Suwon
Sign in to saveSuwon (; ) is the largest city and capital of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea's most populous province. The city lies approximately south of the national capital, Seoul. With a population of 1.2 million, Suwon has more inhabitants than Ulsan, though it enjoys a lesser degree of self-governance as a 'special case city'.
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Suwon is the largest city and capital of Gyeonggi Province in South Korea, located south of Seoul, with a population of 1.2 million people. Though it has more inhabitants than some other major South Korean cities, Suwon has limited self-governance due to its designation as a "special case city."
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- Suwon
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- Special case city
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- Korean
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- Hangul
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- Hanja
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- Suwon-si
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- Suwŏn-si
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- From top, left to right:view of Suwon from Paldalsan Mountain,Suwon World Cup Stadium, Hwaseong Fortress, Gwanggyo Lake Park, Suwon Station
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- Flag of Suwon (2022).svg
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- Emblem of Suwon
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42 sectionsContents
- Name
- History
- Early history
- Japanese colonial period
- Liberation to Korean War periods
- Recent history
- Geography
- Geology and topography
- Streams and lakes
- Climate
- Administrative divisions
- Demography
- Religion
- Crime
- Education
- Environment
- Economy
- Landmarks
- Hwaseong Fortress
- Hyanggyo
- Bugugwon
- Adams Memorial Hall
- Culture and contemporary life
- Housing
- Food
- Sport
- Museums
- Libraries
- Parks and gardens
- Street art
- Media
- Cinemas
- Retail
- Public toilets
- Transport
- Military
- Fauna
- Notable people
- Sister cities
- See also
- References
- External links
Suwon (; ) is the largest city and capital of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea's most populous province. The city lies approximately south of the national capital, Seoul. With a population of 1.2 million, Suwon has more inhabitants than Ulsan, though it enjoys a lesser degree of self-governance as a 'special case city'.
Traditionally known as the 'City of Filial Piety', modern Suwon retains a variety of historical landmarks. As a walled city, it is a popular destination for day-trippers from Seoul, with the wall itself—Hwaseong Fortress—receiving 1½ million visits in 2015.