 Under an order given by the royal court of the Joseon dynasty over 100 years ago, craftsman Han Chunggyo from the white-mat producing village, Yango-ri, Haesongmyeon, Ganghwa-gun, achieved a successful product by the design of his own idea.Thereafter, various designs have been developed and manufacturing techniques have been improved.The Ganghwa turnip is a specialty of the area.