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'{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2011}} {{refimprove|date=July 2009}} {{Infobox settlement | name = {{raise|0.1em|Yeosu}} | native_name = {{lower|0.1em|{{nobold|여수시}}}} | native_name_lang = ko | settlement_type = [[List of cities in South Korea|Municipal City]] | translit_lang1 = Korean | translit_lang1_type1 = Hangul | translit_lang1_info1 = {{linktext|여|수|시}} | translit_lang1_type2 = Hanja | translit_lang1_info2 = {{linktext|麗|水|市}} | translit_lang1_type3 = {{nowrap|Revised Romanization}} | translit_lang1_info3 = Yeosu-si | translit_lang1_type4 = {{nowrap|McCune–Reischauer}} | translit_lang1_info4 = Yŏsu-si | image_skyline = | mapsize = | image_caption = [[Expo 2012]] | image_map = South Jeolla-Yeosu.svg | map_caption = Location in South Korea | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = South Korea | subdivision_type1 = [[Regions of Korea|Region]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Honam]] | population_blank1_title = Dialect | population_blank1 = [[Jeolla dialect|Jeolla]] | area_total_km2 = 503.33 | population_as_of = 2011 | population_total = 295,538 | population_density_km2 = 587.17 | parts_type = [[Administrative divisions of South Korea|Administrative divisions]] | parts = 1 ''eup'', 6 ''myeon'', 20 ''dong'' | image_blank_emblem = Yeosu logo.gif | blank_emblem_type = Emblem of Yeosu }} '''Yeosu''' (''Yeosu-si'') is a [[Administrative divisions of South Korea|city]] in [[South Jeolla Province|South Jeonla Province]], [[South Korea]]. Old Yeosu City, which was founded in 1949, Yeocheon City, founded in 1986, and Yeocheon County were merged into a new city in 1998. Yeosu is located in the Southernmost in Korea. It is called Yeosu-si because its population is about 300,000 people. ==Characteristics== [[Image:Expo 2012 Yeosu panoramic view.jpg|thumb|left|Expo 2012 Yeosu]] The city of Yeosu consists of the Yeosu [[peninsula]] as well as 317 islands (49 inhabited, 268 uninhabited). Being midway along southern coast of South Korea, it is flanked by [[Namhae County]] in [[South Gyeongsang Province]] to the east with natural waterway, and the Bay of Suncheon to the west and northwest, the city of [[Suncheon]] sprawling along its banks. The city has three different City Halls. On 1 April 1998, the cities of Yeosu and Yeocheon, along with Yeocheon County merged to form the unified city of Yeosu. Thanks to the sea wind and warm current, Yeosu has cool summers and mild winters. Its ocean climate also brings Yeosu relatively longer springs and autumns than other regions. Yeosu is a city of history and loyalty where the headquarters of South Jeolla Province Navy Base was located, and the Great Admiral Yi Sun Shin invented the [[Turtle ship|Geobukseon (turtle ship)]] to save the country while serving as the Navy Commander. Due to its appeal as an international ocean resort and tourist city, as well as its close proximity to the Yeocheon Industrial Complex, Yeosu has seen much development during the past several decades. In the 142nd General Assembly of BIE, held in Paris on 26 November 2007, the global community selected Yeosu as the host city for the [[Expo 2012|2012 World Expo]]. This Expo is Korea's second, following [[Daejeon]]'s [[Taejŏn Expo '93|1993 Fair]]. <nowiki>[[File:The_view_of_coast_area_of_Yeosu.jpg|thumb|right|The view of Yeosu]]</nowiki> == History == [[Image:여수진남관.jpg|thumb|left|Jinnam-gwan]] Wonchon-hyeon/Dolsan-hyeon was the name