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Hongseong County, Administrative county in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea.

Hongseong County extends across 443.5 square kilometers of varied terrain, combining coastal areas along Cheonsuman Bay with mountainous regions including Yongbongsan and Oseosan.

The Hongjuseong Fortress, constructed as a defensive structure protecting the West Sea, maintained strategic importance as the center of regional governance during past centuries.

The Memorial Hall at the birthplace of General Kim Jwa-jin preserves artifacts and documents related to the independence movement leader's contributions to Korean history.

The county offers direct transportation connections to major cities through the Seoul Metropolitan Subway system and maintains three towns and eight townships.

Namdang Port provides access to diverse marine products including jumbo shrimp, rockfish, and cockles, making it central to the region's fishing industry.

Location: South Chungcheong

Website: http://hsportal.hongseong.go.kr/english

GPS coordinates: 36.59944,126.66278

Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:12

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