korea culture
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Dolmens Sites and Korea culturekorea culture 2008. 2. 7. 15:46
Dolmens are large burial monuments, which are numerous in Asia, Europe and North Africa. Korea has the greatest number of dolmens in the world. These are of great archaeological value for the information, they provide on the prehistoric peoples who erected them and their social and political systems, beliefs and worship rituals, arts and celebrations and other secrets. Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghw..
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King Sejong and The korea alphabetkorea culture 2008. 2. 7. 15:36
King Sejong, the 4th king of the Joseon Dynasty, concerned that the majority of the common people could not learn the written Chinese then in use in Korea because of its structural difference from Korean, created the Korean alphabet, which he called Hunmin Jeongeum, (Proper Sounds to Instruct the People). The task was completed in the 25th year of his reign, 1443. Three years later, at the king'..
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Traditional Korea Houses, Korea culture etckorea culture 2008. 2. 7. 15:27
Introduction of Korea House 'Hanok' is a word used to describe houses constructed using the traditional Korean style of architecture. Korean architecture lends consideration to the positioning of the house in relation to its surroundings, with thought given to the land and seasons. The interior structure of the house is also planned accordingly. This principle is also called 'Baesanimsu', meanin..
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The next is yourskorea culture 2008. 1. 28. 20:56
Pottery is shaped from clay then fired in high temperature kilns. They are usually fired once on 800-900℃heat, glazed with enamel, then fired again on a higher temperature of 1,300-1,500℃ It is unique in that it produces a clear sound when tapped, and has a clear sheen. The first documented use of clay on the Korean peninsula was during the Neolithic era. By the Age of the Three Kingdoms (B.C.57..
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korea,korean and wekorea culture 2008. 1. 27. 18:31
Double Decker City Bus Tour Text and Pictures by Mathieu Deprez Still relatively unknown to tourists, the Double Decker City Bus Tour is a very convenient way to discover the city in a flash. This bus run by the Seoul Metropolitan Government will take you to a maximum of tourist sites in a minimum of time and is thus ideal for people in transit and busy businessmen alike. The tour, which departs..
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welcome to koreakorea culture 2008. 1. 27. 18:25
Enjoy The Splendor of Seoul’s Nocturnal Winter Attractions! As the winter months carry forward, Seoul continues to transform itself in myriad ways. The city’s 26 bridges crossing the Han River are all decorated in colorful fashion with a dazzling array of bright lights. Department store have even followed suit and adorned the sides of their buildings with similar brilliant lighting to add to the..
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Riddle. what do you think about it again?korea culture 2007. 11. 18. 16:16
A doctor and a boy were fishing. The boy was the doctor's son,but the doctor was not the boy's father. Who was the doctor? ------------------------------------------------------------- The boy's mother. ------------------------------------------------------ OUR BARRIER IS OUR PREJUDICE.
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Riddle. what do you think about it?korea culture 2007. 10. 30. 18:51
Children have hidden themselves behind their parent in korea. They need an independent spirit. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Two fathers and two sons went fishing. Each fisherman caught a fish,but only three fish were caught. Can you explain this???? --------------------------------------------------------------------- They were grandfather,father,son.