Geomryeongso (Korean: 검룡소; Hanja: 儉龍沼) is a natural spring in South Korea, and is considered to be the source of the Han River, the river that travels through the capital city of Seoul. This spring was designated in 2010 as a national "scenic spot".[1]
| Geomryeongso | |
|---|---|
| 검룡소 | |
 Geomryeongso is the source of the Han River | |
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| Location |  Taebaek, Gangwon Province, South Korea |
| Coordinates | 37°13′39″N 128°55′07″E / 37.22750°N 128.91861°E |
| Area | 91,745 km2 (35,423 sq mi) |
| Governing body | Cultural Heritage Administration |
| Geomryeongso | |
| Hangul | 검룡소 |
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| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Geomryeongso |
| McCune–Reischauer | kŏmnyongso |
History
editAs the spring was approved to become a national tourist destination, the local government began creating plans in order to preserve the natural environment of the spring as tourist levels increase.[2]
Geography
editThe spring is located at the foothills of Geumdaebong. The total area of the natural area is about 91,745 km2 (35,423 sq mi).[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "[태백]태백 검룡소 국가지정문화재 `명승' 지정". Kangwon News (in Korean). July 2, 2010.
- ^ "[한강발원지 - 검룡소] 4. '한강발원지, 검룡소 명소화 전략과 육성방안' 심포지엄" (in Korean). Kado.net. September 28, 2009.
- ^ "태백 검룡소 (太白 儉龍沼)". Cultural Heritage Administration (in Korean).