Cheonghaejin (청해진) | island, place with historical importance, fortress

Korea (South) / Chollanam / Haenam /
 island, place with historical importance, fortress
Cheonghaejin, "Blue sea headquarters", was a major military headquarters and trading hub located in Wando, established by Korean general Jang Bo Go in 828 CE during the Silla kingdom era. It traded mainly with Tang Dynasty China and Japan, and served as a military hub to combat various pirate factions.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheonghaejin
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Coordinates:   34°21'33"N   126°44'12"E
This article was last modified 7 years ago