Republic of Korea
Salterns
Salterns by Roman Bruehwiler
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The salterns in Sinan-gun and Yeonggwanggun date back to the late Joseon Dynasty in the 19th century when the process of making sea salt was first introduced from Japan. Salterns mark the borders between tidal flats and human habitats; they straddle the line between nature and culture. The largest salterns (Taepyeong) where sea salt is produced in Korea developed in regions of historical significance where "parched salt" was produced in harmony with the natural environment.
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- Full Name
- Salterns (ID: 5484)
- Country
- Republic of Korea
- Status
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On tentative list 2010
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History of Salterns
- 2010: Added to Tentative List
- Added to tentative list
- Type
- Cultural
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- Human activity: Agriculture
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