Yeongwol County facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Yeongwol
영월군
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County
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 영월군 |
| • Hanja | 寧越郡 |
| • Revised Romanization | Yeongwol-gun |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Yŏngwŏl-gun |
Location in South Korea
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| Country |  South Korea |
| Region | Gwandong |
| Administrative divisions | 2 eup, 7 myeon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,127.36 km2 (435.28 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 40,178 |
| • Density | 44.6/km2 (116/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Gangwon |
Yeongwol County (Yeongwol-gun) is a county located in Gangwon Province, South Korea. It is a place with a rich history and interesting attractions.
Yeongwol is well-known as the place where King Danjong, the sixth king of the Joseon Dynasty, was sent away. He was forced to give up his throne by his uncle, who later became King Sejo.
After losing his power, King Danjong was exiled to Yeongwol. Sadly, he was later killed in 1457 because his uncle saw him as a continuing threat to his rule. King Danjong is buried in Yeongwol.
Another important historical figure buried here is Kim Sat-gat. He was a famous poet from the Joseon Dynasty.
Discovering Insects at Yeongwol Insectarium
One popular place to visit in Yeongwol is the Yeongwol Insectarium (Korean: 영월곤충박물관). This is a private insect museum that has a large collection of insects from Korea and all over the world.
The museum was started by Professor Lee Dae-Am. He is a professional architect and also loves insects. The insectarium opened on May 5, 2002. The building used to be a school before Professor Lee Dae-Am turned it into a museum.
The main goal of the museum is to make people interested in insects. It also teaches visitors how important bugs are to the world's natural systems. The Yeongwol Insectarium is known as one of the best places to visit in the area.
Inside the museum, you can see both living and dead insect collections. There are many different types of insects, from butterflies to bees, and from dragonflies to grasshoppers. The insect displays are organized into three sections in the Exhibition Room.
The museum also shows special insects, like Korean endangered species. You can see the Baby-Dragonfly, which is one of the smallest dragonflies in the world. There is also a very large and rare beetle on display.
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See also
In Spanish: Condado de Yeongwol para niños
