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Cheoin District
Cheoin District () is the largest '' gu'' in Yongin; it is located in the southeastern part of the city. It has four '' dong'' (neighborhoods), two '' eup'' (towns), and five '' myeon'' (townships). Under administrative districts * Jungang-dong (divided into Gimnyangjang-dong and Namdong) * Yeoksam-dong (combination of Yeokbuk-dong and Samga-dong) * Yurim-dong (combination of Yubang-dong and Gorim-dong) * Dongbu-dong (divided into Mapyeong-dong, Unhak-dong, Haegok-dong and Hodong) * Pogok-eup * Mohyeon-eup * Yangji-myeon * Wonsam-myeon * Baegam-myeon * Idong-eup * Namsa-eup List of Gu in Yongin * Cheoin District * Giheung District * Suji District Attractions * In Gimnyangjang-dong, There was a battle between Turkish Brigade and Chinese People's Volunteer Army during Korean War. * The MBC Dramia located within this gu at Yongcheon-ri, Baegam-myeon. The Dramia features functional reproductions of castles, palaces and even non-elite housing from various periods of Korean history, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Districts In South Korea
A ''gu'' (), or district, is an Administrative divisions of South Korea, administrative unit in South Korea. There are two kinds of districts in South Korea. One is the autonomous district () of special and metropolitan cities, which is a municipal entity similar to a city with its own mayor along with its own legislative council. The other is the non-autonomous district () of municipal cities. Cities with over 500,000 people are allowed to have ''gu'' (notable exceptions to this rule are the cities of Gimhae, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi, Hwaseong, and Namyangju). List of districts in South Korea Renamed districts * Nam District → Michuhol, Incheon (1 July 2018) * Ilsan District → Ilsandong District, Goyang (16 May 2005) * Buk District → Bupyeong District, Incheon (1 March 1995) * Jung District → Wonmi District, Bucheon (1 February 1993) * Nam District → Sosa District, Bucheon (1 February 1993) Defunct districts * Happo District (), Masan (1 July 1990 – 1 January 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suji District
Suji District (), is one of the three city districts in Yongin, South Korea. Suji became a city district on October 31, 2005, about nine years after Yongin officially became a city. When Yongin was established in 1996, both urban and rural areas were covered to become a part of the city; thus to this day, Yongin's urbanization is varied throughout different regions of the city. Suji is one of the most urbanized areas of Yongin, as it borders Seongnam's Bundang District and Suwon, two more well developed areas. Home to the newly built Shinsegae Department Store and Dankook University in one of its towns, Jukjeon, Suji is rapidly developing as Yongin becomes more and more urbanized. In recent years, the district has attracted upper-class Koreans, with the completion of the Samsung East Palace in 2010. History Yongin first started as Yongin-hyeon, which was promoted in Yongin-gun under the 23 province system on May 26, 1895, and then the 13 providence system on August 4, 1896. As So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dong Yi (TV Series)
''Dong Yi'' () is a 2010 South Korean historical television series directed by Lee Byung-hoon. It first aired on MBC from 22 March to 12 October, 2010 on Mondays and Tuesdays at the 21:55 time slot for 60 episodes. Starring Han Hyo-joo in the title role, ''Dong Yi'' tells the story of a simple water maid that rises high in the royal court as a consort and ultimately, mother of the 21st King of the Joseon Dynasty. The series follows her journey to becoming the royal noble consort Choe Suk-bin, as she overcomes injustice and adversity while remaining true to her principles of loyalty and justice. Featuring elaborate Korean traditional culture, themes of ambition, love and sacrifice, it is also known for depicting the romance between King Sukjong and Suk-bin, highlighting their growing affection and the challenges they face as they navigate the complex political battles of the Joseon court. ''Dong Yi'' was a huge hit across Asia and recorded the highest ratings for Korean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Seondeok (TV Series)
