Suncheon

South Korea
Suncheon, South Korea
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A city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea, known for Suncheon Bay and set in mountain terrain with a lively café and restaurant scene. The port city of Yeosu is a short drive south, and Gwangyang lies just to the east, making Suncheon a practical base for exploring this corner of the province. The wider region holds several UNESCO World Heritage sites.

  • Population276,375
  • Nearest water from center0.3 km
  • Nearest mountain from center2.0 km
  • UNESCO within 50 km2

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