Sacheon

Japanese: 泗川 - しせん

A port city in the southwestern tip of South Gyeongsang Province, Korea. Samcheonpo City merged with Sacheon County in 1995 and changed its name. Located southeast of Sacheon Bay, it is a natural harbor with mountains such as Gaksan (498m) and Waryongsan (798m) towering behind it, and Sinsu Island, Neuk Island, and Mado Island dotted in front of Samcheonpo Port. It is located within Hallyeohaesang National Park. The climate is mild due to the influence of warm currents, and there is a lot of precipitation, making it a popular summer and winter resort. In addition to mackerel, sea bream, sardines, and squid, it also produces seaweed and oysters. Seafood processing and the pottery and brewing industries are thriving. Population: 107,000 (2005).

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Japanese:

韓国，慶尚南道の南西端にある港湾都市。三千浦市が1995年泗川郡と合併して改称。泗川湾の南東方に位置し，後方には角山（498m），臥竜山（798m）などがそびえ，三千浦港の前面に新樹島，勒(ろく)島，馬島などが点在する天然の良港。閑麗海上国立公園内にある。暖流の影響で気候は温暖で降水量が多く避暑・避寒地となっている。サバ，タイ，イワシ，イカなどのほか，ノリ，カキを産する。水産加工と陶器・醸造工業が活発。10万7000人（2005）。

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