''Queen Seondeok'' () is a 2009 South Korean historical drama produced by MBC and Time Box Production for the former's 48th founding anniversary, starring Lee Yo-won, Go Hyun-jung, Uhm Tae-woong, Kim Nam-gil, and Park Ye-jin. It chronicles the life of Queen Seondeok of Silla. It aired on MBC from May 25 to December 22, 2009 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 62 episodes. The viewership ratings for the show topped TV charts almost every week during its run, peaking at 43.6 percent. It swept the 2009 MBC Drama Awards; actress Go Hyun-jung's performance and subsequent grand prize win received near-universal acclaim. Synopsis The series begins at the end of King Jinheung's reign and continues until the end of Queen Seondeok's reign. Deokman was born as one of the twin daughters of King Jinpyeong and Queen Maya, but due to a prophecy, King Jinpyeong had to send his daughter away from the palace with the help of his clumsy but loyal servant Seohwa, in order to save Queen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jumong (TV Series)
''Jumong'' () is a South Korean epic film, epic series that aired on Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, MBC from 2006 to 2007 as the network's 45th anniversary special. Originally scheduled for 60 episodes, MBC extended it to 81 because of its popularity. The series examines the life of King Dongmyeong of Goguryeo, Dongmyeong, founder of the kingdom of Goguryeo. The international success and popularity of ''Jumong'' is considered part of the Korean Wave (''Hallyu''), with viewer ratings in Iran exceeding 80 percent. Plot Following the Han conquest of Gojoseon, conquest of Gojoseon by Han dynasty, Han China in 108 BCE, the surviving tribes and city-states of Manchuria and the northern Korea, Korean Peninsula are harshly subjugated as tributaries to the Han, who are portrayed as ruling with an iron fist from the Four Commanderies of Han, Four Commanderies. Haemosu, the leader of the local resistance in the form of the Damul Army, covertly teams up with Prince Geumwa of Buyeo, Geumwa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filming Location
A filming location is a place where some or all of a film or television series is produced, instead of or in addition to using sets constructed on a movie studio backlot or soundstage. In filmmaking, a location is any place where a film crew will be filming actors ''and'' recording their dialog. A location where dialog is not recorded may be considered a second unit photography site. Filmmakers often choose to shoot on location because they believe that greater realism can be achieved in a "real" place; however, location shooting is often motivated by the film's budget. Many films shoot interior scenes on a sound stage and exterior scenes on location. Types of locations There are two main types of locations: * Location shooting, the practice of filming in an actual setting * Studio shoots, on either a sound stage or back lot History Video cameras originally designed for television broadcast were large and heavy, mounted on special pedestals and wired to remote recorders in se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MBC Dramia
Yongin Daejanggeum Park (; ), previously known as MBC Dramia (), is an outdoor film set owned by Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation in the city of Yongin in Gyeonggi province, South Korea. It is the largest open set in Korea. Through meticulous research, it recreates streets and houses from the Three Kingdoms period to the Joseon Dynasty. In addition to historical dramas, it actively shoots modern dramas, movies, and commercials, and many MBC historical dramas such as ''Jumong'', '' Yi San'', '' Dong Yi, The Rebel'', and ''The Emperor: Owner of the Mask'' have been filmed here. ''Hallyu'' fans continue to visit here because of the excitement of viewing the set and experiencing royal costumes. Background Built in 2005, the site comprises a total area of 2,500,000m2. out of which actual sets take up 165,000 m2, The complex features permanent sets imitating buildings from the Samguk, Goryeo and Joseon periods, and it functions as an interactive center for hallyu. Its name MBC Dram ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC; ) is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters. Its flagship terrestrial television station MBC TV broadcasts as channel 11. MBC News Now broadcasts as channel 12. Established on 2 December 1961, MBC's terrestrial operations have a nationwide network of 17 regional stations. Although it operates on advertising, MBC is classified as a public broadcaster as its largest shareholder is a public organization, the Foundation of Broadcast Culture. MBC consists of a multimedia group with one terrestrial TV channel, three radio channels, five cable channels, five satellite channels and four DMB channels. MBC is headquartered in Digital Media City (DMC), Mapo District, Seoul and has the largest broadcast production facilities in Korea including digital production centre Dream Center in Ilsan, indoor and outdoor sets in Yongin Daejanggeum Park. History Radio era (1961–1968) Launching the first radio broadc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean War
