Ganghwa County Installs Symbolic Monument at Entrance of Ganghwa Bridge

[Suwon Ilbo = Reporter Seo Dong-young] Ganghwa County announced on the 3rd that it will install a symbolic monument at the entrance of Ganghwa Bridge, the provincial boundary, to symbolize Ganghwa County as a historic ancient capital and tourism destination.

The county plans to install a symbolic monument in the Gapgot-ri area of Ganghwa-eup at approximately 6-3 mountain. The monument will span 42 meters across National Route 48, with a vehicle clearance height of 5.5 meters and a maximum height of 11.5 meters.

The symbolic monument will be modeled after Manghangnu, the east gate of Ganghwa-eup Fortress, and will feature LED lighting on its exterior walls.

Additionally, through an overpass and observation deck at the top of the monument, pedestrian connections will be established with Jinhaeyu, which is currently under restoration, and the "Christian Modern History Memorial Hall," which is being promoted as a nearby Christian martyrdom site.

The county completed all administrative procedures starting with a design competition held in January of last year. Construction is set to begin in earnest with a target completion date of November this year.

The symbolic monument, incorporating media facade technology, is expected to serve as a new landmark for the region, capturing visitors' attention and extending their stay time, thereby contributing to the revitalization of the local economy.

Ganghwa County Mayor Yu Cheon-ho stated, "We have designed the gateway to Ganghwado—a beautiful island where one can fully appreciate the scent of 5,000 years of history and culture—to be magnificent, dynamic, and reflective of Korean aesthetics," adding, "We will make the symbolic monument a representative landmark that connects Ganghwado's tradition and future."