Ganghwa County ( Korean : 강화군 ) is a county in the city of Incheon , South Korea . The county is composed of Ganghwa Island , and the minor islands around it.
15-404: Manisan may refer to: Manisan (Incheon) , a mountain of South Korea Manisan (Chungcheongbuk-do) , a mountain of South Korea Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Manisan . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to
30-708: Is a mountain in Incheon , South Korea . It is situated in Ganghwa County and is the highest peak on Ganghwa Island . Manisan has an elevation of 469.4 m (1,540 ft). There is a popular hiking trail to the summit; at the summit is Chamseongsdan, an altar where Dangun (the founding father of Korea) performed ritual ceremonies. See also [ edit ] List of mountains in Korea Notes [ edit ] ^ An 2003, p.143. ^ "Manisan Mountain (Ganghwa Island) | Hiking
45-537: Is different from Wikidata Articles needing additional references from August 2018 All articles needing additional references Coordinates on Wikidata Articles containing Korean-language text Ganghwa County Ganghwa County contains some of the most important historical sites in Korea. These sites cover the prehistoric old and new stone ages, as well as the bronze and iron ages. Additionally there are numerous historic sites. Ganghwa Island
60-459: Is rich in dolmen , and they have been designated a World Heritage Site . There are about 150 dolmen on the island . Their distribution shows that these dolmen were closely related to fishing in the Bronze Age, although they are now separated from the sea. They are located on the slopes of mountains and are thus higher in elevation than their counterparts. It is believed, but not proved, that
75-544: The Incheon Metropolitan City in 1995. About 70% of Ganghwa's citizens are engaged in farming, mainly rice. Fishery and forestry are other occupations practiced. Hwamunseok is a well-known traditional fancy matting. Since the Goryeo dynasty (10th-14th centuries), hwamunseok has been produced and exported to China and Japan. The mats are produced in the home handicraft industry. Under an order given by
90-709: The United States Navy launched an expedition against the soldiers at Ganghwa Island, resulting in the Battle of Ganghwa . In 1875, the Japanese ship, Unyo, made and incursion into the restricted coastal zone, under the guise of measuring the coastline. It fired a few shots at the fortress on the island. When the Unyo sent a boat to the island, the Korean garrison fired a few shots back. The Japanese argued that this
105-617: The Ganghwa dolmen are the earliest Korean ones made, because the designs of the dolmen in Bugeun-ri and Gocheon-ri are resemble those in Ganghwa. Dangun , the founder of Gojoseon , is said to have made an altar on top of Mani-san and offered sacrifices to his ancestors. In the 9th century, the Unified Silla established a garrison on the island to combat piracy. Their commander, Wang Geon , established his military reputation at
120-572: The World" . References [ edit ] An Gyeong-ho (2003). 신 한국 100 명산 ('The New' 100 Korean Mountains) . Seoul: 깊은솔 (Gipeunsol). ISBN 978-89-89917-07-6 . Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Manisan_(Incheon)&oldid=1240897150 " Categories : Mountains of Incheon Ganghwa County Sacred mountains of South Korea Hidden categories: Pages using gadget WikiMiniAtlas Articles with short description Short description
135-1259: The 💕 Mountain in South Korea [REDACTED] This article needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Find sources: "Manisan" Incheon – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( August 2018 ) ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) Manisan [REDACTED] Highest point Elevation 469.4 m (1,540 ft) Prominence 469 m (1,539 ft) [REDACTED] Coordinates 37°36′41.77″N 126°26′5.38″E / 37.6116028°N 126.4348278°E / 37.6116028; 126.4348278 Geography [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Manisan Location on South Korea Location Ganghwa County Incheon , South Korea Korean name Hangul 마니산 Hanja 摩 尼 山 Revised Romanization Manisan McCune–Reischauer Manisan Manisan ( Korean : 마니산 )
150-626: The garrison, and later went on to found the Kingdom of Goryeo . In the 13th century, the court of Goryeo took refuge on the island as Mongol forces invaded in 1232 . After Goryeo capitulated to the Mongols, the elite forces on the island rose up, beginning the Sambyeolcho Rebellion . In the early 19th century, Catholicism was introduced into Korea despite its official proscription by the Korean court. The Korean court clamped down on
165-494: The illicit French missionaries, massacring French Catholic missionaries and Korean converts alike leading to a punitive French expedition to Korea in 1866. The encounter lasted nearly six weeks. In the first battle, a Korean infantry division lost heavily, and Korean General Yang Heon-su concluded that only a large cavalry division could stand up to French firepower. On 9 November, the French were checked when they attempted to occupy
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#1732786640786180-495: The intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Manisan&oldid=932978880 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Manisan (Incheon) Coordinates : 37°36′41.77″N 126°26′5.38″E / 37.6116028°N 126.4348278°E / 37.6116028; 126.4348278 From Misplaced Pages,
195-470: The royal court of the Joseon dynasty over 100 years ago, craftsman Han Chunggyo from the white-mat producing village, Yango-ri, Haesongmyeon, Ganghwa-gun, achieved a successful product by the design of his own idea. Thereafter, various designs have been developed and manufacturing techniques have been improved. The Ganghwa turnip is a specialty of the area. It has been cultivated since the 5th century. This
210-483: The strategically important Cheondeung (Jeongdeung–sa) Temple, on the island's south coast. Stiff Korean resistance, coupled by the overwhelming numerical superiority of the Korean defenders, now numbering 10,000 men, forced a French retreat with dozens of casualties but no deaths, finally resulting in the French retreating, and abandoning the island. In 1871, following the General Sherman Incident ,
225-424: Was an aggressive act, and demanded concessions. Early in the following year, Japan sent a large Imperial Japanese Navy fleet to Korea, which forced the government to sign the unequal Treaty of Ganghwa . That agreement, concluded on Ganghwa Island, officially opened Korea to Japanese external trade for the first time during the 19th century. Ganghwa was raised to the status of a county in 1906, and incorporated into
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