Masan, city, southern South Korea, in South Kyongsang Province, on an arm of Chinhae Bay of Korea Strait, near Pusan. From the port, which opened in 1899, fish, cotton, and salt are exported. The city's industries include sake brewing, fish and soy processing, cotton-textile weaving, and metalworking. The city is a road junction and is situated on the southern coastal railroad. It is the site of Masan College (1948) and the center of a resort area, with beaches and hot springs nearby.
In 1598 the Japanese fleet was defeated by the Koreans offshore; the battle was notable for the appearance of the “Turtle Boat,” the first known ironclad warship. The city was formerly called Masampo. Population (1995) 441,358.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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