It is famous for clean and clear water, especially in its upper reaches and tributaries, and serves as a source of water for Seoul.

[1] Several sections of it are used for public recreation, including rafting; some of these sections have their own traditional names, such as the "Dong-gang" or Dong River stretch, popular for natural beauty.

[2][3] Some part of this river was found to be contaminated by bis-(2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate (DEHP) with 50 ppb.

[4] Media related to Namhan River at Wikimedia Commons

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