Hwang River
Top 7 in Top 9 Longest Rivers in South Korea
The Hwang River flows through Gyeongsangnam-do in southeastern South Korea as a tributary of the Nakdong River. It rises in Geochang from the confluence of several streams flowing from the slopes of Deogyusan and flows into the Nakdong in Hapcheon County. It is approximately 117 kilometers long. The name literally translates to "yellow," and it refers to the yellow sand that runs along much of the river's course.
The Hwang is home to a population of endangered European otters due to its relatively clean waters and abundant fish. It has a lot of fish.
Length: 117 km (73 mi)
