Nangen - Nangen

Japanese: 南原 - なんげん
Nangen - Nangen

A city located in the southern part of Jeollabuk-do, South Korea (Republic of Korea). It has an area of ​​752.76 square kilometers and a population of 94,810 (2000). It was elevated from a town to a city in 1981, and merged with Namwon County in 1995. It is a key inland transportation point with six roads passing through it. Agriculture and commerce are thriving, as are raw silk processing and tobacco manufacturing. Many tourists visit Gwanghalnu and Chunhyanggak, which are associated with the classic novel "Chunhyangjeon." There are city administrative offices, the Namwon branch of the Jeonju District Court, a broadcasting station, a library, a cultural center, and a traditional Korean music center.

[Xing Foundation]

Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend

Japanese:

韓国(大韓民国)、全羅北道の南部に位置する都市。面積752.76平方キロメートル、人口9万4810(2000)。1981年、邑(ゆう)(町)から市に昇格。95年、南原郡と統合。6路線の道路が集中する内陸交通の要地である。農業と商業が盛んで、生糸加工業、たばこ製造業も盛んである。古典小説『春香伝』にゆかりの広寒楼・春香閣を訪ねる観光客が多い。市の行政機関、全州地方法院南原支院、放送局、図書館、文化院、国楽院などがある。

[邢 基 柱]

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