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Water Lock, Ganggyeong

강경 갑문 ( 江景 閘門 )

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Classification National Registered Cultural Heritage
Name of Cultural Properties Water Lock, Ganggyeong
Quantity 1 structure (387㎡)
Designated Date 2014.09.01
Age Japanese Occupation
Address (Ganggyeong-eup) 101-9, Geumbaek-ro, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

The Ganggyeong Floodgate, which features a triple-door system, was one of the many industrial facilities built during Korea’s modern period in order to allow shipments of goods to be loaded and unloaded without being hindered by the tide, to control the water level of the river, and to prevent flood damage.