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	Ganghwa Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ganghwa Island is an island in the estuary of the Han River, on the west coast of South Korea.
		Ganghwa Island is separated from Gimpo, on the mainland, by a narrow channel, which is spanned by several bridges.
		In the ninth century, Unified Silla established a garrison on the island to combat piracy.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ganghwa (333 words)

	Mongol invasions of Korea
		In 1232, the royal court of Goryeo moved from Songdo to Ganghwa Island in the Bay of Gyeonggi, and started the construction of significant defenses to prepare for the Mongol threat.
		Although they reached parts of the southern peninsula, the Mongols failed to capture Ganghwa Island, and were repelled in Gwangju.
		The Ganghwa fortresses were dismantled and the crown prince was sent as a hostage.
	www.bugrecipes.com /wiki/index.php?title=Mongol_invasions_of_Korea (649 words)

	Place to Go (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		This wonderful island, about an hour northwest of Seoul, and very close to present day North Korea, is rich in culture and history.
		With its unique geographic location Ganghwa Island has been used as a fortified refuge for the royal court during foreign invasions.
		When the king moved his court to Ganghwa in 1232 he brought many of the most knowledgeable growers of the root with him.
	www.en.tourmall.com /desti/pl_3.htm (514 words)

	World Cup 2002 with Franz Beckenbauer - Naharnet
		Thanks to the opening of the International Incheon Airport in March 2001 on an artificial island off the Western coast, Incheon became the gateway to the nearby capital Seoul and is expected to evolve into an important travel hub in Eastern Asia.
		Among them is the former island of Wolmido, which is not only a hub for seafood enthusiasts but also for visitors interested in art and culture.
		Ganghwa island, northwest of Incheon, meanwhile is known for a huge dolmen of the Bronze Age and a large altar called Chamsongdan on the top of the Manisan mountain, where Koreans used to pray.
	web.naharnet.com /worldcup/hosts.asp?id=64 (628 words)

	Korea Life Blog - A blog about living and teaching English in Korea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		We were supposed to go down to a famous beach, perhaps even take a ferry to another island, but after waiting nearly two hours in line, we decided we better get back on the bus from where we came.
		If it wasn't for the fact that we didn't know where to sleep, and if it there had been a better public transportation system around the island (that was a real bummer baking in the sun for two hours waiting to be crammed on a bus) we may have stayed another night.
		Even though their directions to the island are horrible as they have you getting off the bus in the middle of nowhere, it's still a nice place, but man, that video is misleading!
	korealife.blogspot.com /archives/2005_06_05_korealifeblog_archives.html (3341 words)

	Ganghwa - The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition - HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		GANGHWA [Ganghwa] Kanghwa, or Kanghoa, administrative district (1995 pop.
		The largest island, also called Ganghwa, was briefly the site of the Korean capital in the 13th cent.
		It was early fortified as an outer defense for Seoul and was stormed by the French in 1866 and by the Americans in 1871.
	www.highbeam.com /doc/1E1:Ganghwa/Ganghwa.html?refid=ip_hf (123 words)

	GI Korea Blog
		The island is a nice quiet place to escape the hustle and bustle of Seoul for those just looking to relax.
		Because of this the island has a number of historical sites ranging from the pre-historic, to resistance against the Mongol hordes, defeat by the Manhcus, battles with the Japanese, engagements with the French, and even a battle against the American Marines in 1871.
		The Marines armed with Remington carbines and Springfield muskets landed on Ganghwa Island on June 10, 1871.
	jetiranger.tripod.com /BLOG/index.blog?entry_id=460832 (955 words)

	Do
		This convention was introduced to Korea, but not to China, with martial arts themselves during the Japanese rule so that the suffix can be found in Taekwondo.
		It used in the names of Korean islands (e.g., Ganghwa-do (강화도; 江華島), and Ulleung-do (울릉도; 鬱陵島).
		Note that "Jeju-do" transliterates two distinct Korean terms: "Jeju Province" (제주도; 濟州道) and "Jeju Island" (제주도; 濟州島).
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/d/do/do.html (547 words)

