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Cities in South Korea - Best Places to Visit
There are 92 cities in South Korea.
Seoul
is the most popular city with a population of 10,349,312.
Most Popular
By Name
By Population
1
Seoul
Capital of palaces, food markets and K-culture
Pop. 10,349,312
2
Jeju City
City on Jeju Island, South Korea
Pop. 488,844
3
Gyeongju
Historic city in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
Pop. 245,365
4
Jeonju
Cultural city famous for bibimbap and hanok village
Pop. 629,618
5
Gangneung
Coastal city in South Korea, known for beaches
Pop. 208,161
6
Suwon
City of the UNESCO Hwaseong Fortress
Pop. 1,191,063
7
Andong
Confucian heritage city near Hahoe Folk Village
Pop. 153,348
8
Gwangju
Cultural center of South Korea
Pop. 1,398,538
9
Pyeongchang County
City in Gangwon-do famous for winter sports
Pop. 9,940
10
Changwon
City famous for its technology sector
Pop. 1,025,702
11
Ansan
South Korean city with a large population
Pop. 623,256
12
Goyang
City in South Korea, known for technology
Pop. 1,061,752
13
Cheongju
City in North Chungcheong province, South Korea
Pop. 853,938
14
Bucheon
City in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Pop. 850,731
15
Chuncheon
City in Gangwon Province, South Korea
Pop. 286,124
16
Hwaseong, Gyeonggi
City in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Pop. 640,890
17
Pohang
Coastal city in South Korea
Pop. 492,041
18
Anseong
City in Gyeonggi-do, near Seoul metropolitan area
Pop. 69,255
19
Wonju
City in Gangwon-do, South Korea
Pop. 332,849
20
Yeosu
Coastal city known for its beautiful beaches
Pop. 268,823
21
Gunpo
City in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Pop. 286,485
22
Mokpo
Port city in Jeollanam-do, South Korea
Pop. 268,402
23
Geoje
City in South Korea known for its coastal views
Pop. 72,124
24
Chungju
City in South Korea, famous for festivals
Pop. 209,483
25
Asan
City in South Korea famous for hot springs
Pop. 97,749
26
Gumi
City in Gyeongsangbuk-do known for its temples
Pop. 404,691
27
Gwangju, Gyeonggi
City in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Pop. 81,780
28
Gongju
City in Chungcheongnam-do with historical sites
Pop. 72,435
29
Jinju
City in Gyeongsangnam-do, known for its historical sites
Pop. 307,242
30
Hanam
South Korean city near Seoul with rapid growth
Pop. 254,415
31
Osan
City in Gyeonggi-do, near Seoul
Pop. 238,788
32
Seogwipo
City on Jeju Island, South Korea
Pop. 178,552
33
Iksan
City in Jeollabuk-do, known for its historical sites
Pop. 307,000
34
Cheonan
City in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea
Pop. 658,831
35
Gimcheon
City in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
Pop. 150,000
36
Taebaek
City in Gangwon-do, South Korea
Pop. 48,962
37
Yangju
City in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Pop. 179,923
38
Guri
City in Gyeonggi-do known for its parks
Pop. 195,236
39
Yeoju
City in Gyeonggi-do, known for history
Pop. 111,897
40
Yeongju
Known for its scenic landscapes and history
Pop. 84,625
41
Gyeongsan
City in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
Pop. 266,951
42
Sangju
City in Gyeongsangbuk-do known for its agriculture
Pop. 101,267
43
Nonsan
City in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea's military base
Pop. 43,845
44
Suncheon
City in Jeollanam-do with beautiful nature
Pop. 276,375
45
Sokcho
City in Gangwon-do, known for its beaches
Pop. 81,164
46
Seosan
City in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea
Pop. 74,208
47
Gimje
City in Jeollabuk-do, known for agriculture
Pop. 44,894
48
Yangsan
City in South Korea, known for its rapid growth
Pop. 358,074
49
Namwon
City in Jeollabuk-do, known for its natural beauty
Pop. 81,257
50
Tongyeong
Coastal city in South Korea
Pop. 70,641
51
Naju
City in Jeollanam-do, South Korea
Pop. 42,459
52
Dangjin
City in South Korea with historical sites
Pop. 32,778
53
Mungyeong
City in Gyeongsangbuk-do, known for historical sites
Pop. 77,304
54
Miryang
City in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
Pop. 53,103
55
Hongseong County
City in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea
Pop. 89,174
56
Hwacheon County
City in Gangwon-do known for outdoor activities
Pop. 22,965
57
Goseong County, Gangwon
Coastal Gangwon county near the Korean Demilitarized Zone
Pop. 62,446
58
Yangpyeong County
City in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Pop. 83,367
59
Goesan County
City in North Chungcheong with scenic views
Pop. 44,461
60
Yesan County
City in South Korea, known for historical sites
Pop. 39,409
61
Jeungpyeong County
City in North Chungcheong, South Korea
Pop. 37,207
62
Buan County
City in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
Pop. 22,267
63
Jincheon County
City in North Chungcheong, South Korea
Pop. 60,964
64
Geumsan County
City in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea with nature
Pop. 25,243
65
Gochang County
City in South Korea with historical sites
Pop. 72,996
66
Wanju County
City in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
Pop. 84,009
67
Changnyeong County
City in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
Pop. 74,668
68
Goseong County, South Gyeongsang
Coastal city famous for its scenic views
Pop. 26,704
69
Imsil County
City in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
Pop. 25,693
70
Yanggu County, Gangwon
City in Gangwon-do, known for its natural beauty
Pop. 24,027
71
Hwasun County
City in Jeollanam-do with cultural heritage
Pop. 59,914
72
Uijeongbu-si
City in Gyeonggi-do, near Seoul's capital
Pop. 479,141
73
Busan
Major port city and cultural hub
Pop. 3,343,903
74
Daegu
South Korean city known for its textiles
Pop. 2,365,523
75
Daejeon
South Korea's fifth-largest city and tech hub
Pop. 1,470,336
76
Ulsan
City in South Korea, known for shipbuilding
Pop. 1,095,014
77
Seongnam-si
City in South Korea, part of Seoul metropolitan
Pop. 914,832
78
Anyang-si
City in South Korea known for its technology
Pop. 595,644
79
Gimhae
South Korean city known for its historical sites
Pop. 531,966
80
Gwangmyeong
City in South Korea, known for its rapid development
Pop. 357,545
81
Icheon-si
City in Gyeonggi-do famous for ceramics
Pop. 196,230
82
Gijang
South Korean city located near Busan coast
Pop. 176,388
83
Kwangyang
City in Jeollanam-do, South Korea
Pop. 154,266
84
Hwado
City in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Pop. 106,358
85
Incheon
Major port city near Seoul
Pop. 3,039,450
86
Masan
City in Gwangju, known for culture
Pop. 434,371
87
Sejong
City in South Korea known for its government
Pop. 394,630
88
Pyeongtaek-si
City in Gyeonggi-do, known for military base
Pop. 364,694
89
Gunsan
City in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
Pop. 264,656
90
Geoje
Island city in South Korea, known for shipbuilding
Pop. 232,921
91
Jeongeup
City in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
Pop. 139,876
92
Donghae City
City in Gangwon-do known for its beaches
Pop. 101,128
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