given to Yeosu in the 16th year of [[Seong of Baekje|King Seong]] (538 A.D.) who was the king of [[Baekje]] Kingdom. The name changed to Haeub-hyeon/Yeosan-hyeon in 757 and to Yeosu-hyeon/Dolsan-hyeon in 940. Beginning in 1479, the Joseon Dynasty's Naval Headquarters for eastern sector of Cholla Province was located there. As such, it was the first base where Admiral [[Yi Sun-sin]]'s fleet was based at during the [[Imjin War]]. In 1897, Yeosu was renamed Yeosu-myeon and included in the new county of Yeosu-gun. In 1914, Yeosu-gun merged with Dolsan-gun, further increasing its territory. Naturally, Yeosu-myeon grew in its territory. In 1931, Yeosu-myeon became Yeosu-eup. In 1949, Yeosu became a city. In 1998, Yeosu city merged with Yeochon city and Yeochon-gun, creating the unified city of Yeosu. Seon-so is a famous place where general YI sun shin used to build the ship named 'Kobukseon'.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://mirror.enha.kr/wiki/%EA%B1%B0%EB%B6%81%EC%84%A0|title = Kobukseon|date = |accessdate = |website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> ===Yeosu Rebellion=== {{main|Yeosu–Suncheon Rebellion}} In October 1948, the town of Yeosu was taken by South Korean soldiers who refused to take part in the suppression of the ongoing [[Jeju Uprising]]. ==Attractions== In the harbour there is a full-size model of one of [[Admiral Yi]]'s [[turtle ship]]s, timber shelled vessels which were used to defeat the Japanese navy. There is a beach with volcanic 'black' sand near Yeosu that is popular with Korean tourists. The name of the beach is Manseongri Beach. There are public showers and restrooms as well as on-duty lifeguards. Many restaurants located along the beach have beach-side tables and serve various seafood dishes. It is also possible to take ferries to many local islands for an authentic taste of rural Korea. Dolsan bridge (돌산대교) is a beautiful bridge with changing lights at night and lots of seafood restaurants and romantic cafes around the area. It is a good place to see Yeosu's famed nightview. For even more striking nightview, climb up to Dolsan Park (돌산공원) when you cross the bridge.<ref>[https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Yeosu Yeosu]. Wikivoyage.</ref> The Odongdo Island of Yeosu is one of the most spectacular spots to appreciate camelias. There are 70 species of wild flowers that flourish here, a hill commemorating the plantation of the very first tree and a spacious grassy field making this place great for ecological education. Small population of local [[Finless Porpoise]]s are present here.<ref>{{cite web|author=황주찬|year=2014|title=낚시꾼들에겐 찬밥이지만 '귀하신' 몸입니다|url=http://blog.ohmynews.com/yshjc/521864|accessdate=2015-01-11}}</ref> ==Local specialities== [[Gejang]], or marinate raw crabs is a representative speciality of Yeosu and a traditional [[List of Jeolla dishes|Jeolla cuisine]] dish.<ref>{{cite news|last=Moon|first=Gwang-lip|title=Traditional cuisines to savor at the World Fair|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2956133|accessdate=22 May 2013|newspaper=Joongang Daily|date=14 July 2012}}</ref> Dolsan got kimchi is the special product of Yeosu. ==Climate== Yeosu has a [[humid subtropical climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification]] ''Cwa'') with very warm summers and cold winters. Rainfall is much heavier in the summer, with the months from June to August recording over {{convert|200|mm|in}} of rainfall each. {{Weather box |location = Yeosu (1981–2010) |metric first = Y |single line = Y |Jan high C = 6.2 |Feb high C = 8.2 |Mar high C = 12.1 |Apr high C = 17.4 |May high C = 21.4 |Jun high C = 24.2 |Jul high C = 27.1 |Aug high C = 28.9 |Sep high C = 25.6 |Oct high C = 21.1 |Nov high C = 14.8 |Dec high C = 9.0 |year high C = 18.0 |Jan mean C = 2.4 |Feb mean C = 4.0 |Mar mean C = 7.9 |Apr mean C = 13.2 |May mean C = 17.5 |Jun mean C = 20.9 |Jul mean C = 24.2 |Aug mean C = 25.8 |Sep mean C = 22.3 |Oct mean C = 17.3 |Nov mean C = 10.9 |Dec mean C = 5.1 |year mean C = 14.3 |Jan low C = -0.8 |Feb low C = 0.6 |Mar low C = 4.4 |Apr low C = 9.6 |May low C = 14.3 |Jun low C = 18.4 |Jul low C = 22.1 |Aug low C = 23.4 |Sep low C = 19.7 |Oct low C = 14.1 |Nov low C = 7.7 |Dec low C = 1.9 |year low C = 11.3 |Jan precipitation mm = 25.1 |Feb precipitation mm = 41.3 |Mar precipitation mm = 75.7 |Apr precipitation mm = 116.6 |May precipitation mm = 146.5 |Jun precipitation mm = 213.7 |Jul precipitation mm = 291.5 |Aug precipitation mm = 262.9 |Sep precipitation mm = 157.1 |Oct precipitation mm = 48.1 |Nov precipitation mm = 41.8 |Dec precipitation mm = 18.6 |year precipitation mm = 1439.0 |Jan humidity = 54.6 |Feb humidity = 55.7 |Mar humidity = 59.2 |Apr humidity = 63.0 |May humidity = 69.5 |Jun humidity = 77.5 |Jul humidity = 84.6 |Aug humidity = 79.8 |Sep humidity = 72.4 |Oct humidity = 63.5 |Nov humidity = 60.0 |Dec humidity = 56.8 |year humidity = 66.4 |unit precipitation days = 0.1 mm |Jan precipitation days = 5.2 |Feb precipitation days = 6.4 |Mar precipitation days = 8.5 |Apr precipitation days = 9.1 |May precipitation days = 9.7 |Jun precipitation days = 10.8 |Jul precipitation days = 14.4 |Aug precipitation days = 11.8 |Sep precipitation days = 9.0 |Oct precipitation days = 4.9 |Nov precipitation days = 6.0 |Dec precipitation days = 4.4 |Jan sun = 193.3 |Feb sun = 186.5 |Mar sun = 203.4 |Apr sun = 215.5 |May sun = 220.1 |Jun sun = 173.6 |Jul sun = 158.2 |Aug sun = 196.4 |Sep sun = 178.6 |Oct sun = 216.6 |Nov sun = 190.7 |Dec sun = 198.3 |year sun = 2331.3 |source = Korea Meteorological Administration<ref name= KMA>{{cite web |url=http://www.kma.go.kr/weather/climate/average_30years.jsp?yy_st=2011&stn=168&norm=M&x=44&y=7&obs=0&mm=5&dd=2 |publisher=Korea Meteorological Administration |accessdate=2 May 2011 |title= 평년값자료(1981–2010) 여수(168) }}</ref> |date=May 2011}} ==Sister cities== *{{flagicon|Philippines}} [[Cebu City|Cebu]], Philippines *{{flagicon|China}} [[Hangzhou]], China *{{flagicon|Japan}} [[Karatsu, Saga|Karatsu]], Japan *{{flagicon|United States}} [[Newport Beach, California]], United States *{{flagicon|United States}} [[Sikeston, Missouri|Sikeston]], United States *{{flagicon|Russia}} [[Vanino, Khabarovsk Krai|Vanino]], Russia *{{flagicon|China}} [[Weihai]], China *{{flagicon|Trinidad and Tobago}} [[Port of Spain]], Trinidad and Tobago *{{flagicon|Mexico}} [[Santiago de Querétaro]], Mexico *{{flagicon|China}} [[Lishui]], Zhejiang, China ==See also== * [[List of cities in South Korea]] * [[Expo 2012|Korea2012 Yeosu Expo]] ==References== <references/> ==External links== {{Wikivoyage}} *[http://eng.yeosu.go.kr/ City government home page] *[http://www.odongdo.go.kr/en/yeosu/index04.jsp] {{South Jeolla}} {{Metropolitan cities of South Korea}} {{coord|34|44|N|127|44|E|region:KR_type:city(320,570)|display=title}} [[Category:Cities in South Jeolla Province]] [[Category:Populated places established in 1949]] [[Category:Yeosu| ]] [[Category:Port cities and towns in South Korea]]'