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Gwangjang Market
Gwangjang Market (), previously Dongdaemun Market (), is a traditional street market in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. The market is one of the oldest and largest traditional markets in South Korea, with more than 5000 shops and 20,000 employees in an area of . Approximately 65,000 people visit the market each day. The market association that manages the market is among the oldest active companies in South Korea, having been founded in 1911. History The Gabo Reforms, which were introduced during the Joseon period, eliminated the merchant monopolies that existed in Joseon at the time by allowing anyone to engage in commercial activities. The licensed merchants and shop owners in Seoul lost much of their business to competition as a result of these reforms, so Gojong of the Korean Empire, King Gojong created a warehouse market called Changnaejang, which eventually developed into Namdaemun Market. After the signing of the Eulsa Treaty in 1905, when Korea was under Korea un ...
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Jongno District
upright=1, Bosingak bell pavilion Jongno District () is one of the 25 districts of Seoul, South Korea. It is the historic center of Seoul that contains Gyeongbokgung, the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty, and the Blue House, the former presidential residence. Jongno District has a high concentration of historical sites, many dating back to the Goryeo period. Places like Sungkyunkwan, Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, and Dongdaemun are all located within the area of the district. Etymology In Korean, the name ' Jongno' means Bell Street. The Jongno District is named after the Jongno Road, which is a major trunk road running through the center of the district. The bell in question refers to Bosingak belfry, which sits at Jonggak intersection, on Jongno Road. Description Jongno has been the center of the city for 600 years since it was where the Joseon dynasty established its capital. The district is commonly referred to as the face and heart of Korea because of its ...
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Handicraft
A handicraft is a traditional main sector of craft making and applies to a wide range of creative and design activities that are related to making things with one's hands and skill, including work with textiles, moldable and rigid materials, paper, plant fibers, clay, etc. One of the oldest handicraft is Dhokra; this is a sort of metal casting that has been used in India for over 5,000 years and is still used. In Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iranian Baluchistan, women still make red ware hand-made pottery with dotted ornaments, much similar to the 4,000-year-old pottery tradition of Kalpurgan, an archaeological site near the village. Usually, the term is applied to traditional techniques of creating items (whether for personal use or as products) that are both practical and aesthetic. Handicraft industries are those that produce things with hands to meet the needs of the people in their locality without using machines. Collective terms for handicrafts include artisanry, ...
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The Amazing Race Australia 4
''The Amazing Race Australia 4'' is the fourth season of ''The Amazing Race Australia'', an Australian reality competition show based on the American series ''The Amazing Race (American TV series), The Amazing Race''. This season was the first to air on Network 10 after moving from Seven Network and was hosted by former National Rugby League, rugby league footballer Beau Ryan, who replaced Grant Bowler. It featured eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race around the Eastern Hemisphere to win the grand prize of . This season visited three continents and eight countries and travelled over during twelve legs. Starting in Seoul, racers travelled through South Korea, Vietnam, Mongolia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Thailand before returning to Australia and finishing in Nitmiluk National Park. New elements introduced in this season include an international start. The season premiered on Monday, 28 October 2019, with the show airing on Mondays and Tuesdays in ...
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Dramabeans
Dramabeans is an English-language website that features in-depth reviews and analyses of Korean dramas, and also serves as a fan forum for those programs featured. It was founded in 2007 by the blogger Javabeans. History Dramabeans began as a blog by Korean American "Sarah", better known by her online pen name of "javabeans" in 2007 as a site to recap and debate Korean dramas. As the popularity of the blog increased, she registered the domain name. In 2010, Dramabeans reader "Jen", better known as "girlfriday", became a second regular reviewer-contributor to the site, and the two were able to make the site their full-time job. Jen and Sarah have both left their roles at Dramabeans as the costs of running the site outgrew the online advertising revenue. The site is now funded and run by a Korean-American James Sun who has solely supported the financial maintenance and growth of the site since 2015. Methodology and impact The core of the site is an archive of recaps of each episode ...
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Running Man (South Korean TV Series)
''Running Man'' () is a South Korean variety show, formerly part of Seoul Broadcasting System, SBS' ''Good Sunday'' lineup. It first aired on July 11, 2010. It is the longest running Korean variety show. ''Running Man'' was originally classified as an "urban action variety"; a genre of variety shows in an urban environment. The Master of ceremonies, MCs and guests were to complete missions at a landmark to win the race. The show has since shifted to a more familiar Reality show, reality-Variety show, variety show concept focused on game show, games. It has garnered attention as being the comeback program for Yoo Jae-suk, the main MC of the program, after leaving ''Good Sunday''s ''Family Outing'' in February 2010. The show has become popular in other parts of Asia, and has gained online popularity among Hallyu fans, having been fansubbed into various languages, such as English, Persian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, Malay, Indonesian, Burmese, ...
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Euljiro 4-ga Station
Euljiro 4(sa)-ga is a station on the Line 2 and Line 5 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway The Seoul Metropolitan Subway () is a urban rail transit, metropolitan railway system consisting of 23 rapid transit, Medium-capacity rail transport system, light metro, commuter rail and people mover lines located in northwest South Korea. T .... References Seoul Metropolitan Subway stations Railway stations in South Korea opened in 1983 Metro stations in Jung District, Seoul {{Seoul-metro-station-stub ...
