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GWANGJU CITY
< GWANGJU CITY >
Gwangju is South Korea’s sixth-largest metropolis. It is a designated metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government’s Home Minister. The city was also the capital of South Jeolla Province until the provincial office moved to the southern village of Namak in Muan County in 2005 because Gwangju was promoted to a metropolitan city and was independent of South…
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MOKPO CITY
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Mokpo is the third largest and most densely populated city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea, located at the southwestern tip of the Korean Peninsula, close to Yudal mountain. Mokpo has frequent high-speed train services to Seoul and is the terminus for a number of ferry routes serving islands in the adjacent Yellow Sea and Dadohae National Maritime Park.
During the Japanese…
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CHUNCHEON CITY
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Chuncheon is the capital of Gangwon Province in South Korea. The city lies in the north of the county, located in a basin formed by the Soyang River and Han River. There are some large lakes around the city, most notably Soyang Lake and Uiam Lake (or Uiam Dam). The area has small river islands, such as Sangjungdo, Ha-Jungdo, Bungeodo, and Wido.
It is a popular destination…
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BIFF 2023
The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), formerly the Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF), held annually in Haeundae-gu, Busan (also Pusan), South Korea, is one of the most significant film festivals in Asia. The first festival, held from 13 to 21 September 1996, was also the first international film festival in Korea. The main focus of the BIFF is to introduce new films and first-time…
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NAMI ISLAND
NAMI ISLAND
Namiseom or Nami Island (Korean: 남이섬) is a half-moon-shaped river island located in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, South Korea, formed as the land around it was inundated by the rising water of the North Han River as the result of the construction of Cheongpyeong Dam in 1944.
<Etymology>
The name of the island originates from General Nami, who died at the age of 28 after being falsely…
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JIKJISA
JIKJISA
Jikjisa is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Seon Buddhism. It is located on the slopes of Hwangaksan in Daehang-myeon, Gimcheon, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It may be one of the oldest temples in South Korea.
<History>
Jikjisa (Korean: 직지사; Hanja: 直指寺) was established in 418 by Preceptor Ado. Buddhism, a religion originating in what is now India, was transmitted to Korea…
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HAEDONG YONGGUNGSA
HAEDONG YONGGUNGSA
Haedong Yonggung Temple (Korean: 해동 용궁사) is a Buddhist temple in Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea.[1] The temple was built in 1376 by a teacher known as Naong during the Goryeo Dynasty and was originally known as Bomun Temple (보문사). It was destroyed during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–98) but was rebuilt in the 1930s and was renamed Haedong Yonggung Temple in 1974. The…
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CHEONGYANGSA
CHEONGYANGSA
It was founded by Monk Wonhyo in 663 (3rd year of King Munmu’s reign of Silla) and is located in the middle of twelve rock peaks at the foot of Yeonhwabong Peak in Cheongnyangsan Provincial Park.
Ambong is dense with pine trees and various broad-leaved tree, and right behind Cheongnyangsa Temple is Bosalbong Peak, which offers a panoramic view of Cheongnyangsan Mountain. If…
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YANGYANG HUHUAM
YANGYANG HUHYUAM
It is a hermitage located on the beach in Hyeonnam-myeon Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do. Huhyuam was created with the meaning of letting go of the worries of daily life and resting again and again. Founded by Monk Hongbeop in 1997, this place began as a temple called Myojeokjeon but became famous as a place for prayer in 1999 when a rock in the shape of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva lying…
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RED VELVET
<RED VELVET> (FROM WIKIPEDIA)
Red Velvet (Korean: 레드벨벳; RR: Redeubelbet) is a South Korean girl group formed and managed by SM Entertainment. They originally debuted on August 1, 2014, with the single “Happiness” with the four-member line-up of Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, and Joy. A fifth member, Yeri, joined in March 2015, following the release of their first extended play, Ice Cream Cake. Sonically,…
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MAMAMOO
<MAMAMOO> (from Wikipedia)
Mamamoo is a South Korean girl group formed and managed by Rainbow Bridge World. The group is composed of four members: Solar, Moonbyul, Wheein, and Hwasa. They officially debuted on June 18, 2014, with their first extended play (EP) Hello, which featured the lead single “Mr. Ambiguous”. Their debut was considered by critics as one of the best K-pop debuts of…
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OH MY GIRL
<OH, MY GIRL> (FROM WIKIPEDIA)
his article is about the South Korean girl group. For the group’s debut EP, see Oh My Girl (EP). For the Japanese drama, see Oh! My Girl!!
Oh, My Girl
Oh, My Girl in July 2023
Background information
Origin Seoul, South Korea
Genres K-pop
Years active 2015–present
Labels
WMAriola Japan
Members
Hyojung
Mimi
YooA
Seunghee
Yubin
Arin
Past…
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TAEKWONDO
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Taekwondo is a Korean martial art involving punching and kicking techniques. The literal translation for taekwondo is “kicking”, “punching”, and “the art or way of”. It sometimes involves the use of weapons.
Taekwondo practitioners wear a uniform, known as a dobok. It is a combat sport and was developed during the 1940s and 1950s by Korean martial artists with experience in martial…
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SAMUL NORI
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Samul nori (Korean: 사물놀이) is a genre of percussion music that originated in Korea. The word samul means “four objects”, while nori means “play”. Samul nori is performed with four traditional Korean musical instruments: Kkwaenggwari, a small gong; Jing, a larger gong; Janggu, an hourglass-shaped drum; and Buk, a barrel drum similar to the bass drum.
<History>
Samul nori’s roots are…
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JAZZ PIANIST YOUNGJOO SONG
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Jazz pianist Youngoo Song has been active as a top studio and live musician in the CCM industry since 1991, based on classical piano. She graduated from Sookmyung Women’s University’s piano department in 1996, and in 1997, as she was introduced to the new world of music called jazz, she grew into a recognized performer even overseas. After graduating from Berklee…
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NANTA SHOW
<NANTA> (FROM WIKIPEDIA)
This article is about the South Korean show. For other uses, see Nanta (disambiguation).
.<Nanta>
Formation 1997
Type Theatre Group
Purpose Non-verbal physical theatre
Location
South Korea
Website https://www.nanta.co.kr:452/en/
Nanta (Korean: 난타; Hanja: 亂打, also known as Cookin or Cookin’ Nanta) is a South Korean non-verbal comedy show created and produced…
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