Daegu,formerly spelled Taegu and officially Daegu Metropolitan City,is a city in southeastern South Korea.
Jinhae-gu is a district in Changwon City,South Korea. This region is served by the Korean National Railroad,and is famous for its annual cherry blossom festival every spring.
Gyeongju,historically known as Seorabeol,is a coastal city in the far southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang Province,South Korea. It is the second largest city by area in the province after Andong,covering 1,324 km2 (511 sq mi) with a population of 264,091 people as of December 2012. Gyeongju is 370 km (230 mi) southeast of Seoul,and 55 km (34 mi) east of Daegu. The city borders Cheongdo and Yeongcheon to the west,Ulsan to the south and Pohang to the north,while to the east lies the coast of the Sea of Japan. Numerous low mountains—outliers of the Taebaek range—are scattered around the city.
Korean martial arts are fighting practices and methods which have their place in the history of Korea but have been adapted for use by both military and non-military personnel as a method of personal growth or recreation. The history of Korean martial arts can be traced as far back as the prehistoric era.
Ssireum or Korean wrestling is a folk wrestling style and traditional national sport of Korea that began in the fourth century.
The Gyeongju National Museum is a museum in Gyeongju,North Gyeongsang Province,South Korea. Its holdings are largely devoted to relics of the Silla kingdom,of which Gyeongju was the capital.
Tohamsan is a mountain with a height of 745 m (2,444 ft) in Gyeongju City in southeastern South Korea. It is part of the minor Dongdae Mountains range. The mountain lies within Gyeongju National Park and is the site of a large number of historic relics. The Silla-era Buddhist shrines of Bulguksa and Seokguram are on its slopes. The mountain stands at the intersection of three subdivisions of Gyeongju:Bulguk-dong,Bodeok-dong,and Yangbuk-myeon. The Sea of Japan can be seen from the peak,as can Gyeongju Basin,which includes the city center.
The Gyerim is a small woodland in Gyeongju National Park,Gyeongju,South Korea. The name literally means "rooster forest." The grove lies near the old site of the Silla kingdom palace in central Gyeongju. Nearby landmarks include the Banwolseong fortress,Cheomseongdae,the Gyeongju National Museum,and the Royal Tombs Complex.
Tourism in Gyeongju is a major industry and defining feature of Gyeongju,South Korea. Gyeongju is a major cultural site and tourist destination for South Koreans and foreigners with about 8 to 9 million visitors annually. A great deal of this is due to the city's status as a center of Silla heritage,derived from its former role as the capital of that ancient kingdom.
Talhae of Silla was the fourth king of Silla,one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He is commonly called Talhae Isageum,isageum being the royal title in early Silla. Also known by his personal name as Seok Tal-hae (昔脫解).
Jinpyeong was the 26th king of the Silla dynasty,one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. King Jinpyeong followed in the footsteps of his predecessor,King Jinji,by reorganizing the central ruling system of Silla. Upon the onset of a multitude of conflicts between Baekje and Goguryeo,he sent emissaries to improve relations and strengthen ties between Silla and the Chinese dynasties Sui and Tang. He is also known for his promotion of Buddhism as a spiritual guide for the kingdom and encouraging Buddhist teachings. His 54 year long reign is the longest in Silla's history.
Dongguk University Station (Korean: 동대입구역) is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 3 located in Jangchung-dong 2-ga,Jung-gu,Seoul,Seoul. As its name indicates,it serves the nearby Dongguk University. In addition,Jangchung Gymnasium,an indoor sports arena most famous for hosting ssireum matches on holidays,is outside Exit 5. It is also the closest station to Shilla Hotel.
Nogyang Station is a station on the Gyeongwon Line in South Korea. It is served by Seoul Subway Line 1. The station lies in the far northern end of Uijeongbu in Gyeonggi-do.
Seoul,officially Seoul Special City,is the capital of the Republic of Korea (ROK),commonly known as South Korea,and the country's most extensive urban center. The broader Seoul Capital Area,encompassing Gyeonggi province and Incheon metropolitan city,emerged as the world's fourth largest metropolitan economy in 2014,trailing only Tokyo,New York City,and Los Angeles,hosting more than half of South Korea's population. Although Seoul's population peaked at slightly over 10 million,it has gradually decreased since 2014,standing at approximately 9.97 million residents as of 2020. Seoul is the seat of the South Korean government.
The 2015 Summer Universiade was a Universiade held in the city of Gwangju,South Korea. It took place from July 3 to July 14,2015.
The Gyeongju International Marathon is an annual road running event over the marathon distance (42.195 km) which takes place in mid-October in Gyeongju,South Korea. It gained IAAF Silver Label Road Race status in 2010.
The Donggyeongi,also called daeng gyeon (댕견) or Donggyeong gae (동경개),is a naturally bob-tailed dog breed that originated in Korea. It is an endangered breed of some 600 dogs in total and has been protected as a natural heritage in South Korea since 2012.
The 2023 Asia Pacific Masters Games,the second edition of the Asia Pacific Masters Games,also known as Jeonbuk 2023,was held in the South Korean province of North Jeolla from 12 to 20 May 2023. Organised by the International Masters Games Association (IMGA),it is the second Masters Games for the Asia-Pacific region.
