Yangsan (Korean: 양산; Korean pronunciation: [jaŋ.san]) is a city in Gyeongsangnam-do Province, South Korea.
It borders Ulsan to the northeast, Gijang-gun and Geumjeong District in Busan to the southeast, Gimhae to the southwest, and Miryang to the northwest. City Hall is located in Nambu-dong, Yangsan.
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Administrative divisions
Currently, Yangsan is made up of 1 Eup (administrative division), 4 Myeon (administrative division) and 8 Dong.
Flag
According to the city's website, the flag of Yangsan depicts a "forward-looking city" which, like the magnolia, the city flower, "aims for a vibrant and hope-filled future in the 21st century".
The negative space in the center depicts the letter "Y" and represents the intersection of the Gyeongbu Expressway and Namhae Expressway within the city, while the blue depicts the letter "S" while representing the Yangsancheon Stream and the Nakdong River. The green symbolizes the "strong spirit of the Yangsan people", while the yellow represents hope or the future inspired by the sun.
Attractions
Tongdosa Temple (통도사)
Naewon Temple (내원사)
Yangsan Tower (양산타워)
Yangsan Stadium (양산체육관)
Eden Valley Ski Resort (에덴밸리 리조트)
Hongryong Falls
Yangsan Wondong Plum Blossom Festival
Imgyeong dae (임경대)
PyeongSan bookstroe (평산책방)
Climate
Yangsan has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cwa) with very warm summers and cold winters.
Transportation
Rail
Yangsan has two stations on the Gyeongbu Line: Mulgeum station (물금역) and Wondong station (원동역). The nearest KTX stations are Ulsan station in Ulsan and Gupo station in Busan.
Subway
Busan Subway Line 2 serves the city, with five stations currently operating: Yangsan Station, Namyangsan Station, Busan National University Yangsan Campus station, Jeungsan station and Hopo station. An additional station that will connect with the Yangsan Metro is currently under construction.
Yangsan Metro is under construction and is scheduled to open in 2024.
Bus
The city of Yangsan is served by a local bus system. In addition to serving the city itself, there are long-distance local buses to Busan, as well as inter-city lines connecting to Ulsan, Changwon, Gyeongju, and several other cities.
Highways
The Gyeongbu Expressway (#1) and the Jungang Expressway Branch Line (#551) run through the city of Yangsan.
In addition, National Route 35 bisects the city center.
Government and politics
Politics
The city's mayor is Na Dong-yeon, a member of the People Power Party who was first elected in 2010. He was subsequently re-elected in 2014, 2022, and 2026, becoming the city's first four-term mayor.
Sister cities
Jindo County, South Jeolla Province (Sept. 17, 1998)
Yurihonjō, Akita, Japan (Oct. 10, 1998)
Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia (Nov. 8, 2010)
Sintra, Lisbon, Portugal (June 23, 2023)
Notable people
Winter, member of Aespa
Kang Hye-won, member of Iz*One
Yves, member of Loona
Bae, member of Nmixx
Ha Minwoo, member of ZE:A
Exy, member of WJSN
Yeon, member of Hearts2Hearts