Encyclopedia - List Of Korea-related Topics: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Korea-related Topics - Introduction
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Encyclopedia - List Of Korea-related Topics L-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Korea-related Topics L-z - N
Naengmyeon - Naju - Nakdong River - Namkung Do - Nam Sung-yong - Namdaemun - Names of Korea - Namhae County - Namhae Chachaung (king of S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Korea-related Topics L-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Korea-related Topics L-z - R
Ra Kyung-min - Radical (Chinese character) - Rain (singer) - Rangoon bombing - Rasŏn (Rajin-Sŏnbong) - Red Devil - Regions of Korea - E...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yeongi County: Encyclopedia - Yeongi County
Yeongi County (Yeongi-gun) is a county in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. The seat of government is in Jochiwon-eup. See also. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cheongyang County: Encyclopedia - Cheongyang County
Cheongyang County (Cheongyang-gun) is a county in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. A predominantly rural area, it is known throug...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tongbulgyo: Encyclopedia - Tongbulgyo
Tongbulgyo is a school of "interpenetrated Buddhism" which was taught by the Korean monk Wonhyo. See also. List of Korea-related topic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gyeyul: Encyclopedia - Gyeyul
Gyeyul is the Korean name applied to a branch of Buddhism that specializes in the study of monastic discipline, or Vinaya. The Gyeyul sch...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Asan: Encyclopedia - Asan
Asan is a city in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. It is located at 36°47′N 126°59′E. It shares with the neighbouring city ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dangjin County: Encyclopedia - Dangjin County
Dangjin County (Dangjin-gun) is a county in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. See also. List of Korea-related topics List of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yesan County: Encyclopedia - Yesan County
Yesan County (Yesan-gun) is a county in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. Famous people from Yesan include independence fighter Yo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buyeo County: Encyclopedia - Buyeo County
For the ancient Korean kingdom in Manchuria, see Buyeo (state). Buyeo County (Buyeo-gun) is a county in South Chungcheong Province, South...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Unsuk Chin: Encyclopedia - Unsuk Chin
Unsuk Chin (born 1961, Seoul) is a Korean woman composer of classical music in Germany. She had earned a Grawemeyer Award for her violin ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Calvin University: Encyclopedia - Calvin University
Calvin University is a Presbyterian-affiliated university in South Korea. The campus is located in Guseong-eup, Yongin City, Gyeonggi pro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Songgwangsa: Encyclopedia - Songgwangsa
Songgwangsa is one of the most important Seon Buddhist monasteries in Korea, located on Jogye Mountain. Founded by Jinul 知訥, this mon...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wiman Joseon: Encyclopedia - Wiman Joseon
Wiman Joseon (194 BC - 108 BC), was a continuation of Gojoseon, beginning with the rule of Wiman. It is generally classified as a part of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Woncheuk: Encyclopedia - Woncheuk
Wonchuk (613-696) was a Korean Buddhist monk, also known as Ximing fashi (西明法師) after the name of the temple where he did his mos...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jinul: Encyclopedia - Jinul
Jinul (1158 – 1210) was a Korean monk of the Goryeo period, who is considered to be the most influential figure in the formation of Ko...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hwaeom: Encyclopedia - Hwaeom
Hwaeom is the name of the Korean transmission of the Huayan school of Chinese Buddhism. The greatest lasting impact of the Huayan school...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cheontae: Encyclopedia - Cheontae
Cheontae is the Korean descendant of the Chinese Buddhist sect Tiantai. Tiantai was introduced to Korea a couple of times during earlier ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gihwa: Encyclopedia - Gihwa
Gihwa, also known as Hamheo Teuktong (1376 - 1433) was a late Goryeo-early Joseon Buddhist monk of the Seon order, who was the leading Bu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Haeinsa: Encyclopedia - Haeinsa
Haeinsa is one of the foremost Buddhist temples in South Korea, most notable because it is the home of the Tripitaka Koreana, the whole ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Byeonhan: Encyclopedia - Byeonhan