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		Festival will be held in main island, Wando Island is bridged from the land.
		IWO-81 Ganghwa 02/08-16/08 15vols Envi Ganghwa is an island and has many historical places such as castle, temple and so on.
		Ganghwa Workcamp is organized together with the National Trust of Korea.
	www.inexsda.cz /nabidka/originaly04/korea_iwo.txt (2702 words)

	Display Detail Information
		In observance of this meaningful day, the Ministry of Commounications is issuing commemorative postage stamps, for the second consecutive year, with Chamsungdan of Mt. Mani and Ilchumun of Tongdosa Temple as the themes for the purpose of publicizing tourism sites in Korea, thereby contributing to the promotion of International tourism.
		Ganghwa Island also is noted for such historic remains as Jeondungsa Temple and Samnang Sung.
		Hwamunsok(grass mattress with figures of flowers on it)is one of the special products handmade on this island which is situated northwest of Seoul.
	www.pennfamily.org /KSS-USA/760928-1035.html (305 words)

	Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition) : Daily News in English About Korea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		A ten-minute ferry ride from Oepo-ri terminal on Ganghwa Island, Gyeonggi Province takes one to Seokmo-do, a small island formed of three mountains.
		The place is a sacred religious place sought by pious Buddhists, but it is also becoming a popular tourist spot, and meeting place for young Koreans.
		If Bomunsa is a must-see among places within the boundaries of Ganghwa Island, a must-try food experience is to eat fish caught in the waters near the island; baendeng-i, or large-eyed herring.
	www.chosun.co.kr /english/photo/essay/2001/0611_1.html (669 words)

	Sightseeing Tours during WLIC Seoul, August 2006
		Ganghwa island, located 40 km west of Seoul, has historically been the focus of many foreign attacks on the Korean peninsula.
		In the southern region is the island's highest peak Manisan at the summit of which is an altar which Tangun first established for worship in 2333 B C. A short distance from Ganghwa city lies prehistoric Dolmen.
		Acclaimed for its subtropical climate and known for no beggars, thieves and doors, Jeju Island is considered as one of the ten most unspoiled tourist paradises in the world as tourist destination for honey mooners.
	www.ifla.org /IV/ifla72/tours.htm (3005 words)

	South Korea, December 6-17 2001:
		On Ganghwa on 7th, at least one adult male ruficollis (seen by 2 or more members of the group), one adult male atrogularis, and one female, presumed first winter atrogularis.
		A locally common resident and migrant along the southern coastal fringe and in the southwest islands.
		Abundant on all but the most remote offshore islands (and recently introduced onto Jeju, where the population has increased from a handful to several thousand within a few years).
	www.camacdonald.com /birding/asiakorea-dec2001touraccount.htm (3491 words)

	Wiltshire Heritage Museum Events
		The exhibition displays 25 exquisitely drawn burial monuments of a type known as the Dolmens of Ganghwa Island.
		The monuments themselves are of great archaeological importance as they provide an insight into the prehistoric peoples who erected them, their social and political systems, beliefs and worship rituals.
		In the summer of this year David Gunning flew out to the Korean Island of Ganghwa to start drawing the monuments.
	www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk /events/index.php?Action=2&thID=119&prev=1 (235 words)

	Korean Architecture: Haeinsa temple
		Carved in the 13th century, the Tripitaka consists of 52,382,960 characters carved on 81,258 double-sided woodblocks in 6,802 volumes.
		It was commissioned by the government-in-exile on Ganghwa island, who undertook the carving in the midst of war with the Mongols as an act of faith intended to arouse the intervention of Buddha to Korea's cause.
		Traditionally the woodblocks are said to have been made with white birch first soaked and then boiled in sea water for three years, then dried for three years in the shade.
	www.orientalarchitecture.com /kyongsangdo/HAEINSA.htm (360 words)

