Samhwa

Samhwa was a historical district near the mouth of the Taedong River in western Korea. Its name arose when three smaller administrative units were combined into a county in 1136, during the Goryeo period. The area was later attached to Hwangju under Yuan influence before its county status was restored.

Under Joseon, Samhwa was raised to the rank of dohobu in 1686. Its position at the river mouth made it important to the defence of the surrounding provinces; the coastal post of Gwangnyangjin and nearby beacon stations formed part of that defensive landscape. The region was also known for producing Goryeo celadon.