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{{Short description|City in South Jeolla, South Korea}}
{{Distinguish|text=[[Lishui]] ({{noitalic|{{lang|zh-hant|麗水市}}}}), the Zhejiang city with the same [[Hanja]] writing}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2020}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name               = Yeosu
| native_name        = {{lang|ko|여수시}}
| settlement_type    = [[Cities of South Korea|Municipal city]]
| translit_lang1     = Korean
| translit_lang1_type1 = [[Hangul]]
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| translit_lang1_type2 = [[Hanja]]
| translit_lang1_info2 = {{lang|ko|麗水市}}
| translit_lang1_type3 = {{nowrap|Revised Romanization}}
| translit_lang1_info3 = Yeosu-si
| translit_lang1_type4 = {{nowrap|McCune–Reischauer}}
| translit_lang1_info4 = Yŏsu-si
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| caption1 = Yeosu and the [[Dolsan Bridge]]
| image2 = 13 경도해양관광단지.jpg
| caption2 = Gyeongdo Island
| image3 = Yeosu Odongdo 20180929 002.jpg
| caption3 = [[Odongdo]]
| image4 = Dolsan Park 20180929 001.jpg
| caption4 = [[Dolsan Park]]
| image5 = Yi Sun-sin Marina 01.jpg
| caption5 = [[Yi Sun-sin Marina]]
| image6 = Geomundo and Baekdo from Bultanbong.jpg
| caption6 = Bultanbong
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| image_map          = South Jeolla-Yeosu.svg
| map_caption        = Location in South Korea
| subdivision_type   = [[List of sovereign states|Country]]
| subdivision_name   = South Korea
| subdivision_type1  = [[Regions of Korea|Region]]
| subdivision_name1  = [[Honam]]
| population_blank1_title = Dialect
| population_blank1  = [[Jeolla dialect|Jeolla]]
| area_total_km2     = 503.33
| population_as_of   = September 2024<ref>{{cite web |url=https://jumin.mois.go.kr/|title=Population statistics |date=2024|website=Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety}}</ref>
| population_total   = 268,823
| population_density_km2 = auto
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| leader_title       = Mayor
| leader_name        = Jeong Gi-myeong ({{Korean|hangul=정기명|labels=no}})
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| parts_type         = [[Administrative divisions of South Korea|Administrative divisions]]
| parts              = 1 ''eup'', 6 ''myeon'', 20 ''dong''
| area_code          = +82-61-6xx
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'''Yeosu''',{{efn|{{Korean|hangul=여수}}; {{IPA|ko|jʌ.sʰu}}}} formerly romanized as '''Yosu''', is a coastal city located on the southern shore of [[South Korea]]. With a population of 268,823, Yeosu is the second largest city in [[South Jeolla Province]]. In 1998, the Old Yeosu City, Yeocheon City and Yeocheon County were merged and the current city, Yeosu, was formed.

== Etymology ==
The place name "Yeosu" first appears in the ''[[Samguk sagi|Samguk Sagi Jiriji]]'' with the record: "Haeeup-hyeon (海邑縣) was originally [[Baekje]]'s Wonzon-hyeon (猿村縣), but [[Gyeongdeok of Silla|King Gyeongdeok]] changed its name. It is now Yeosu-hyeon (麗水縣) in Goryeo.<ref>The name "Yeosu" was first used in the Goryeo dynasty. For more, read History-Goryeo</ref>" In both ''Dongramdo(part of'' [[Donggukyeojiseungram]])and ''[http://116.67.83.196/heri/cul/culSelectDetail.do;jsessionid=ynCwSHQaDRIIaTGyDPKjPZWnTLqSCqaNQ2oqgCC61jqWN50vzOfihuEx0T0S0DyW.cpawas_servlet_engine1?culPageNo=1&region=&searchCondition=&searchCondition2=&s_kdcd=&s_ctcd=50&ccbaKdcd=12&ccbaAsno=15960000&ccbaCtcd=50&ccbaCpno=1123815960000&ccbaCndt=&ccbaLcto=00&stCcbaAsno=&endCcbaAsno=&stCcbaAsdt=&endCcbaAsdt=&ccbaPcd1=&chGubun=&header=region&returnUrl=%2Fheri%2Fcul%2FculSelectRegionList.do&pageNo=1_1_3_1&sngl=Y Dongyeobigo]'' (Jeollado's part), the name "Suyoung" (水營) is noted on the southern peninsula south of Suncheon and Gwangyang. This is believed to be because Jeollado's Jwasuyoung (Joseon Dynasty's Naval Headquarters for eastern sector of Jeolla Province) was established in this region starting in 1479 (the 10th year of King Seongjong's reign). Subsequently, most old maps depict it as "Yeosu" (呂水), written differently from the current Hanja. Specifically, in the ''Haedongdo'' (Suncheon) map, Jwasuyoung appears south of Yeosumyeon (呂水面).<ref>{{Cite web |title=전라남도청누리집 - 시군지명 유래 {{!}} |url=https://www.jeonnam.go.kr/M4727/boardView.do?seq=380391&infoReturn=&menuId=jeonnam0604030000&displayHeader=&searchType=&searchText=&pageIndex=1&boardId=M4727&displayHeader= |access-date=2024-10-10 |website=www.jeonnam.go.kr |language=ko}}</ref>
== History ==
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=== Neolithic period ===
The Neolithic sites in Yeosu were excavated and investigated by the National Gwangju Museum from 1989 to 1990. The artifacts unearthed include various types of pottery such as Yunggimong pottery, Apinmung pottery, Chimsunmung pottery, Jeomnyeolmung pottery, Juchil pottery, and Mummun pottery, as well as stone tools including milgae (hammerstones), jjikkgae (flint tools), jargegae (sickles), geukkeogae (scraping tools), saegigae (engraving tools), doggi (axes), galdol (grinding stones), and suttol (whetstones). Additionally, two residential sites were investigated.<ref name=":2" />