Byeonhan also known as Byeonjin (변진/弁辰) was a loose confederacy of chiefdoms that existed from the 1st century BC to the 4th cent...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Seokguram: Encyclopedia - Seokguram
The Seokguram Grotto is a hermitage of the Bulguksa temple and lies east of the temple on Mt. Tohamsan. In 1995 Seokgram was added to th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Goryeo: Encyclopedia - Goryeo
The state of Goryeo ruled Korea from the fall of Silla in 935 until the founding of Joseon in 1392. The name "Goryeo" is a shortened form...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Joseon: Encyclopedia - Joseon
Joseon (조선, also Chosŏn) is a name for Korea, as used in the following cases: Korea was named Joseon in the Korean language during...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Myeongjong Of Goryeo: Encyclopedia - Myeongjong Of Goryeo
Myeongjong was the third son of King Injong, and king of the Korean kingdom of Goryeo (1170–1197). Although it was intended that Injon...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Uisang: Encyclopedia - Uisang
Uisang (625 - 702) was one of the most eminent early Silla scholar-monks, a close friend of Wonhyo (元曉). He traveled to China, studyi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ara Gaya: Encyclopedia - Ara Gaya
Gojoseon, Jin Proto-Three Kingdoms:  Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye  Samhan, Gaya Three Kingdoms:  Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla Unified S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yun Poson: Encyclopedia - Yun Poson
Yun Poson (Korean hangul: 윤보선; hanja: 尹潽善; revised: Yun Boseon; McCune-Reischauer: Yun Posŏn; August 26, 1897 – July 18, 1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yeongnam: Encyclopedia - Yeongnam
Yeongnam is the name of a region that coincides with the former Gyeongsang Province in what is now South Korea. (It was also the name of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yeon Gaesomun: Encyclopedia - Yeon Gaesomun
Yeon Gaesomun (? - 666), was a Goguryeo general of noble birth. In 642 he had killed King Yeongnyu and seized supreme power. He installed...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Daegaya: Encyclopedia - Daegaya
Daegaya was a major chiefdom of the Gaya confederacy during the Korean Three Kingdoms period. Daegaya was located in present-day Goryeong...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Daewon-gun: Encyclopedia - Daewon-gun
The Daewon-gun, or properly Heungseon Daewon-gun, (1820–1898) was the regent of Joseon during much of the later 19th century. Daewon-gu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dojo: Encyclopedia - Dojo
A dojo is a term used in Japanese martial arts that refers to a formal training hall. It is typically considered the formal gathering pla...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pasa Of Silla: Encyclopedia - Pasa Of Silla
Pasa Isageum (80-112, d. 112) was the fifth ruler of the ancient Korean kingdom of Silla. He was either King Yuri's son or his nephew, an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ansan: Encyclopedia - Ansan
Ansan is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It lies south of Seoul, and is part of the Capital Metropolitan Area. It is connected...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Changwon: Encyclopedia - Changwon
Changwon(창원) is a city in and the capital of South Gyeongsang Province in South Korea. The city is approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wonhyo: Encyclopedia - Wonhyo
Wonhyo (617 - 686) was one of the leading thinkers, writers and commentators of the Korean Buddhist tradition. With his life spanning the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Silla: Encyclopedia - Silla
Silla (also spelled Shilla) was one of the three kingdoms of ancient Korea. It conquered the other two kingdoms in the 7th century C.E....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bihwa Gaya: Encyclopedia - Bihwa Gaya
Bihwa Gaya, also known as Bijabal, was one of the kingdoms of the Gaya confederacy during the Three Kingdoms Period. It was based near th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chin2: Encyclopedia - Chin2
Chin2 (named after the original filename chin2.mpeg) is a humorous video considered by some to be an Internet classic. The video features...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yi I: Encyclopedia - Yi I
Yi I (26 December 1536-1584) was one of the two most prominent Korean Confucian scholars of the Joseon Dynasty, the other being his older...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bulssi Japbyeon: Encyclopedia - Bulssi Japbyeon
The Bulssi Japbyeon is a late 14th century Korean Neo-Confucian polemical critique of Buddhism by Jeong Dojeon. In this work he carried o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bulguksa: Encyclopedia - Bulguksa
Bulguksa is a Buddhist temple in the North Gyeongsang province in South Korea. The temple was originally built in 528 but later abandone...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Korean Hwan: Encyclopedia - Korean Hwan
