The Geum River[d] is a major river of South Korea that originates in Jangsu-eup, North Jeolla Province. It flows northward through North Jeolla and North Chungcheong Provinces and then changes direction in the vicinity of Greater Daejeon and flows southwest through South Chungcheong Province before emptying into the Yellow Sea near Gunsan city.
The river is 397 kilometres (247 mi) long,[4] making it the third longest in South Korea. The area of the Geum River Basin is 9,859 square kilometres (3,807 sq mi).[5] The upper part of the river flows slowly through part of the Noryeongsanmaek Mountains and is marked by extensive stream meandering. On the other hand, river curves on middle and lower parts of the river are more gradual and there is comparatively less stream meandering.
Tributary streams of the Geumgang include the Gap-cheon, Yugu-cheon, Miho-cheon, Unsan-cheon, Seokseong-cheon, and Nonsan-cheon. Several small alluvial plains including the Honam and Nonsan Plain have been formed by the flow of the Geumgang and its tributaries.
In the area of Buyeo County, the river bears the name Baengma-gang river, which means White Horse River. Numerous legends associate the ancient kingdom of Baekje with the Baengma. The Baengma River is the subject of a well-known song of the sin minyo tradition, Kkumkkuneun Baengma-gang (꿈꾸는 백마강, "Dreaming Baengma-gang").
The Geumgang River and its tributaries were a means of cultural contact from prehistoric times (see Mumun Pottery Period) and into the Three Kingdoms of Korea through their ancient function as a transportation route that begins on the west coast and penetrates deep in the interior of the Peninsula. Bronze Culture flourished in this area from c. 850 B.C.-A.D. 100 (see Liaoning bronze dagger culture). Archaeological evidence suggests that some of the first complex societies in southern Korea briefly flourished in the valleys formed by tributaries of this river.[6]
Geum River run through GongjuBuyeo Bridge on Geum River, located in Buyeo County, connecting Buyeo County to the east and west
The Geumgang River Basin contained the chiefdoms of Mahan, and a former centres of the early kingdom of Baekje such as Ungjin (AD 475–525) and Sabi (AD 525–660) are located along the Baengma portion of the river.[7]
The river's Korean name ("Silk River") is a homonym of the word for "diamond" (금강; 金剛) and should not be confused with Kŭmgang Mountain (금강산; 金剛山; "Diamond Mountain") in North Korea.
Economyedit
Dams have been built on the Middle and Upper Geumgang to facilitate water for agriculture and industry. They include the Daecheong Dam and the Yongdam Dam. The city of Greater Daejeon and the farms and industries of South Chungcheong Province rely heavily on the Geum River and its tributaries.
The alluvial plains formed by the Geumgang and its tributaries are the locations of significant agricultural production in Korea.
^In the 19th century, the Geumgang was also known as the Keum Kang or Keum River.[3]
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Citationsedit
^ ab [List of Rivers of South Korea, 2013] (PDF) (in Korean). Han River Flood Control Office, Republic of Korea. 31 December 2012. pp. 22, 26, 30, 204, 205. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
^ ab [Monthly Status & Predictions Report on Water Resources, January 2014] (in Korean). Han River Flood Control Office, Republic of Korea. 13 January 2014. p. 3. Archived from the original (HWP) on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
^Honam Archaeological Society – Hoseo Archaeological Society (eds.) 2006. Geum-gang: Songguk-ri-hyeong Munhwa-ui Hyeongseong-gwa Baljeon (The Formation and Spread of Songguk-ri Culture in the Geum-gang River Area). Papers of the Joint Conference of the Honam and Hoseo Archaeological Societies, Gunsan.
^"The Geum River, Baekje fragrance". Cultural heritage channel.
Bibliographyedit
"Corea" , Encyclopædia Britannica, 9th ed., Vol. VI, New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1878, pp. 390–394.
