If it is a famous river in Korea, it is thought that most of them only know "Han River". But, do you know about other rivers? For example, have you ever heard of "the four major rivers"? Have you ever heard of the "Nakdong River" belonging to this "four major rivers"?
In order to let you know about the rivers in Korea, this time we will take a look at the "Nakdong River," which belongs to the "Four Major Rivers."
Source: How far did the Nakdonggang Salt Boat go? - Nakdong River Water Transport: Naver Blog (naver.com)
The Nakdonggang River is located in the southeastern part of the Korean Peninsula. It starts at Cheonuibong Peak in Taebaek-si, Gangwon -do and flows into the South Sea.
The Nakdonggang River forms a wetland with high ecological value and a habitat for migratory birds, and also plays a role in absorbing pollutants and purifying water.
The name Nakdonggang means a river that flows east of Nakyang. Luoyang refers to present-day Changzhou. From a historical point of view, there is also a record that in the past, it was called Hwangsan River, meaning the river that flows through the land of Hwangsan Port (natural place name: Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do) of Garak-guk. The name Hwangsangang means the river that flows through the land of Hwangsan Port in Garak, and was used during the Three Kingdoms period.
Source: File:Hwangsan River Baranggil 2013-11-17 12-04.jpg - Wikimedia Commons
The Nakdong River is very important for Korea's natural environment.
The Nakdong River is known as the river with the most diverse species on the Korean peninsula. If you look up the information in the National Nakdong River Biological Resources Center, you will find that about 1,800 species of animals and plants live in the Nakdong River basin, and about 30 of them are endangered species.
Source: National Nakdong River Biological Resources Center (nnibr.re.kr)
The Nakdonggang River is also designated as a national river, and environmental preservation and management are thoroughly carried out. It is said that the natural environment of the Nakdonggang River is the link between the ecosystem and life in Korea.
Many Koreans like the Nakdong River.
The Nakdonggang River is deeply involved in Korean history and culture, and many people feel a closeness to nature through it. The Nakdonggang River is also popular as a place to enjoy various leisure and sports activities. For example, you can go fishing, canoeing, water skiing, and biking on the Nakdonggang River.
I think the Nakdonggang River can be said to be a valuable natural resource and cultural heritage for Koreans.
