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New Current of Korea

2012-02-06T22:44:00.003+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^ Here is an extraorinary person. Until now on, there wasn't openly-gay politician in ROK. Although, unlike North Korea, South Korea doesn't specifically discriminate homoseuals, there have been all sorts of discrminations. It is very interesting to see that he applied for the candidate of Congressman. I will introduce the way of

Korean High School Life

2012-01-07T13:21:00.002+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^ Korean High School (Documentary Preview) from Kelley Katzenmeyer on Vimeo. Korean High School (Documentary Preview) from Kelley Katzenmeyer on Vimeo. Esculea en Corea de Sur. I personally think that this documentary is well made regardless of asthetic aspects or other professional parts (since I am not an expert) because this has taken the real life in

University I (SKKU)

2011-12-31T11:41:00.001+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^ I finally got into an university. I will major in Education. Voy a espacilaizarse en la Pedagogía. Although this blog is not for my personal news... since the university is very historic, I will introduce my university today. Please congrats! This is the main entrance of the Seonggyungwan (Sungkyunkwan) University. 成均館大學校正門也. Es la puerta princial de

Unvailed History

2011-12-31T10:19:00.007+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^photo from http://spic.kr/4E5q The Japanese Government must acknowledg forceful recruitment of Japanese Military's comfort Women as the hsitoric fact, and offer sincerest apology to the world and humanity. El gobierno Japonés debe constatar la realidad del reclutamiento forzado de rameras del Ejécito Japonés como el hecho histórico , y pedir perdón de

Subway; Metro System of Seoul

2011-09-17T16:39:00.010+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^ In this blog, I will introduce you a little bit of the metro system of Seoul city. There are a lot of lines under the ground of Seoul. Since almost half of population of S. Korea lives in this small city, the city was required to be equiped with efficient transportation network system. Oh, by the way, Korea was the first Asain country which had a rail

Museo Nacional de Corea

2011-07-30T07:51:00.006+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^Museo Nacional de Corea National Museum of Korea 國立中央博物館 I. VASE This particular vase is from the Neolithic Age. This combed vase is thought to be used for keeping food or cooking. It has a sharpy end(buttom) because it was used around riverbank or beach whose sand the vase can be put into. This vase shows the agriculture state at that period of time.

What some of Japanese people think about their war crime

2011-04-07T23:58:00.008+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^ --- The fact that Japan was the one of the main participants of World War II and that they killed "appearntly" many people won't change... I wonder that the way Japanese conservatitives remake their history (or distorting...) will lead them to what they actually purpose... Not facing the truth can mean a significant defect in them. Even if denying

Dokdo Video

2011-03-31T21:39:00.004+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^ Dokdo, Seikanron from vank on Vimeo.The right must be keptDokdo es la isla de S. Corea.Japón no debe seguir insistiendo opinión irracional que nos demuestra que ellos todavía viven en el imperialismo.Con S. Corea, Japón tiene más problemas con otros países; China y Russia.Anque resolver un problema de la tierra entre países no es facíl, tenemos que escoger

Korean Food 4 - Light Food

2011-02-27T22:53:00.006+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^Each country has some special street food...I, personally, think that the following photo shows the very food of S. Korea...Well, actually, they are, I think, enough for a proper dine...I made Kimbab (Rice Roll), and bought Soondae (I guess maybe 'Embutido'?!).My mom made Tteokbokki (red one...^^)Kimbab may be considered not as a kind of street food but since

BIBIMBAP; Commercial on NY

2010-11-28T22:56:00.002+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^Bibimbab shows us the idea of 'harmony' which the main stream of Korean culture set as a fundamental, profound value of all.Of course, this may be considered as a mixture of left foods...Still that shows how Koreans have treated the minute but enormous parts of life...Nowadays, It is believed to be a healthy food which provides fiber, protein, carbohydrates,

Great fuss on college exam day - korean culture 9

2010-11-19T00:33:00.003+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^ Great fuss on college exam dayA female student meditates with palms together before the first session of the state-administered college admission test, Thursday at Yeouido Girls’ High School in Seoul. A mother in right photo also prays for her child at the gates to Seoul High School. / Korea Times photo by Oh Dae-guenBy Kang Shin-who“Oh, my God! I am at the

fascinating Korean festivals _ korean culture 8

2010-11-10T20:09:00.004+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^12 fascinating Korean festivals2010-11-07 17:55 TextChairman fosters powerhouse of green growthChairman fosters powerhouse of green growthGlobal finance chiefs brace for regulatory reformsGlobal finance chiefs brace for regulatory reformsSheraton Grande Walkerhill ready for business summitSheraton Grande Walkerhill ready

