Key Facts about Han River

About Han River:

• It is a major river in South Korea and the fourth longest river on the Korean peninsula.
• Course:
  • It originates from the confluence of the Namhan (South Han) and Bukhan (North Han) rivers in the eastern part of South Korea.
  • The river flows through Seoul, the capital city, and eventually empties into the Yellow Sea.
• Of the Han’s 319-mile (514-km) length, 200 miles (320 km) are navigable, and it has been a valuable river transportation route since ancient times.
• Several ancient Korean kingdoms, including the Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla, vied for control of the river due to its strategic importance.
• In the past, the river was highly polluted due to industrial waste, but significant efforts in the 1980s and 1990s helped restore its water quality.
• The Han River has several islands, including Seonyudo, which has been transformed into a beautiful ecological park.
• Banpo Bridge: Famous for its Moonlight Rainbow Fountain, the Banpo Bridge spans the Han River in Seoul. It has the world's longest bridge fountain.

Q1: Which all countries border the yellow sea?

The Yellow Sea is bordered by China to the west and north, and North and South Korea to the east

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