An isolated area difficult to access, Yeongyang is sometimes called an "inland island".

The area is known as a centre of literature, with the tradition of scholars reading and reciting poetry deep in the mountains, from which have emerged Oh Il-do, Cho Chi-hun and Yi Munyol.

Within the county, the Yeondaeam historic temple is located in the village of Samji-Ri.

Yeongyang County is divided into 1 eup and 5 myeon.

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