Suwon

City ·🇰🇷 South Korea

Population 1,234,300

Area 94 km²

Time zone Asia/Seoul

Official website www.suwon.go.kr

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Suwon Essentials

Suwon's identity is defined by the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, an 18th-century UNESCO World Heritage site featuring nearly six kilometers of stone walls, massive gates like Janganmun, and the Hwaseong Haenggung Palace. Beyond the historic center, the city offers the modern Gwanggyo Lake Park with its illuminated boardwalks and the Suwon World Cup Stadium. Traditional commerce thrives at Mosgolsijang, while structures like the Bongdon beacon towers and Banghwasuryujeong pavilion showcase Joseon-era military engineering and architectural aesthetics.

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