The Korean War (25 June 1950 – 27 July 1953) was an armed conflict on the Korean Peninsula fought between North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea; DPRK) and South Korea (Republic of Korea; ROK) and their allies. North Korea was supported by China and the Soviet Union, while South Korea was supported by the United Nations Command (UNC) led by the United States. The conflict was one of the first major proxy wars of the Cold War. Fighting ended in 1953 with an armistice but no peace treaty, leading to the ongoing Korean conflict. After the end of World War II in 1945, Korea, which had been a Korea under Japanese rule, Japanese colony for 35 years, was Division of Korea, divided by the Soviet Union and the United States into two occupation zones at the 38th parallel north, 38th parallel, with plans for a future independent state. Due to political disagreements and influence from their backers, the zones formed their governments in 1948. North Korea was led by Kim Il S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People's Volunteer Army
The People's Volunteer Army (PVA), officially the Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV), was the armed expeditionary forces China in the Korean War, deployed by the History of the People's Republic of China (1949–1976), People's Republic of China during the Korean War. Although all units in the PVA were actually transferred from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) under the orders of Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party, Chairman Mao Zedong, the PVA was separately constituted in order to prevent an official war with the United States. The PVA entered Korea on 19 October 1950 and completely withdrew by October 1958. The nominal commander and political commissar of the PVA was Peng Dehuai before the Korean Armistice Agreement, ceasefire agreement in 1953, although both Chen Geng and Deng Hua served as the acting commander and commissar after April 1952 following Peng's illness. The initial (25 October – 5 November 1950) units in the PVA included 38th, 39th, 40th, 42nd, 50th, 66 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turkish Brigade
The Turkish Brigade, codenamed North Star ( or ''Kutup Yıldızı – Kore Savaşı'nın 50. Yıldönümü'' (''"North Star: the 50th Anniversary of the Korean War"'', TRT İzmir, Director: Ismail Ragıp Geçmen, 2000)), was a military formation from Turkey that served under the United Nations Command during the Korean War. Turkey was one of the 22 countries that contributed manpower to the United Nations in support of South Korea and one of the 16 countries that deployed military personnel to help in the fight against North Korea, which had precipitated the conflict by invading South Korea with support from the Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China. The brigade's first 5,000 Turkish troops arrived on 19 October 1950, shortly after the outbreak of hostilities in June of that year, and remained in varying strengths until the summer of 1954. Attached to the 25th Infantry Division of the United States, the Turkish Brigade was the only military formation of its size to h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giheung District
Giheung District () is a gu (district) in Yongin, South Korea. It has 10 '' dong'' (neighborhoods). Its area is 81.67 km2 and it has 439.877 inhabitants (in 2022). Giheung District was formed in 2005. It was formed with other gu in Yongin in 2005. Administrative divisions Giheung District is divided into the following "''dong''"s. *Giheung-dong (divided in turn into Gomae-dong and Gongse-dong) *Sanggal-dong (divided in turn into Sanggal-dong, Bora-dong and Jigok-dong) *Singal-dong (divided in turn into Singal-dong, Hagal-dong and Yeongdeok-dong) *Guseong-dong (divided in turn into Eonnam-dong and Cheongdeok-dong) *Dongbaek-dong (divided in turn into Dongbaek-dong and Jung-dong) *Seonong-dong (combination of Seocheon-dong and Nongseo-dong) *Gugal-dong *Mabuk-dong *Bojeong-dong *Sangha-dong List of ''gu'' in Yongin * Cheoin District * Suji District Attractions * Hill 151 in Bora-dong, There was a battle between Turkish Brigade and Chinese People's Volunteer Army during ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
