Jangneung (Injo)

Jangneung is a burial ground from the Joseon dynasty, where King Injo and his first wife, Queen Inyeol, were entombed. Located in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, it is recognized as an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Jangneung
Jangneung
Location60 Galhyeon-ri, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju, Gyeonggi Province
Coordinates37.773592°N 126.708072°E / 37.773592; 126.708072
Area0.345 km²
Governing bodyCultural Heritage Administration of Korea
TypeCultural
Criteriaiii, iv, vi
Designated2009 (33rd session)
Reference no.1319
RegionAsia and Australasia
Korean name
Hangul
장릉
Hanja
Revised RomanizationJangneung
McCune–ReischauerChangnŭng
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