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Encyclopedia > List of cities in South Korea

Map of South Korea
Map of South Korea

The largest cities in South Korea have self-governing status equivalent to that of provinces. Seoul, the largest city and capital, is classified as a Teukbyeolshi (Special City), while the next 6 largest cities (see the list below) are classified as Gwangyeokshi (Metroplitan Cities; see Special cities of Korea). Smaller cities are classified as shi ("cities") and are under provincial jurisdiction, at the same level as counties (see Administrative divisions of South Korea). Download high resolution version (591x679, 42 KB)This is a map of South Korea showing major settlements. ... Download high resolution version (591x679, 42 KB)This is a map of South Korea showing major settlements. ... Seoul (서울,   listen?) is the capital of South Korea and is one of the most populous cities in the world, located in the northwestern part of the country on the Han River. ... In North and South Korea, Special cities, Metropolitan Cities, and Directly Governed Cities are cities that have a status equivalent to that of Provinces (Do). ... In North and South Korea, Special cities, Metropolitan Cities, and Directly Governed Cities are cities that have a status equivalent to that of Provinces (Do). ... Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is divided into 1 Special City (Teukbyeolsi), 6 Metropolitan Cities (Gwangyeoksi), and 9 Provinces (Do). ...


Self-governing cities with the status of provinces (2005 populations):

All of the above cities except Ulsan have metro (subway) systems either in operation or under construction. Seoul (서울,   listen?) is the capital of South Korea and is one of the most populous cities in the world, located in the northwestern part of the country on the Han River. ... Busan Metropolitan City, also commonly referred to as Pusan, is the largest harbor city in Korea, with a population of about 4 million, Busan is South Koreas second largest metropolis, next to Seoul. ... Daegu Metropolitan City is the third largest city in South Korea. ... Incheon Metropolitan City is a metropolitan city and major seaport on the west coast of South Korea, near Seoul. ... This article is about Gwangju Metropolitan City in South Korea. ... Daejeon Metropolitan City is a metropolitan city in the centre of South Korea, and the capital of South Chungcheong Province. ... Ulsan is a metropolitan city in the south-east of South Korea. ... This page refers to urban rail mass transit systems. ...


Cities in South Korea

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A-D

Andong is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. ... Ansan is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. ... Anseong is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, 80 km south of Seoul. ... Anyang (Simplified Chinese: 安阳; Traditional Chinese: 安陽; pinyin: ) is a city situated in Henan Province, China. ... Asan is a city in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. ... Boryeong is a city in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. ... Bucheon is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. ... Categories: Korea geography stubs | South Gyeongsang | Cities in South Korea ... Cheonan is a city in South Chungcheong province, South Korea. ... Cheongju is a city in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea, and the capital of North Chungcheong. ... Chuncheon (Chuncheon-si) is the capital of Gangwon Province, South Korea. ... Chungju is a city in North Chungcheong province, South Korea. ... Dongducheon is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. ... Donghae is a city in Gangwon Province, South Korea. ...

G-I

  • Gangneung-si - 강릉시, 江陵市
  • Geoje-si - 거제시, 巨濟市
  • Gimcheon-si - 김천시, 金泉市
  • Gimhae-si - 김해시, 金海市
  • Gimje-si - 김재시, 金堤市
  • Gimpo-si - 김포시, 金浦郡
  • Gongju-si - 공주시, 公州市
  • Goyang-si - 고양시, 高陽市
  • Gumi-si - 구미시, 龜尾市
  • Gunpo-si - 군포시, 軍浦市
  • Gunsan-si - 군산시, 群山市
  • Guri-si - 구리시, 九里市
  • Gwacheon-si - 과천시, 果川市
  • Gwangmyeong-si - 광명시, 光明市
  • Gwangyang-si - 광양시, 光陽市
  • Gyeongsan-si - 경산시, 慶山市
  • Gyeongju-si - 경주시, 慶州市
  • Hanam-si - 하남시, 河南市
  • Hwaseong-si - 화성시, 華城市
  • Icheon-si - 이천시, 利川市
  • Iksan-si - 익산시. 益山市

Gangneung is a city in Gangwon Province, on the east coast of South Korea. ... Geoje is a city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. ... Gimcheon is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. ... Gimhae, also commonly referred to as Kimhae, is a city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. ... Gimje (Gimje-si) is a city in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. ... Gimpo is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. ... Gongju (Gongju-si) is a city in South Chungcheong province, South Korea. ... Goyang is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. ... Gumi is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. ... Gunpo is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. ... Gunsan is a city in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. ... Guri is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. ... Gwacheon is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. ... Gwangmyeong is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. ... Gwangyang (Gwangyang-si) is a city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. ... Gyeongsan is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. ... Gyeongju is a city in North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. ... Hanam is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. ... Hwaseong is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. ... Icheon is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. ... Iksan is a city and major railway junction in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. ...

J-P

  • Jecheon-si - 제천시, 堤川市
  • Jeju-si - 제주시, 濟州市
  • Jeongeup-si - 정읍시, 井邑市
  • Jeonju-si - 전주시, 全州市
  • Jinhae-si - 진해시, 鎭海市
  • Jinju-si - 진주시, 晉州市
  • Masan-si - 마산시, 馬山市
  • Miryang-si - 밀양시, 密陽市
  • Mokpo-si - 목포시, 木浦市
  • Mungyeong-si - 문경시, 聞慶市
  • Naju-si - 나주시, 羅州市
  • Namwon-si - 남원시, 南原市
  • Namyangju-si - 남양주시, 南楊州市
  • Nonsan-si - 논산시, 論山市
  • Osan-si - 오산시, 烏山市
  • Paju-si - 파주시, 坡州市
  • Pohang-si - 포항시, 浦項市
  • Pyeongtaek-si - 평택시, 平澤市

Jecheon is a city in North Chungcheong province, South Korea. ... Jeju City (Jeju-si) is the capital of Jeju Province in South Korea and the largest city on Jeju Island. ... Jeongeup (Jeongeup-si) is a city in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. ... Jeonju (Jeonju-si) is a city in and the capital of North Jeolla Province, South Korea. ... Jinhae is a city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. ... Jinju is a city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. ... Masan is a city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. ... Miryang is a city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. ... Mokpo (Mokpo-si) is a city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea, on the southwestern tip of the Korean Peninsula. ... Mungyeong (syllables: Mun-gyeong) is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. ... Naju (Naju-si) is a city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. ... Namwon (Namwon-si) is a city in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. ... Namyangju is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. ... Nonsan is a city in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. ... Paju is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. ... Pohang is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. ... Pyeongtaek is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. ...

S-Y

Sacheon is a city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. ... Samcheok is a city in Gangwon Province, South Korea. ... Sangju is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. ... Seogwipo is a city in Jeju Province, South Korea. ... Seongnam is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. ... Seosan is a city in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. ... Siheung is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. ... Sokcho is a city in Gangwon province, South Korea. ... Suncheon (Suncheon-si) is a city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. ... Suwon (Suwon-si) is the largest city in and capital of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. ... Taebaek a city in Gangwon province, South Korea. ... Tongyeong is a city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. ... Uijeongbu is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. ... Uiwang is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. ... Wonju is a city in Gangwon province, South Korea. ... Yangsan is a city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. ... Yeongcheon is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. ... Yeongju is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. ... Yeosu (Yeosu-si) is a city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. ... Yongin is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. ...

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