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Sacheon
Sacheon (; ) is a Administrative divisions of South Korea, city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Sacheon's chief fame comes from its being the site of two naval battles in the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–1598), Seven Year War. The city as it now exists results from the merging of Sacheon-gun and Samcheonpo-si in 1995. The northern part of the city is called Sacheon-eub and is located at the top of Sacheon Bay, near the city of Jinju. The southern part of the city is located in the old Samcheonpo-si, which is located at the mouth of Sacheon Bay. History During prehistoric times, the local area was very important for trade between the interior and coastal area. A large central settlement called the Igeum-dong site developed in the neighbourhood of the same name in Samcheonpo. This complex site was a major settlement, megalithic cemetery, and ceremonial area during the latter part of the Middle Mumun pottery period (c. 700-550 B.C.). Several islands that lie just o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sacheon Airport
Sacheon Airport is an airport in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea . It also serves the city of Jinju. The airport passenger service began in 1977 after years of delays. The airport has a small single storey terminal building for domestic flights. In 2011, 143,483 passengers utilized the airporThe airport serves as a base for Hi Air and is also the home of Korea Aerospace Industries, which manufactures military aircraft, and satellites. The KAI T-50 Golden Eagle, T-50 trainers used by the Sacheon Air Base are manufactured by the company on the north side of the airport. Because Sacheon Airport is shared with the military, taking photographs or videos of the apron, runway or military facilities are strictly prohibited. History Korean War During the Korean War the USAF designated the base K-4. The Base was used as part of the USAF's Bout One project to train South Korean pilots to fly the North American P-51 Mustang, F-51 in 1950. The ROKAF 10th Fighter Wing was f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Aerospace Industrial Complex
The National Aerospace Industrial Complex () is a South Korean national industrial complex that will be built in Sacheon and Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province in June 2025, and is the largest aerospace industry cluster in Korea. Complex is divided into two zones: Jinju and Sacheon. South Gyeongsang Province accounts for 43% of the national space industry production, and is home to Korea Aerospace Industries and Hanwha Aerospace, as well as 125 industrial complexes. History In April 2017, the government newly approved a national industrial complex specializing in the aerospace industry by dividing the areas of Jinju and Yonghyeon-myeon, Sacheon, South Gyeongsang Province, which are close to Korea Aerospace Industries, into the Jinju District and Sacheon District, each measuring exactly 828,999. In December 2022, the National Space Committee selected Jinju and Sacheon as a Satellite Specialized Zone, a cluster of private space-related companies. In March 2024, Jinju and Sacheon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Invasions Of Korea (1592–1598)
The Imjin War () was a series of two Japanese invasions of Korea: an initial invasion in 1592 also individually called the "Imjin War", a brief truce in 1596, and a second invasion in 1597 called the Chŏngyu War (). The conflict ended in 1598 with the withdrawal of Japanese forces from the Korean Peninsula after a military stalemate in Korea's southern provinces. The invasions were launched by Toyotomi Hideyoshi with the intent of conquering the Korean Peninsula and China proper, which were ruled by the Joseon and Ming dynasties, respectively. Japan quickly succeeded in occupying large portions of the Korean Peninsula, but the contribution of reinforcements by the Ming, "(Korean) war minister Yi Hang-bok pointed out that assistance from China was the only way Korea could survive." as well as the disruption of Japanese supply fleets along the western and southern coasts by the Joseon Navy, "His naval victories were to prove decisive in the Japanese defeat, although Yi was to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namhae Expressway
The Namhae Expressway ( Korean: 남해고속도로, Namhae Gosok Doro; ) is a freeway in South Korea, connecting Yeongam to Suncheon, Gwangyang, Jinju, Changwon, and Busan. It was opened in 1973 with Honam Expressway's Jeonju - Suncheon section, through W.Suncheon IC is connected to the Honam Expressway. At the time, this was an opening round two-lane road. However, through the expansion progressed from 1977 to 1996 was expanded to four lanes round the entire section. It was expanded to 8 lanes 2001 Naengjeong JCT ~ Changwon JCT section, with 8 lanes 2011 Sanin JCT ~ Jinju section, Sacheon ~ Jinju section has been expanded to 6 lanes, December 2014 Naengjeong JCT ~ Daejeo JCT section is extended to 6-8 lanes some section have been expanded such that at least 6 lanes. Yeongam - Suncheon section's construction period by 2002 was inaugurated April 27, 2012. Mokpo and Busan opening section, but this is easily linked to the, not directly in some sections it has the disad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korea AeroSpace Administration
The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA; ) is a Korean government-funded space and aeronautics agency. Established under the Ministry of Science and ICT, KASA oversees the Korea Aerospace Research Institute and Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute. Its headquarters is located in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang Province. History KASA was established on 27 May 2024 as part of a campaign promise made by President Yoon Suk Yeol to reform national politics, including shifting space exploration to the private sector. Seen as the domestic version of NASA, KASA aims to become one of the top five leading space agencies through developing the KSLV-III rocket and creating and landing homegrown spacecraft on the Moon by 2032 and Mars by 2045. The administration was launched as a temporary headquarters by remodeling the Aaron Aviation Ship Industry building located in Sanam-myeon, Sacheon. On February 25, 2025, the National Space Committee selected the Sacheon District of the National Aer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Aerospace Industries
Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd. (KAI; ) is a South Korean aerospace manufacturer, aerospace and Arms industry, defense manufacturer. It was originally established as a joint venture of HD Hyundai Infracore, Daewoo Heavy Industries' aerospace division, Samsung Aerospace, and Hyundai Space and Aircraft. p. 97 During 1999, KAI became more independent of its founding members, acquiring their aerospace interests at the behest of the South Korean government following the financial troubles of these companies that had resulted from the 1997 Asian financial crisis. KAI has developed various aerospace products, including the Nuri (rocket), Korean Space Launch Vehicle-II (KSLV-II) and various satellites. It has been involved in the production of several foreign-designed aircraft via licensed production, licensing arrangements, such as the MBB/Kawasaki BK 117, MBB Bo 105, MBB Bo-105 KLH, and the F-16 Fighting Falcon variants#KF-16, KF-16. KAI has also developed and produced its own aircra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