‘U.S. dramas distort S. Korea image’

2010-10-24T22:17:00.001+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^‘U.S. dramas distort S. Korea image’2010-10-24 16:27 TextXi Jinping advances as China's next leaderBOK warns against won volatilityKEPCO wins power plant deal from UAEFirm devises world’s first floating solar plantJang wins Best Actress at China film galaLee wins Best Actor at Tokyo Drama AwardsSkater Lee named MVP by Sports MinistryRooney wants to leave

Top seven exotic Korean dishes for foreigners - Korean Food 4

2010-10-04T23:47:00.003+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^Top seven exotic Korean dishes for foreigners2010-10-04 22:33Fermented skate (삭힌 홍어)Fermented skate is considered a main dish for big parties in Jeolla Province, southwestern Korea. But its tangy flavor doesn’t attract many to try. Some at The Korea Herald found the scent of it highly challenging.Silkworm larva (번데기)Silkworm larva, a unique Korean snack

Efforts to correct wrongs done by Japanese

2010-08-30T17:01:00.001+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^[from the Korea Herald]Korea-Japan 100 years on2010. 8.29 was the 100th day since Korea had been illegally subjugated(annexed) by JapanThe newly reconstructed Gwanghwamun, the main gate to the Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul, symbolizes Korea’s achievement in regaining its identity and might as an independent nation 65 years after Japanese colonialism.It projects

Japan’s premier admits coercive annexation

2010-08-11T23:25:00.003+09:00

[from Joongang Daily] Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^ Japan’s premier admits coercive annexation Kan makes apology for colonial rule, will return looted Joseon royal scriptsAugust 11, 2010Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan attends a news conference at his official residence in Tokyo yesterday, where he apologized to Koreans for their suffering under Japan’s colonization of the peninsula. [

Proof of 35yrs of illegal annexation of Japanese Imperialists

2010-08-11T19:19:00.006+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^from The Korea HeraldRecords show annexation treaty invalid2010-08-11 18:22Historical documents showed that the treaty that put Korea under Japan’s colonial rule 100 years ago was invalid under international law as the Korean king didn’t use the state seal to proclaim it.The original copy of the Korean proclamation of the annexation treaty on Aug. 29, 1910,

Teens Learn Korean in program, from The Korea Herald

2010-07-26T18:18:00.004+09:00

From The Korea HeraldHave a nice day, happily ever after ^^U.S. teens learn Korean in program2010-07-26 08:22Voiceware Text Kim Yu-na may prepare Tango for new season Illicit international marriage brokers face crackdown Lawmaker sends letters to Clinton, Gates over East Sea Lee to meet Park to seek ruling camp unity Korea reaches quarters in U-20 Women’s WC No. of registered foreign investors

A stitch back in time by a living treasure

2010-05-28T23:54:00.004+09:00

A stitch back in time by a living treasureArtisan revived nubi, Korean quilting, and now plans to take it internationalMay 28, 2010Ask an expat here about traditional Korean crafts. She might mention hanji paper, or folk painting, but certainly quilting won’t be in the top five. But in fact, Korea has its own unique style of quilting, known as nubi. In nubi, cotton wadding is stitched in fine

Folk performance in Busan - Spots in Korea IV

2010-04-01T00:13:00.003+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^Folk performance in BusanBusan City has announced the schedule for the Traditional Folk Performances which will be held every Saturday at 3 p.m. (until 4:30 p.m.) from April 3 through October 23 at Yongdusan Park.Busan City and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will co-host the performances and the Busan Cultural Foundation will organize the event

Independence Hall of Korea - Spots in Seoul 16

2010-02-12T18:58:00.004+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^The spot where you can learn about Korean history2009-10-21 There are a number of good places where everybody wants to make a visit once in their lives in the world. Of course, Korea retains a variety of spots for traveling too, such as Jeju Island where has suitable warm climate for traveling as well as gorgeous view. Also Myeongdong is a popular shopping

Ojukheon - a house of great family - Spots in Korea 3

2009-12-28T13:05:00.009+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^Ojukheon (烏竹軒). This is a house where maybe the most famous two figures were born: Yi-i and his mother, Sin Saimdang. The mother and son are now the figures in a bill of Korea, son on 5,000 won and mother on 50,000 won. It is unprecedented event that mother and her son became the figure on one country's banknotes.N.B.(the figure may look different since the

National Museum of Korea (intro) - Spots in Seoul 16

2009-12-28T12:10:00.008+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^This is the National Museum of Korea. Along with the exhibition halls, there are reastaurunts, childern's museum, parks, library, theater, stores, botanical garden of plants of traditional dyes, cafeterias and of course parking lot.Nonetheless, you hardly find reastaurant around the museum, so it will be smart to pack food or get some money for lunch or

