![]() | 2007 Korean Culture Experience Tour BROADCASTED ON ARIRANG CHANNEL KOREA. It gives me pleasure to share my experience regarding dynamic Korea. When I heard the term dynamic Korea for the first time, I really wanted to discover the fact behind this term. Thanks to KOIS (Korean Overseas Information Service) which organized a tour for overseas students under the Ministry of Culture and Information. The purpose of this tour was to assist foreign students better understand Korea and to disseminate information about Korea. Fortunately I joined this tour and explored the rich history, culture, beauty as well as the dynamic development of Korea. On July 3, 2007, we gathered in Seoul and left for Gyeong-ju by bus. On our way to Gyeongju I learned about partition of Korea by watching a popular Korean movie (tai guk gi). Upon our arrival to Gyeong-ju we went to Gyeongju National Museum, which gave me abundant knowledge of Silla dynasty (57 BC - 935 AD). The museum contains considerable number of relics of the Silla kingdom. My visit to Anapji (an artificial pond in Gyeongju National Park), Cheomseongdae and Royal burial mounds intensified my knowledge about great Silla dynasty. Especially I was glad to visit one of the oldest surviving astronomical observatories in East Asia called Cheomseongdae -- which proves the scientific work of Silla kingdom. We went to Shilla Milleniuk Park for accommodation. After dinner we watched an incredible live performance in Silla Millenium Park. This performance plays a pivotal role in enriching my understanding about Silla dynasty. At the end of first day I learned more than I expected about Korea. On the next day we went to Pohang by bus. We took ferry from Pohang to Ulleungdo Island. It took around 4 hours to reach Ulleungdo Island. After taking lunch we took another ferry to Dokdo. Dokdo islets belong to South Korea from records that date back to the sixth century during the unified Silla period and was officially incorporated into modern Ulleung county in 1900. South Korea currently controls these islets by the name of Dokdo but it is also claimed by Japan where it is known as Takeshima. We climbed to top of the rock with flags of dynamic Korea in our hands. We stayed there around one hour and enjoyed the awesome beauty of Dokdo. We raised flags of dynamic Korea and proved these Solitary islands to be in Korean territory. We went back to Ulleungdo for accommodation in Dae-A resort. At the end of second day I explored the natural beauty of South Korea and learned about the history of Dokdo. On the third day we attended a lecture about the history of Dokdo. Various historical evidences were presented to prove that Dokdo belongs to South Korea. Furthermore we went back to Pohang by ferry and from Pohang to Golgulsa by bus. My stay at Golgulsa was an unforgettable experience for me where I practiced different ways of meditation. Golgulsa also called Stone Buddha Temple is situated 20km east of Gyeongju and is the only cave temple in Korea. I learned about Buddhism and the life style of monks. We took our dinner at the temple and slept early, because we had to get up at 4:30 am- according to temple rules. The next day we got up at 4:30 am and went to temple where we practiced Yebul and walking meditation. A demonstration regarding Sunmudo was given to us. On the top of it, I practiced Sunmudo (a buddhist martial art) by myself and experienced the monk's lifestyle at temple. On the same day we traveled to Pohang Iron and Steel Company POSCO- the third largest steel producer in the world. We visited POSCO museum and learned about the enormous technological growth of POSCO and its influence on the world. POSCO was our last spot. Finally we returned to Seoul and all participants went back home with great pleasure and considerable information about Korea. Once and for all I would express my extreme gratitude to KOIS which gave me the opportunity of learning and exploring the dynamic Korea. The three days tour will last for ever in my life. I love Korea!!! |
![]() | King Sejong the Great class destroyer ( South Korea ) Information by http://www.answers.com/topic/king-sejong-the-great-class-destroyer Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) completed and launched the world's third, and Korea's first, 7,600-ton class Aegis destroyer. The launching ceremony for the ship was held May 25th, 2007. In attendance were President Roh Mu-hyun, First Lady Kwon Yang-sook, Minister of Defense Kim Jang-soo, Chief of Naval Operations Song Young-moo, Chairman of the Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff Kim Kwan-jin, commissioner of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration Lee Sun-hee, Mayor of Ulsan Park Maeng-woo, CEO of HHI Choi Kil-seon, and 350 other guests at HHI's Special and Naval Shipbuilding Yard in Ulsan, Korea. The destroyer was named Sejongdaewang-Ham after the legendary king of the Chosun Dynasty who strived to protect his people and his kingdom by fortifying that nation's defenses. After