Nakdonggang River

Introduction:
Nakdonggang River (506.17km in length with a total watershed of 23,384.21㎢) is South Korea’s longest river. The name Nakdonggang means “a river that runs through the East (dong) of Garak(nak)guk (or Gaya Kingdom).” The Nakdonggang River is located to the

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Information:
Nakdonggang River (506.17km in length with a total watershed of 23,384.21㎢) is South Korea’s longest river.
The name Nakdonggang means “a river that runs through the East (dong) of Garak(nak)guk (or Gaya Kingdom).” The Nakdonggang River is located to the East of the Goryeong, Sangju (of Gyeongsangbuk-do) and Hapcheong (of Gyeongsangnam-do) areas, which were regions of the Gaya Kingdom.
Nakdonggang River used to be a main route for inland transportation with marinas prospering on the riverfront.
During the Korean War, the river was the final line of defense for the U.N.
Troops.
Eulsukdo, located at the end of the Gimhae Delta is a famous wintering site for migratory birds.