VIdeos from Folk Town - Spots in Korea II-i

2009-12-07T11:02:00.017+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^I videotaped few performances in Korean Folk Town in Gyeonggi Province,Please enjoy them.:D It was quite interesting to see :D Though they had a few mistakes during a performance :P It was wonderful as well, I always think how come they can spin their head that much...(@.@)

Korean Folk Village - Spots in Seoul 15

2009-11-17T20:58:00.008+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^During the Chuseok (Thanksgivind Day), I went to Namsan Hanok Maeul (http://hanokmaeul.seoul.go.kr/). There is no enterance fee and they offer different performances as the weather changes.Also, they have some places to experience Korean culture too.I uploaded some of the pictures of Namsan Hanok Maeul in my other post(http://dolcecorea.blogspot.com/2008/09/

Spots of Korea II - Korean Floktown in Gyeonggi Province

2009-11-08T23:38:00.012+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^ I went to Korean Folk Town in Gyeonggi Province last Octubre.Here are soem photos of it.It is not the main enterance but the REAL enterance to the village. The stone that worn white strings is a wish-stone. There are pieces of paper and pens that the visitors may write their wishes and tie on to the string around the stone.Usually in Korea, the people wished

My High School

2009-10-23T19:56:00.007+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^Well, I am glad to introduce my highschool - Sorabol High SchoolSome of you may remeber that I've mentioned my school on the former blog post.That day was the annual school festival day as well.. (In this year, we didn't invite any of foreginers - other school students or parents - since the anxiety of epidemic, Swine Flu, was spread nationalwide) and I took

Seoul Musuem of History - Spots in Seoul 14

2009-09-28T12:59:00.008+09:00

Have a nice day ~ ^^I have visited Seoul Museum of History.This museum exhibits things that are related to Seoul's History, life in Seoul, people in Seoul, things in Seoul. Simply, all things of Seoul is in there! This is a tram. It was fixed and now is being exhibited to us in front of the museum. Korea was the country that had the tram for the first time among eastern Asian countries. Imagine

Korean Poetry I - Azaleas

2009-09-06T00:11:00.006+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^-------------------------------- 김소월나 보기가 역겨워가실 때에는말없이 고이 보내 드리오리다.영변에 약산 (Hill of Yeongbyeon : a factor gives a sense of one's hometown)진달래꽃아름 따다 가실 길에 뿌리오리다. ( 散花 : a buddist ceremony)가시는 걸음 걸음놓인 그 꽃을사뿐히 즈려 밟고 가시옵소서. (a sense of self-sacrifice)나 보기가 역겨워가실 때에는죽어도 아니 눈물 흘리오리다. ( = I will tear a lot till I die; ironic)<진달래꽃, 매문사, 1924> Azaleas So-weol KimWhen

Death of the Man.

2009-08-30T21:49:00.009+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after -.-Last week, another former president of Corea de Sur (South Korea) passed away. [picture of Seoul City Hall Park censer stand]Different from the death of Mr. Roh (former president of S.Korea passed away on 23th. May. 09'; the 16th president of S.Korea), it was calm. Mr. Kim (a.k.a DJ) was 85 years old (86 in Korean age). The funeral was progressed as national

World Heritage Series 5

2009-08-22T23:53:00.012+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^Full name: 백운화상초록불조직지심체요절白雲和尙抄錄佛祖直指心體要節 [bek un hwa san cho lok bul jo jik ji sim che yo jeol]Jikji - Before Johannes Gutenberg.It is nominated as a UNESCO's World Heirtage (Memory of World) in 2001. One thing we can find a pity fact is that the invention of iron-printing technology did not flourish the lit, and culture, and education level of Goryeo. [from

Korean History VIDEO VII - Gojoseon

2009-08-22T23:49:00.003+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^古朝鮮. Gojoseon = Joseon. The first nation of Korean history founded in B.C. 2333. The country which opened the 5,000 years of Korean history. The nation which has a lot of unkown customs and culture. It was subjugated by Han (chinese nation) at the end.

Korean History VIDEO VI - Goguryeo

2009-08-22T23:44:00.003+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^高句麗. Goguryeo was the country that conqured the largest land in Korean history. The country that started from a barbarian-like economy (stilling, attacking, pasturage etc) because it was founded in valley of Mountains. The country of bravery. The country defeated 2 treademdous attack of Dang and Su, chinese nation.

