Historic Sites (Korean: 사적) is a national-level designation within the heritage preservation system of South Korea for places of important historical value...
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There are 16 World Heritage Sites in South Korea and a further 14 on the tentative list. The first three sites of South Korea, the Haeinsa Temple, Jongmyo...
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culture, often known as the "Korean Wave", in these countries has increased tourist arrivals. South Korea has 16 World Heritage Sites, including Changdeokgung...
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coordinates) Scenic Sites (Korean: 명승; Hanja: 名勝) is a national-level designation within the heritage preservation system of South Korea for natural places...
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archeological sites in Korea, including both North and South Korea. Acha Mountain Fortress, in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea Anak Tomb No.3, in Anak, South Hwanghae...
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South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and borders North...
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"China-made phony news sites spreading pro-Beijing propaganda in South Korea: NIS". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2023-12-19. "Phony news sites spreading pro-Beijing...
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Korea (Korean: 한국, romanized: Hanguk in South Korea or 조선, Chosŏn in North Korea) is a peninsular region in East Asia. Since 1945, it has been divided...
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The history of South Korea begins with the Japanese surrender on 2 September 1945. At that time, South Korea and North Korea were divided, despite being...
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South Korea UNESCO World Heritage sites Traditional Korean thought East Asian age reckoning Marriage in South Korea Korean Buddhist sculpture Korean influence...
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Historic Sites, Natural Monuments, Scenic Sites and Treasures of Korea (조선보물고적명승천연기념물보존령) was published in August 1933. After the liberation of Korea...
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The Gyeongju Historic Areas of South Korea were designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. The protected areas encompass the ruins of temples...
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Seoul City Wall (category Historic Sites of South Korea)
Joseon's capital city Hanseongbu [ko] (한성부). It was designated as a Historic Site of South Korea in 1963, and is currently a tourist attraction around the Downtown...
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Asian rainy season resulted in severe flooding and landslides across South Korea, primarily affecting residents in the provinces of North Chungcheong...
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Seoul (redirect from Sŏul Special City, South Korea)
Seoul Special City, is the capital of the Republic of Korea (ROK), commonly known as South Korea, and the country's most extensive urban center. The broader...
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to the north at the Yalu (Amnok) and Tumen rivers, and South Korea to the south at the Korean Demilitarized Zone. The country's western border is formed...
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in 2021. Historic Sites of South Korea National Treasure (North Korea) Culture of Korea History of Korea "National Treasure (국보 國寶)" (in Korean). Empas/EncyKorea...
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designated 99 World Heritage Sites in 5 countries (also called "state parties") of East Asia: China, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea and Japan. In this region...
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Gyeongju (redirect from Kyongju, South Korea)
temple, Gyeongju Historic Areas and Yangdong Folk Village are designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The many major historical sites have helped Gyeongju...
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The Korean War was fought between North Korea and South Korea from 1950 to 1953. It began on 25 June 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea and ceased...
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assets. As of July 2013, South Korea has 411 active National Treasures, 2317 Treasures, 485 Historic Sites, 104 Scenic Sites. It also classified 459 Natural...
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Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (category Archaeological sites in South Korea)
Wolji Pond, formerly known as Anapji (Korean: 안압지), is an artificial pond in Gyeongju National Park, South Korea. It was part of the palace complex of...
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Koreans are an East Asian ethnic group native to Korea. The majority of Koreans live in the two Korean nation states of North and South Korea, which are...
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modernized Buddhism in South Korea. Moreover, the South Korean government began devoting substantial funds to restore and reconstruct historic Buddhist temples...
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Pyeongchang County (redirect from Pyeongchang, South Korea)
pyung-CHAHNG, Korean: [pʰjʌŋtɕʰaŋ]; in full, Pyeongchang-gun [pʰjʌŋtɕʰaŋ ɡun]) is a county in the province of Gangwon-do, South Korea, located in the...
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Angkor Wat, Cambodia Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara at Nalanda, Bihar, India Baekje Historic Areas, South Korea Jeongnimsa Temple Mireuksa Temple...
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Culture was prominent on the Korean Peninsula. The sites were designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. The Korean Peninsula is home to over...
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Kingdoms of Korea or Samguk (Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla) competed for hegemony over the Korean Peninsula during the ancient period of Korean history. During...
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countries of North Korea and South Korea under the provisions of the Korean Armistice Agreement in 1953, an agreement between North Korea, China, and the...
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alliance, with sites being operated by both American and European military forces. U.S. Army Nike sites were also operational in South Korea, Japan and were...
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