About Korea-Geographical info about the location and the climate of Korea

Cities in South Korea(part 2)

ABOUT Daegu- Daegu is located in about 80 km inland from the East Sea. Some parts of

the northeast and south of Daegu are mountainous areas and its west is relatively a form of open basin. Sincheon Stream runs from the east to the west of the city and joins the Geumho river and it also joins the Nakdong river in the southwest. For its climate, it is very dry and the difference of the temperature through a year is extreme. It rains very much in Daegu, and the change of seasons is very rapid. Daegu, a hub of such industrial cities as Pohang, Gumi, Changweon and Gyeongju, the ancient capital of Silla kingdom. Annual Average Temp. 13.7 ℃(Max: 40℃,'42. 8. 1 / Min: -20.2℃,'23. 1. 19) Annual Average Rainfall 888.5 ㎜
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ABOUT Gwangju- The Kukrak River, a tributary stream of the Youngsan River, runs through

Gwangju City in the northwestern part and flows down from the western to the southern region of the city. Gwangju is surrounded by high mountains; Mt. Mudung on the east, Mt. Byongp'ung and Samkak on the north, Mt. Kumdang on the south, and Mt. Udeung and Yongjeon on the west. Gwangju forms a natural basin, which is a fertile and warm area with many tributary streams of the Youngsan River such as Taechon, Orye, Jiseok streams, etc. Considering such a natural environment, we can easily predict that the plain in the southwestern area had been a place for the settlement. The remains of the prehistoric era, which have been found around this area, ascertained this prediction. In 1995, the name of Gwangju Municipal City was changed into Gwangju Megalopolitan City.
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ABOUT Ulsan- The City of Ulsan is located in the middle of East Asia as well as the

southeastern end of Korea Peninsula. And it's a port city whose climate is very mild by nature. Across the city, the TaeHwa River runs, and there are some ports in Ulsan Bay such as Ulsan port, On-san port, and Bang-eo-jin port. Through those ports, Ulsan has played an important role of the gate be able to extend to the East Asia, and exchanges and cooperates with many countries. Ulsan is one of the seven largest cities in Korea which has about one million inhabitants with one thousand and fifty-five square kilometers of total area and eighty-seven point two percent of financial self-support rate. The downtown area of Ulsan is divided into new and old section and the section behind the city. And these areas are divided from farming, fishing villages with a green belt. Specially Ulsan has a natural view by nature, in the east sea in and around Ulsan and in the inland area, and so Ulsan is a comfortable industrial city where is surrounded by nature.
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About Korea-Geographical info about the location and the climate of Korea

Cities in south Korea (part 1)

ABOUT SEOUL- Located at 126 59' E and 37 34' N, in the west central part of the Korean Peninsula, Seoul is both the capital and the heart of the Republic of Korea. 

The Hangang River separates the entire length of Seoul into two distinct areas of north and south. The hanbuk  Mountain Range, which branches off from the Baekdu-daegan Range, the geological backbone of Korean peninsula along the east coast, stretches southwest, forming the northern contour of Seoul. The city lies in a natural basin, surrounded by a series of mountains and hills, whose grandeur and magnificent scenic beauty make the capital city one of the most attractive major cities of the world. Seoul belongs to the temperate zone, which is characterized by four distinct seasons. The average annual temperature of Seoul is 12.9 C. However, it has a wide annual temperature range, with the highest temperature in summer reaching 36.1 C, and the lowest temperature in winter falling to -13.7 C. The summer monsoon brings abundant moisture from the ocean and produces heavy rain. The annual precipitation in Seoul is 1,210.2mm. About 70 percent of the annual rainfall falls from June to September. 
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ABOUT INCHEON- Located at 126°37′E, 37°28′N, at the heart of the Korean peninsula and adjacent to the Yellow Sea.

Sitting at the downstream of Han River, it has a rich historic tradition and is strategically located as a Northeast Asian hub and a springboard for Korea's advance to the world. Sitting between the Northern and Southern regions of the peninsula, the city saw the daylight of modern history when continental culture passed through this region before being spread to the rest of the country. It also played a great role in introducing Korea's culture abroad. Incheon is located on the same latitude as Madrid, San Francisco, and Washington D. C. Incheon's climate is rather dry and is characterizes by exposure to many hours of daylight. Located on the coast of the peninsula, it is subject to local wind direction changes and is affected by seasonal winds. Annual average temperature is 11.4°C. Annual precipitation is 1,170mm. For more information, click the underlined link.
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ABOUT DAEJEON-Located between 127°16'4"-127°28'36" east of longitude and 36°16'44"-36°26'14" north of latitude at

the center of the Korean peninsula. Daejeon is an important transportation network center in Korea because national railroads, expressways, and highways converge here. It is possible to travel from Daejeon to any place in Korea in only a few hours. Daejeon is situated in a valley that is located in the northwest part of the Noryeong Mountain Range. It is surrounded by Mt. Sikjang(508m), Mt. Bomun(457m), Mt. Gyejok(429m), and Mt. Gubong(264m), These mountains give the appearance of a folding screen surrounding Daejeon. Daejeon is a comfortable and cozy place with low hills, open fields, and numerous rivers. The average annual temperature is 12.1℃, The temperature variance between summer and winter is 27.8℃ with the hottest summer average monthly temperature of 25.5℃ in August and the coldest winter average monthly temperature of -2.3℃ in January. For more information, click the underlined link.
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ABOUT BUSAN- The fascinating and suggestive port city Busan, Korea, fully blessed with the diverse natural resources

ranging from the exquisite beaches to the radium salt hot springs is, a most unique city hosting a many splendorous thing such as the 14th Busan Asian Games in 2003, the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan, the Busan International Film Festival and the International Wind Surfing Championship etc. 4 Million Busan citizens in body and mind stay tuned to cordially welcome your visit to Busan throughout the year. In particular, more than one thousand core members of the Busan Honorary Foreign Language-speaking Volunteer Tour Guide Group under the supervision of Busan Metropolitan City will play a pivotal role for the convenience of your stay everywhere in downtown Busan, airport, station, terminal, etc. For more information, click the underlined link.
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