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Korean Culture | Jjim Jil Bang
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If you are looking for a place to wash up and rest overnight or chat with
friends, why don’t you head to one of the numerous "jjim jil bang" with many sauna
rooms, each of which has particular characteri...
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Taekwondo’s popularity grows in Latin America
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A large crowd gathered to watch a taekwondo poomsae competition in a stadium normally used for soccer matches, in Tunja, Colombia. The 10,000-strong crowd was something unprecedented for a taekwondo match....
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Korea Revisited: World Heritage in Korea ③ Gyeongbokgung Palace
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3392 | Dec 09, 2011 10:56 |
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The Royal Palaces of the Joseon Dynasty -- Gyeongbokgung, Deoksugung, Changdeokgung, and Changgyeonggung -- are must-see attractions for tourists visiting Seoul. Of the four palaces spread throughout the city cen...
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New museum in Seoul reinvents communication with audience
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3247 | Oct 12, 2011 15:56 |
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In almost every culturally-rich city stands a landmark museum that embraces the nation’s cultural heritage and latest artistic endeavors: Tate Modern in London for example, alongside Centre Pompidou in Pa...
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Korean Culture | No rae bang
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3024 | Apr 12, 2011 12:06 |
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Koreans love to sing. When they meet friends or have dinner with colleagues, or when they are looking for a place to have a good time with their family, Koreans hop into one of the countr...
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Palaces welcome visitors at night
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Two of Seoul’s grandest palaces opened their gates to welcome foreign visitors during the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit, opening after sunset for a rare night view. Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung, two pa...
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Hanbok fashion show to be held in Dokdo
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2810 | Oct 26, 2011 11:34 |
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Last August, the grounds of Ulleungdo (Ulleung Island) were beautified by a Hanbok fashion show (Photo courtesy of Maison de Lee Young Hee). One of the most acclaimed Hanbok designers, Lee Young Hee...
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Namaste Korea celebrates Indian culture
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2717 | Jul 05, 2011 11:51 |
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An Indian traditional dance during the opening ceremony of Namaste Korea at the Sejong Cen...
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Lee Joong-seop Street in Jeju offers art, culture
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2615 | May 09, 2011 11:25 |
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The city of Seogwipo on the south coast of Jeju Island is set to host the first Seogwipo Art Festival in its famed “Lee Joong-seop Street” neighborhood, named after one of the best-known Kor...
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Exhibition shows spirit of Nam June Paik
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2545 | Apr 26, 2011 11:22 |
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The Nam June Paik Art Center in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, is holding an exhibition of some of Nam June Paik’s best-known artworks, along with those of his followers and other media artists who w...
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Enjoy Korean traditions and folk games on Jeongwol Daeboreum
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2528 | Feb 17, 2011 12:37 |
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Jeongwol Daeboreum, the first full moon of the lunar calendar, is one of
the biggest traditional holidays celebrated across Korea. On this occasion,
Korea.net has selected two events where residents an...
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2011 Jisan Valley Rock Festival
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2483 | Aug 02, 2011 10:09 |
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The largest size music festival in Korea, the 2011 Jisan Valley Rock Festival, was held from July 29 to 31 at Jisan Forest Resort. More than 70 groups from Korea and abroad participated in the festi...
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Attractions in Seoul
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2281 | Jan 11, 2011 18:36 |
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Han-gang River Cruise ★★ The Han-Gang River, crossing over the heart of Seoul, has many scenic attractions and pleasures along its bank. The Han-Gang river cruise is a must for foreign visitors to Se...
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CULTURAL SITES
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The Korean Folk Village ★★★ The Korean Folk Village is a living museum which is consists of 260 traditional housing units withover 30,000 household goods representing each part of the country and t...
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HISTORIC SITES
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Anapji Pond ★ It was the place where the royal family members of the Shilla Dynasty(57 BC-936) enjoyed and relaxed themselves. It was also the area where the last king of the Shilla Dynasty surrende...
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KOREAN PALACES
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2235 | Jan 11, 2011 18:12 |
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Changdokkung Palace (The Secret Garden) ★★★ It was built in 1405 by King Taejong and neighboring with Changgyong Palace. Inside theChangdokkung Palace, the Secret Garden is the best known place, comp...
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Sledding in Seoul
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2220 | Feb 09, 2011 11:36 |
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Are you in Seoul and have an itch to get outside and have a little fun? Don’t
want to travel to the mountains to play in the white stuff? No worries! The Han
River park next to Ttukseom Re...
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PARKS
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2202 | Jan 11, 2011 18:26 |
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Citizen's Forest ★★ The wooden park, over 258,992㎡ with a various of trees, has Patriot Yun Bong Kil's Memorial Hall, an Open-air stage, outdoor wedding halls and sport facilities, includung volleyba...
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Chuncheon Mime Festival highlights “Friday Night Madness”
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2182 | May 25, 2011 09:43 |
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Participants dousing one another with water at
“Ah! Soorajang,” the opening performance of the Chuncheon International
Mime F...
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Enjoy spring festivities in Heyri Art Village
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2178 | May 17, 2011 14:58 |
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A picturesque view of Heyri’s modern architecture (Photo courtesy of Heyri Art Village Information Center) “Art Road 77,” an alternative art and design fair, which blends the spirit of creativ...
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