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    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 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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    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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    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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