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Jindo Yongjangseong Fortress (진도 용장성) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3
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Jindo Yongjangseong Fortress (진도 용장성)
Jindo Yongjangseong Fortress is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.
Why go
Jindo Yongjangseong Fortress is a Korean Goryeo-era earthen fortress in Jindo, built during the late 13th-century resistance against Mongol invasions by the famous Sambyeolcho Rebellion (the Three Special Armies who continued resistance after the Goryeo court surrendered). The fortress is registered as a Cultural Heritage. For travelers seriously interested in Korean medieval military history beyond the standard heritage circuit, Yongjangseong is one of the cleaner specialty single picks.
Quick highlights
- Goryeo-era earthen fortress in Jindo
- Late 13th-century construction
- Tied to Sambyeolcho Rebellion against Mongols
- Cultural Heritage registered
- Specialty medieval military heritage