Suwon

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Suwon

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Suwon is the capital and largest city of Gyeonggi Province in South Korea. It is famous for the Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site built by King Jeongjo of the Joseon Dynasty. The city serves as a major industrial hub and is home to the global headquarters of Samsung Electronics.

Statistics

Area

121.10 km²

Population

1,234,300

Location