Korean people like sports very much, especially taking part in folk games. The main folk games are swinging, stepping on the seesaw, flying kites and stepping on the earth. There are many kinds of folk sports activities in Korea, including Go, Chess, Chess Throwing, Wrestling, Taekwondo and Skiing.
Korean food is characterized by kimchi culture, and kimchi is indispensable for three meals a day. Korean traditional dishes such as roast meat, kimchi and cold noodles have become world famous dishes.
Korea is a country that attaches great importance to education. There are thousands of colleges and universities in China. National Seoul University, Yonsei University, Korea University and Ewha Women's University.
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Located in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea, Gyongbokkung is a new ancient palace, which was built in 1394 by Li Chenggui, the ancestor of the Li Dynasty. In China's ancient Book of Songs, there was a poem "A gentleman will be blessed for thousands of years", hence the name of this temple. The main hall of Gongyuan is the Qinzheng Hall, which is the central building of Jingfu Palace. All the kings of the Li Dynasty used to handle state affairs here. In addition, there are Ideological and Political Hall, Ganqing Hall, Kangning Hall and Jiaotai Hall. There is also a 1-storey stone tower in Gongyuan, which is elegant in shape and is one of the national treasures of South Korea. There is a wall outside the Gyeongbokgung Palace, which is 3626 meters long and 6.7 meters high. There is the Guanghua Gate in the south of the palace, the Jianchun Gate in the east, the Autumn Gate in the west and the Shenwu Gate facing north. There is the Xingli Gate in Gwanghwamun, and there is an east-west canal outside the Xingli Gate, across which lies a delicate Jinchuan Bridge. In the center of the lotus pond in the palace garden, there is a stone boat-Qinghui Building, which was once a pavilion for the guests of the king's banquet. In 1553, a part of the north corner of the palace was destroyed by fire, and most of the buildings in the palace were destroyed when the Japanese invaded. By the time of reconstruction in 1865, only 1 palaces remained intact.
Changdokkung, also known as Le Palace, is the "Forbidden City" in South Korea. It is located in the west cave of Hancheng Courtyard, the capital, and is the most well-preserved palace in the Li Dynasty. In 145, the third king of the Li Dynasty was built here as a detached palace. It was burned during the Renchen Rebellion. The existing buildings were rebuilt in 1611. This building has served as a palace for 3 years. The whole palace is a Chinese-style building. After entering the main entrance, it is the benevolent government hall, which was rebuilt in 184. The palace is tall and solemn, beautifully decorated and equipped with an imperial throne. The front of the temple is paved with granite and surrounded by corridors on three sides. The southeast part behind the temple is dominated by buildings such as Leshan Zhai, where the princess lives. Leshanzhai, the bedroom, is a typical Korean-style wooden building. Crown, royal clothes, Mo Bao, weapons and other handicrafts are displayed in the hall. The courtyard displays the bridges used by the royal family, carriages and early cars used by the last king. In addition, there are Dazao Hall, Xuanzheng Hall and Renzheng Hall. The Secret Garden behind Renzheng Hall was built in the 17th century, covering an area of about 6, ping. It is an imperial garden built on the mountain. There are pavilions and natural canyons and streams in the garden, as well as Yinghuatang, which was used as an examination room in the imperial examination period, and Yushui Pavilion, Diaoyutai Pavilion and Furong Pavilion built beside the lotus pond for kings to fish.
Kwanghanrn, located in Yichuan Canal, Nanyuan County, Jeollabuk-do, is a historic site in South Korea. Legend has it that it was built by Huang Xi, the prime minister of the early Li Dynasty, formerly known as Guangtong Building. It was renamed after it was rebuilt in 1434 (the 16th year of Emperor Sejong of the Li Dynasty). North Korea was burned during the Great Patriotic War in Nonchen. In 1635 (the 13th year of Emperor Renzong of the Li Dynasty), it was rebuilt as it was. The Guanghan Building with carved beams and painted buildings is a representative of Korean courtyards, including three small islands, stone statues and magpie bridge, and its overall structure symbolizes the universe. At present, there are large-character plaques of "Guanghan Building" and "Guiguan" hanging upstairs. According to legend, the legendary story Chunxiang happened here. Chunxiang Pavilion on the north side of the building is the Chunxiang Ancestral Hall established in 1931, and there is a portrait of Chunxiang in the hall. Every year on April 8 of the lunar calendar, people hold a spring festival here.
