Asan Hotels

Asan is a city in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. bordering the Seoul Metropolitan Area to the north. Asan has a population of approximately 250,000. Asan is known for its hot springs and is a city of spas. On July 21, 1944 the Americans landed in Asan to recapture the island from occupying Japanese forces during the Battle of Guam. The 3rd Marine Division landed in Asan at 08:28, and the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade landed near Agat to the south. Japanese artillery sank 20 LVTs, but by 09:00 tanks were ashore at both beaches. American marines fought Japanese forces fortified in the hills above the shore after establishing a beach head. During the following week, Americans pursued retreating Japanese forces northward and eventually won the battle