Changwon South Korea Last Updated: 05/31/2024 | |
Changwon city, which was formed as the first planned city in South Korea, has been recognized as one of the most livable and competitive cities in Korea due to its well-organized urban space, abundant industrial facilities, and pleasant urban environments. Changwon is the capital and largest city of Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea with a population of 1,025,702 as of 2023. | |
Masan, Jinhae and Changwon city, which used to form the same cultural area as neighboring cities, were integrated into one Changwon city in 2010, so that it could be armed with much better city competitiveness and status. Geographically Changwon city is a port city located at the southernmost part of the Korean peninsula. It faces the coast to the south and is bordered by Nakdong-gang River to the north. |