About Suwon, South Korea

Suwon is the capital of Gyeonggi Province, in northwestern South Korea. It’s known for the late-18th-century Hwaseong Fortress, with its commanding stone wall and 4 pagoda-topped arched gates. Near Hwahongmun Gate, Hwaseong Haenggung Palace has a traditional banquet hall. The raised Yeonmudae Post, once a military training ground, offers fortress views. Suwon Hwaseong Museum explores the construction of the fortress.

• Area: 121 km²
• Weather: 1°C, Wind SE at 8 km/h, 68% Humidity
• Population: 1.241 million (Jan 31, 2019)
• Province: Gyeonggi-do