| Namhan River 남한강 | |
|---|---|
 Namhan River in Yangpyeong County | |
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| Location | |
| Country |  South Korea |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Yeongwol |
| • coordinates | 37°10′17″N128°28′04″E / 37.17139°N 128.46778°E |
| Mouth | |
• location | Han River |
• coordinates | 48°38′37″N37°31′39″E / 48.64361°N 37.52750°E |
| Length | 359 km (223 mi) |
| Basin size | 12,347 km2 (4,767 sq mi) |
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]
