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Ganghwa County, County district on Ganghwa Island, South Korea

Ganghwa County spans across 302.6 square kilometers, making it the fourth largest island territory under the administration of Incheon Metropolitan City.

The region functioned as a temporary capital during the Goryeo Dynasty for 39 years when the Mongol Empire initiated military campaigns against Korea.

The county features 150 prehistoric dolmen burial sites distributed throughout the island, earning recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage location.

Regular bus services connect Ganghwa-eup terminal with Seoul Sinchon station, offering tourists access to information centers with English language assistance.

The Ganghwa turnip, cultivated since the 5th century, received recognition in the Dongui Bogam medical text from the 17th century.

Location: Incheon

Website: http://ganghwa.incheon.kr

GPS coordinates: 37.73889,126.48944

Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:07

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