Han River

The Han River is a major river in South Korea formed by the confluence of the Namhan and Bukhan rivers. It flows through Seoul and empties into the Yellow Sea.

Namhan River: A river in South Korea that joins the Bukhan River to form the Han River. Its waters form the Han River at the confluence east of Seoul.
Han River bridges: The bridges that cross the Han River in and around Seoul. They connect districts on opposite banks and structure the city’s road and rail networks.
History of Seoul: The development of Seoul from an early settlement into the capital of South Korea. Access to the Han River helped make the city a strategic and economic center.
Han River estuary: The tidal lower reach where the Han River meets the Yellow Sea, near the border between North and South Korea. Restricted access and divided jurisdiction complicate research and management of the river’s outlet.
Bukhan River: A river that rises in North Korea and flows south into South Korea, joining the Namhan River. It is the Han River’s other main source stream.
Han River parks: A network of public parks and recreation areas along the Han River in Seoul. They turn the riverbanks into major sites for leisure and public life.
Battle of the Han River (1950): A Korean War battle fought around Seoul’s Han River crossings in June 1950. The river’s bridges and banks became a defensive obstacle during the North Korean advance.
Han River water quality: The chemical, physical, and biological condition of water in the Han River system. Urban wastewater and industrial pressures make pollution control an ongoing concern.
Yellow Sea: A marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean between mainland China and the Korean Peninsula. The Han River’s lower course reaches this sea through its estuary.
Seoul Water Supply: The system that draws, treats, and distributes drinking water to Seoul. The Han River basin is a principal source of the city’s water.

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