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Olle (alley)
''Olle'' (Jeju language, Jeju: ) refers to traditional walled alleyways that connect houses to main paths in Jeju Province, South Korea. They are considered to be part of Jeju's tradition of piled stone structures, called ''doldam''. They are now considered less common, although they are seen as symbols of Jeju. Description ''Olle'' can be straight, angular, or curvy. Their length also varies; longer ones are more common in rural areas, and shorter ones are common in larger settlements. ''Olle'' tend to be wide and have barriers high. Their length is usually around . The shape of an ''olle'' had several properties. They could be designed to block the entrance of wind into the house. They sometimes functionally replaced doors in houses. Traditionally, houses in Jeju did not have doors. This was due to a number of factors: Jeju is humid, hot, and has strong wind storms. Wood doors either rotted or broke in these conditions. Angular or curved ''olle'' block the interior of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeju Language
Jeju (Jeju: ; Jeju RR: , or , or ), often called Jejueo or Jejuan in English-language scholarship, is a Koreanic language originally from Jeju Island, South Korea. It is not mutually intelligible with mainland Korean dialects. While it was historically considered a divergent Jeju dialect of the Korean language, it is increasingly referred to as a separate language in its own right. It is declining in usage and was classified by UNESCO in 2010 as critically endangered, the highest level of language endangerment possible. Revitalization efforts are ongoing. The consonants of Jeju are similar to those of Seoul Korean, but Jeju has a larger and more conservative vowel inventory. Jeju is a head-final, agglutinative, suffixing language like Korean. Nouns are followed by particles that may function as case markers. Verbs inflect for tense, aspect, mood, evidentiality, relative social status, formality, and other grammatical information. Korean and Jeju differ significantly in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeju Province
Jeju Province (; ), officially Jeju Special Self-Governing Province (Jeju language, Jeju: ; ), is the southernmost Provinces of South Korea, province of South Korea, consisting of eight inhabited and 55 uninhabited islands, including Marado, Udo (island), Udo, the Chuja Islands, Chuja Archipelago, and the country's largest island, Jeju Island.formerly transliterated as Cheju Island or Cheju Do, the island was also previously known as Quelpart to Europeans and as Saishū during the Korea under Japanese rule, Japanese occupation of Korea. The province is located in the Korea Strait, with the Korea, Korean Peninsula to the northwest, Japan to the east, and China to the west. The province has two cities: the capital Jeju City, on the northern half of the island, and Seogwipo, on the southern half of the island. The island is home to the shield volcano Hallasan, the highest point in South Korea. Jeju language, Jeju and Korean language, Korean are the official languages of the province, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doldam
''Doldam'' (Jeju language, Jeju: ) refers to traditional cultural practices surrounding the use of piled volcanic stones on Jeju Island, Korea. ''Doldam'' structures have been present on Jeju Island for many centuries and are considered quintessential symbols of Jeju's culture and aesthetic. ''Doldam'' is applied in a wide variety of situations, and the names for various structures differ based on their application and techniques applied in their creation. Description The volcanic Jeju Island has ubiquitous black basalt stones throughout the island, including in its mountains, waters, and fields. Jeju Island is reputed for such rocks; it is nicknamed "Samdado" (), meaning "island of the 'three haves'". These three 'haves' are wind, women, and stones. Farmers who try to prepare a field reportedly inevitably find numerous stones just below the surface level of dirt, and thus it is considered a common sight in the island for there to be large piles of volcanic rock next to fields ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Encyclopedia Of Korean Culture
The ''Encyclopedia of Korean Culture'' () is a Korean-language encyclopedia published by the Academy of Korean Studies and DongBang Media Co. It was originally published as physical books from 1991 to 2001. There is now an online version of the encyclopedia that continues to be updated. Overview On September 25, 1979, a presidential order (No. 9628; ) was issued to begin work on compiling a national encyclopedia. Work began on compiling the encyclopedia on March 18, 1980. It began publishing books in 1991. The encyclopedia's first version was completed, with 28 volumes, in 1995. It continued to be revised beginning in 1996. In 2001, the digital edition EncyKorea was published on CD-ROM A CD-ROM (, compact disc read-only memory) is a type of read-only memory consisting of a pre-pressed optical compact disc that contains computer data storage, data computers can read, but not write or erase. Some CDs, called enhanced CDs, hold b ... and DVD. It launched an online version in 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeongnang
''Jeongnang'' (Jeju: ; MR: ) is a term for traditional gates to private homes of Jeju Island, Korea. The gates are typically composed of three parallel wooden poles placed in holes in wood or stone pillars. They have a number of purposes, one of which is to quickly communicate to neighbors if the owner of the house is at home. There are various regional names for the gates, including ''jeongnam'' (), ''jeongsal'' (), ''jeongsul'' (), and ''jingnang'' (). They are now seen as symbolic of Jeju's neighborly traditional culture. These gates are still used today, although less common now. Description The gates typically have two base pillars. If the pillars are made of stone, they are called ''jeongjuseok'' (). If they're made of wood, they're called either ''jeongjumok'' or ''jeongjumeok'' (). Parallel sets of holes (one to four, usually circular but squares not uncommon) are cut into the pillars, in which wooden poles (the ''jeongnang'') are placed. The poles for the gate serve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeju Olle Trail