	welcome to junggu, incheon curture & tourism
		The site of royal villa in Wolmi Island is located in the coastline to the east of Wolmi Island, which was formerly occupied by Standard Oil.
		The royal villa of Wolmi Island was a detached palace of the king installed in the waterway heading towards the inland from Incheon, Wolmi Island, Yeongjong Island to Ganghwa Island region, which were newly reclaimed after the Manchu War in 1636.
		According to this opinion, a royal villa was newly constructed in Wolmi Island, which lies in the path from Seoul to Yeongjong and Ganghwa Island.
	www.icjg.go.kr /tour/english/cultural/cultural03_04.asp (215 words)

	Nathan's Updates from Seoul: Gangwha Island
		Today Gookheon, one of the members of my adult class, took me to Gangwha Island, a large island at the mouth of the Han River on the western coast, west of Seoul.
		Our first stop on the island itself was the Gangwha Island History Museum, where, in addition to seeing the lovely national treasure with the lotus design, pictured above, I learned that the island is historic for many reasons, almost all of them having to do with foreigners.
		Finally, look for another update on Gangwha Island in the future: there are many equally important sites, including a magnificent cliff-wall carving of a Buddha statue, that we simply didn't have enough time or warmth to accomplish on this midwinter's day.
	hifromseoul.blogspot.com /2004/12/gangwha-island_30.html (1010 words)

	Globaltour Co. Ltd.
		Having been capital of Korea during the Goryo Dynasty (1232-1270) and again in the 17th century, Ganghwa Island which is 40 km west of Seoul, has been prominent in much of Korean history.
		Because of its location at the mouth of the Han River, Ganghwa Island has historically been the focus of many foreign attacks on the Korean peninsula.
		As such, in the late 19th century, the Island was the scene of Korean battles resisting the ventures of France and the United States.
	en.globaltour.co.kr /cgi/tour_description.htm (1103 words)

	Birdwatching Trip Report from South Korea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The island is situated north west of Seoul and 1.5 hours driving from the international airport.
		The central, southern end of the island is one of the best birding areas.
		Observed at Seosan, Gunsan, Gocheonam, Joonam, Cheorwon and Ganghwa Island (>20000 ex.).
	www.birdtours.co.uk /tripreports/s-korea/korea5/kor-jan-04.htm (2760 words)

	Travel in Korea: Site of Goryeo Palace (Incheon City)
		In June 1232, King Hojong moved his capital to rugged Ganghwa Island.
		The King returned to Gaeseong (the capital) in 1270, and the palace and Ganghwa Fortress were deserted.
		Built in 1638 during the reign of King Injo, this building was the main office for Ganghwa Magistrate Kim Shin-guk.
	www.lifeinkorea.com /Travel2/inchon/287 (229 words)

	Additional information on the Tripitaka Koreana woodblock carvings - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The first Tripitaka Koreana was first carved during the Goryeo Dynasty when the royal family took shelter on Ganghwa Island during the war with the Mongols during the 13th century.
		While the original woodblocks were destroyed by the Mongols following the surrender of the king, a century later a succeeding Korean king had a second set carved, again on Ganghwa Island, that were later moved to the Haeinsa Temple.
		This highly revered work is still housed in the Haeinsa Temple that was listed under the UNESCO Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage in 1995.
	www.apec.org /apec/news___media/fact_sheets/tripitaka_koreana.html (340 words)

	ARS \| Publication request: IDENTIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF LARVAL AND ADULT ANOPHELINE MOSQUITO HABITATS IN THE ...
		sinensis were significantly correlated with land-use as determined in the land-use classification in both Ganghwa Island and Paju District.
		These data suggest that classified remotely sensed data could potentially be used to estimate the distribution of immature and adult mosquito populations in the Republic of Korea.
		The spatial distribution of the larval mosquito collections was overlaid on the land-use image derived from the LANDSAT image, and the number of mosquitoes habitats in each class calculated.
	www.ars.usda.gov /research/publications/publications.htm?seq_no_115=185445 (610 words)

