🏛️ Cheonghaejin

South Korea · Asia · 34.36°N, 126.74°E

Cheonghaejin was a major military headquarters and trading hub located on Wando island, South Jeolla province of South Korea, and established by Korean general Chang Pogo in 828 during the Silla kingdom period. It traded mainly with Tang dynasty China and Japan, and served as a military hub to combat various pirate factions.

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Quick facts

Country	South Korea
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	34.36°N, 126.74°E · view on map

Cheonghaejin is located in South Korea, in Asia.

More historic sites in South Korea

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