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History of Pohang


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Silla Dynasty: Toehwa-hyeon, Jidap-hyeon, Geunoji-hyeon, Haeah-hyeon.

Goryeo Dynasty: Re-titled to Heunghae-gun, Janggi-hyeon, Yeongil-hyeon, Cheongha-hyeon.

1896.08.04 : Four counties, Heunghae, Cheongha, Yeonil, and Janggi were established due to the practice of 13-Do system

1914.03.01 : Four counties unified as Yeongil-gun (18 myeons)

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