Nonsan

The town is located in the south-western part of the Goryeo kingdom. The Eunjin Mireuk, a large standing Buddhist sculpture of the Goryeo period and its accompanying temple, Gwanchoksa, is located in the city. Which economy is based in agriculture (rice).

During the Silla period, Nonsan was divided into two different towns: Deogeun and Hwangsan. "Nonsan" means rice paddies + mountain(s).