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Sangju

Sangju is a city in North Gyeongsang province, South Korea, on the upper Nakdong river. An ancient settlement and long one of the region's administrative centres, it gave half its name to Gyeongsang province, formed from the names of Gyeongju and Sangju. It is now known for its rice and dried persimmons.

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Sangju. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/sangju
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