Korean History VIDEO V - Baekje

2009-08-22T23:39:00.003+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^百濟. Bekjae is a country that had its capital at Seoul; soon had to move its capital city unfortunately. The Country that met its golden age for the first; there were 2 more countries in Korea: Goguryeo, Shilla. The country of secret (lack of books and information). The country founded by a prince of Goguryeo. The country unfortunately lost to Shilla and ended

Korean History VIDEO IV - Shilla

2009-08-22T23:32:00.003+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^新羅. Shilla (Silla) is the nation that had lasted almost 10C (1,000 years), starting with a small tribe union, developing into the Kingdom that unified the Han Peninsula; and co-existed with Balhae so it opened the age of Nambukguk (era of North-South States). The country of Budhism. The country that had very strict social class system that distinguishes noble

Korean History VIDEO III - Balhae

2009-08-22T23:25:00.004+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^渤海. Balhae. The country which claimed to be the descendant of Goguryeo. The country which is praised by China as a 해동성국 海東成國 Prosperous Nation at East Sea. The country that was close with China, Japan. The country that had co-existed with Shilla (Silla). The country lasted almost 300 years.

Korea History VIDEO II - Goryeo

2009-08-22T23:22:00.003+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^高麗. Goryeo that had very rough history. The Country that had harmony of Budhism and Confucianism. The country they named themselves as a descendant of Goguryeo. (Goryeo ~ Goguryeo). The country which dreamed to go north and north to recover the land of Goguryeo. The country which had lasted almost 500 years. The Country that had to fight with Won (Mongolia),

Korean History VIDEO I - Joseon Dynasty

2009-08-22T23:18:00.002+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^朝鮮. The last Kingdom of Korea, the country of Confucianism, the country valued justice, dignity, harmony. Also country that couldn't overcome the limitation of social class system till Korean Empire founded in 20C. The country that had the first tram in Asia. The country that had continued for almost 500 years. That is Joseon Dynasty.

Tale of Yoko; error in knoweldge

2009-08-22T23:15:00.001+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^A Story of Japanese Author that is in a lot of texbooks in USA etc

Appreciation

2009-08-19T20:37:00.006+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^I send a great honour to my friend,红海月, in China (China 中国) who helped me to translate some of blogs into Chinese.I send a great respect to my tutor, Mr. Kim 김휘석 (대한민국 S.Korea)who helped me to translate some of blogs into Japanese.

Tales of Korea 1 - Sun and Moon

2009-08-16T18:11:00.012+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^ Before I start this series, I must say this one to prevent some "near-sighted" or "not-knowing-very-well" people's attack or blame. Although, it was much slower and domestical compared to the current age, in the ancient, people exchanged things, populaiton, foods, weapons, materials and PHILOSOPHY. Throught hat process, of course, the story went, spread and

A Special Way of Eating, Ssam - korean culture 7

2009-08-16T17:47:00.006+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^Eastern philosophy loves "Moderation" in other word it honors "Harmony."And because Joseon Dynasty was the age of Confucianism (which had combined with Taoism a long time ago), it was also important to keep the balance of Yin and Yang.I think that's why Korean food also contains the idea of harmony, mixing and making the 3rd taste.Ssam is a way that Korean

The footstep of Ancient People, graffito

2009-08-16T17:21:00.005+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^There are lots of remians of ancient, such as 旧石器 Palaeolith in Korea.Korea is one of the countries that have dolmen 支石墓. Plus, since Korea has lots of group of that tomb, UNESCO nominated the area as a World's Heritage. This blog tells you about the graffito, curved paintings, (蔚山大谷里盤龜臺岩刻畵) of Paleolithic humans. The wall, cliff, which it had made has a

Buddha Statue 佛相

2009-08-16T17:14:00.001+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^A good blog that you can compare the differences among Buddha statues of Asia. Yes, each country has developed its own style of Buddha. It may have influenced by the native face, or the new method or the material of statue. I believe you will enjoy this.

Stream Cheonggye II - Spots in Seoul 13

2009-08-10T20:05:00.005+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^ Stream Cheonggye had been used for a road, and since 2004, Seoul city recovered this stream to make a in-city-stream(nature) to offer citizens a place. By now there are lots of animals(fish, plants, birds, insects), which means it is healthy. How wonderful it is! Oh, of course, some complain of few problems. But I say we cannot make a perfect one at once.

