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Aokigahara was formed from lava flows of the constant eruptions of Mount Fuji occurred between 800 and 1083, being the Jōgan eruption, occurred in 864, which contributed most to its formation, lasting 10 days and covering part of the bay of Edo and the province of Kai. The amount of lava emerged... Read more

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A stroll around Bukchon Hanok Village lets you experience a traditional Korean village. The village, with its 6 centuries of history, is located between the 2 most beautiful palaces in the city, Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung. Unlike other traditional villages, Bukchon was not built for tourists. This is where the ruling class lived during the Joseon Dynasty and a few descendants of the aristocracy still reside here.

The Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) was the longest-lasting imperial dynasty in world history, and continues to largely determine the face of contemporary Korea. This is clearly apparent in such everyday matters as authority, respect for elders, etiquette and language use.

Traditional Hanok houses
Bukchon Village is home to around 900 traditional Hanok houses. These homes are made of stone, wood, soil and rice paper, and have sloping roofs. You can visit some of these homes, which still have a classic interior with thin mattresses on the floor and a low dining table with cushions as seats. In other residences, it is possible to attend traditional crafts workshops. Thanks to these workshops and numerous museums, including the Bukchon Asian Art Museum and Museum of Korean Art, Bukchon is taking on a greater importance as a centre for art and culture.

Joseon showpieces
On the edge of Bukchon Hanok Village is Gyeongbokgung, the largest and most important palace from the Joseon Dynasty. It is exquisite, from the living quarters with bedrooms for the king and queen, to the banquet hall where royal feasts were once held. The charming pavilion on the island in the lake can also be visited. The showpiece is the throne room, with its gracious roof and decoratively painted eaves, walls and shutters. There are 300 buildings in total, with nearly 6,000 rooms. A tour of the entire palace would take at least 8 hours.

Reconstruction of Gyeongbokgung
The first king of the Joseon Dynasty ordered the construction of the palace in 1394. A fire destroyed the building in the 17th century but it was rebuilt from the ground up. During the Japanese invasion of Korea (1592-1598), the palace was burned to the ground once more, this time at the behest of the Japanese emperor. The reconstruction of the complex did not begin until 1865. Gyeongbokgung can therefore be called a new development, yet it continues to be one of the most impressive palaces in all of Asia.

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A stroll around Bukchon Hanok Village lets you experience a traditional Korean village. The village, with its 6 centuries of history, is located between the 2 most beautiful palaces in the city, Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung. Unlike other traditional villages, Bukchon was not built for tourists. T... Read more

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Love is in the air at the N Seoul Tower

In the middle of the green hills that surround Seoul arises the city’s biggest attraction: the N Seoul Tower. This 237-metre-high tower offers a panoramic view of the metropolis. In the evening, the N Seoul Tower lights up with different colours – an iconic landmark of the city.

When construction of the N Seoul Tower commenced in 1969, it was initially intended to serve as a communications tower for TV stations, but in 1980 it was opened up to the public. Every 10 minutes you can board a cable car to the top. In addition to a viewing platform, the tower features several restaurants, a café, souvenir shops and a museum. However, most people visit the tower for love.

The N Seoul Tower has become a romantic sanctuary for couples who wish to declare their eternal love to each other. Just like at the Pont de l'Archevêché in Paris, the gates of the tower are full of padlocks in every colour and size, signed with the names of couples in love. Unlike many other cities, the city of Seoul encourages people to put up the locks: nothing is more beautiful than promoting love. Over the years, the tower has been decorated with thousands of padlocks.
The cultural phenomenon of couples
In a country where kissing on the street is frowned upon – affection should not be displayed in public, but at home – South Koreans express their love in a special way. Couples advertise their relationship by wearing the same outfits. They may wear the same shoes, shirts, jackets, or more intimately, the same underwear. This cultural phenomenon can also be seen at the N Seoul Tower. In the last few years, the couples culture has developed into a big market. Just for fun, do an online search for the words ‘couple fashion Korea’ and you will find a large selection of matching outfits.

Nevertheless, the N Seoul Tower is also worth visiting for singles. In addition to breathtaking views of the city, the tower’s restaurant n.Grill serves an outstanding dinner. Chef Duncan Robertson, who previously worked at Michelin-star restaurants Nobu and L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, prepares the best dishes from the French cuisine. The N Seoul Tower is also fun for children; the viewing platform houses the Teddy Bear Museum, where teddy bears depict the history and culture of South Korea in a fun and playful way.

