South Gyeongsang

South Gyeongsang is an administrative province in southeastern South Korea that extends from mountains in the interior to the coastline along the Sea of Japan. The region includes 18 municipalities such as Changwon, Gimhae, and Jinju, and counts around 3.5 million inhabitants.

The province formed in 1896 when the historical Gyeongsang region was divided. This area once formed the center of the Silla Kingdom, which unified the peninsula in 668 and had its capital in Gyeongju.

The Haeinsa Temple in the interior preserves the Tripitaka Koreana, a collection of Buddhist scriptures carved onto wooden blocks. Visitors can see the ancient storage halls where these texts have been kept for centuries and experience the atmosphere of an active monastery in the mountains.

Travelers reach the region through Gimhae International Airport, the Gyeongbu high-speed railway line, or several expressways connecting major cities. Inside the region, local buses and commuter trains run between main municipalities and connect mountain areas with coastal towns.

The Nakdong River delta near Gimhae is one of the most productive agricultural areas in the country, yielding rice and vegetables. Along the coast, industrial centers and fishing communities process a range of seafood.

Location: South Korea

Capital city: Changwon

Part of: South Korea

Shares border with: Busan, Ulsan, Daegu, North Gyeongsang, South Jeolla, North Jeolla

Website: https://gyeongnam.go.kr

GPS coordinates: 35.23784,128.69193

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:36