Uian

Ŭian was an old district of southeastern Korea, in the country later known as Ch'angwŏn. In 1282 the Koryŏ court renamed it Ŭich'ang and raised its status in recognition of supplies furnished for the Yuan expedition against Japan. Under Joseon, Ŭich'ang was united with neighbouring Hoewŏn in 1408 to form Ch'angwŏn, which became a protectorate in 1415.