What is Han River?
[[File:Seoul-Han.River-01.jpg|thumb|Han River]] [[File:Tancheon Location Map.png|thumb|Han River]] The '''Han River''' is a major river in [[South Korea]] and the fourth longest river in the [[Korean Peninsula]]. Shortly after flowing through [[Seoul]] the rover merges with the Imjin River and flows into the [[Yellow Sea]]. The total length of this river is about 514km. The Han River played an important role in Korean History. However, it is no longer actively used for navigation because it is located at the borders of the two Koreas. The Han River originates from two rivers, the Namhan River and the Bukhan River, and it is called the Han River from which two rivers joins. The Han River is about 514 kilometers long (the fourth longest river on the Korean peninsula) and stretches over one kilometer at its broadest point. 27 bridges cross the river, connecting the north and south part of Seoul. The riverbank area is used as parks and sports facilities. == History == In Korean history, Han river played a central role. The rise and fall of the nation depended on taking the Han river. Especially in [[three kingdom period]], there were fierce struggles to take the Han river. Baekje was the first to take the Han river. They recognized it as a primary [[waterway]] that links the central western region of the peninsula with the Yellow Sea. The kingdom of [[Goguryeo]] took the Han river during the reign of its King Jangsu. In 553, [[Silla]] broke its alliance with [[Baekje]] and took the control of the entire river. Han River has been called by different names during the period of the three kingdom period. The state of Goguryeo called it the Arisu, Baekje called it the Ugniha, while the kingdom of Silla termed it the Iha. == Bridges crossing the Han River == [[File:Hangang Bridge and Hangang Railway Bridge over Han River 001.jpg|thumb|Hangang Railway Bridge]] There are 27 Bridges crossing the Han River in Seoul National Capital Area(Seoul, Gyeonggi, [[Incheon]]). The names of them are Ilsan Bridge, Gimpo Bridge,