🚩 Karimsŏng

South Korea · Asia · 36.20°N, 126.90°E

Karimsŏng was a Baekje-era Korean mountain fortress built on the mountain Seongheungsan (성흥산) in what is now Buyeo County, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. It was first completed in 501. It is attested to in the Samguk sagi. It was used to protect two successive capitals of Baekje. On January 21, 1963, it was designated Historic Site of South Korea No. 4.

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Quick facts

Country	South Korea
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	36.20°N, 126.90°E · view on map

Karimsŏng is located in South Korea, in Asia.

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Busanjinseong · Ch'ŏngmasansŏng · Ch'ŏngsansŏng · Earthen Fortification, Iksan · Fortress in Bukbu-dong, Yangsan · Fortress in Singi-ri, Yangsan · Fortress site of Gyeongsang Jwasuyeong · Gongsanseong · Hwanhaejangseong · Hwaseong Fortress.

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