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History
Three Kingdoms and Gaya
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5602 | Jan 17, 2011 17:04 |
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Town-states gradually united into tribal leagues with complex political structures which eventually grew into kingdoms. Among various tribal leagues, Goguryeo (37 B.C.- A.D. 668), situated along the middle cours...
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Other Tips
Hanbok │ Korean Traditional clothes
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"Hanbok" is the traditional attire of Korea. Its history dates back as far as the Three Kingdoms' Period (57 B.C. - A.D. 668). Koreans weaved cloth with hemp and arrowroot and raised silkworms to pr...
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History
Hanji, living paper that breathes
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Foreigners participate in a Hanji-making workshop. “Hanji is excellent as photographic paper!” exclaims Peter Bogardus. “The surface is very smooth, it comes in great colors, and on top of that, it’...
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Language
New System of Romanization for the Korean Language (한국어 영어 표기법)
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3560 | Jan 03, 2011 17:47 |
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Government Announces New System of Romanization for the Korean Language
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the
Republic of Korea formally proclaimed a new system of Romanization for
the Korean...
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History
National Institute of Korean History (국사편찬위원회)
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3443 | Jan 03, 2011 17:43 |
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☞ Homepage of the National Institute of Korean History (http://www.history.go.kr)
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Other Tips
Bowing Etiquette
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3124 | May 09, 2011 16:49 |
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Every society has its own etiquette to greet people, and Korea with its long history and tradition is no exception to that rule. Today, much of traditional etiquette that remains is usually associate...
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History
Korea of History
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2913 | Jan 17, 2011 17:07 |
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Although much of Korea’s early history is a mix of myth and legend, Koreans are extremely proud of their 5000 years of heritage. Following is a thumbnail sketch of the country’s history. * Korea’s B...
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History
Unified Silla and Balhae
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2844 | Jan 17, 2011 17:02 |
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By the mid-sixth century, the Silla Kingdom had brought under its control all of the neighboring town-states within the Gaya Confederation. Through an alliance with the Tang Dynasty of China, Silla ...
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Other Tips
National Foundation Day ceremony on October 3
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2600 | Oct 06, 2011 16:38 |
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October 3 was a public holiday, the National Foundation Day of Korea or Gaecheonjeol in the Korean language. It is known as the day that Dangun Wanggeom founded Gojoseon, an ancient Korean natio...
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History
The Goryeo Dynasty
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2445 | Jan 17, 2011 17:01 |
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The Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392) was founded by Wang Geon, a general who had served under Gungye, a rebel prince of the Silla Kingdom. Choosing his native town of Songak (present-day Gaeseong in North ...
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Weather
Korea’s unique weather pattern returns
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2426 | Jan 02, 2013 09:03 |
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Three days of freezing cold followed by four days of milder weather was the typical cycle for Korea’s winters until recent years, which saw people fighting to keep warm during unusual long-lasting cold ...
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Other Tips
│ Currency
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2412 | Apr 19, 2011 13:50 |
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Korea's currency is won, which comes in 1,000 (about US$0.90), 5,000 and 10,000 won bills, and 10, 50, 100 and 500 won coins.
Generally, banks are open between 09:30-16:30 Monday through Friday (It i...
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History
The Joseon Dynasty
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2351 | Jan 17, 2011 17:01 |
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In 1392, General Yi Seong-gye established a new dynasty called Joseon. The early rulers of Joseon, in order to counter the dominant Buddhist influence during the Goryeo period, supported Confucian...
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Language
Hangul (Korean language)
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2300 | Jan 17, 2011 15:48 |
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Koreans all speak and write the same language, which has been a
key factor in their strong national identity. The Korean language, like Hungarian, Mongolian, and Finnish, is classified
as a Ural-Altaic la...
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History
Japanese Occupation and Korea's Independence Movement
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2292 | Jan 17, 2011 16:58 |
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In the 19th century, Korea remained a "Hermit Kingdom," adamantly opposed to Western demands for diplomatic and trade relations. Over time, a few Asian and European countries with imperialistic ambition...
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History
Gojoseon
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2279 | Jan 17, 2011 17:05 |
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People began living on the Korean Peninsula and its surrounding areas from some 700,000 years ago. The Neolithic Age began some 8,000 years ago. Relics from that period can be found in areas throughout...
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Location
City & Province
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2228 | Jan 11, 2011 18:55 |
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Seoul Metropolitan City Incheon Metropolitan City Daejeon Metropolitan City Daegu Metropolitan City Gwanju Metropolitan City Busan Metropolitan City Ulsan Metropolitan City Gyeonggi-Do Province Gan...
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Transportation
Transferring on public transportation in Seoul, Korea
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Other Tips
Government Organizations
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2048 | Jan 11, 2011 19:03 |
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Korean
Government Homepage Ministry of Foreign Affairs and
Trade Korea Meteorological Administration Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency National Statistical Office
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Transportation
Transportation system | 교통 체계
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2046 | Jan 03, 2011 17:53 |
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What is the public transportation system like? All cities in Korea have a public bus and taxi system. Buses run about every 5-10 minutes and have their destination signs on each side and on the fron...
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