Myeongju

Myŏngju, later known as Kangnŭng, lies on Korea's eastern coast between the sea and the Taebaek Mountains. It was an important regional centre under Koryŏ, whose government made it a provincial seat. Local leaders had earlier supported Kung Ye in the struggles that accompanied the fall of Silla. Under Joseon, Kangnŭng lent its name, together with Wŏnju, to the province of Kangwŏn in 1395.