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Oncheon-cheon
Oncheoncheon (), also Oncheon Stream or Oncheon River, is a tributary of the in Busan, South Korea. It was previously known as the Seocheon or Dongnaecheon. The source of the river is on Geumjeongsan. It then flows through the built-up area of Busan, passing between Allak-dong (Dongnae District) and (Yeonje District) along the way. In 2003, the Busan municipal government began redevelopment in order to address the stream's environmental issues and provide recreation facilities on its banks. The Oncheon Stream Park along the banks of the river is an excellent place to view the blossoming of cherry trees. Ecosystem The river's ecosystem suffered due to urban development and industrialisation. A 1984 study found that the water contained more than ten times the safe level of synthetic organic compounds, attributable to the dumping of industrial waste in the river. In April 2000, eight social & environmental volunteer groups began efforts to restore the river's ecosystem. However, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tributary
A tributary, or an ''affluent'', is a stream or river that flows into a larger stream (''main stem'' or ''"parent"''), river, or a lake. A tributary does not flow directly into a sea or ocean. Tributaries, and the main stem river into which they flow, drain the surrounding drainage basin of its surface water and groundwater, leading the water out into an ocean, another river, or into an endorheic basin. The Irtysh is a chief tributary of the Ob (river), Ob river and is also the longest tributary river in the world with a length of . The Madeira River is the largest tributary river by volume in the world with an average discharge of . A confluence, where two or more bodies of water meet, usually refers to the joining of tributaries. The opposite to a tributary is a distributary, a river or stream that branches off from and flows away from the main stream. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Busan
Busan (), officially Busan Metropolitan City, is South Korea's second list of cities in South Korea by population, most populous city after Seoul, with a population of over 3.3 million as of 2024. Formerly romanized as Pusan, it is the economic, cultural and educational center of southeastern South Korea, with its port being South Korea's busiest and the sixth-busiest in the world. The surrounding "Southeastern Maritime Industrial Region" (including Ulsan, South Gyeongsang Province, South Gyeongsang, Daegu, and part of North Gyeongsang Province, North Gyeongsang and South Jeolla Province, South Jeolla) is South Korea's largest industrial area. The large volumes of port traffic and urban population in excess of 1 million make Busan a Large-Port metropolis using the Southampton System of Port-City classification. As of 2019, Busan Port is the primary port in Korea and the world's sixth-largest container port. Busan is divided into 15 major administrative districts and a single co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
10 Magazine (South Korean Magazine)
Founded in October 2008, ''10 Magazine'' is an English language, "events-led" monthly magazine published in Seoul, South Korea. The content focuses on the month's events (concerts, exhibitions, festivals, etc.) around the country and entertaining activities to experience while visiting or residing in Korea. Contents The first half of each issue is dedicated to a variety of entertainment opportunities in South Korea. Articles include Expat Expertise, In the Kitchen (chef profiles), 10 Questions (interviews), Korean Destinations, Asian Destinations (travel to nearby Asian countries), Korean History, Blog of the Month, Family & Community. Each month there are also in-depth cover stories, often focused on top 10 lists. Some topics have included the 10 most exclusive places in Korea, the 10 best burgers, wings and pizza, traditional Korean markets, expatriate owner-chefs, the best hiking locations, dating in Korea and more. The second half of each issue is devoted to their nationwi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geumjeongsan
Geumjeongsan () is a mountain in Busan, South Korea. Its highest peak, Godangbong, stands at 801.5 meters. The mountain is popular for hiking, although there is a cable car and bus that goes up much of the way. The mountain also has a village, temple, and fortress on it. The views of Busan and the surrounding area from the peak have been praised. Description It has a height of . The mountain has long been famed for its beauty and structures. It has the temple Beomeosa and Korean fortress Geumjeongsanseong on its slopes. Geumjeongsan is a popular hiking destination. Some hike up early on New Year's Day, to see the first sunrise of the year. The top is also accessible by cable-car. Sanseongmaeul () is a small rural community built in the mountain valley. It has many restaurants and tourist amenities. Peak Godangbong () is the highest peak on the mountain. It stands at an altitude of 801.5 meters on the city limit between Busan and Yangsan. Its summit gives a great view of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allak-dong