The residential sites were constructed by compacting clay over shell layers, with diameters ranging from 460 to 540 centimeters, and featured a circular, flat layout equipped with round kilns. Notably, at the first residential site, a set of tools including a moru-dol (grindstone), galpan (grinding plate), and another galdol (grinding stone) were found near the kiln area. These tools allowed for the crushing or grinding of materials to produce powder, which drew significant attention. The radiocarbon dating of the Songdo shell mound indicated an age of 4285±195 BP and 4270±200 B.C.<ref name=":2" />

In 1992 and 1993, surface surveys were conducted in the islands of Yeosu, leading to the additional investigation of 22 Neolithic shell mounds and 3 artifact dispersal sites. This revealed that the island regions of Yeosu, along with the coastal areas of South Gyeongsang Province, were cultural centers of the Neolithic period. The site locations were predominantly situated in bays suitable for various shellfish habitats, being safe from sea winds and featuring well-developed shell pits. The collected artifacts were similar to those unearthed from the Songdo shell mound, and a considerable number of Yunggimong pottery, which is dated to a relatively early period, were excavated.<ref name=":2">{{cite web | url=https://www.yeosu.go.kr/www/yeosu/past/history/prehistoric | title=선사시대 | work=여수시청 }}</ref>

=== Proto Three Kingdoms Period ===
In the Yeosu region during the Proto Three Kingdoms Period period, there appears to have been Wonji-guk (爰池國), one of the Mahan confederations. However, in the late 4th century, as Baekje expanded its power, several small states located in the present-day Jeollanam-do region came under Baekje's influence. Baekje did not immediately reorganize these small states into counties (郡縣) or dispatch local governors. Instead, Baekje recognized the authority of the chieftains of these small states and exercised indirect control through them by collecting tributes. It is believed that the Yeosu region was incorporated into Baekje under such circumstances.<ref name="yeosu.go.kr">{{Cite web |title=고대 |url=https://www.yeosu.go.kr/www/yeosu/past/history/ancient |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=yeosu.go.kr}}</ref>

=== Three Kingdoms Period ===
In the mid-5th century, Baekje's national power was significantly weakened due to Goguryeo's southward expansion. Additionally, as the Gaya Kingdom advanced into the lower regions of the Namyun and Seomjin rivers, the eastern part of Jeollanam-do was temporarily incorporated into [[Daegaya]] (Great Gaya). In 538, Baekje moved its capital to Sabi-seong and divided the entire country into five regions (五方) centered around the central, eastern, western, southern, and northern areas. In each region, Baekje established Bangseong (方城) and governed through these large and small fortresses, managing them as counties (郡) or prefectures (縣). In the southern region, now corresponding to Suncheon, Yeosu, and Gwangyang areas, Sapyeong-gun (歃平郡) was established.

Within Sapyeong-gun, there were three counties: Wonzon (猿村), Maro (馬老), and Dolsan (突山). Wonzon-hyeon (猿村縣) covered the Yeosu Peninsula, while Dolsan-hyeon (突山縣) included Dolsan-do and nearby islands. From this time, the Yeosu region saw the first establishment of counties named Wonzon and Dolsan.

Representative Baekje-era relics remaining in Yeosu include mountain fortresses such as Woram Mountain Fortress located in Dolsan Pyeongsari, Temi Mountain Fortress in Seonwon-dong, Jasan Mountain Fortress in Olim-dong, Gorak Mountain Fortress in Munsu-dong, and Jukpo-ri Bon Mountain Fortress in Dolsan. However, in 660, Baekje was defeated by Silla, and the Yeosu region was incorporated into Silla's territory.<ref name="yeosu.go.kr"/>

=== Unified Silla Period ===
After the unification of the Three Kingdoms, Silla reorganized its local administrative structures to govern the expanded territories. The reorganization began around 677 (the 17th year of King Munmu's reign), after expelling the Tang forces, and continued through 687 (the 7th year of King Sinmun's reign), culminating in the establishment of the Nine Provinces and Five Subordinate Capitals (九州五小京) system. This system allowed Silla to directly control both the former territories of Baekje and Goguryeo and its own territories from the central government by dispatching administrators to the regions. In December 757 (the 16th year of King Gyeongdeok's reign), the names of the nine provinces and their counties were changed to Hanja names.

Silla's land was divided into provinces (주/ju/州), counties (군/gun/郡), and prefectures (현/hyun/縣), establishing a pyramid-shaped administrative structure with nine provinces. Each province contained counties under them, which were further divided into prefectures. To manage the ruling elites of the conquered regions during the unification process, the provinces were divided into three sub-provinces each, forming a nine-province administration system. Among these, one of the provinces, Muju (武州, also known as Mujinju), governed the present-day Jeollanam-do region. Seungpyeong-gun (昇平郡) within Muju consisted of three hyeon (郡縣), maintaining the same names as in Baekje: Haeeup-hyeon (海邑縣, Yeosu), Yeosan-hyeon (廬山縣, Dolsan), and Heeyang-hyeon (晞陽縣, Gwangyang). Consequently, during the Unified Silla period, the Yeosu region, excluding Samsan-myeon, consisted of Haeeup-hyeon (Yeosu) and Yeosan-hyeon (Dolsan).

