Place:Osan, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

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NameOsan
Alt namesOsan-dongsource: NIMA, GEOnet Names Server (1996-1998)
Osan-nisource: NIMA, GEOnet Names Server (1996-1998)
Sudolmorusource: NIMA, GEOnet Names Server (1996-1998)
TypeCity
Coordinates37.15°N 127.067°E
Located inGyeonggi-do, South Korea
source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names


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Osan is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, approximately south of Seoul. The population of the city is around 200,000. The local economy is supported by a mix of agricultural and industrial enterprises.

It is famous for one of the largest markets in South Korea, Osan Market, which has been in continuous operation since 1792. The city was the scene of brutal battles with communist forces taking the city during the Korean War in 1950 (see Battle of Osan), before being then taken back by American forces soon afterwards; there is a statue dedicated to UN forces on the outskirts of the city.

The United States Air Force base named after the city, Osan AB, is not actually located in the city, but is instead south, in the Songtan section (formerly a separate city) of Pyeongtaek.

Osan Station is a large subway station located in the heart of Osan. It is part of the Seoul Subway Line 1 and the KTX. There is a bus terminal next to the subway station and many buses stop in front of the subway station.

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