naval operational tests are completed the destroyer will be delivered by the end of 2008 and deployed by the Korean Navy. South Korea started to design and build the Aegis destroyer in November, 2004. Construction of the ship took 2 and a half years to complete. South Korea is the third country with an Aegis destroyer, joining both the U.S. and Japan. The Sejongdaewang-Ham is the first KDX-III destroyer in the Korean Navy. It will help strengthen Korean naval operational power, along with the six 4,300-ton class KDX-II destroyers. The Sejongdaewang-Ham is equipped with an AEGIS combat system, which includes the SPY-1D (V) radar, capable of detecting and tracking 1000 targets and attacking 20 of those targets simultaneously. The destroyer also has a wide-ranging anti-aircraft defense system, ground operations support, and can automatically track both guided and ballistic missiles or enemy fighter planes. It is expected to be the flagship of the Korean Navy. The destroyer's computer systems have been localized, including the weapons system controlling the perpendicular missile launcher, anti-warship missiles, and torpedoes; the electronic warfare equipment, and the sailing radar. The destroyer's Stealth technology minimizes electromagnetic waves, infra-red rays, and underwater noise, helping to prevent detection by the enemy. It is equipped with a chemical warfare protection facility and an automated damage recovery system. Sejongdaewang-Ham is so advanced that HHI utilized the most recent technological developments from its research institutes, the defense industry, the Navy, and the academic community. Since constructing and delivering the first Korean-built frigate in 1980, HHI has grown as a developer and builder of naval ships; a leader in the design development and building of frigates, submarines, destroyers, and the 7000-ton class KDX-III AEGIS destroyer. HHI has also exported various naval ships to overseas markets such as New Zealand, Bangladesh and Venezuela. The word 'Aegis' comes from the name of the mythological protective shield of Zeus. It was first used by the U.S. Navy as a name for an advanced missile under development in 1969. Since that time the U.S. Navy has called any highly protective warfare system an Aegis Combat System and destroyers equipped with the Aegis Combat System are called Aegis destroyers. The ships equipped with the Aegis Combat System in Spain and Norway are convoys, not destroyers. |
![]() | 2007 Korean Culture Experience Tour On July 3,2007 KOIS organized a three days tour for overseas students under the Ministry of Culture and Information. The purpose of this tour was to assist foreign students better understand Korea and to disseminate information about Korea. We went to Gyeongju where we learned about great Silla kingdom. we enjoyed the awesome beauty of Dokdo (an islets belong to South Korea from records that date back to the sixth century during the unified Silla period and was officially incorporated into modern Ulleung county in 1900).We practiced Sunmudo at Golgulsa temple. We also practiced different ways of meditation. During these three days I got an unforgettable experience about the dynamism of Korea. Thanks to Emily and Nollaig for being with us all the time. |
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![]() | Election of Deputies to Local Power Bodies in DPRK Results of Election of Deputies to Local Power Bodies Released Pyongyang, July 30 (KCNA) -- The Central Election Guidance Committee for the Election of Deputies to the Provincial (Municipality Directly under Central Authority), City (District) and County People's Assemblies of the DPRK issued a report on the results of the election on July 30. The election was successfully carried out at all constituencies across the country in accordance with the law on election of deputies to people's assemblies at all levels on July 29, according to the report. The report says: According to the information available from the provincial (municipality directly under central authority), city (district) and county election committees, 99.82 percent of all the voters registered on the list of voters participated in voting and 100 percent of them voted for the candidates for deputies to the provincial (municipality directly under central authority), city (district) and county people's assemblies registered at all the constituencies. Those who are staying in foreign countries or those who are working in seas far away from the land could not take part in the election. 