Namhan River

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Namhan River
남한강
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Namhan River in Yangpyeong County
Location
CountryFlag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
Physical characteristics
Source 
  location Yeongwol
  coordinates 37°10′17″N128°28′04″E / 37.17139°N 128.46778°E / 37.17139; 128.46778
Mouth  
  location
Han River
  coordinates
48°38′37″N37°31′39″E / 48.64361°N 37.52750°E / 48.64361; 37.52750
Length359 km (223 mi)
Basin size12,347 km2 (4,767 sq mi)
Namhan River

Namhan River (Namhan-gang, South Han River) is a major and second-longest river of South Korea. It is a tributary of the Han River. It is famous for clean and clear water, especially in its upper reaches and tributaries, and serves as a source of water for Seoul. A popular bike path follows the river. [1] Several sections of it are used for public recreation, including rafting; some of these sections have their own traditional names, such as the "Dong-gang" or Dong River stretch, popular for natural beauty. [2] [3]

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Some part of this river was found to be contaminated by bis-(2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate (DEHP) with 50 ppb. [4]

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References

  1. "Beautiful Riverside Bicycle Routes in Korea". VisitKorea.or.kr . Retrieved June 15, 2018.
  2. "Tourist Attractions - Donggang Rafting 상세화면 | 강원관광-영문 > Trip to Gangwon > Tourist Attractions".
  3. "Donggang Rafting - Day Tours (Yeongwol-gun) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go".
  4. Hyun, Ahn Seung (2003). "Analysis of soil contamination by phthalate ester around tributaries to the Han river and molecular identification of the phthalate-degrading bacteria". Seoul National University Graduate School. Retrieved June 15, 2018.

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