The hwan was the unit of currency in Korea from 1905 to 1910, and in South Korea from February 15, 1953 to June 9, 1962. Between 1905 and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yuri Of Silla: Encyclopedia - Yuri Of Silla
Yuri of Silla (d. 57, r. 24-57), often known by his formal title Yuri Isageum, was the third ruler of the ancient Korean state of Silla. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wu Prince Of Korea: Encyclopedia - Wu Prince Of Korea
Prince Wu of Korea (1912-1945), was the 4th head of Unhyeon Palace and a member of the Imperial family of Korea. He was born the second s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Boryeong: Encyclopedia - Boryeong
Boryeong is a city in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. It is located at 36°20′N 126°37′E, on the coast of the Yellow Sea. I...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cheonan: Encyclopedia - Cheonan
Cheonan is a city in South Chungcheong province, South Korea. It is located at 36°49′N 127°10′E, about 50 miles south of Seoul. The...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bucheon: Encyclopedia - Bucheon
Bucheon is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It is sandwiched between Incheon and Seoul. Many manufacturing operations are locate...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bak Hyeokgeose Of Silla: Encyclopedia - Bak Hyeokgeose Of Silla
Bak Hyeokgeose (r. (57 BCE–4 CE), d. 4 CE) was the first ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla . His formal title was Bak Hyeokgeose Geo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Korea-related Topics L-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Korea-related Topics L-z - L
Lake Tianchi (Ch'ŏnji) Monster Later Baekje - Later Goguryeo - Later Three Kingdoms of Korea - Lelang Commandery - Let's trim our hair i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Korea-related Topics L-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Korea-related Topics L-z - P
Pacific War - Paektu Mountain - Paek Yong Ho - Paichai University - Nam June Paik - Paik Sun Yup - Paju - Pak Chae-rim - Pak Gil Yon - Pa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Korea-related Topics L-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Korea-related Topics L-z - S
Sabi - Sacheon - Saejae Sinmun - Saemaeul Movement (New Community Movement) - Sambyeolcho Rebellion - Samcheok - Samchuly (bicycle manufa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Korea-related Topics L-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Korea-related Topics L-z - Y
Yaeil Theological Seminary - Yale romanization - Yalu River - Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture - Yangban - Yanggakdo Hotel - Yanggang...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Korea-related Topics 1-k: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Korea-related Topics 1-k - F
Fan death - Far East University - Fifth Republic - Fin. K.L. - First Manchu expedition to Korea - First Republic Football World Cup 2002 ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Korea-related Topics 1-k: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Korea-related Topics 1-k - A
Aak Aegukga (South Korea) - Aegukka (North Korea) - Agency for National Security Planning - Ahn Chang-ho - Ahn Eak-tae - Ahn Jae Wook - A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Goryeo: Encyclopedia Ii - Goryeo - History
Gojoseon, Jin Proto-Three Kingdoms:  Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye  Samhan, Gaya Three Kingdoms:  Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla Unified S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - North Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - North Korea - Culture
There is a vast personality cult around Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, and much of North Korea's literature, popular music, theater, and fi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Korea-related Topics 1-k: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Korea-related Topics 1-k - C
Calvin University - Camp 22 - Capital Baptist Theological Seminary - Catholic Sangji College - Catholic University of Daegu - Catholic Un...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Korea-related Topics 1-k: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Korea-related Topics 1-k - B
Baby V.O.X. - Baduk - Baekje - Baewha Women's College - Bae Yong Jun - Baek Sang Seung - Bak Hyeokgeose of Silla - Bamboo Curtain - Ban K...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Korea-related Topics 1-k: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Korea-related Topics 1-k - D
Dacom - Daebu Island - Daebul University - Daecheon College - Daedong College - Daeduk College - Daegaya - Daehan Graduate School of Theo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Andong: Encyclopedia Ii - Andong - History
Around 1 BC Andong was founded by the Jinhan people, and it was known as Gochang. During the Three Kingdoms period, the area was controll...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tongyeong: Encyclopedia Ii - Tongyeong - Famous People
Famous people associated with the city include Yi Sun-sin, whose headquarters were located there, and Yun I-sang, a noted 20th-century co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sunjeong Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Sunjeong Of Korea - After The Korean War
After the war, the new government of President Rhee Syng-man, jealous of the populatiry of the Imperial House, prevented Empress Sunjeong...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Silla: Encyclopedia Ii - Silla - Culture
Buddhism was supported by the state and flourished in Silla. A great number of temples were built, the most notable probably being Hwangy...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Okjeo: Encyclopedia Ii - Okjeo - History
Gojoseon, Jin Proto-Three Kingdoms:  Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye  Samhan, Gaya Three Kingdoms:  Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla Unified S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wei Man: Encyclopedia Ii - Wei Man - Korea
Man was a general of the Yan Principality, whose prince Lu Wan (盧綰), Emperor Gao's old ally, ruled. However, Lu Wan fled to the Xiong...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lelang Commandery: Encyclopedia Ii - Lelang Commandery - History
In 108 B.C. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty conquered the area under Youqu (右渠), a grandson of Wei Man. The Emperor set up Lelang, Lint...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Masan Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Masan Korea - The Future Of Masan
Construction of the Machang Bridge was commenced in the Second Quarter of 2004. The bridge will provide a vital link across Masan Bay, al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Korea Train Express: Encyclopedia Ii - Korea Train Express - History
After 12 years of construction, the first sections of the system connecting Seoul to Busan via Daejeon and Daegu, also known as the Gyeon...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Korea Train Express: Encyclopedia Ii - Korea Train Express - History
After 12 years of construction, the first sections of the system connecting Seoul to Busan via Daejeon and Daegu, also known as the Gyeon...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Baekje-related Topics: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Baekje-related Topics - Introduction
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Encyclopedia - Special Cities Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Special Cities Of Korea - North Korea
Special cities of Korea - Former Directly Governed Cities. Ch'ŏngjin City (Ch'ŏngjin-si; 청진시; 淸津市) was a Directly Govern...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cheonan: Encyclopedia Ii - Cheonan - Education
The city has been designated the high tech headquarters for Korea. A number of colleges and universities are located there, including: B...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Masan Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Masan Korea - Hog Wans
Since many English speaking visitors to Masan may be EFL teachers, this section will describe the various Hog Wan institutions in Masan: ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Han River Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Han River Korea - Gallery
Han River in winter Han River looking south Satellite image of Seoul, clearly showing the path of the Han River ... See also:Han River ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anseong: Encyclopedia Ii - Anseong - Statistics
Land Use: ... See also:Anseong, Anseong - Education, Anseong - Statistics   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Guri: Encyclopedia Ii - Guri - Statistics
Temperature Range: Miscellaneous: ... See also:Guri, Guri - Famous people, Guri - Statistics   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hanyang University: Encyclopedia Ii - Hanyang University - History
Hanyang University began as Donga Engineering Institute in 1939. At the time, it offered instruction in 3 engineering subjects: civil, me...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Korea Train Express: Encyclopedia Ii - Korea Train Express - Ridership
As of August 2004, KTX trains are carrying on average 70,000 passengers per day and earning an operational profit of about 2.1 billion wo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kumgangsan: Encyclopedia Ii - Kumgangsan - Kŭmgangsan Tourist Region
Since 1998, South Korean tourists have been allowed to visit Kŭmgangsan, initially travelling by cruise ship, but recently more commonly...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Korea Train Express: Encyclopedia Ii - Korea Train Express - Ridership
