Gimcheon (Korean: 김천시?, 金泉市?, Gimcheon-si) is a city in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, South Korea. It is located on the main highway of the country – the Seoul-Busan highway.

History
In the Samhan era, on the territory of modern Gimcheon, there were tribal unions called Kammunguk and Chujomaguk, which during the time of the Three States were united by the state of Silla into a single administrative unit of Kammunju, which during the United Silla was upgraded to a county and became known as Geryonggun (Gaeryong County). Gradually growing and absorbing neighboring settlements, Karyeong existed until 1914, when it was merged with the surrounding territories, forming Gimcheongun (Gimcheon County). In 1949, Gimcheon received city (si) status. Since then, the city has undergone minor administrative reforms and changed its borders several times (the last change was in 2000).

Geography
Gimcheon is located in the western part of Gyeongsangbuk-do province. It borders Gyeongsangnam-do and Chungcheongbuk-do provinces to the west and south, Sangju to the north, Gumi to the east and southeast, and Seonju to the southwest. The landscape is predominantly mountainous. The largest transport artery of the country, the Gyeongbu Highway, which connects Seoul and Busan, passes through the city.

Tourism and attractions
Gimcheon is home to a number of historical and cultural attractions, the main ones being:
– Buddhist monastery Chikchisa (5th century)
– Buddhist monastery Cheongamsa (IX century)
– Sanctuary of Sudoam (IX century)
– Jikjicheon River Sculpture Park