Allak-dong () is a '' dong'' in Dongnae District, Busan, South Korea. It is divided into two administrative ''dong'', Allak 1-dong and Allak 2-dong. The total area is 2.31 km2, with a population of 18,560. It borders Geumjeong District on the north. The name "Allak" gained ''dong'' status in 1953. It was split into two administrative ''dong'' in 1990. Each ''dong'' office has ten employees. See also * Geography of South Korea *Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 22 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 List of special cities of South Korea#Position in hierarchy and types, metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 List of special cities of South Korea, special city (''teukbyeo ... External linksAllak 1-dong website, in Korean [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dongnae District
Dongnae District () is a '' gu'' (district) in central Busan, South Korea. Administrative divisions It has a population of about 300,000, and an area of 16.7 square kilometers. It was once a separate city, the principal port of southeastern Korea. Numerous historical relics are preserved in the area. This district is well known for the dish '' pajeon''. DongRaeGu is also the ID for the Korean '' StarCraft II'' pro gamer, Park Soo-ho. Due to his success in events such as the Global StarCraft II League and Major League Gaming, he was recognized by the town and was allowed to officially represent the town by being able to place a badge on his uniform. Dongnae District is divided into seven legal ''dong'', which altogether comprise 14 administrative ''dong'', as follows: * Allak-dong (2 administrative ''dong'') * Boksan-dong * Myeongjang-dong (2 administrative ''dong'') * Myeongnyun-dong (2 administrative ''dong'') * Oncheon-dong (3 administrative ''dong'') * Sajik-dong (3 adm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeonje District
Yeonje District () is a ''Subdivisions of South Korea, gu'' in central Busan, South Korea. It has an area of 12.08 km2, and a population of about 220,000. Yeonje District was created in March 1995 following its separation from Dongnae District. Its name was formed by taking the first and last syllables of the names of its only 2 legal ''dong''; Yeonsan-dong and Geoje-dong. Busan City Hall is located in Yeonje District. Administrative divisions Yeonje District is divided into 2 legal ''dong'', which all together comprise 12 administrative ''dong'', as follows: *Yeonsan-dong (8 administrative ''dong'') *Geoje-dong (4 administrative ''dong'') See also *Geography of South Korea *Subdivisions of South Korea References External links Yeonje District website Yeonje District, Districts of Busan {{Busan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cherry Tree
A cherry is the fruit of many plants of the genus ''Prunus'', and is a fleshy drupe (stone fruit). Commercial cherries are obtained from cultivars of several species, such as the sweet ''Prunus avium'' and the sour ''Prunus cerasus''. The name 'cherry' also refers to the cherry tree and its wood, and is sometimes applied to almonds and visually similar flowering trees in the genus ''Prunus'', as in " ornamental cherry" or "cherry blossom". Wild cherry may refer to any of the cherry species growing outside cultivation, although ''Prunus avium'' is often referred to specifically by the name "wild cherry" in the British Isles. Botany True cherries ''Prunus'' subg. ''Cerasus'' contains species that are typically called cherries. They are known as true cherries and distinguished by having a single winter bud per axil, by having the flowers in small corymbs or umbels of several together (occasionally solitary, e.g. ''P. serrula''; some species with short racemes, e.g. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Industrial Waste
Industrial waste is the waste produced by industrial activity which includes any material that is rendered useless during a manufacturing process such as that of factories, mills, and mining operations. Types of industrial waste include dirt and gravel, masonry and concrete, scrap metal, oil, solvents, chemicals, scrap lumber, even vegetable matter from restaurants. Industrial waste may be solid, semi-solid or liquid in form. It may be hazardous waste (some types of which are toxicity, toxic) or non-hazardous waste. Industrial waste may pollute the nearby soil or adjacent water bodies, and can contaminate groundwater, lakes, streams, rivers or coastal waters. Industrial waste is often mixed into municipal waste, making accurate assessments difficult. An estimate for the US goes as high as 7.6 billion tons of industrial waste produced annually, as of 2017. Most countries have enacted legislation to deal with the problem of industrial waste, but strictness and compliance regimes var ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cheonggyecheon
Cheonggyecheon (, ) is a stream and public space in downtown Seoul, South Korea. A natural stream sourced from the Suseongdong Valley in Inwangsan, it was historically maintained as part of Seoul's early sewerage until the mid-20th century, when post-Korean War rapid economic development and deteriorating conditions prompted the filling of the stream with concrete and the construction of an elevated freeway, the Cheonggye Expressway, in its place. In 2003, the city government began an urban renewal project to remove the expressway and restore the stream, which was completed in 2005 at a cost of over (approximately US$281 million). The Cheonggyecheon restoration project initially attracted significant public criticism, but since its opening in 2005 it has become popular among residents and tourists. Geography Cheonggyecheon is an stream flowing west to east through downtown Seoul, and then meeting Jungnangcheon, which connects to the Han River and empties into the Yellow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
