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Choral Singing In Pyongyang
Female voices raised in revolutionary fervor are a Pyongyang favorite, always propaganda, always praising the leadership.
Bulguksa Temple Guardians
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Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju is a Korean national icon. Bulguksa was completed in 774 in the Silla dynasty but was unfortunately destroyed by an invading Japanese army in the early 17th century.
These huge temple guardians are a common feature in temples in China, Korea and Japan and are related to ancient Hindu demi-gods or devas (cheon in Korean). Their job is to prevent evil spirits from entering the sacred grounds of the temple's inner sanctum.
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North Korea currency change sparks panic
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2010 no fun as weekends eat up public holidays
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Pohang Steelers in FIFA World Club Cup
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Transsexual Model Fights Prejudice
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Skepticism Lingers Over Honam KTX Line
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South Korean fined in first racial insult case
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More Koreans seek foreign spouse for second marriage
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Senol Gunes Leaves FC Seoul
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Korea's Brand Power 10th Largest in World
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Scepticism over North Korea's talks offer
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Anticipation rising for U.S.-North Korea talks
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Chunnam Dragons Upset FC Seoul in K. League Playoffs
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Plastic Surgery Boom Reaches Alarming Proportions
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Hwangnam Bread (Hwangnam bbang)
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Hwangnam bbang (Hwangnam Bread) is a delicious sweet red bean paste pastry and makes for a delicious snack with coffee or tea. Each bun is stamped with a distinctive sunburst motif.
The Hwangnam Bakery, where you can watch the bakers hard at work, is the mecca of Hwangnam Bread. The bakery is just across the street from Cheonmacheong, and bread is available to take away in various sized boxes.
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N Korean and S Korean ships clash at sea
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Most South Koreans use cell phones
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Free Agent Kim Tae-kyun Joins Chiba Marines
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Dual Nationality to Become Legal
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Fire in South Korea shooting range kills 10 including 8 Japanese tourists
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N Korea 'has extracted plutonium'
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U.S. Army headquarters to stay
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Kim Hye-ja Named Best Actress in China Festival
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Fewer Korean Children Go Abroad to Learn
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South Koreans Struggle With Race
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Anapji Pond 안압지
Anapji in Gyeongju is a beautiful pleasure garden and lake built by King Munmu in 674 as part of his palace.
The Anapji Pond is said to mirror the shape of King Munmu's kingdom at the time and the beautiful lotus pond and surrounding trees are illuminated at night.
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When the area was restored in the mid-1970s the lake was dredged to reveal thousands of relics fom the Silla dynasty which are now exhibited in the National Museum in Gyeongju.
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South Korea plans non-combat Afghan deployment
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Major parties differ over ruling on media laws
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Kim Yu-na Boosts Global Celebrity Status
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Cheomsongdae Observatory
Cheomsongdae Observatory in Gyeongju is the oldest observatory in East Asia.
The building dates back to the 7th century and the rule of Queen Seondeok (632-647) in the Silla dynasty. The 12 stones at the base of the building may represent the 12 months of the year or the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac. The number of stones in the construction equals the number of days in a lunar year - 362.
The structure is illuminated at night and a favorite place for lovers' snaps.
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North Koreans meet US envoys in New York
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Fears grow about roaming wild boars
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Calvin Klein’s Sexy Billboard to Be Taken Down
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Seoul to Host Snowboarding Contest
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Arirang Festival 2009
The Arirang Festival 2009 officially ended on Tuesday in North Korea. The world's largest choreographed display attracted 1.4 million spectators according to the authorities in Pyongyang.
The Arirang Festival began at May Day Stadium in mid-August. Guests included Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao who watched the festival with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il on October 5.
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North Korean diplomat to visit US
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Drunk defense under scrutiny
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Koreans Detained in Foreign Countries Top 1,000
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Construction of Asia's Tallest Building Starts
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North Korea Map
New "cartograms" from Worldmapper graphically show the population density of North Korea.
The estimated total population of North Korea in 2008 was 23,479,088, less than half the population of South Korea.
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North Korean 'may return to talks'
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More Korean women in 20s, 30s remain single
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President Lee’s Bicycle Sold for 310,000 Won
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'Sarang' Named Loveliest Korean Word
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Banpo Bridge Seoul
In 2008 the 1.4 km-long Banpo Bridge in Seoul got a major facelift with the installation of a 9,380-jet fountain that runs along both sides of the bridge that crosses the Han River.
The nozzles spray 190 tons of water per minute pumped from the river below. The fountain is illuminated at night, set to music and makes for a dramatic sight.
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Chinese premier meets North Korean leader Kim Jong-il BBC
"Comfort Women" victims pin hopes on Japan PM Hatoyama Korea Herald
Chuseok holiday-travelers' traffic clogs highways Korea Times
Korean Economy 'to Grow 3.6% Next Year' Chosun Ilbo
South Korea Map
New style "cartograms" from Worldmapper graphically show the very high population density of South Korea.
The main population density areas are Seoul and neighboring Incheon. The gray areas represent areas of low population density, with only the south west and eastern coasts having a relatively sparse population.
The estimated total population of South Korea in 2008 was 48,379,392.
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