Miryang, Kyongsangnam-do (South Korea)

From City of Miryang:

Location

Located in southeast Korea on the Korea Strait between Korea and Japan, trade with other cities has been well developed from the beginning of modern times. The steep mountains of Whaak and Gaji are located to the northeast of the city while the southern part of the city, around the Nakdong river and the Miryang river, is low flat land and is the breadbasket of the region. The region has plenty of soft water so the local fiber and textile industry has been well developed. There are many resort areas around the Namcheon river for tourism and the city has abundant natural resources for developing commercial and industrial business. The region has plenty natural fresh water from the Miryang and Nakdong rivers and the fishing industry has been well established here.

History

Samhan (Mahan, Byeonhan, Jinhan) Era

It is thought that a small tribe called "Mirimidongkuk" lived in Miryang which once belonged to Byeonhan.

Silla Dynasty

Miryang was merged into Silla during the 6th year of King Jijeung's reign (505). Then King Gyeongdeok divided Silla into 9 ju (provinces), changed Miryang's name to "Milsung-gun" and divided "Milsung-gun" into five hyeon (sub districts) during his 16th year of reign (757).

Koryeo Dynasty

During the 14th year of King Seongjong's reign (995) he divided Koryeo into 10 provinces and Miryang became part of Yeongdong province along with Kyeongju. Its name was also chang