Meanwhile, in the Gohung-gun area, Bunchagun (分領郡) was renamed to Bunryeong-gun (分領郡), Jojo-rye-hyeon (조조례縣) was renamed to Chungnyeol-hyeon (忠烈縣), Duhi-hyeon (두힐縣) was renamed to Gangwon-hyeon (薑原縣), and Bisa-hyeon (比史縣) was renamed to Baekju-hyeon. As a result, Samsan-myeon became Gangwon-hyeon (薑原縣).

In 892 (the 6th year of Queen Jinseong's reign), during the chaotic end of the Unified Silla period, [[Kyŏn Hwŏn|Gyeon Hwon]] established his kingdom with Mujinju as his base, thereby bringing it under the influence of [[Later Baekje]]. Around this time, local Yeosu hojoks (호족/korean quasi nobility-gentry), such as Kim Chong (金摠), joined the Later Baekje forces. Conversely, the Dolsan area was under the control of Wang Bongkyu (王逢規) of Gangju (康州).<ref>[삼국사기 (<sub>三國史記</sub>)]

[신증동국여지승람 (<sub>新增東國輿地勝覽</sub>)]

[세종실록지리지 (<sub>世宗實錄地理志</sub>)]

[여수·여천향토지] (여수·여천향토지편찬위원회, 1982)

김계유, [여수·여천발전사] (반도문화사, 1988)

여수지역사회연구소, [돌산읍지] (돌산읍지편찬위원회, 2000)

이종범 외, [여수시의 문화유적] (여수시·조선대학교박물관, 2000)

[여수시 문화재도록] (여수지역사회연구소, 2001)</ref><ref name="yeosu.go.kr"/>

=== Goryeo dynasty ===
In 940 (the 23rd year of [[Taejo of Goryeo|King Taejo]]'s reign), the national administrative divisions were again reorganized into (주, ''ju''),(부, ''bu''),(군, ''gun''), and (현, ''hyeon'')-the addition of ''부/bu''. As a result, the Yeosu region, which was previously known as Haeeup-hyeon (海邑縣, Yeosu) and Yeosan-hyeon (廬山縣, Dolsan) during the Unified Silla period, was renamed to Yeosu-hyeon (麗水縣) and Dolsan-hyeon (突山縣) respectively. Although the name Yeosu (麗水) appeared for the first time at this point, both areas were still under the jurisdiction of Seungpyeong-gun (昇平郡, Suncheon).

Even in the early Goryeo period, remnants of militarized local powers remained in the regions. By the time of [[Seongjong of Goryeo|King Seongjong]], the entire country had transitioned into a centralized governance system. Prior to this centralization, except for the western capital Seogyeong(modern day [[Pyongyang]]), Daedohobus(대도호부'''/'''大都護府), 'jin' s ({{Korean|hangul=진|labels=no}}), 'ju' s (주), 'bu' s ({{Korean|hangul=부|labels=no}}), 'gun' s ({{Korean|hangul=군|labels=no}}), and 'hyun' s ({{Korean|hangul=현|labels=no}}) did not have residential governors dispatched from the central government. Instead, semi-autonomous organizations known as hyangho were entrusted with local administration, while central officers such as Geumyoo (금유/今有) and Jo-jang (조장/租藏), responsible for tax collection, and Jeonunsa (전운사/轉運使), responsible for delivering the collected taxes to the central government, were periodically dispatched to tour the regions.

Starting in 983 (the 2nd year of [[Seongjong of Goryeo|King Seongjong]]'s reign), residential governors (목사/''moksa/牧使'') were officially dispatched following the establishment of twelve 'mok's (牧) in the regions. These moksas were assigned to twelve provinces: Gwangju (廣州), Yangju, Chungju, Cheongju, Gongju, Jinju, Sangju, Jeonju, Naju, Hwangju, and Haeju. Their role was to oversee their respective provinces and the local administrative units (hyangjip/鄕職) within the counties and districts. The exact boundaries and the number of hyangjip under each mok were not documented.

In the [[South Jeolla Province]] region, the province of Muju (武州, also known as Mujinju)—one of the nine provinces of Unified Silla—was dissolved and replaced by Naju and Seungju (昇州, Suncheon) as part of the twelve mok. At this time, Yeosu was under the jurisdiction of Seungju.

