Masan is a
city in
South Gyeongsang Province,
South Korea. The city is situated on
Masan Bay (마산만, Masan-man), approximately 35 km west of
Busan. It is known for its textile industry, and it is the site of
Hite Brewery's production facilities.During the control of the Mongolians, the town was known as Happo (合浦). Therefore, the old and still commonly used name for Masan-man is Happo-man. Masan is known for its highest peak,
Muhaksan. The name Masan means Horse-Mountain. For that reason, many place names in Masan incorporate the syllable ma (마 or ), meaning "horse" and san, (산 or ), meaning "mountain".
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