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Nam River (South Korea)

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Nam River
Nam River in Jinju
Native name남강 (Korean)
Location
Countries South Korea
ProvinceSouth Gyeongsang Province
Physical characteristics
Length193.7 kilometres (120.4 mi)
Basin size3,644.3 square kilometres (1,407.1 sq mi)

The Nam River (Korean남강) is a river in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is a tributary of the Nakdong River.[1]

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.

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References

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  1. ^ 남강 - 디지털함안문화대전. Encyclopedia of Korean Local Culture. Retrieved 2024-08-16.