In 995 (the 14th year of King Seongjong's reign), the administrative divisions were reorganized once again. The nation was divided into four Daedohobus(대도호부'''/'''大都護府) and ten provinces (도/do). Additionally, the twelve mok were transformed into twelve joldo-sa ({{Korean|hangul=절도사|labels=no}})s. The ten provinces were Gwannae ({{Korean|hangul=관내|hanja=关内|labels=no}}), Jungwon ({{Korean|hangul=중원|hanja=中原|labels=no}}), Hanan ({{Korean|hangul=하남|hanja=河南|labels=no}}), Gangnam ({{Korean|hangul=강남|hanja=江南|labels=no}}), Haeyang ({{Korean|hangul=해양|hanja=海陽|labels=no}}), Yeongnam ({{Korean|hangul=영남|hanja=嶺南|labels=no}}), Yeongdong ({{Korean|hangul=영동|hanja=嶺東|labels=no}}), Sannam ({{Korean|hangul=산남|hanja=山南|labels=no}}), Sakbang ({{Korean|hangul=삭방|hanja=朔方|labels=no}}), and Paeseo ({{Korean|hangul=패서|hanja=浿西|labels=no}}). The Jeollanam-do region fell under Haeyang-do (海陽道), and Yeosu was governed by Seungju Joldo-sa (昇州節度使), overseeing Yeosu-hyeon (麗水縣) and Dolsan-hyeon (突山縣).

In 1018 (the 9th year of [[Hyeonjong of Goryeo|King Hyeonjong]]'s reign), another reorganization took place, dividing the country into four Daedohobus(대도호부'''/'''大都護府), eight moks (8목; Gwangju, Chungju, Cheongju, Jinju, Sangju, Jeonju, Naju, Hwangju), fifty-six 'ji-gun-sa' s(56주지군사), twenty-eight 'jin-jang' s (28진장), and twenty 'hyun-young' s (20현령). This reorganization resulted in Naju becoming one of the eight moks. At this time, Yeosu-hyeon and Dolsan-hyeon were incorporated into Seungpyeong-gun (昇平郡) under Naju and continued to exist until the late Goryeo period. Dolsan-hyeon was temporarily abolished but was reestablished. In 1350 (the 2nd year of [[Chungjeong of Goryeo|King Chungjeong]]'s reign) it was promoted to Juyeop ({{Korean|hangul=주읍|labels=no}}),separated from Suncheonbu ({{Korean|hangul=순천부|labels=no}}) and became an independent administrative entity, continuing for 47 years until the early Joseon period in 1396 (the 5th year of [[Taejo of Joseon|King Taejo's]] reign). Additionally, during the Goryeo period, the Yeosu region included other areas such as Sam-ilpo-hyang, Jinrye-bugok, and Sora-po-bugok alongside Yeosu-hyeon and Dolsan-hyeon.<ref>신증동국여지승람 (<sub>新增東國輿地勝覽</sub>)]

세종실록지리지 (<sub>世宗實錄地理志</sub>)]

[여수·여천향토지] (여수·여천향토지편찬위원회, 1982)

계유, 『여수·여천발전사] (반도문화사, 1988)

이종범 외, [여수시의 문화유적] (여수시·조선대학교박물관, 2000)</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.yeosu.go.kr/www/yeosu/past/history/goryeo | title=고려시대 | work=여수시청 }}</ref>

=== Joseon dynasty ===
Beginning in 1479, the Joseon Dynasty's Naval Headquarters for eastern sector of Jeolla Province was located there. As such, it was the first base where Admiral [[Yi Sun-sin]]'s fleet was based during the [[Imjin War]] which used the [[Turtle ship|Turtle Ship]] or 'Kobukseon' which was built in Seon-so.<ref>{{Cite web|url =https://mirror.enha.kr/wiki/%EA%B1%B0%EB%B6%81%EC%84%A0|title =Kobukseon|url-status =dead|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20150325141358/https://mirror.enha.kr/wiki/%EA%B1%B0%EB%B6%81%EC%84%A0|archive-date =25 March 2015}}</ref>

=== Recent history ===
==== Yeosu Rebellion ====
{{main|Yeosu–Suncheon rebellion}}
In October 1948, the town of Yeosu was taken by South Korean soldiers who refused to take part in the suppression of the ongoing [[Jeju uprising]].

On December 25, 1920, Yeosu Station started to operate as a railway that connects ''Yeosu'' and ''[[Gwangju]]''. On October 1, 2011, however, the station was relocated to ''Deokchung-dong'' and renamed '''[[Yeosu Expo station]]''', as the venue served for Yeosu World Expo in 2012.

In the 142nd General Assembly of BIE, held in Paris on 26 November 2007, the global community selected Yeosu as the host city for the [[Expo 2012|2012 World Expo]]. This was Korea's second World Expo, following [[Daejeon]]'s [[Taejŏn Expo '93|1993 Fair]].

==Characteristics==
The city of Yeosu consists of the Yeosu [[peninsula]] as well as 365 islands<ref name = IAT>{{cite web |url = https://www.insideasiatours.com/south-korea/yeosu |publisher = Inside Asia Tours | website = insideasiatours.com | title = Yeosu | access-date = 2024-07-03 }}</ref> (48 inhabited, 317 uninhabited). Being midway along the southern coast of South Korea, it is flanked by [[Namhae County]] in [[South Gyeongsang Province]] to the east with a natural waterway, and the Bay of Suncheon to the west and northwest, the city of [[Suncheon]] sprawling along its banks. On 1 April 1998, the cities of Yeosu and Yeocheon, along with Yeocheon County merged to form the unified city of Yeosu.

