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Suwon

Suwon
수원시
Specific city
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul
 • Hanja
 • Revised Romanization Suwon-si
 • McCune–Reischauer Suwŏn-si
Hwaseong Fortress and the skyline of Suwon
Hwaseong Fortress and the skyline of Suwon
Flag of Suwon
Flag
Official logo of Suwon
Emblem of Suwon
Location in South Korea
Location in South Korea
Coordinates: 37°16′N 127°01′E / 37.267°N 127.017°E / 37.267; 127.017
Country  South Korea
Region Sudogwon
Administrative divisions 4 gu, 42 dong
Government
 • Type Mayor-Council
 • Mayor Yeom Tae-Young ((Democrat)
 • Council Suwon City Council
 • Members of the Gyeonggi Provincial Council
 • Members of the National Assembly
Area
 • Total 121.04 km2 (46.73 sq mi)
Population (September 30, 2013)
 • Total 1,170,878
 • Density 8,975.2/km2 (23,246/sq mi)
 • Dialect Gyeonggi
Flower Azalea
Tree Pine
Bird White heron
Website Suwon

Suwon (Hangul: 수원, Hanja: 水原, Korean pronunciation: [sʰuwʌn]) is the capital and largest metropolis of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea's most populous province which surrounds Seoul, the national capital. Suwon lies about 30 kilometres (19 miles) south of Seoul. It is traditionally known as "The City of Filial Piety". With a population close to 1.2 million, it is larger than Ulsan, although it is not governed as a metropolitan city.

Suwon has existed in various forms throughout Korea's history, growing from a small settlement to become a major industrial and cultural center. It is the only remaining completely walled city in South Korea. The city walls are one of the more popular tourist destinations in Gyeonggi Province. Samsung Electronics R&D center and headquarters are based in Suwon. The city is served by two motorways, the national railway network, and the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. Suwon is a major educational center, home to 11 universities.

Suwon is home to football club Suwon Samsung Bluewings, which have won the K-league on four occasions and AFC Champions League twice. The KT Wiz of the Korea Baseball Organization also plays in Suwon.


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