Location: Suwon
Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Korean transcription(s)
• Hangul: 수원시
• Hanja: 水原市
• Revised Romanization: Suwon-si
• McCune–Reischauer: Suwŏn-si
Country: South Korea
Region: Sudogwon
Administrative divisions: 4 gu, 42 dong
Government• Type: Mayor-Council
• Mayor: Yeom Tae-Young (Democratic)
• Council: Suwon City Council
• Members of the Gyeonggi Provincial Council: List
Kim Jae Gui
(Democratic United)
1st Electoral District, Suwon City
Kim Ju Seong
(Democratic United)
2nd Electoral District, Suwon City
Kim Sang Hoi
(Democratic United)
3rd Electoral District, Suwon City
Park Dong Hyeon
(Democratic United)
4th Electoral District, Suwon City
Lee Seung Cheol
(Saenuri))
5th Electoral District, Suwon City
Kim Ho Kyum
(Democratic United)
6th Electoral District, Suwon City
Oh Wan Seok
(Democratic United)
7th Electoral District, Suwon City
An Hye Young
(Democratic United)
8th Electoral District, Suwon City
• Members of the National Assembly: List
Lee Chan-yeol
(MPK))
Electoral District A
Baek Hye-ryeon
(MPK)
Electoral District B
Kim Yeong-jin
(MPK)
Electoral District C
Park Kwang-on
(MPK)
Electoral District D
Kim Jin-pyo
(MPK)
Electoral District E
Area• Total: 121.04 km (46.73 sq mi)
Population (September 30, 2013)• Total: 1,170,878
• Density: 8,975.2/km (23,246/sq mi)
• Dialect: Gyeonggi
Flower: Azalea
Tree: Pine
Bird: White heron
Website: Suwon
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June 18, 2021 Marianna Hollaway
Suwon (Hangul: 수원, Hanja: 水原, Korean pronunciation: [su.wʌn]) is the capital and largest metropolis of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea's most populous province which surrounds Seoul, the national capital. Suwon lies about 30 kilometres (19 miles) south of Seoul. It is traditionally known as "The City of Filial Piety". With a population close to 1.2 million, it is larger than Ulsan, although it is not governed as a metropolitan city.
Restaurants in Suwon
1. Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion (Dongbukgakru)
2. Janganmun Gate
3. Hwahongmun Gate
4. Yeonmudae (Dongjangdae)
5. Dongbukgongsimdon
6. Hwaseong Haenggung Palace
7. Paldalmun Gate
8. Suwonhyanggyo Confucian School
43, Gyo-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 442-130 South Korea
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9. Changryongmun Gate
10. Hwaseomun Gate
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Points of Interest & Landmarks
Historic Sites
Scenic Walking Areas
Sights & Landmarks
Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion (Dongbukgakru)
Janganmun Gate
Hwahongmun Gate
Yeonmudae (Dongjangdae)
Architectural Buildings
Historic Walking Areas
Dongbukgongsimdon
Hwaseong Haenggung Palace
Paldalmun Gate
Suwonhyanggyo Confucian School
Changryongmun Gate
Hwaseomun Gate