It has a number of islands in its jurisdiction, including the uninhabited [[Janggundo]],<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |date=2022-04-07 |script-title=ko:가깝고 아득한 섬, 역사 유적지 여수 장군도 |url=https://www.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/View/at_pg.aspx?CNTN_CD=A0002824409 |access-date=2023-09-28 |website=[[OhmyNews]] |language=ko}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|reason=See unreliable sources list on [[WP:KO/RS]]|date=November 2024}} [[Dolsando]],<ref>{{Cite web |script-title=ko:돌산도 (突山島) |url=https://encykorea.aks.ac.kr/Article/E0016140 |access-date=2023-09-28 |website=[[Encyclopedia of Korean Culture]] |language=ko}}</ref> and the park island [[Jangdo]].<ref>{{Cite web |script-title=ko:웅천장도공원 - 디지털여수문화대전 |url=http://yeosu.grandculture.net/yeosu/toc/GC01331557 |access-date=2023-09-28 |website=[[Encyclopedia of Korean Local Culture]]}}</ref>
==Attractions==
[[File:Yeosu Maritime Cable Car View.jpg|thumb|View from the [[Yeosu Maritime Cable Car]], going south towards [[Dolsando]] (2022)]]
* [[Hyangiram Hermitage]] is a Buddhist temple that was first built by the monk [[Wonhyo]] in 644.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shim |first=Hyun-chul |date=2008-04-17 |title=Hyangiram Hermitage |url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www//2023/09/700_22701.html |access-date=2023-09-28 |website=[[The Korea Times]] |language=en}}{{dead link|date=April 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
** Hyangiram Sunrise Festival ({{Korean|hangul=여수향일암일출제|labels=no}}) is an annual festival that begins on New Year's Eve. The festival consists of other activities and cultural events such as fireworks, folk street music, and lighting of wishes.{{Cn|date=November 2024}}
* The [[Yeosu Maritime Cable Car]] is an aerial tramway that goes between the island [[Dolsando]] and the mainland.<ref>{{Cite web |script-title=ko:여수해상케이블카 |url=http://yeosucablecar.com/en |access-date=2023-09-28 |website=yeosucablecar.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/FU/FU_EN_15.jsp?cid=1972439 {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403003736/http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/FU/FU_EN_15.jsp?cid=1972439|date=3 April 2015}} .VisitKorea.</ref>
* [[Yeongchwisan]] is a culturally important mountain in the city. There are two Buddhist Temples on the mountain: Geumseongdae and Dosolam Hermitage, where ritual ceremonies and prayers were held during ancient days. Also known for its azalea flower blossoms, an azalea festival is held annually on the mountain in April during spring.
[[File:거북선.jpg|thumb|Model of a turtle ship]]
* In the harbour there is a full-size model of one of [[Yi Sun-sin|Admiral Yi]]'s [[turtle ship]]s, which are timber shelled vessels that were used with great success against the Japanese navy.
* Manseongri Beach near Yeosu has volcanic 'black' sand and is popular with Korean tourists. Recently, the famous Korean band Busker Busker made a song based on Manseongri Beach's night view. This popularised the site with Korean tourists.<ref>{{cite news|last1=손|first1=봉석|script-title=ko:버스커버스커가 직접 그린 '여수밤바다' 그림 화제|url=http://news.khan.co.kr/kh_news/khan_art_view.html?artid=201206191627231&code=960100|access-date=29 March 2017|publisher=[[Kyunghyang Shinmun]]|date=12 June 2012|archive-date=22 June 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120622075651/http://news.khan.co.kr/kh_news/khan_art_view.html?artid=201206191627231&code=960100|url-status=live}}</ref> There are public showers and restrooms as well as on-duty lifeguards. Many restaurants located along the beach have beach-side tables and serve various seafood dishes. It is possible to take ferries to many of the local islands for an authentic taste of rural Korean food.
* [[Dolsan Bridge]] has changing lights at night. It is a {{convert|450|m|ft|adj=mid|-long}} bridge connecting downtown Yeosu with Dolsan Island. 
* A number of parks exist in the city, including [[Yi Sun-sin Park (Yeosu)|Yi Sun-sin Park]],<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |script-title=ko:이순신공원 - 디지털여수문화대전 |url=http://www.grandculture.net/yeosu/toc/GC01331119 |access-date=2023-09-28 |website=[[Encyclopedia of Korean Local Culture]]}}</ref> [[Dolsan Park]],<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=박 |first=종길 |script-title=ko:돌산공원 - 디지털여수문화대전 |url=http://yeosu.grandculture.net/yeosu/dir/GC01300158?category=%EC%A7%91%ED%95%84%EC%9E%90&depth=3&name=%EB%B0%95%EC%A2%85%EA%B8%B8&search=%EB%B0%95%EC%A2%85%EA%B8%B8 |access-date=2023-09-28 |website=[[Encyclopedia of Korean Local Culture]]}}</ref> and [[Geobukseon Park]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |script-title=ko:거북선공원 - 디지털여수문화대전 |url=http://yeosu.grandculture.net/yeosu/toc/GC01300150 |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=[[Encyclopedia of Korean Local Culture]]}}</ref>
* The island [[Odongdo]] has many camellia flowers. There are 70 species of wild flowers there. A small population of local [[finless porpoise]]s are present here.<ref>{{cite web|author=황주찬|year=2014|script-title=ko:낚시꾼들에겐 찬밥이지만 '귀하신' 몸입니다|url=http://blog.ohmynews.com/yshjc/521864|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150115123556/http://blog.ohmynews.com/yshjc/521864|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 January 2015|access-date=2015-01-11}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|reason=See unreliable sources list on [[WP:KO/RS]]|date=November 2024}}
[[File:Big-O show4.jpg|thumb|Colorful Big-O show]]
*Big-O show is a famous show in Yeosu which features an ocean fountain event and a hologram show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bigo.expo2012.kr/|script-title=ko:빅오쇼|website=bigo.expo2012.kr|access-date=22 March 2016|archive-date=25 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160325051306/http://bigo.expo2012.kr/|url-status=live}}</ref> The show consists of three parts. The fountain spouts in accordance with classic and jazz music. Unique to this fountain is a large round steel frame at its centre.
[[File:Yeosu Jinnamsangga-gil.jpg|thumb|Shops along Jinnamsangga-gil]]
* [[The Ocean Resort]] is home to Yeosu's only waterpark. It offers condominium-style rooms and other facilities. Located in Soho-dong, the resort overlooks the yacht marina.<ref>{{cite web |script-title=ko:디오션리조트 |url=https://theoceanresort.co.kr/intro.do |access-date=13 January 2020 |archive-date=27 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127111341/http://theoceanresort.co.kr/intro.do |url-status=live }}</ref>
*Hanhwa Aqua Planet is a large aquarium.
*[[Ungcheon Beach Park]] allows both swimming and camping for much of the year.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |script-title=ko:여수관광문화 > 관광명소 > 섬/해변 > 의 "웅천친수공원" 게시물 상세보기 |url=http://www.yeosu.go.kr/tour/travel/island_beach?mode=view&idx=870 |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=여수관광문화 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |script-title=ko:고캠핑 |url=https://www.gocamping.or.kr/bsite/camp/info/read.do?c_no=2459&viewType=read01 |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=www.gocamping.or.kr |language=ko}}</ref>
*Yeosu Hamel Museum: In 1666, [[Hendrick Hamel]] wrote an account about his thirteen years spent in Korea titled "Hamel's Journal and a Description of the Kingdom of Korea 1653-1666." This was the first detailed account to introduce Korea to Europeans. A copy of the original handwritten journal is now on display in the museum.<ref>{{Cite news |date=March 10, 2022 |title=Pioneering spirit of Hamel |url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/opinion/2024/05/137_325212.html |work=[[The Korea Times]]}}</ref>