Jeju Olle Trail () is a List of long-distance footpaths, long-distance footpath on Jeju Island, in Jeju Province, South Korea. The trail consists of 21 connected numbered main routes, 6 sub-routes, and a short spur that connects to Jeju International Airport. On average, the routes are 16 km in length and total 437 km. They mainly follow Jeju's coastline and around its outlying islands, passing beaches, fishing villages, indigenous forest, tourist destinations, and urban centers. The exact length and locations change over time as trails are modified or re-routed. Jeju Olle Trail was envisioned and developed by former journalist Suh Myung-sook. History Jeju Olle Trail was modeled after the Camino de Santiago, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, UNESCO World Heritage site. Suh Myung-sook, a native Jeju Islander and former journalist, followed this example and established the Jeju Olle Foundation, developing hiking trails that similar to Spain's Camino de Santiago, Santiago P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korea
Korea is a peninsular region in East Asia consisting of the Korean Peninsula, Jeju Island, and smaller islands. Since the end of World War II in 1945, it has been politically Division of Korea, divided at or near the 38th parallel north, 38th parallel between North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea; DPRK) and South Korea (Republic of Korea; ROK). Both countries proclaimed independence in 1948, and the two countries fought the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. The region is bordered by China to the north and Russia to the northeast, across the Yalu River, Amnok (Yalu) and Tumen River, Duman (Tumen) rivers, and is separated from Japan to the southeast by the Korea Strait. Known human habitation of the Korean peninsula dates to 40,000 BC. The kingdom of Gojoseon, which according to tradition was founded in 2333 BC, fell to the Han dynasty in 108 BC. It was followed by the Three Kingdoms of Korea, Three Kingdoms period, in which Korea was divided into Goguryeo, Baekje, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Culture And Information Service
The Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS; ) is an affiliated organization of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (South Korea), Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Government of South Korea, South Korean government and runs 32 Korean cultural centers in 27 countries. The goal of the organization is to further enhance the image of Korea's national brand by promoting Korean heritage and arts through these cultural centers. It was announced in January 2024 that the service would shut down and become a part of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (South Korea), Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Main missions ¤ To upgrade the country's nation brand and to publicize government policies * Carrying out projects to boost the nation brand * Providing support for summit diplomacy by organizing cultural events and operating press centers during presidential visits abroad * Promoting Korea's key administrative priorities and major government policie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Encyclopedia Of Korean Local Culture
The ''Encyclopedia of Korean Local Culture'' (EKLC; ; abbreviated 향문) is an online encyclopedia operated by the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) and the Ministry of Education, which are in turn supported by the South Korean government. , it is subdivided into 230 regional encyclopedias, with 111 of them considered to be complete. The various regional encyclopedias are located at subdomains of the main "grandculture.net" domain. The encyclopedia began compilation in 2003. The first regional encyclopedia to be completed was that for Seongnam. Cost and efforts to produce these encyclopedias is shared between the South Korean government and the governments of each region covered. However, the completion and maintenance of the encyclopedias has been hampered by budgetary constraints. As an example, the Gwangju edition of the encyclopedia (; each encyclopedia is named similarly) began to be compiled in July 2019, and was completed by September 2023. At time of completion, it contai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market
Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market () is a large traditional market in , Seogwipo, Jeju Province, South Korea. It is the largest and oldest permanent market in Seogwipo, and is considered a major tourist attraction and economic hub for the city. The market is named for '' olle'', Jeju's traditional alleyways from roads to houses. The market is open 24 hours, although the number of stalls open varies by the hour. The market is located on the Jeju Olle Trail. The market is centrally located and within a 10 minute walk of other major tourist attractions in the city. Description It sells a wide variety of goods and amenities, including street food, fruits and vegetables (especially Jeju's '' hallabong'' tangerines), souvenirs, and restaurants. Some stores identify which fish for sale were caught that same day. The market has an outdoor performance hall, and often hosts events and performances from local groups. One such event in February 2024 had a traditional Korean shamanic '' gut'' pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
