[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Shin Eun-seop] A gateway-style monument symbolizing Ganghwa Island's historical legacy as an ancient capital and national defense has been installed at the entrance to Ganghwa Bridge, showcasing its magnificent form.
Ganghwa County held a completion ceremony for the 'Ganghwa Bridge Gateway Monument' on the 28th, attended by approximately 250 people including County Commissioner Yu Cheon-ho, provincial assembly officers and members, heads of institutions and organizations, and local residents.
The 'Ganghwa Bridge Gateway Monument' is a structure spanning National Route 48 with a height of 11.5 meters and width of 40.2 meters, constructed with 3.1 billion won in project funds. Modeled after Ganghwa Fortress, which was built when the capital relocated to Ganghwa Island in 1232 to resist Mongol invasions, the monument symbolizes the island's historical heritage as an ancient capital and national defense, while highlighting Ganghwa County's future vision.
The exterior walls, including the rafters of the monument, feature LED media facade technology that expresses Ganghwa County's dynamic vitality, while the interior displays historical materials allowing visitors to view Ganghwa Island's history at a glance.
Additionally, the top of the monument has been designed as a pedestrian bridge enabling visitors to walk from the Ganghwa War Museum through Ganghwa Outer Fortress's Jinhaeru Gate, the late Joseon-era Naval Academy's Tongjeiyeong Hakdang site, and the Christian History Memorial Hall. The structure connects to the 'DMZ Peace Trail,' which leads up to the Peace Observatory via the steel fence path along Yeonmijung and facing North Korea beyond the Han River estuary.
County Commissioner Yu Cheon-ho stated in his remarks at the completion ceremony, "The Ganghwa Bridge gateway has been designed to be splendid and dynamic, preserving Ganghwa's historical essence through a nationwide design competition." He added, "We expect this symbolic monument to capture visitors' attention, extend their stay, and contribute to revitalizing the local economy."
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