==Local specialities==
[[Gejang]], or marinated raw crab is a representative speciality of Yeosu and a traditional [[List of Jeolla dishes|Jeolla cuisine]] dish.<ref>{{cite news|last=Moon|first=Gwang-lip|title=Traditional cuisines to savor at the World Fair|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2956133|access-date=22 May 2013|newspaper=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]|date=14 July 2012|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130616123705/http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2956133|archive-date=16 June 2013}}</ref>

Yeosu is known for its [[Gat-kimchi]], which is made from [[Brassica juncea|mustard greens]], that was developed in the Yeosu town [[Dolsan]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Maangchi |title=Mustard greens kimchi (Gat-kimchi: 갓김치) recipe by Maangchi |url=https://www.maangchi.com/recipe/gat-kimchi |access-date=2023-09-28 |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Climate==
Yeosu has a [[humid subtropical climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]]: ''Cwa'') with very warm summers and cold winters. Rainfall is much heavier in the summer, with June to August recording over {{convert|200|mm|in}} of rainfall per month. The highest temperature ever recorded is {{convert|37.1|C|F}} on 20 July 1994<ref name=KMArecordhighs>{{cite web
| url = http://www.kma.go.kr/weather/climate/extreme_daily.jsp?type=max_temp&mm=13&x=18&y=9
| script-title = ko:기후자료 극값(최대값) 전체년도 일최고기온 (°C) 최고순위, 여수(168)
| publisher = Korea Meteorological Administration
| access-date = 12 January 2017
| language = ko
| archive-date = 21 May 2020
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200521111000/http://www.weather.go.kr/weather/climate/extreme_daily.jsp?type=max_temp&mm=13&x=18&y=9
| url-status = live
}}</ref> while the lowest temperature ever recorded is {{convert|-12.6|C|F}} on 16 February 1977.<ref name=KMArecordlows>{{cite web
| url = http://www.kma.go.kr/weather/climate/extreme_daily.jsp?type=min_temp&mm=13&x=25&y=5
| script-title = ko:기후자료 극값(최대값) 전체년도 일최저기온 (°C) 최고순위, 여수(168)
| publisher = Korea Meteorological Administration
| access-date = 12 January 2017
| language = ko
| archive-date = 28 March 2020
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200328212159/http://www.kma.go.kr/weather/climate/extreme_daily.jsp?type=min_temp&mm=13&x=25&y=5
| url-status = live
}}</ref>
{{Weather box
| location = Yeosu (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1942–present)
| metric first = Y
| single line = Y

| Jan record high C = 17.4
| Feb record high C = 19.5
| Mar record high C = 22.0
| Apr record high C = 27.4
| May record high C = 33.5
| Jun record high C = 32.1
| Jul record high C = 37.1
| Aug record high C = 36.4
| Sep record high C = 33.9
| Oct record high C = 28.9
| Nov record high C = 27.9
| Dec record high C = 20.2
| year record high C = 37.1

| Jan high C = 6.6
| Feb high C = 8.5
| Mar high C = 12.4
| Apr high C = 17.4
| May high C = 21.7
| Jun high C = 24.4
| Jul high C = 27.3
| Aug high C = 28.9
| Sep high C = 25.8
| Oct high C = 21.3
| Nov high C = 15.1
| Dec high C = 8.9
| year high C = 18.2