Gwanghwamoon Square - Spots in Seoul 12

2009-08-10T19:52:00.010+09:00

Have a nice day~^^ The Gwanghwamoon Square. It was called Yukjogeori, a main street, in Joseon Dynasty. They made a flower field. The statue covered with grasses is a "Hechi" Statue. The imaginary animal, Hechi, is believed as a protector and judge of righteousness. It also protects buildings from fire. Therefore, they are in front of many constructions such as National Assembly, almost every

Palace Gyeonghui - Spots in Seoul 11

2009-07-18T21:32:00.006+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^[it is the front of Gyeonghuigung (慶熙宮; Palace of Shining Rejoicings)]The Palace Gyeonghui was a detached palace of Joseon Dynasty which was started to build in 1617 and finshed in 1623. Becasue this palace is at the west of Palace Gyeongbok (the real main palace), it was called West Palace, too.慶熙宮是脱离于朝鮮一个的宫殿，1617年开始修造，1623年完工。由于这个宫殿在宫殿景福宮 (真正的主要宫殿)西边，

War Memorial - Spots in Seoul 10

2009-07-18T21:09:00.009+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^I believe you know the fact that Korea had Korean War (1950~), and it is still in war (though no one cares about it nowadays....:D) Therefore, Korea has some museums or memorials to remeber that days. This is one of those places. It is located around Itewon station. 战争记忆我相信您知道韩国发生过朝鲜战争的事实(1950~)，并且它们仍然在战争中(虽然现在没有人关心它：D)所以，韩国有纪念那场战争的博物馆或纪念品。这是那些地方之一，它在

National Trust in Korea I

2009-07-18T20:49:00.008+09:00

Have a nice day, Happily ever after ~ ^^I went to "Choisunu Yet Jib" where Mr. Choi lived in the 20c. becuase one of my friend who works at there as a volunteer (citizen docent) invited me. This is the exterior of Choisunwoo Yet Jib. Mr. Choi studied art as well as writing some books and managing museums. Since 1974 when he was nominated as the director of National Museum of Korea, he had worked

Seoul Grand Park - Spots in Korea 1

2009-07-02T15:16:00.014+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^ This great zoo - amusement park - was built about 1c. ago. Of course, it wasn't where it is located presently. It at first opened at the Palace Changdeok (one of Korea's UNESCO World Heritage) - the Japanese government "wanted" to show diverse and dynamic aspects of the world to Joseon(Korea)'s last marionnet king: this was their reason to destroy one

Ancient Clock, Sundial of Korea - Korean Culture 6

2009-07-02T15:15:00.010+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^In Joseon (Korea) a lot of scientific inventions were came out in the 14C, the reign of King Sejong the Great, which made it Joseons' frist Godlen age. This sundial is one of the inventions during that age.I took this picture at Changdeokgung. This is one of them called Angbuilgu (仰釜日晷), a sundial made in 1434. King Sejong the Great didn't invent this one

Old Korean Language - Korean Culture 5

2009-07-02T15:11:00.016+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^In 1446, King Sejong the Great, the 4th King of Joseon Dynasty, published "Hunminjeongeum (訓民正音)." Generally, people know "Hangeul" is the name of Korean Language, but do not know what "Hunminjeongeum" is. It is a book's name, and the alphabet's name as well. It means "Upright Sound of Teaching People," and we may notice the deep concern of the King from the

Korea, et cetera [flats, amusement park, nat'nl bank ...]

2009-05-18T17:54:00.015+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^ This is an alley near my house. I suppose that was March or April..:D They're cherry trees. Though it had lost its flowers a lot, it looks good. Well, hopefully that's not only my own idea..:D he heIn Korea, though it is not forced. People put the national flag up usually. And on the street, the flags are being displayed, hanging on a street-lights. Normal

Cathedral Myeongdong - Spots in Seoul 9

2009-05-18T17:52:00.006+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^ Though it is really late to deliver this sad news, I think I must start this blog with that.The first Cardinal of Korea had passed away on Feb. 16th of 2009. At that week, a huge amount of people made a line to say "good bye" to him. Wether they were a Catholic or Chrstian or Buddist, people came to the Myeongdong Cathedral to cherish his memory with us.Some

World Heritage Series 4

2009-05-18T17:50:00.011+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^[I visited Tereung before it was nominated by UNESCO as another World Heritage of Korea]Teareung 泰陵 is a tomb of King Jungjong(中宗)'s Queen consort Munjeong (文定王后). In addition, she wasn't Jungjong's first wife.This is the front view of Teareung(a Queen's royal tomb). UNESCO in 2009 nominated all of Joseon Dynasty's mausoleum as Wolrd's Heritage for it has

World Heritage Series 3

2009-05-18T17:42:00.022+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^Right after my mid-term, I went to Changdeokgung (Palace Changdeok, Palace of calling Virtue) - w/ my firend. Here are some pictures of it. Changdeokgung was nominated as one of World Heritage by UNESCO in 1997. This is a shot from the frontal outside of the palace. You can see the main gate of Changdeok Palace, Gate Donhwa 敦化門, above which is a two-storeyed

