Ganghwa Deokjinjin Fortress
Korean name: 강화 덕진진
Incheon
Deokjinjin is a defensive post that guarded the Ganghwa Strait. Visitors can see restored walls, a gate tower and cannons tied to the conflicts of 1866 and 1871.
About
Deokjinjin was a key point of the outer fortress guarding the Ganghwa Strait since the Goryeo period. After the Byeongjahoran war, it became one of the 12 jinbo (defensive posts) built to protect Ganghwa Island.
In 1666 it was moved to Deokpo, and in 1679 it came to oversee the Yongdudondae and Deokjindondae outposts as well as the Deokjin and Namjang batteries. In 1866, during the French campaign, Yang Heon-su's troops passed through here to Jeongjoksanseong, and in 1871 it saw fierce artillery fire with the American fleet.
In 1976 the walls, outposts and Namjang battery were repaired, the gate tower was rebuilt, and cannons of the period were restored.
Key details
- Address
- 31-9 Deokjin-ro, Bureun-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
- Opening hours
- 09:00~18:00
- Closed
- Open year-round
- Contact
- 032-930-7074
- Region
- Incheon
Operating details can change. Please check the official information again before you go.
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Festivals & events in Incheon
- 2026 Culture Day (2026 문화가 있는 날)
- Royal Stroll (왕가의 산책)
- 2026 Incheon International Design Fair (INDEF) (2026 인천국제디자인페어[INDEF])
- Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI)
The photo and description on this page are based on Korea Tourism Organization material published under KOGL Type 1 (attribution).