Wando County

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Wando County is a county in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. It takes its name from the island of Wando, which is the largest island within the county and serves as the county seat. The major military headquarters and trading hub Cheonghaejin, established by General Jang Bogo in 828, was located on Wando Island. Champion golfer K.J. Choi hails from Wando.

Districts

Speciality

The best Gim is produced in the Wando area. Laver farming goes back 200 years, and with 22%, Wando is the biggest production area. In 2006, Wando exported about 2.3 million tons of green laver to the United States, Japan, and Taiwan.

Climate

Twin towns – sister cities

Wando is twinned with:

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