The mountainous landscape predominates on the territory of the Korean Peninsula, and therefore almost all the rivers of South Korea are directed in a westerly direction, flowing into the Yellow Sea.
Imjingan river
Imjingan flows through the territories of South Korea and the DPRK. The total length of the river flow is two hundred seventy-three and a half kilometers, and thanks to this indicator it ranks seventh in the list of the longest rivers on the Korean Peninsula.
The river flows from north to south and completes the path, connecting with the waters of the Hangang (near Seoul). During the rainy season (July - August), the flow of the river increases and, in combination with rocky banks, this makes the rivers very fast.
In winter, the river is covered with ice, which in the lower reaches of the sea tides break it periodically. The Imjingan is one of three rivers in the country where the very rare Hemibarbus mylodon fish is found.
Kumgan river
Geumgang crosses the territory of the Korean Peninsula in its southwestern part, passing through the lands of South Korea. The total length of the waterway is 401 kilometers. And Kumgang is the third longest river in the entire Korean Peninsula.
The source of the river is located on the mountain slope of Sobek (lands of Jeolla-buk-do province). Then Kumgang descends and rushes to the north, changing it to the south-west (near Big Daejeon) and, crossing the territory of the Chung Chong Nam-do province, safely completes the path, flowing into the Yellow Sea (in the vicinity of Gunsan city). The upper part of the current is notable for its low speed, but it is characterized by strong tortuosity. And the middle and lower parts of the Kumgang are already more "straightened".
Naktong River
The length of the Naktong is 506 kilometers, and it is she who tops the list of rivers on the Korean Peninsula. The total catchment area is a little more than twenty-three thousand square kilometers.
The river originates from the confluence of two streams - Cholamhon and Hwangjichon (territory of Tzebaek city in Gangwon province). The main tributaries are
Yonggang, Geumhogang and Namgang.
The Naktong River has stood out in the country's history. It is in the river basin that there are human settlements dating back to the Neolithic period. In addition, it is the river that is the main source of drinking water for the entire region through which it flows. The wetlands in the river valley are home to many rare birds, fish and mammals.
Hangang river
Hangang is one of the rivers passing through the territory of South Korea. Its length is 514 kilometers. The river is formed by the confluence of the South Hangang (originates on the slopes of Tedoksan) and the North Hangang (source - Mount Kumgangsan). Finishes the journey in the waters of the Yellow Sea.