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Love is in the air at the N Seoul Tower In the middle of the green hills that surround Seoul arises the city’s biggest attraction: the N Seoul Tower. This 237-metre-high tower offers a panoramic view of the metropolis. In the evening, the N Seoul Tower lights up with different colours – an ic... Read more

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Before South Korea became independent from Japan in 1945, the country suffered great poverty and people would mostly buy their food at markets. Thanks to the production of electronics, the country is now one of the richest in Asia and large luxury grocery stores are gradually pushing out the small m... Read more

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Former IOC Vice President Kim Un-Yong passed away at 2:21 a.m. (local Korean time) on Oct. 3, 2017. He was 86 years old. He was healthy and active until recently but died in his sleep unexpectedly.

Dr. Kim was known as the godfather of Taekwondo in South Korea and he was called “the Father of Olympic Taekwondo.”

Dr. Kim Un-Yong is the one who successfully made the Korea's national martial art as the popular global sport while serving as the leader of various sports organization.

He served as vice president of (International Olympic Committee), president GAISF (General Association of International Sports Federations), and president of both KSC (Korea Sports Association) and KOC (Korean Olympic Committee).

In particular, Dr. Kim was instrumental in winning and organizing the successful 1988 Seoul Olympics, the South-North Korean joint march at the opening ceremony of 2000 Sydney Olympics, and the 2002 Korea-Japan FIFA World Cup.

Dr. Kim was founding president of Kukkiwon (World Taekowndo Headquarters) and WT (World Taekwondo), formerly WTF (World Taekwondo Federation).

After becoming president of Korea Taekwondo Association (KTA), he founded the Kukkiwon in 1971, and the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) in 1973.

He worked tirelessly for and devoted his life to Korean sports and the globalization of Taekwondo for over 40 years.

Dr. Kim made possible the adoption of Taekwondo as an official Olympic sport during his reign, following its inclusion as a demonstration sport in 1988 Seoul Olympics and 1992 Barcelona Olympics.

Taekwondo was officially accepted as an Olympic Sport at 1994 IOC Congress by a unanimous vote of 85-0, due mainly to Dr. Kim's effort.

He graduated from South Korea's elite Yonsei University in Seoul, majoring in political science major. He went into the career diplomacy immediately after graduation.

As a diplomat Dr. Kim worked protocol officer for South Korea's foreign minister. He also worked as counsellor at Korean Embassy in London and Korean mission to the United Nations.

At age 40 Dr. Kim was inaugurated as president of Korea Taekwondo Association (KTA) in 1971, involving himself into the field of Taekwondo.

Dr. Kim's funeral is held from Oct. 3 through Oct. 9, 2017 in Special Room #1 of Shinchon Yonsei Severance Funeral Hall in Seoul.

It is co-organised by Kukkiwon, World Taekwondo, Korean Taekwondo Association, and Taekwondo Promotion Foundation.

Farewell ceremony will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 9, 2017 in Kukkiwon in Seoul. He will initially be buried in Bundang Skycastle in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.

Meanwhile, "2017 Kim Un-Yong Cup Taekwondo Championships" will take place as planned from Oct. 28, till Nov. 1, 2017 on schedule to commemorate and honor Dr. Kim.

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Former IOC Vice President Kim Un-Yong passed away at 2:21 a.m. (local Korean time) on Oct. 3, 2017. He was 86 years old. He was healthy and active until recently but died in his sleep unexpectedly. Dr. Kim was known as the godfather of Taekwondo in South Korea and he was called “the Father of O... Read more

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Holidays are joyous times for most people. Almost everyone loves holidays. Laborers, factory and office workers, professionals and technicians appreciate the opportunity to take a day off, spend time with their family and friends. Except for those who have the “Ebeneezer Scrooge syndrome,” holidays are like welcoming recess from the busyness of life.

Holidays provide the perfect excuse to take a break from work and enjoy quality time with families and friends. Like birthdays, holidays afford us unhurried occasion and special permission to honor a great historical figure or a national hero, to show patriotism, and reflect on important events in our past.

For these and other reasons, every culture, tribe and people have special days that are infused with historical and symbolic significance.

Also, some holidays give rise to special traditions like parades, celebrations and festivals. Others like Parents (Mother’s and Father’s) and Thanksgiving Days enable us to reunite with family, friends and neighbors. Aside from those mentioned above, there are holidays like Veterans Day that requires participation in somber ceremonies, official commemorations, sacred customs and rites.

Among the major holidays celebrated in Korea, Chuseok is my favorite. Why? That’s because the Harvest Moon Festival marks the seasonal change from summer to autumn, the beginning of the grain and fall fruit harvest. Timed with the full harvest moon, Chuseok is usually celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. The joyful feelings of farmers, laborers, and merchants are shared by families in farm villages, and city residents near of far.