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White Horse River redirects here Not to be confused with Whitehorse Creek or Yukon River The Geum River d is a major river of South Korea that originates in Jangsu eup North Jeolla Province It flows northward through North Jeolla and North Chungcheong Provinces and then changes direction in the vicinity of Greater Daejeon and flows southwest through South Chungcheong Province before emptying into the Yellow Sea near Gunsan city Geum RiverThe Geum River Keum river The Geum River is the thick blue line Native name금강 Korean LocationCountrySouth KoreaProvincesNorth Jeolla North Chungcheong Daejeon Sejong South ChungcheongPhysical characteristicsSourceSobaek Mountains locationSinmusan Mountain Jangsu North Jeolla a MouthYellow Sea locationEsturay bank Seocheon South ChungcheongLength397 km 247 mi 1 Basin size9 912 km2 3 827 sq mi 1 Discharge locationGongju Bridge Gongju b 2 average132 m3 s 4 700 cu ft s c 2 Basin featuresTributaries leftGapcheon Ganggyeongcheon rightMiho River Geum RiverHangul금강Hanja錦江Revised RomanizationGeumgangMcCune ReischauerKŭmgang The river is 397 kilometres 247 mi long 4 making it the third longest in South Korea The area of the Geum River Basin is 9 859 square kilometres 3 807 sq mi 5 The upper part of the river flows slowly through part of the Noryeongsanmaek Mountains and is marked by extensive stream meandering On the other hand river curves on middle and lower parts of the river are more gradual and there is comparatively less stream meandering Tributary streams of the Geumgang include the Gap cheon Yugu cheon Miho cheon Unsan cheon Seokseong cheon and Nonsan cheon Several small alluvial plains including the Honam and Nonsan Plain have been formed by the flow of the Geumgang and its tributaries Contents 1 History and Culture 2 Economy 3 See also 4 Notes 5 References 5 1 Citations 5 2 BibliographyHistory and Culture editIn the area of Buyeo County the river bears the name Baengma gang river which means White Horse River Numerous legends associate the ancient kingdom of Baekje with the Baengma The Baengma River is the subject of a well known song of the sin minyo tradition Kkumkkuneun Baengma gang 꿈꾸는 백마강 Dreaming Baengma gang The Geumgang River and its tributaries were a means of cultural contact from prehistoric times see Mumun Pottery Period and into the Three Kingdoms of Korea through their ancient function as a transportation route that begins on the west coast and penetrates deep in the interior of the Peninsula Bronze Culture flourished in this area from c 850 B C A D 100 see Liaoning bronze dagger culture Archaeological evidence suggests that some of the first complex societies in southern Korea briefly flourished in the valleys formed by tributaries of this river 6 nbsp Geum River run through Gongju nbsp Buyeo Bridge on Geum River located in Buyeo County connecting Buyeo County to the east and west The Geumgang River Basin contained the chiefdoms of Mahan and a former centres of the early kingdom of Baekje such as Ungjin AD 475 525 and Sabi AD 525 660 are located along the Baengma portion of the river 7 The river s Korean name Silk River is a homonym of the word for diamond 금강 金剛 and should not be confused with Kŭmgang Mountain 금강산 金剛山 Diamond Mountain in North Korea Economy editDams have been built on the Middle and Upper Geumgang to facilitate water for agriculture and industry They include the Daecheong Dam and the Yongdam Dam The city of Greater Daejeon and the farms and industries of South Chungcheong Province rely heavily on the Geum River and its tributaries The alluvial plains formed by the Geumgang and its tributaries are the locations of significant agricultural production in Korea See also editRivers of Asia Rivers of Korea Geography of South KoreaNotes edit Sinmusan Mountain 896 8m Korean 신무산 Hanja 神舞山 RR Sinmusan Discharge average from 2004 to 2013 Discharge average from 2004 to 2013 In the 19th century the Geumgang was also known as the Keum Kang or Keum River 3 References editCitations edit a b 2013년 한국하천일람 List of Rivers of South Korea 2013 PDF in Korean Han River Flood Control Office Republic of Korea 31 December 2012 pp 22 26 30 204 205 Archived from the original PDF on 4 March 2016 Retrieved 9 July 2014 a b 2014년 1월 월간 수자원 현황 및 전망 Monthly Status amp Predictions Report on Water Resources January 2014 in Korean Han River Flood Control Office Republic of Korea 13 January 2014 p 3 Archived from the original HWP on 15 July 2014 Retrieved 25 July 2014 EB 1878 p 390 Jo Hwa ryeong 1987 Hanguk eui Chungjeok Pyeongya Alluvial Plains of Korea Gyohak Yeongusa Seoul Jo 1987 35 Honam Archaeological Society Hoseo Archaeological Society eds 2006 Geum gang Songguk ri hyeong Munhwa ui Hyeongseong gwa Baljeon The Formation and Spread of Songguk ri Culture in the Geum gang River Area Papers of the Joint Conference of the Honam and Hoseo Archaeological Societies Gunsan The Geum River Baekje fragrance Cultural heritage channel Bibliography edit Corea Encyclopaedia Britannica 9th ed Vol VI New York Charles Scribner s Sons 1878 pp 390 394 nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Geum River 36 00 N 126 40 E 36 000 N 126 667 E 36 000 126 667 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Geum River amp oldid 1222128701, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
