Anseong

Anseong is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, 80 km south of Seoul. Its geographical location is 37°0′N 127°16′E / 37°N 127.267°E / 37; 127.267. Anseong promotes itself as "The City of Masters". It is known for producing brassware and arts and crafts. From late Spring to Fall, Anseong is holds its own Namsadang Neuri Festival. The agriculture of Anseong consists of Asian pears grapes, and rice. In 1963, Gosam town of Yongin was incorporateded by Anseong. At that time, Anseong was a county. In 1983, 6 towns ceded by Anseong and attached as a district of Pyeongtak. In 1998, Anseong county became Anseong city. Institutions of higher learning in Anseong include: Land Use: