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Kim Mu-saeng
Kim Mu-saeng (16 March 1943 – 16 April 2005) was a South Korean actor. Early life and education Kim was born in the town of Daesan in March 1943. He studied at Dongguk University in Seoul, beginning his career as a voice actor for Tongyang Broadcasting Company (now KBS) in 1963. Career Kim made his on-screen acting debut in 1969, and went on to make over 100 appearances in film and television, his final role being in the television drama series ''Save the Last Dance for Me'', which ended on 2 January 2005. In 2004, Kim appeared in a television commercial with his youngest son Kim Joo-hyuk, who was also an actor.TV Actor Kim Moo-saeng Dies at 62 . ''HanCinema'', 17 April 2005; originally published by ''The Korea Times''. Retrieved on 23 February 2008. Personal life In July 2004, Kim t ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seosan
Seosan (; ) is a city in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea, with a population of roughly 175,000 according to the 2017 census. Located at the northwestern end of South Chungcheong Province, it is bounded by Dangjin, Naepo New Town, Yesan-gun and Hongseong-gun on the east, Taean-gun and the Yellow Sea on the west, south of Seoul, northwest of Daejeon and northwest of Naepo New Town. Seosan is the hub of transportation on the west coast where the Seohaean Expressway, Daejeon-Dangjin Expressway, and National Highways No. 29, 32, 38, and 45 intersect. Culture and tourism Although Seosan itself is fairly quiet and attracts relatively few tourists, there are a number of minor attractions in the rural areas outside of Seosan, most of which can be accessed within twenty minutes by car, or in an hour by bicycle. Many of these historic sites are well-known only among the locals and often have few visitors, which can make them appealing to those wishing to escape the crowded pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irwon-dong
Irwon-dong () is a '' dong'' (neighborhood) of Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea. Education Schools located in Irwon-dong: * Daemo Elementary School * Daecheong Elementary School * Irwon Elementary School * Younghee Elementary School * Joongdong Middle School * Jungsan High School * Joongdong High School * Seoul Robotics High School * Miral School Transportation The area is served by Deachung Station and Irwon Station on the Seoul Subway Line 3, and Seoul buses. Notable people from Irwon-dong * Lee Ha-na (), South Korean actress * Huh Yunjin (, a.k.a. Jennifer Huh), South Korean-American singer-songwriter, dancer, producer and K-pop idol, member of K-pop girlgroup LE SSERAFIM See also *Dong of Gangnam District There are 26 ''Dong (administrative division), dong'' (neighborhoods) in Gangnam District. *Apgujeong, Apgujeong 1-dong *Apgujeong, Apgujeong 2-dong *Cheongdam-dong, Cheongdam 1-dong * Cheongdam-dong, Cheongdam 2-dong * Daechi-dong, Daechi 1-d ... Refere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dawn Of The Empire
''The Dawn of the Empire'' () is a South Korean historical television series which aired on KBS1 from March 2, 2002 to January 26, 2003 for 94 episodes every weekend at 21:45 ( KST). It's KBS' second histocal series set in Goryeo after ''Taejo Wang Geon'' and revolves around the reigns of the second, third and fourth king of Goryeo, particularly on the latter, Gwangjong's. Written by Lee Hwan-kyung, it was the first South Korean drama to be filmed in North Korea, particularly in Pyongyang and Mount Baekdu. Open sets built in Andong, Mungyeong and Jecheon for ''Taejo Wang Geon'' were also used. The drama debuted with a viewership rating of 31.9%, then settled on an average of 19.6%, lower than expected. Eventually, the production decided to shorten the series. Cast Main * Kim Sang-joong as King Gwangjong :4th ruler of Goryeo *Jun Hye-jin as Queen Daemok :Gwangjong's primary wife, formerly half-sister * Choi Jae-sung as King Jeongjong :3rd ruler of Goryeo * Hong Ri-na as Quee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mina (TV Series)
''Mina'' () is a South Korean television series that aired on KBS2 in 2001. Plot Park Mina, a highly popular singer who's won the hearts of many fans, gets into a car accident when her car swerves to avoid an oncoming vehicle. The car, which fell into a ditch, explodes and causes Mina to suffer second, third and fourth-degree burns on her body. Mina's manager Kang Joon-seo happens to find Kim Soo-ryun, who looks almost exactly like Mina. Joon-seo initially asks Soo-ryun to take Mina's place for a short period of time until the real singer recovers. Soo-ryun agrees to the proposal because she badly needs money for her mother's surgical fees and her brother's tuition. After undergoing rigorous training from Joon-seo, Soo-ryun emerges as a near-perfect replica of Mina. However, Soo-ryun falls in love with Mina's boyfriend Jung Tae-hoon, and becomes enamored with fame and fortune. Meanwhile, the real Mina returns, but the plastic surgeons were unable to restore her original appea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Il Mare
''Il Mare'' () is a 2000 South Korean romantic fantasy film, starring Lee Jung-jae and Jun Ji-hyun, and directed by Lee Hyun-seung. The title, ''Il Mare'', means "The Sea" in Italian, and is the name of the seaside house which is the setting of the story. The two protagonists both live there two years apart in time, but are able to communicate through a mysterious mailbox. The film was remade by Warner Brothers in 2006 as the American film '' The Lake House'' starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock. The plot was also adapted in the 2015 Indian Kannada movie '' Minchagi Nee Baralu''. Plot There are two distinct timelines intertwined throughout most of the film. The story begins with Eun-joo moving out of a house called "Il Mare" by the sea. She leaves a Christmas card in the mailbox, asking the next resident to forward her mail to her. Sung-hyun, an architectural student, receives her card, but is puzzled since he is the first resident at Il Mare and the card is dated t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tears Of The Dragon (TV Series)
''Tears of the Dragon'' () is a South Korean historical television series. It aired on KBS1 from November 24, 1996 to May 31, 1998 for 159 episodes. The series spans from the foundation of Joseon to the reign of King Sejong. It's considered one of the best historical dramas in South Korea, reaching a viewership rating of 49%. It is also the first series based on historical researches on Prime Minister Jeong Do-jeon. Plot The series portrays the life of Yi Bang-won (posthumously known as "Taejong"), the third king of Joseon and fifth son of its founder. It depicts him as being committed to the stability of the kingdom, a commitment that translates into affection and devotion towards his father and his heir (originally Taejong's first-born son, Yi Je), although these feelings are not reciprocated due to anger about the various assassinations and executions carried out by Taejong. The anger culminates in the retired Taejo's efforts to remove his son by backing the Jo Sa-wi rebell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yi Sun-sin
Yi Sun-sin (; ; April 28, 1545 – December 16, 1598) was a Korean admiral and military general known for his victories against the Japanese navy during the Imjin War in the Joseon period. Yi's courtesy name was Yŏhae (여해), and he was posthumously honored with the title Lord of Loyal Valor (). The exact number of naval engagements conducted by Admiral Yi against the Japanese is a subject of historical debate. However, it is generally accepted that he fought in at least 23 naval battles, achieving victory in all. In many of these engagements, he commanded forces that were outnumbered and poorly supplied. His most dramatic success occurred in the Battle of Myeongnyang, where he led a Korean fleet of 13 ships to victory against a Japanese fleet of at least 133.Yi Sunsin, Nanjung ilgi, p. 314 Yi died from a gunshot wound in the Battle of Noryang, the last major battle of the Imjin War, on December 16, 1598. Yi is considered one of history's greatest naval commanders, know ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chough Pyung-ok
Chough Pyung-ok (; 1894 – 1960) was a South Korean politician. He ran against incumbent president Syngman Rhee in the 1960 presidential election but died on February 15, one month before the election on March 15. Rhee received 90% of the vote. He was the first Director of the Korean National Police from 1945 to 1949 and Minister of Home Affairs during the early stages of the Korean War. Biography Born in Mokcheon, a neighbourhood in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, Joseon in 1894. Chough's family was wealthy, and in 1914, sent him to the United States for his education. He attended a high school in Kingston in the state of Pennsylvania before going on to study at Columbia University in New York. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1922 and proceed to gain a Doctorate in Economics in 1925. On completing his tertiary education, Chough returned to Korea and worked as a teacher at Chŏson Christian College. A nationalist, he was imprisoned in 1929 by the Japanese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1st Republic (TV Series)