| Jan mean C = 2.8
| Feb mean C = 4.4
| Mar mean C = 8.3
| Apr mean C = 13.3
| May mean C = 17.9
| Jun mean C = 21.2
| Jul mean C = 24.5
| Aug mean C = 26.0
| Sep mean C = 22.6
| Oct mean C = 17.5
| Nov mean C = 11.3
| Dec mean C = 5.1
| year mean C = 14.6

| Jan low C = -0.3
| Feb low C = 0.9
| Mar low C = 4.8
| Apr low C = 9.9
| May low C = 14.7
| Jun low C = 18.8
| Jul low C = 22.5
| Aug low C = 23.8
| Sep low C = 20.0
| Oct low C = 14.5
| Nov low C = 8.2
| Dec low C = 2.0
| year low C = 11.7

| Jan record low C = -11.9
| Feb record low C = -12.6
| Mar record low C = -8.8
| Apr record low C = -2.3
| May record low C = 6.8
| Jun record low C = 12.6
| Jul record low C = 14.3
| Aug record low C = 15.6 
| Sep record low C = 11.6
| Oct record low C = 1.9
| Nov record low C = -5.3
| Dec record low C = -10.8
| year record low C = -12.6

| precipitation colour = green
| Jan precipitation mm = 24.5
| Feb precipitation mm = 44.6
| Mar precipitation mm = 83.9
| Apr precipitation mm = 125.2
| May precipitation mm = 143.5
| Jun precipitation mm = 194.3
| Jul precipitation mm = 276.8
| Aug precipitation mm = 264.8
| Sep precipitation mm = 151.7
| Oct precipitation mm = 66.6
| Nov precipitation mm = 46.8
| Dec precipitation mm = 26.4
| year precipitation mm = 1449.1

| unit precipitation days = 0.1 mm
| Jan precipitation days = 4.9
| Feb precipitation days = 5.7
| Mar precipitation days = 8.0
| Apr precipitation days = 8.8
| May precipitation days = 9.6
| Jun precipitation days = 10.5
| Jul precipitation days = 13.8
| Aug precipitation days = 12.1
| Sep precipitation days = 9.2
| Oct precipitation days = 4.8
| Nov precipitation days = 6.1
| Dec precipitation days = 5.0
| year precipitation days =

| Jan snow days = 3.1
| Feb snow days = 2.4
| Mar snow days = 0.8
| Apr snow days = 0.0
| May snow days = 0.0
| Jun snow days = 0.0
| Jul snow days = 0.0
| Aug snow days = 0.0
| Sep snow days = 0.0
| Oct snow days = 0.0
| Nov snow days = 0.4
| Dec snow days = 2.7
| year snow days =

| Jan humidity = 53.0
| Feb humidity = 53.1
| Mar humidity = 57.4
| Apr humidity = 61.8
| May humidity = 68.1
| Jun humidity = 77.9
| Jul humidity = 84.5
| Aug humidity = 79.4
| Sep humidity = 71.7
| Oct humidity = 62.5
| Nov humidity = 59.5
| Dec humidity = 54.8
| year humidity = 65.3

| Jan sun = 193.3
| Feb sun = 191.6
| Mar sun = 209.8
| Apr sun = 215.4
| May sun = 227.7
| Jun sun = 175.1
| Jul sun = 163.0
| Aug sun = 197.4
| Sep sun = 181.1
| Oct sun = 219.2
| Nov sun = 189.8
| Dec sun = 197.8
| year sun = 2361.2

| Jan percentsun = 61.6
| Feb percentsun = 60.5
| Mar percentsun = 54.8
| Apr percentsun = 55.0
| May percentsun = 50.8
| Jun percentsun = 40.1
| Jul percentsun = 35.9
| Aug percentsun = 47.2
| Sep percentsun = 48.0
| Oct percentsun = 61.7
| Nov percentsun = 61.3
| Dec percentsun = 64.8
| year percentsun = 52.4

| source = [[Korea Meteorological Administration]] (percent sunshine 1981–2010)<ref name= KMA>
{{cite web
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220129211110/https://data.kma.go.kr/resources/normals/pdf_data/korea_pdf_0106_v2.pdf
| archive-date = 29 January 2022
| url = https://data.kma.go.kr/resources/normals/pdf_data/korea_pdf_0106_v2.pdf
| title = Climatological Normals of Korea (1991 ~ 2020)
| publisher = Korea Meteorological Administration
| access-date = 4 April 2022
| language = ko}}</ref><ref name= KMAextremes>{{cite web
| url = https://data.kma.go.kr/climate/extremum/selectExtremumList.do?pgmNo=103
| publisher = Korea Meteorological Administration
| access-date = 4 April 2022
| script-title = ko:순위값 - 구역별조회
| language = ko
| archive-date = 7 October 2021
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211007220002/https://data.kma.go.kr/climate/extremum/selectExtremumList.do?pgmNo=103
| url-status = live
}}</ref><ref name= KMAnormals>
{{cite web
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161207185450/http://www.kma.go.kr/down/Climatological_2010.pdf
| archive-date = 7 December 2016
| url = http://www.kma.go.kr/down/Climatological_2010.pdf
| publisher = Korea Meteorological Administration
| access-date = 8 December 2016
| title = Climatological Normals of Korea
| date = 2011}}</ref>
}}
{{Weather box
| location = [[Port Hamilton|Geomundo]], Yeosu (1993–2020 normals)
| metric first = Y
| single line = Y

