Jinju

Jinju
진주시
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul진주시
 • Hanja晉州市
 • Revised RomanizationJinju-si
 • McCune–ReischauerChinju-si
Jinju and Nam River
Jinju and Nam River
Flag of Jinju
Official logo of Jinju
Location in South Korea
Location in South Korea
Coordinates: 35°12′N 128°05′E / 35.200°N 128.083°E / 35.200; 128.083
Country South Korea
RegionYeongnam
Administrative divisions1 eup, 15 myeon, 21 dong
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
 • MayorCho Kyu-il (Liberty Korea)
 • Members of National AssemblyJinju A: Park Dae-chul (Liberty Korea)
Jinju B: Kang Minkuk (People Power Party)
Area
 • Total
712.86 km2 (275.24 sq mi)
Population
 (September 2024[1])
 • Total
339,388
 • Density480/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
 • Dialect
Gyeongsang
Area code(+82)-55- 7xx
Websitewww.jinju.go.kr/english.web
Preview warning: Page using Template:Infobox settlement with unknown parameter "logo"

Jinju (Korean진주; Korean pronunciation: [tɕin.dʑu]) is a city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It was the location of the first (1592) and second (1593) Sieges of Jinju by Japanese forces during the Imjin War. The Republic of Korea Air Force Education and Training Command is located in the eastern part of the city. There are cultural-historical tourist attractions in Jinju such as Jinju Fortress, the Jinju National Museum, and the Nam-gang Prehistoric Site Museum.

  1. ^ "Population statistics". Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety. 2024.