Dokdo not Takesima العربية

2009-04-11T21:14:00.003+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^ شرق البحر مقابل بحر اليابانI hope you understood wellIf you want more information, you may visit:أرجو أن يفهم جيدا. إذا كنت تريد المزيد من المعلومات ، يمكنك زيارة الموقع :http://dolcecorea.blogspot.com/2008/10/have-nice-day-happily-ever-after-this.htmlorhttp://www.dokdo-takeshima.com/

Dokdo not Takesima, Français

2009-04-11T16:53:00.008+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^ Mer est contre la mer du Japon I hope you understood well ///J'espère que vous avez bien compris If you want more information, you may visit///Si vous voulez plus d'information, vous pouvez visiter :http://dolcecorea.blogspot.com/2008/10/have-nice-day-happily-ever-after-this.htmlorhttp://www.dokdo-takeshima.com/

Dokdo not takesima, 汉语

2009-04-10T13:09:00.010+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^ 东海对日本海I hope you understood well///我希望您很好了解。 If you want more information, you may visit///如果您想要更多信息，您可以参观：http://dolcecorea.blogspot.com/2008/10/have-nice-day-happily-ever-after-this.htmlorhttp://www.dokdo-takeshima.com/

Dokdo Not Takesima, East Sea not Sea of Jap, Deutsch

2009-04-08T21:03:00.010+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^ Ostmeer gegen Meer von Japan I hope you understood the truth///Ich hoffe, dass Sie die Wahrheit verstanden.If you want to see some the other information you may visit///Wenn Sie einiges sehen möchten die anderen Informationen, können Sie besuchen:http://dolcecorea.blogspot.com/2008/10/have-nice-day-happily-ever-after-this.htmlorhttp://

Dokdo Not Takesima, East Sea not Sea of Jap, Русский

2009-04-05T19:37:00.005+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^ Изображение отношения восточного моряI hope you understood the truth /// Я надеюсь что вы поняло правду.If you want to see some the other information you may visit /// Если вы хотите увидеть некоторое другая информация, то вы можете посетить: :http://dolcecorea.blogspot.com/2008/10/have-nice-day-happily-ever-after-this.htmlorhttp://

獨島, ない竹島, 東海ない日本海, 日本語用

2009-04-05T19:23:00.013+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^東海(日本海)と関連している事実上の外部広報のビデオ I hope you understood the truth if you want to see some the other information you may visit:事実に基づいた東海に関するめメディア資料、みなさんに理解していただきたいと思います。他の情報や資料がほしい方は~を訪問してください。http://dolcecorea.blogspot.com/2008/10/have-nice-day-happily-ever-after-this.htmlorhttp://www.dokdo-takeshima.com/

Dokdo Not Takesima, East Sea not Sea of Jap, English

2009-04-05T19:16:00.009+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^The information about Dokdo ~ ~ ~ I hope you understood the truth.If you want to see some the other informationyou may visit :http://dolcecorea.blogspot.com/2008/10/have-nice-day-happily-ever-after-this.htmlorhttp://www.dokdo-takeshima.com/

Seoul Station - Spots in Seoul 8

2009-03-21T20:08:00.010+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^This is the Seoul Train Station. This picture shows the side (left) of the Old Station. You may feel that is old...:D In Dec. 2003, the new station building consturction was completed, and this old one, any longer, does not serve as the Seoul Station. Between the former one and the new one, there is subway exit(&extrance). The bluish plastic-look stuff in the

Expo, Traveling My Country Expo - spots in Seoul 7

2009-02-24T18:59:00.012+09:00

The Expo was held at COEX (Convention and Exhibition) building, Pacific Hall (3rd floor). It is located in SAMSUNG station... Yes... the station name and the town name is SAMASUNG... now it is very clear that SAMSUNG is not Japanese company at all. O, under the building, there is a large shopping mall, near the building there is Duty-free department as well. Good place to go shopping or spend

Hangeulgobi - National Treasure

2009-02-23T18:16:00.005+09:00

The Hangeulgobi (Old gravestone of Korean) contains a very treasurous footprint of old Korean language. Even though its content does not contain any literatural or philosophical idea, because it shows the old form of Korean, the government nominated this as 1524th Treasure of Korea. It is located near my school, right next to...actually. It says "Those who will move this tomb will be cursed"

Little tiny differneces - Korean culture 4

2009-02-19T19:36:00.007+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^In Korea (and most of Northerneast Asia), the address order is like the opposite of the western.Country, City, Town, Street (apartment name), details, zip-code, reciever's or sender's name.In Korea, (and most of Northernest Asia), the name order is like the opposite of the western way. Last Name (Family Name) and then First Name (Given Name). Sometimes that

Appreciating Korean Traditional Music Instruments' Western Music Player, the mordern Music, the fusion, the mixed.

