Nam River (South Korea)
River in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea
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The Nam River or Namgang (Korean: 남강) is a river in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is a tributary of the Nakdong River.[1]
Nativename남강 (Korean)
Countries
South Korea
South KoreaProvinceSouth Gyeongsang Province
Length193.7 km (120.4 mi)
| Nam River | |
|---|---|
Nam River in Jinju | |
 | |
| Native name | 남강 (Korean) |
| Location | |
| Countries | South Korea |
| Province | South Gyeongsang Province |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 193.7 km (120.4 mi) |
Basin size | 3,644.3 km2 (1,407.1 sq mi) |
In 1950, during the Korean War, the river was the site of fierce battles between United Nations troops and North Korean forces, the Battle of the Nam River.