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| Gyeongsang-do is the home of the ancient Silla Kingdom
(57 B.C.- A.D. 935) and Gaya Kingdom (100~1 B.C.-562 A.D.)
kingdoms. Gyeongju, the capital of Silla,
in North Gyeongsang Province is even called the
"Museum Without Walls" because cultural relics abound
across the city. Bulguk-sa Temple and Seokguram Grotto
represent the height of Silla's desire to create a Buddhist
heaven on earth. In South Gyeongsang Province,
historic remains of Gaya-where Iron Era culture flowered-are
scattered around the region. Pohang, Ulsan, Busan,
Changwon, and Masan are the province's modern metropolises.
They lead the nation's heavy industries such as steel, shipbuilding,
automobiles, petroleum and chemicals. In addition, Daegu and
Gumi are famous for textiles and electronics, respectively. |
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