 19,030 square kilometres ( 7,350 sq mi ) , 19.1% of the total area of South Korea .