27,390 officials, workers, farmers and intellectuals were elected deputies to the provincial (municipality directly under central authority), city (district) and county people's assemblies. The election of deputies to the local power bodies marked an important occasion in reinforcing as firm as a rock the revolutionary government of the DPRK led by Kim Jong Il and further increasing the function and role of the people's power by electing persons of ability, who have devotedly worked for the Party and the leader, the country and the people, to the local power bodies. Election of Deputies to Local Power Bodies Begins in DPRK Pyongyang, July 29 (KCNA) -- The election of the deputies to the provincial (municipality directly under central authority), city (district) and county people's assemblies of the DPRK began at 09:00 Sunday across the country simultaneously. Kim Jong Il Participates in Election of Deputies to Local People's Assemblies Pyongyang, July 29 (KCNA) -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il Sunday visited the Chusang Co-op Farm in Hamju County, South Hamgyong Province to participate in the election of deputies to the provincial, city and county people's assemblies of the DPRK. He received ballots from the chairman of Sub-Constituency No. 36 of Constituency No. 85 for election of deputies to the South Hamgyong Provincial People's Assembly and cast them for Choe Sun Hui, sub-work team head of the Sangjung Co-op Farm of Hamju County, who is candidate for deputy to the South Hamgyong Provincial People's Assembly and Ho Kum Suk, chairperson of the Management Board of the Chusang Co-op Farm of the County, who is candidate for deputy to the Hamju County People's Assembly. Then he conversed with the candidates. After voting, he acquainted himself with the farm work there and the rural construction. He highly appreciated the achievements made by the party members and other working people of the farm, expressing satisfaction over the fact that they have built the village into a socialist fairyland and brought about a signal boost in the agricultural production through a dynamic drive to fully implement the tasks given by President Kim Il Sung while visiting the farm in March, 1959. He expressed expectation and belief that the agricultural workers of the farm would bring about a new surge in turning out agricultural products by fully displaying patriotic devotion, fully aware of their responsibility for the agricultural production. He was accompanied by Secretary of the Central Committee of the WPK Kim Ki Nam and Department Director of the WPK Central Committee Pak Nam Gi. Election of Deputies to Local Power Bodies Goes on Pyongyang, July 29 (KCNA) -- The election of deputies to the provincial (municipality directly under central authority), city (district) and county people's assemblies of the DPRK is going on. According to the information available from the Central Election Guidance Committee, 80.05 percent of registered voters took part in the election as of 12:00. The election goes on. Party and State Officials Take Part in Election of Deputies to Local Power Bodies Pyongyang, July 29 (KCNA) -- Party and state officials of the DPRK Sunday took part in the election of deputies to the provincial (municipality directly under central authority), city (district) and county people's assemblies of the DPRK at different polls together with other voters. They cast ballots for candidates for deputies to the local power bodies. They met voters and expressed the belief that they would perform their duties as citizens of the DPRK in the all-out advance for the Songun revolution to accomplish the cause of building a great prosperous powerful socialist nation in all fields. All Voters Participate in Election of Deputies to Local Power Bodies Pyongyang, July 29 (KCNA) -- The election of the deputies to the provincial (municipality directly under central authority), city (district) and county people's assemblies of the DPRK is going on with success. According to the information available from the Central Election Guidance Committee, all the registered voters except those who are staying in foreign countries or those who are working in seas far away from the land took part in the election as of 18:00 Sunday. Those who were not able to go to the polls due to old age, illness, etc. cast ballots into mobile ballot boxes. All the voters across the country took part in the election with ardent revolutionary enthusiasm to fully demonstrate once again the might of the people's government signally strengthened under the Songun leadership of the Workers' Party of Korea and the invincible spirit of socialist Korea dynamically advancing toward a great prosperous powerful nation under the banner of Songun. Foreigners and Overseas Koreans Visit Polls Pyongyang, July 29 (KCNA) -- Diplomatic envoys of Britain, the Czech Republic, Romania and Sweden and foreign guests including delegations of the Juche idea study groups on a visit to the DPRK visited polling stations in Pyongyang to elect deputies to city and district people's assemblies on Sunday. They visited Sub-Constituency No. 134 of Constituency No. 60 and Sub-Constituency No. 97 of Constituency No. 92. They went round the polls there and met and conversed with the candidates for deputies. Meanwhile, overseas Koreans staying in the socialist homeland visited Sub-Constituency No. 5 of Constituency No. 140 in Pyongyang on the same day. |
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