The Nam River (Korean: 남강) is a river in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is a tributary of the Nakdong River.[1]
| Nam River | |
|---|---|
 Nam River in Jinju | |
| Native name | 남강 (Korean) |
| Location | |
| Countries |  South Korea |
| Province | South Gyeongsang Province |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 193.7 kilometres (120.4 mi) |
| Basin size | 3,644.3 square kilometres (1,407.1 sq mi) |
In 1950, during the Korean War, the river was the site of fierce battles between United Nations troops and North Korean forces, the Battle of the Nam River.
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