Gyeongsang, or Gyeongsang-do in Korean, is where many travellers will head towards if they wished to explore beyond Seoul. It is one of the eight provinces in Korea located on the south-eastern side of the country, and boasts huge mountain ranges, beautiful parks, and amazing islands. This is the land where folklores, tales of heroes, and the ancient history of the Korean imperial kingdom are well-preserved. During the Joseon dynasty, Daegu was the provincial capital, and was the origin of the Silla Kingdom that ruled for almost a thousand years. Gyeongsang may no longer be the capital, but it continues to play an important role in modern day Korea, with half of the country’s presidents coming from this region. Gyeongsang consists of five administrative divisions. Out of these five, three are independent cities, Busan being the largest, followed by Daegu and Ulusan, and two provinces, Gyeongsangbuk and Gyeongsangnam. These divisions are further divided into sub-regions. Gyeongbuk, which covers one-fifth of the country’s rural province, and Gyeongnam, which is the south-eastern-most province that connects to the sea.   History Legend has it that the first King of Silla (also known as the Shilla Dynasty), Hyeokgeose, came from an egg that was sheltered […]