	Gochang, Hwasun, and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites - World Heritage Site - Pictures, info and travel reports
		The dolmen in Kanghwa (Ganghwa in new spelling) is a northern-type, table-shaped dolmen where ancestral rites were held.
		To simply get there, and to enjoy the Ganghwa landscape was the most interesting part of my visit.
		As this one is quite out of the way and was not included in my original travel plans, I am glad that I was able to visit it after all.
	www.worldheritagesite.org /sites/dolmen.html (273 words)

	Korean artifacts
		Wegyujanggak was an annex of Gyujanggak (The Royal Library) of Chosun Dynasty (the last dynasty of Korea, 1392-1910) at Ganghwa island, Korea.
		Built in 1871, Wegyujanggak was used to archive the Uigwes (Royal Official Documents) which describes the processes of important national and royal ceremonies such as royal marriages, funerals and inaugurations etc. Uigwe is a compound word from Chinese letter.
		During the armed conflict event, the French military camped at Ganghwa island where Wegyujanggak was.
	www.american.edu /TED/artifactkorea.htm (2907 words)

	Gyungbok (or Kyungbok) Palace: History, Controversy, Geomancy - by Minsoo Kang (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The French sent seven warships to Ganghwa Island in response, but were driven away by a fierce counterattack.
		In the first years of the colonial era, all but ten or so buildings of Gyungbok Palace were torn down, the entire southern wall was destroyed, and Ganghwa Gate was removed stone by stone to the eastern wall.
		I first became interested in the history of Gyungbok Palace because of the discussions in the Korean media from 1993 to 1995 over the question of demolishing the National Museum Building, which used to be the Government Building, which used to be the Government-General Building of the Japanese Empire.
	www.gkn-la.net /history_resources/gyungbok_palace_mskang.htm (7205 words)

	This Asian Life
		Amanda R. and Amanda P. on Ganghwa Island, Korea with rice fields in the background.
		Amanda A. and Amanda P. in the garden of Jeondeungsa, a Buddhist temple on Ganghwa Island.
		Tomme and Paige in a maze in Cheju Island Korea.
	thisasianlife.blogspot.com (1823 words)

	DuPont Animal Health Solutions - Classical Swine Fever in South Korea 2002: Rapid Response by Antec
		Luckily, this outbreak appeared to be quickly contained but a fresh outbreak was reported and confirmed at a pig-fattening holding on the Korean island of Ganghwa in early October.
		The government moved swiftly to implement strict quarantine measures and movement control of susceptible animals in the protection zone (within a radius of 3km around the infected holding) and surveillance zone (within a radius of 10km).
		However the disease subsequently spread to two other pig-fattening farms in the vicinity (whereupon immediate slaughter and destruction of all animals in the affected holdings was undertaken) and on 25th October, the disease was reported at a farm near Gimpo City, close to the bridge connecting Ganghwa Island with the Korean mainland.
	www.antecint.co.uk /main/korea2002.htm (544 words)

	Buddhism Meets Capitalism :: Mudita Journal
		GANGHWA ISLAND, South Korea — An hour’s drive to the west from Seoul, an enterprising businessman talks about plans for his homegrown businesses.
		In 1997, he opened up a steam bathhouse, and in his restaurant, he uses the plants from a nearby lotus field for tea and for naengmyeon, or cold noodles.
		Instead, the Venerable Seongwon wears gray robes as the head monk at Seonwon Temple on Ganghwa island.
	www.muditajournal.com /archives/000222.php (213 words)

	Kangawa-Do Pics
		The Facility at Kanghwa Island also known as Kanghwa-do and Ganghwa Island is located in the Yellow Sea at the mouth of the Han-Imjin Estuary.
		The Island was accessable only by military ferry.
		Power for the 226th and the VUNC station was provided by four 100KW VUNC generators operated via a contract with the Vinnell Corporation.
	www.timyoho.com /BVApage/KangwaDo.htm (152 words)

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