2009-01-07T23:52:00.003+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^Please enjoy the music by clicking link (the title of this blog)."MY HEART WILL GO ON" is played. (O.S.T. of the movie "Titanic")Quite special feeling you may feel.

Insadong - Spots in Seoul 6

2009-01-07T23:10:00.002+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^It is, as you may read in the video, located at the centre of Seoul. Usually there are a lot of foreginers along with the other town called Itewon. As long as I know, there are more foreginers than Koreans...:D those are one of a few places where you can see lots of foreigners...in Korea..:DAnyway, nowadays, since many english speakers or southerneast Asians

Rice Cake "Ddeok" 떡 餠糕/饼 - Korean Food 3

2009-01-07T23:04:00.006+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^Korea's traditional food. In it, there are sesames with honey or mashed red-beens.The surface (?) skin (?) can be made of diverse foods. The color is not came from some chemicals, but from the nature...well, for the scientists eyes maybe nature's color is not so much different from the science lab's chemicals... However, as we, the normal people, think, it

Christmas in Seoul - Spots in Seoul 5

2008-12-31T19:02:00.018+09:00

It's Park Cheonggye Stream., lots of people were there even though the weather was quite cold, it was after Christmas. (12/27th) I am not sure what it says,.,,:D There were nice songs as well though it was a little bit difficult to listen it because of the nosie. It is a fountain at the beiginning point of Choenggye-stream. You can see the white snow flakes. They were desgined and set to be seen

Education System of Korea

2008-12-21T23:47:00.013+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^ Nursery: usually 3~4yr Pre-school (Kindergarten): usually 5 ~ 7yr Elementray school: 8 ~ 13yr (6th grade) 1 to 2nd grade, you stay at school very shortly, even shorter than the Pre-schoolers. 3rd grade, now you actually begin the real school life. The subjects become more logical. They start to learn English as a duty subject. 4 to 6th grade, you call

Tapgol gongwon - Spots in Seoul 4

2008-12-21T23:26:00.019+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^ It is called "the 10th floored Pagoda of Temple Wonggak" (圓覺寺址十層石塔). It is made of CaCO₃ - Marble, therefore, government had to covered that with that kind of special protection. It is already damaged seriously because of the acid rain... It is built in 1467, and it was nominated as National Treasure. It is the only pagoda that shows the Joseon Dynasty's

Street Senjog - Spot in Seoul 3

2008-12-21T22:55:00.023+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^ This is Sejong-lo (St. Sejong). It is named after the remarkable King in Joseon Dynasty, the Great King Senjong. As you may see, there is a stutue. Some people sarcastically say that the former President Park who was a solider (in 70s) set it in the middle of the street so that all would admire "Soliders." Anyway, there is General Yi Statue - who led

Jabchae and Yukgaejang - Korean Food 2

2008-12-15T21:29:00.014+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^<- this is my grandmother's hands. Because she had to prepare lots of food for her own Birthday... kind of awkward situation but...yeah... she used a huge bowl. [from Wikipedia] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JapchaeJapchae (also spelled jabchae or chapchae) is a Korean dish made from cellophane noodles (called dangmyeon), stir fried in sesame oil with sliced

A Beautiful Furniture - Korea Culture 3

2008-12-15T21:11:00.012+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^A beautiful furniture was a very popular superfluity in old Korean countries. The technique is called Najeonchilgi 螺鈿漆器(lacquerware inlaid with mother-of-pearl). Korean had named this special skills as "Jage." After this technique entered Korea (around the three Kingdom Age before A.D. 10C.) it was bloomed its Golden Age in Gorye; therefore, it was a good

Meju - Korean food 1

2008-12-15T19:32:00.007+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^Meju 메주 fermented soybeans 豆酱饼大豆の麴There are several different ways to make Meju, and its ingredients are wheat, barely, bean, rice etc. The origin of Meju is created between the Iron Age and the early three Kingdoms Age in Korea and was named as "Maljang" which was recorded in Chinese book, 四民月令, and 齊民要術. The principle of Meju is the growing of

Gimjang (pickling) - Korean culture 2

2008-12-08T11:52:00.014+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^ Last month, our family had Gimjang. (My aunt had it last week.) In Korea, usually people make Kimchi in their home if they can. Of course now many new generation buy Gimchi since Gimjang (making Kimchi) is tired, tough and "needs a lot of hands." Therefore, I think mentioning how to make Kimchi at here would be very ridiculous. Many of us say that Korean