When introduced in April 2004, KTX ridership was an average of 70,900 passengers per day, 70% below initial expectations. While earning a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Provinces Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Provinces Of Korea - Historical Summary
During the Unified Silla Period (AD 668-935), Korea was divided into nine Ju (주; 州), an old word for "province" that was used to name...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Special Cities Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Special Cities Of Korea - South Korea
Special cities of Korea - Notes. There is no Hanja for "Seoul," but in Chinese, it is written by its Joseon Dynasty name Hanseong (�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dongye: Encyclopedia Ii - Dongye - People And Culture
Gojoseon, Jin Proto-Three Kingdoms:  Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye  Samhan, Gaya Three Kingdoms:  Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla Unified S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yeonsangun Of Joseon: Encyclopedia Ii - Yeonsangun Of Joseon - Portrayal In Media
Yeonsangun was portrayed in the series Dae Jang Geum as the worst king that Korea had ever had. The first episode was shown with governme...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Politics Of North Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Politics Of North Korea - Legislative Branch
According to the constitution, the legislative Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) is the highest organ of state power. It consists of 687 me...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Thousand Character Classic: Encyclopedia Ii - Thousand Character Classic - Importance In Korea
The Thousand Character Classic was used as a primer for learning Chinese characters for many centuries. It is uncertain when the Thousand...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dongdaemun: Encyclopedia Ii - Dongdaemun - Shopping District
Today, the area around Dongdaemun includes upmarket shopping districts. Please remove this notice after the article has been expanded. D...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Provinces Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Provinces Of Korea - Provinces Of Unified Silla
In AD 660, the southeastern kingdom of Silla conquered Baekje in the southwest, and in 668, Silla conquered Goguryeo in the north with th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Provinces Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Provinces Of Korea - Provinces Of Goryeo
In 892, Gyeon Hwon founded the kingdom of Later Baekje in southwestern Silla, and in 918, Wanggeon (King Taejo) established the kingdom o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Roads And Highways: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Roads And Highways - United States
List of roads and highways - Summaries. List of Interstates List of state highways in the United States of America List of United Stat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Provinces Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Provinces Of Korea - Provinces Of Joseon
In 1413, Korea (at that time called Joseon) was divided into eight provinces: Chungcheong, Gangwon, Gyeonggi, Gyeongsang, Jeolla, Hamgyŏ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Provinces Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Provinces Of Korea - Districts Of Late Joseon
In 1895, Korea was redivided into 23 districts (Bu; 부; 府), each named for the city or county that was its capital. The districts were...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Roads And Highways: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Roads And Highways - China People's Republic Of
List of roads and highways - Hong Kong. List of roads and streets in Hong Kong Hong Kong Highways ... See also:List of roads and hi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Provinces Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Provinces Of Korea - Provinces Of The Korean Empire
In 1896, the former eight provinces were restored, with five of them (Chungcheong, Gyeongsang, Jeolla, Hamgyŏng, and P'yŏngan) being di...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Provinces Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Provinces Of Korea - Provinces Since The Division Of Korea
At the end of World War II in 1945, Korea was divided into American and Soviet zones of occupation. (See Division of Korea for more infor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dongye: Encyclopedia Ii - Dongye - History
Dongye first appears in history as a vassal state of Gojoseon under Wiman in the second century BC. After the fall of Gojoseon, it came u...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Politics Of North Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Politics Of North Korea - Political Developments
For most of its history, North Korean politics have been dominated by its foreign relations with South Korea. During the Cold War, North ...   » Read the article