Sochang Handkerchief, the specialty of Ganghwa Island
Updated at 2024-07-22
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In the 13th century, the Goryeo moved its capital to Ganghwa Island to escape the Mongol army. The relocation drove the textile industry on the island. However, the industry was driven to near extinction during the 1970s with the unstoppable rise of synthetic fibers. To combat the decline, the Sochang Experience Hall was built on a former textile factory site, allowing visitors to create their own accessories, appreciate century-old textile machines, and personally experience the exquisite Ganghwa Island textiles that were once the pride of South Korea's textile industry.
Name
Sochang Handkerchief, the specialty of Ganghwa Island
Giver
Park Nam Choon, Mayor of Incheon Metropolitan City
Friendly States
Republic of Korea
City
Incheon Metropolitan City
Alliance Date: September 14, 2009
Language: Korean
Area: 1,066 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 3 million people
Main Industries/Features: Incheon Metropolitan City focuses on developing industries in logistics, commerce, and IT biotechnology, aiming to become a service hub city for Northeast Asia. The city's Incheon International Airport is the largest international airport in the Republic of Korea and a key national gateway.
Size
L45cm W45cm
Category
Handicrafts、Textiles
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