| Jan high C = 7.5
| Feb high C = 9.2
| Mar high C = 12.6
| Apr high C = 16.7
| May high C = 20.6
| Jun high C = 23.8
| Jul high C = 27.4
| Aug high C = 29.5
| Sep high C = 26.0
| Oct high C = 21.5
| Nov high C = 15.6
| Dec high C = 9.8
| year high C = 18.4

| Jan mean C = 5.0
| Feb mean C = 6.1
| Mar mean C = 9.4
| Apr mean C = 13.5
| May mean C = 17.3
| Jun mean C = 20.7
| Jul mean C = 24.6
| Aug mean C = 26.7
| Sep mean C = 23.4
| Oct mean C = 18.7
| Nov mean C = 12.9
| Dec mean C = 7.3
| year mean C = 15.5

| Jan low C = 2.7
| Feb low C = 3.7
| Mar low C = 6.8
| Apr low C = 11.0
| May low C = 14.8
| Jun low C = 18.6
| Jul low C = 22.6
| Aug low C = 24.7
| Sep low C = 21.5
| Oct low C = 16.8
| Nov low C = 10.7
| Dec low C = 5.0
| year low C = 13.2

| precipitation colour = green
| Jan precipitation mm = 29.8
| Feb precipitation mm = 50.9
| Mar precipitation mm = 86.6
| Apr precipitation mm = 107.5
| May precipitation mm = 133.9
| Jun precipitation mm = 184.6
| Jul precipitation mm = 216.5
| Aug precipitation mm = 215.9
| Sep precipitation mm = 156.1
| Oct precipitation mm = 76.8
| Nov precipitation mm = 48.7
| Dec precipitation mm = 30.9
| year precipitation mm = 1338.2

| unit precipitation days = 0.1 mm
| Jan precipitation days = 4.2
| Feb precipitation days = 4.9
| Mar precipitation days = 6.4
| Apr precipitation days = 7.6
| May precipitation days = 8.0
| Jun precipitation days = 9.1
| Jul precipitation days = 9.9
| Aug precipitation days = 8.5
| Sep precipitation days = 7.9
| Oct precipitation days = 4.9
| Nov precipitation days = 5.6
| Dec precipitation days = 4.3

| source = [[Korea Meteorological Administration]]<ref name= KMA/>
}}

==Sister cities==
{{More citations needed section|date=October 2015}}
*{{flagdeco|PRC}} [[Hangzhou]], [[Zhejiang]], China
*{{flagdeco|JPN}} [[Karatsu, Saga|Karatsu]], [[Saga Prefecture|Saga]], Japan
*{{flagdeco|MYS}} [[Kota Kinabalu]], Malaysia<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/kk-portland-sister-city-pact-could-see-us-craft-beer-coming-to-sabah|title=KK-Portland sister city pact could see US craft beer coming to Sabah|author=Julia Chan|work=Malay Mail|date=20 March 2015|access-date=21 March 2015|archive-date=23 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151023200700/http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/kk-portland-sister-city-pact-could-see-us-craft-beer-coming-to-sabah|url-status=live}}</ref>
*{{flagdeco|US}} [[Sikeston, Missouri|Sikeston]], [[Missouri]], United States
*{{flagdeco|RUS}} [[Vanino, Khabarovsk Krai|Vanino]], [[Khabarovsk Krai]], Russia
*{{flagdeco|PRC}} [[Weihai]], [[Shandong]], China
*{{flagdeco|TTO}} [[Port of Spain]], Trinidad and Tobago
*{{flagdeco|MEX}} [[Santiago de Querétaro]], [[Querétaro]], Mexico
*{{flagdeco|PRC}} [[Lishui]], Zhejiang, China
*{{flagdeco|PHL}} [[Cebu City]], Philippines
*{{flagdeco|BLZ}} [[Belize City]], Belize
*{{flagdeco|USA}} [[Seward, Alaska]], United States of America<ref>{{cite web | url=https://asiamattersforamerica.org/asia/data/sister-partnerships | title=Sister Partnerships by US State – Asia Matters for America | access-date=9 January 2020 | archive-date=13 January 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113144354/https://asiamattersforamerica.org/asia/data/sister-partnerships | url-status=live }}</ref>

==Notable people==
* [[Maangchi]], [[Korean-American]] [[YouTuber]] and [[author]]<ref name=":1" />
* [[Min Do-hee|Dohee]], singer, dancer, actress and [[K-pop]] idol, former member of [[K-pop]] girlgroup [[Tiny-G]]
* [[Earl Lee]], Korean-Canadian conductor and cellist<ref>{{Cite web |title=Earl Lee, YIMFE Conductor |url=https://www.yimfe.org/earl-lee-yimfe-music-director |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=yimfe |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Youra (singer)|Youra]], singer-songwriter

==See also==
* [[List of cities in South Korea]]
* [[Expo 2012|Korea2012 Yeosu Expo]]

==Notes==
{{notelist}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
{{Wikivoyage}}
*[http://www.yeosu.go.kr/?site=yseng City government]
*[https://en.hdec.kr/en/tech/project.aspx?bizIntro=3&bizCate=OCEAN&searchType=CIVIL "Yeosu New North Port Wave Organ"]

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