Yeongwol County

Originally a part of Jinhan, Yeongwol (then called Baekwol) became a part of Baekje in the 4th century. After Goguryeo invaded Baekje, it became a part of Goguryeo and was called Naesaeng-hyeon (). After Silla unified the three kingdoms, it was renamed Naeseong-gun (). It later became a part of Goryeo and was renamed Yeongwol. In 1457, King Danjong was exiled to Yeongwol. == Industry ==

The main agricultural products are rice, barley, corn and potatoes. Anthracite is mined in Yeongwol-eup and Buk-myeon. Silicate mineral and pagodite are mined in Jucheon-myeon. Mica is mined in Gimsatgat-myeon. Sangdong-eup has the world's largest store of tungsten which accounted for more than half of South Korea's exports in the 1960s. Mining used to flourish because there were many underground resources buried in the county due to its geological structure. However, the number of mines decreased significantly due to the coal rationalization policy and import of Chinese resources. == Education ==

Yeongwol Hyanggyo was established in 1398. As of 2015, there are 19 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, 6 high schools and Saekyung University. ==Administrative divisions==

In 2009, Hadong-myeon was renamed to Gimsatgat-myeon and Seo-myeon was renamed to Hanbando-myeon. In 2016, Suju-myeon was renamed to Mureungdowon-myeon. == Geology ==

Most of Yeongwol is included in the Okcheon Belt. and which have limestone and anthracite are distributed in the region. • Gossigul: Place where the Go family hid during the Imjin War, it is designated as a natural monument. It has well-developed stalactite and stalagmite and is inhabited by organisms that only live in caves. • Potholes on Yoseonam in Mureung-ri: Designated as a natural monument, it has great academic value because it shows fluvial erosion. ==Climate==

Yeongwol has a monsoon-influenced humid continental climate (Köppen: Dwa) with cold, dry winters and hot, rainy summers. {{Weather box {{cite web {{cite web == Culture ==

Heritage • Jangneung: Tomb of Danjong, it is designated as a historic site. In 2009, it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty. • Cheongnyeongpo: Place where King Danjong was banished to, it is designated as a scenic site. • Miniature Shape of the Korean Peninsula: Located at the end of the Pyeongchang River, it resembles the Korean Peninsula. Museums There are 22 museums and 12 art museums such as Youngwol Y Park. Festival • Danjong Culture Festival: Festival honoring Danjong and loyalists, it has been held annually since 1967. • DongGang International Photo Festival: Held every year, it features events such as the DongGang Photography Award Exhibition, International Open Call, Photojournalists Exhibition and Gangwon Province Photographers Exhibition. ==Notable people==

• Boom, entertainer == Sister cities ==

• : Higashikawa, Hokkaido • : Tailai County, Zigui County ==Gallery==

Yeongwol Seondol 2023.jpg|Seondol Gossi Cave.jpg|Gossigul 영월 무릉리 요선암 돌개구멍 (천연기념물 제543호).jpg|Potholes on Yoseonam in Mureung-ri Korea Gangneung Danoje Jangneung 35 (14303660556).jpg|Cheongnyeongpo Korea Yeongwol Sketch 01 (8228243829).jpg|Kim Satgat Historic Site ==References==