Korea's World Heritage Series 2

2008-12-01T18:27:00.014+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^ Unesco-En) http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=22944&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html-Fr)http://portal.unesco.org/ci/fr/ev.php-URL_ID=22944&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html훈민정음 HunMinJeongEum (or Hunmin Chongum) "訓民正音"The Ancient name of Hangeul(한글) is Hunminjeongeum, which means "The Correct Sound Teaching People." It is also the name of

Korean language

2008-10-26T12:48:00.016+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^This is a video teaches you something about Korean language.I believe it will automatically show you the english subtitiles.. or Korean.However, you can reselect the subtitle by clicking those green words with light white words. you can see that on the side (right side) of the video.For help, In turn, top to buttom, the subtitles are these: 한국어 - English - 汉语

Dockdo not Takesima or Liancourt Rocks

2008-10-24T23:19:00.012+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^This is the Island Dock (Dockdo) literally means "Lonely Island."In there, a warm current and a cold current meets at near Docko, therefore, the sea around it has a lot of minearals and nutritions for fish. As you see, that is a very nice place for fishing. Under the island, there are tons of new energy source called 'methanehydrate.' That amount is nearly

Korea's World Heritage Series 1

2008-09-27T18:42:00.010+09:00

제주도 Jeju Island 濟州 This is located in Jeju Island in South sea, and this is one place of the UNESCO's World Heritage 'Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes', Seongsan Il cheol bong literally means a castle-look-mountain's peak for seeing sun rise. This was made around 40,000 to 12,000 years ago from an eruption of a underwater volcano. It's hight is 182m. 这是位于南海济州岛的，这是一个叫“济州火山岛和熔岩管”

Traditional House of Korea

2008-09-18T19:30:00.006+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^> Origin: http://prkorea.com/engnews/index.cgi?action=detail&number=231&thread=08r04Namsangol Hanok Village 2003-10-22It was July 2003 when I first visited Namsangol Hanok Village. ... ... abridged ... ...It is not only a Korean traditional place but also a good park to have dating or to take a break. ... ... In this Namsangol Hanok village you can discover

Spend Chuseok - Korean Culture 1

2008-09-18T19:28:00.003+09:00

I LOVE ULSAN: How to Spend Chuseok in the CityHave a nice day, happily ever after ^^This blog will introduce you how to spend time on Korea's traditional Thanksgiving Day, Chuseok 秋夕, in Korean Hangawui.

Schools in Korea

2008-09-17T21:44:00.012+09:00

My school had a festival on Sep. 6th. 08. This is a picture of my high school, Sorabol high school, in Nowon-gu in Seoul in Rep. of Korea. (The field grass is not real, he he :D It's because maintaing field green is quite cumbersome chore...and grass die easily under the circumstance which Korean schools are in) Éste es mi escuela, Sorabol. Ésta en Nowon en Seúl, Rep. de Corea. (El pasto del

Hall of Art - Spots in Seoul 2

2008-08-31T13:14:00.008+09:00

<- cute statue Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^I went to the Megnum Korea Photo Exhibition last week (Sat.), and here is some pictures that I took at there, though I don't have the photos inside of the exhibiton, I was just worried about the right of intellecture property. :) It was so nice to see the hidden part of Korea, though I am Korean, I don't know well about my country's small part

Recovered stream - Spots in Seoul 1

2008-08-29T22:14:00.020+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^On July, 2003, in Rep. of Korea, an issued construction begun to recover a stream called stream Cheonggye that was covered by a road, and an overpass( flyover) in the downtown of Seoul, the capital city of S.Korea. Though this recovery construction stood for Eco-work, many shop owners who has their work place besides the Cheongye street opposed the mayor's

A Short, Brief, Abridged History of Korea

2008-08-22T18:00:00.020+09:00

Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^ [translation of different language may contain wrong usages of words and mistakes in grammar.] La carte montre les restes de la Corée. Les taches indiquent les sites où les épées ont été trouvés.El mapa muestra los restos de Corea. los puntos indican el lugar donde las espadas se encontraron.Ο χάρτης δείχνει τα ερείπια της Κορέας. Οι κηλίδες δείχνουν τις

Hi, introduction of My country, S.Corea

2008-08-20T20:28:00.015+09:00

←(Cheong-gye stream 청계천)Have a nice day, happily ever after ^^Seoul, the city where I live, is the biggest city in S. Korea and the capital city of Rep. of Korea which is located in the northwest part of South Korea. In the metropolis of Seoul, you can find diversity and dynamic current of mordern civilization like other world's cities have. Feeling not only energetic urban's atmosphere but also