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Jongno 5-ga Station
Jongno 5(o)-ga Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 1. It is located underneath Jongno, a major street in downtown Seoul. Station layout Vicinity *Exit 1 : Dongdaemun Police Station *Exit 2 : *Exit 3 : Hyoje Elementary School *Exit 4 : *Exit 5 : *Exit 6 : Cheonggyecheon, Pyeonghwa Market *Exit 7 : Cheonggyecheon *Exit 8 : Dongdaemun Market Dongdaemun Market () or Dongdaemun (abbreviated DDM) is a large commercial district in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea.Seoul Metropolitan Subway stations Metro stations in Jongno District
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No Cut News
''No Cut News'' () is a daily newspaper run by South Korea's Christian Broadcasting System. Since November 2003, they have had a partnership with Central and Local News Media Networks(Over 30) for sharing of articles and photo content. In March 2006, they began printing a separate edition for North America North America is a continent in the Northern Hemisphere, Northern and Western Hemisphere, Western hemispheres. North America is bordered to the north by the Arctic Ocean, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, to the southeast by South Ameri ..., in competition with the ''Christian Times''. See also * Christian Broadcasting System References External links * Daily newspapers published in South Korea Korean-language newspapers Christian newspapers {{SouthKorea-newspaper-stub ...
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Gimbap
''Gimbap'' (; ), also romanized as ''kimbap'', is a Korean cuisine, Korean dish made from Bap (rice dish), ''bap'' (cooked rice), vegetables, and optionally cooked seafood or meat, rolled in ''gim (food), gim''—dried sheets of seaweed—and served in bite-sized slices. * Some sources say it originates from Japanese norimaki, introduced during Korea under Japanese rule, Japanese colonial rule, while others argue it is a modernized version of ''bokssam'' from the Joseon era. The dish is often part of a packed meal, or ''dosirak'', to be eaten at picnics and outdoor events, and can serve as a light lunch along with ''danmuji'' (yellow pickled radish) and kimchi. It is a popular takeaway food in South Korea and abroad. Etymology ''Gim (food), Gim'' () refers to edible seaweed in the genus ''Porphyra'' and ''Pyropia''. ''bap (food), Bap'' () broadly refers to cooked rice. The compound term ''gimbap'' is a neologism; it was not a part of the Korean language until the 20th century. ...
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Mung Bean
The mung bean or green gram (''Vigna radiata'') is a plant species in the legume family.Brief Introduction of Mung Bean. Vigna Radiata Extract Green Mung Bean Extract Powder Phaseolus aureus Roxb Vigna radiata L R Wilczek. MDidea-Extracts Professional. P054. http://www.mdidea.com/products/proper/proper05402.html The mung bean is mainly cultivated in East, Southeast, and South Asia. It is used as an ingredient in both savoury and sweet dishes. Names The English names " mung" or " mungo" originated from the Hindi word (), which is derived from the Sanskrit word (). It is also known in Philippine English as " mongo bean". Other less common English names include "golden gram" and "Jerusalem pea". In other languages, mung beans are also known as * Persian : ''maash'' (ماش) *Urdu- ''mūng'' (مونگ) *Hindi- ''mūng'' (मूंग) * Punjabi- ''mūng'' (ਮੁੰਗ) * Gujarati-''mag'' (મગ) * Marathi- ''hirve mug'' (हिरवे मूग) *Konkani- ''mugā' ...
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Bindaetteok
''Bindae-tteok'' (), or mung bean pancake, is a type of ''buchimgae'' (Korean pancake) that originated in the Pyongan Province. * It is made by grinding soaked mung beans, adding vegetables and meat and pan-frying it into a round, flat shape. Etymology and history ''Bindae-tteok'' first appears under the name () in the '' Guidebook of Homemade Food and Drinks'', a 1670 cookbook written by Jang Gye-hyang. The word appears to be derived from (), the Middle Korean transcription of the hanja word , whose first character is pronounced ''bǐng'' and means "round and flat pancake-like food". The pronunciation and the meaning of the second letter are unknown. ''Tteok'' () means a steamed, boiled, or pan-fried cake; usually a rice cake but in this case a pancake. During the Joseon era (1392–1897), richer households would dispense ''bindae-tteok'' to poorer people gathered outside the South Great Gate of Seoul during times of hardship. Bindaetteok was often eaten in the northwester ...
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Korean Cuisine
Korean cuisine is the set of foods and culinary styles which are associated with Korean culture. This cuisine has evolved through centuries of social and political change. Originating from ancient Prehistoric Korea, agricultural and nomadic traditions in Korea and southern Manchuria, Korean cuisine reflects a complex interaction of the natural environment and different cultural trends. Korean cuisine is largely based on rice, vegetables, seafood and (at least in South Korea) meats. Dairy is largely absent from the traditional Korean diet. Traditional Korean meals are named for the number of side dishes () that accompany steaming, steam-cooked short-grain rice. Kimchi is served at nearly every meal. Commonly used ingredients include sesame oil, (fermented bean paste), Korean soy sauce, soy sauce, salt, garlic, ginger, (chili pepper, pepper flakes), (fermented red chili paste) and napa cabbage. Ingredients and dishes vary by province. Many regional dishes have become nat ...
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