Gangjin 강진 is known for the production of traditional Korean celadon.
Celadon is a type of 
ceramics denoting both a type of glaze and a ware of a specific color originally invented in ancient China, primarily in Zhejiang Province. Gangjin 강진 is also the birthplace of Korean poet Yeongrang Kim Yun-sik, famous for his work in the 1930s and 1940s in the Jeolla dialect.
Celadon is a type of 
ceramics denoting both a type of glaze and a ware of a specific color originally invented in ancient China, primarily in Zhejiang Province. Gangjin 강진 is also the birthplace of Korean poet Yeongrang Kim Yun-sik, famous for his work in the 1930s and 1940s in the Jeolla dialect. 
Our group had a one-night camp in a mountain resort in Gangjin. It was really cool since the scenic view of the sunrise was awesome. 
We visited Gangjin Celadon Museum, which is a special museum for safeguarding, research, and exhibiting the celadon cultural heritage of Goryeo dynasty. It highlights the importance and value of Gangjin kiln site, which is the home of Korean celadon. Important sites:
Bus Schedule: http://www.kobus.co.kr/web/eng/02_service/service01.jsp
About Gangjin: http://www.gangjin.go.kr/02en/ 
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