''1st Republic'' () is a South Korean historical television series that was originally broadcast on MBC TV from 2 April 1981 to 11 February 1982. According to some sources, it is considered the first political drama television series in South Korean history, and the first to depict a recent president during an era of heavy media censorship. It covers the First Republic of Korea: the government of South Korea between 1948 and 1960. The series consisted of 39 episodes, each around an hour long, and led to multiple sequel series over the next few decades that covered each of the Five Republics of Korea, including the 2005 ''5th Republic'' TV series. Premise The show covers events from 1945 to 1960, including the 1945 liberation of Korea from the Japanese Empire, the 1950 Korean War, and the 1960 establishment of the Second Republic of Korea. Cast * Choi Bool-am as Syngman Rhee * Lee Young-hoo as Kim Ku * Park Gyu-chae as Lee Ki-poong * Kook Jong-hwan as Kim Il Sung * Shim Ya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Chosun Ilbo
''The Chosun Ilbo'' (, ), also known as ''The Chosun Daily,'' is a Korean-language newspaper of record for South Korea and among the oldest active newspapers in the country. With a daily circulation of more than 1,800,000, ''The'' ''Chosun Ilbo'' has been audited annually since the Audit Bureau of Circulations was established in 1993. ''The'' ''Chosun Ilbo'' and its subsidiary company, Digital Chosun, operate the ''Chosun.com'' news website, which also publishes news in English, Chinese, and Japanese. History The Chosun Ilbo Establishment Union was created in September 1919. ''The'' ''Chosun Ilbo'' newspaper was founded on 5 March 1920 by Sin Sogu with the financial support of the Daejong Business Association. Cho Jin-Tae, the vice-chairman of the Daejong Business Association was appointed the first President of the newspaper in 1920. However, as the Business Association failed to pay promised finances, the relationship between the Association and ''The Chosun Ilbo'' broke down ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul Broadcasting System
Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS; ) is one of the leading Television in South Korea, South Korean television and radio broadcasters. The broadcaster legally became known as SBS in March 2000, changing its corporate name from Seoul Broadcasting System (). Its flagship terrestrial television television station, station SBS TV broadcasts as Television channel, channel 6 for digital and cable. Established on 14 November 1990, SBS is the largest private broadcasting, private broadcaster in South Korea, and is owned by the Taeyoung Construction. It operates its flagship television channel which has a nationwide network of 10 regional stations, and three radio networks. SBS has provided digital terrestrial television service in the ATSC format since 2001, and T-DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) service since 2005. History After South Korea's democratic reform in 1987, the government moved to create a new commercial broadcaster in South Korea, the second after the Munhwa Broadcasti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Posthumous Award
A posthumous award is an award that is granted after the recipient has died. Many prizes, medals, and awards can be granted posthumously. Military decorations Military decorations, such as the Victoria Cross or the Medal of Honor, are often given posthumously. The title Hero of the Soviet Union was posthumously given, but the Gold Star medal was not awarded itself. During World War II, many countries practiced the granting of posthumous awards. In the Soviet Union, the only posthumous award that was physically awarded was the Order of the Patriotic War. All other awards were not physically awarded. Until 1977, upon the death of an awardee, all medals and awards were returned. Less commonly, certain prizes, medals, and awards are granted ''only'' posthumously, especially those that honor people who died in service to a particular cause. Such awards include the Confederate Medal of Honor award, to Confederate veterans who distinguished themselves conspicuously during the Amer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
