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History of Haenam County

First culture located at Haenam area is Neolithic Culture.
As remains of Bronze Age, dolmen and shell mounds were discovered.
Haenam became the largest county in Chunnam province as its name was changed from Haenam Hyeon to Haenam county in 1895
(32nd year of King Gojong) in line with administrative system reform.
Geographically, this county located at the tip of Sobaek mountain range is formed by hilly area and is a heavenly blessed land that is
suitable for agriculture and fishery for its mild oceanic climate.