Changwon

Changwon is an industrial metropolis in South Gyeongsang, South Korea, spreading across coastal lowlands at 2 meters elevation. The planned urban structure includes manufacturing zones, residential districts and public parks connected by an organized road network.

The government founded the metropolis in 1975 as an industrial development zone to encourage economic expansion in the region. By 1983 it became the administrative capital of South Gyeongsang Province, drawing workers from across the country.

The name means "flourishing garden," a reference that contrasts with its role as a production hub. Families gather in open green spaces on weekends, cycling together on the wide paths that connect neighborhoods throughout the metropolitan zone.

A dense bus network connects all districts through regular trips and a well-developed bicycle lane system. Visitors can move around with a transit card or rent a bicycle at numerous rental stations.

The municipal administration operates specialized manufacturing zones where international corporations produce machinery, electronics and industrial equipment for global distribution. These production sites often sit beside residential districts, separated by wide boulevards lined with rows of trees.

Location: South Gyeongsang

Elevation above the sea: 2 m

Shares border with: Busan

Website: http://eng.changwon.go.kr

GPS coordinates: 35.22796,128.68186

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:44