Namhan River

Namhan River in Yeoju City

Namhan River (Namhan-gang|South Han River is a major river of South Korea, the 2nd-longest. It is a tributary of the Han River. It is famous for clean and clear water, especially in its upper reaches and tributaries, and serves as a source of water for Seoul. A popular bike path follows the river.^[1] Several sections of it are used for public recreation, including rafting; some of these sections have their own traditional names, such as the "Dong-gang" or Dong River (South Korea) stretch, popular for natural beauty.^[2]^[3]

Some part of this river was found to be contaminated by bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) with 50 ppb.^[4]

References[]

^ "Beautiful Riverside Bicycle Routes in Korea". Visit Korea. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
^ https://www.gangwon.to/en/gangwondo_trip/tourist_spot?control=AA8036_T&tourCode=TOSIGE00
^ https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Attraction_Review-g2018511-d5073542-Reviews-Donggang_Rafting_Day_Tours-Yeongwol_gun_Gangwon_do.html
^ Hyun, Ahn Seung (2003). "Analysis of soil contamination by phthalate ester around tributaries to the Han river and molecular identification of the phthalate-degrading bacteria". Seoul National University Graduate School. Retrieved June 15, 2018.

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[1] "Beautiful Riverside Bicycle Routes in Korea". Visit Korea. Retrieved June 15, 2018.

[2] ttps://www.gangwon.to/en/gangwondo_trip/tourist_spot?control=AA8036_T&tourCode=TOSIGE00

[3] ttps://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Attraction_Review-g2018511-d5073542-Reviews-Donggang_Rafting_Day_Tours-Yeongwol_gun_Gangwon_do.html

[4] Hyun, Ahn Seung (2003). "Analysis of soil contamination by phthalate ester around tributaries to the Han river and molecular identification of the phthalate-degrading bacteria". Seoul National University Graduate School. Retrieved June 15, 2018.

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