Filled with thankfulness for golden grains of rice, buckwheat and soybeans, ripening fruits like deachu (Korean dates), apples, pears and persimmons; these farmers are happy to share their bounty with families and friends, even strangers.

During my decade long stay in Korea, I’ve had the unique opportunity of being a holiday guest in the homes of my Korean friends for both Chuseok and Solnal. Delightfully, I’ve taken accepted a few invitations of students and colleagues to share those festive occasions with their families. Those visits are part of my unforgettable holiday memories in Korea. One such visit comes to mind as a culturally enriching experience for me.

Some years ago, I’ve had the privilege of spending the Chuseok Holiday with a Korean family. A friend of mine asked me to accompany her to the home of a Korean friend. Since she felt somewhat uneasy about going alone, I decided to oblige her. Back then, we were both living in the same small town of Kwanghye Won; so it was easy to pick her up and set off on the long drive to Sangju, North Jolla Province.

Surprisingly, the drive to Sangju was much faster than I expected. The traffic moved along quite smoothly, so our journey lasted just a little over three hours. The family lived on the outskirts of the city, in a nice country home. Even more surprising is the fact that we arrived ahead of the friend who invited us. That was a bit awkward for two foreign guests, showing up, unaccompanied in small town Korea on the eve of Chuseok. That’s because she the friend who invited us and her sister had to travel all the way from Seoul. Another unexpected visitor was the younger sister’s boyfriend, who was also invited home for the holidays.

Once everyone arrived, we settled into the cozy home and feasted on a delectable home cooked meal. After eating, we went to the Sangju Bus Terminal to pick up the foreign boyfriend. Then, we returned to the home, had tea, chatted for a while, and prepared for bed. Early on Chuseok morning, before the birds started their morning medley, Mrs. Jeon got up, and began preparing for the charye rites (ancestral ceremony).

Dismayingly, with all the chopping and dicing, other clanging sounds that came from the kitchen, my late morning snooze was disturbed. Eventually, I got up, took a shower and got ready for the charye ritual. While drinking some tea, I watched with great interest as Mrs. Jeon and other relatives arrange the ceremonial table with choice servings of traditional foods, fresh fruits, songpyeon, and other holiday treats. Meanwhile, the patriarch (male leader of the family) set up the ancestral records and accessories.

Then, all the females left the room, and the family patriarch, along with the older males entered. Once each of the male members took their places, the family patriarch poured juice and traditional wine into small ceramic cups, picked up an implement, hit it against one of the metal bowls, and bowed repeatedly in front of the table. The other men joined him in bowing, and the same actions were repeated at least three times.

Then the patriarch signaled to the older women to open all the doors of the home, signaling the ancestors’ spirits to enter. This was followed by other rites performed along with more bowing. Meanwhile, all the occupants of the home waited in complete silence, with a respectful posture. After another bowing session, the patriarch went outside, accompanied by the other men. A final moment of silence was observed by everyone present, a courteous gesture to the departing ancestors’ spirits.

Once the moment of silence ended, the patriarch signaled Mrs. Jeon that the rites had ended. With that cue, she went into the room, transferred the foods to the dining room, and beckoned to the family that it’s time to eat. With that, all fifteen of us, guests and relatives, took our places on the living room floor, feasted on the scrumptious servings of beef soup, chapsal (mixed grain rice) jeon, songpyeon, fresh fruits and other holiday treats. The food was so delicious; I ate far more than I was accustomed to, even at my own home.

Feeling my tummy bulging within my belt, I decided to get up and leave the table. Since my friend and the foreign boyfriend had also overindulged, the three of us agreed that taking a brisk walk was a great way to aid the digestion process. As the family patriarch and other men prepared to visit the tomb site to conduct seongmyo (ancestral memorial) ceremony, a few the younger family members decided to join us on the walk. We walked around the neighborhood at a leisurely pace for about thirty minutes.

When we returned, we played some traditional harvest moon games together. To my dismay, just when I was thinking about taking a nap, another meal was served. So out of courtesy to my host, I heartily enjoyed her succulent provisions. Again, my tummy began to bulge within my belt. This time, I had to loosen the buckle, and moved it up one notch. After that meal, another walk seemed like a pleasant holiday ritual to ensure proper digestion.

This pattern continued throughout my three day stay. Each time I ate, it became even harder to limit my portions. Amazingly, Mrs. Jeon expertly prepared each mini banquet to please every palate, and satisfy all our holiday cravings. During that visit, I ate so much food, I actually gained a few pounds. Olleh!

Thankfully, holidays are not exclusively for any particular social group. Parents and children, older folks and youngsters, students and teachers, managers and workers appreciate the free-time that holidays afford. Naturally, long holidays are the most desirable. However, long or short, most holidays are cheerfully received by people of all ages.

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