Cheongwadae is the official residence of the South Korean President, located at No.1 Sejong Road, Zhonglu District, Hancheng. It used to be the departure palace of the Koryo dynasty. After the Korean dynasty established Seoul as its capital in 1426, it was used as the back garden of Gyeongbokgung Palace, and some buildings such as Longwutang, Qingnongzhai and Martial Arts Training Field were built, and a piece of pro-cultivated land for the king was opened. After the Japanese invasion in 1927, all buildings except Wuyunge were destroyed and the official residence of the North Korean governor was established. After Japan surrendered in 1945, it became the official residence of the military and political chief. When the Republic of Korea was founded in August 1948, it became the presidential residence and was renamed Kyung Mu Dae. On April 19th, 196, after the Li Chengwan regime, Yin Pushan was elected president and entered Jingwutai. Soon, because Yin Pu was good at avoiding the word "martial arts" and in order to correspond to the White House, he named this group of buildings with white walls and blue tiles Cheongwadae, so some people called it "Blue House". At present, the main building of Cheongwadae is the official residence of the President, including the office of the President, the reception hall, the conference room and the living room, and the annex building includes the secretary room, the police protection room and the welcome building.
Jeju Island is the largest island in South Korea, also known as Daluo Island, Honeymoon Island and Romantic Island. It is located at the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula, facing the peninsula across the Chejudao strait. Jeju Island covers a total area of 1,826 square kilometers, including 34 subordinate islands, including Niudao, Wodao, brother island, Zhegui Island, Mosquito Island and Tiger Island. It is 1 kilometers northeast of Jeollanam-do and is an ideal tourist and fishing resort. Here you can enjoy places of interest and natural scenery, as well as mountain climbing, horseback riding, driving, hunting, surfing and playing golf. It is sparsely populated and has vast land, either alpine forests or farmland cottages. Farmers mainly grow rice, vegetables and fruits, and the most spectacular is rape. In spring, it is golden everywhere, which is very beautiful. Since ancient times, Jeju Island has had the saying of "three more and three noes". Namely: more wind, more rocks and more women; No doors, no thieves, no beggars.
the Korean folk village is located near suwon city, the capital of gyeonggi province, and covers an area of 163 acres. it gathers various buildings such as peasant houses, monasteries, noble houses and government offices from all over Korea, and reproduces the cultural landscape and regional customs of the Korean peninsula during the Li dynasty more than 5 years ago. There are 24 traditional buildings in the village, including the "yamen" in the Li Dynasty, prisons, mansions of dignitaries, humble houses of the people, shops and workshops, children's paradise and so on. Most of the goods in shops and open-air markets in folk villages are local traditional handmade products and food with unique flavor, such as wood carvings, painted paper fans, national costumes, colored porcelain and so on. Porcelain is a specialty here, with more than 6 kinds, all of which have high preservation value. There are many kinds of food in the folk village, and tourists like vegetable cakes and rice wine. There are wonderful performances on the open-air field at regular intervals every day, such as folk dances, acrobatics and drum music of township owners, which are very lively. The villagers here wear the clothes of the ancient Li Dynasty, interpret the customs of the ancient villagers, marry the bride, and send the dead to the grave, all of which truly imitate the appearance of the Li Dynasty.
historical celebrity: Li Shunchen (1545-1598): national hero. Born in a declining scholar-bureaucrat family, his family was poor when he was young. He was learned and good at riding and shooting. At the age of 32, he graduated from martial arts and began his military career. He was upright and outspoken, worried about the country and the people all his life, pursued justice, and had no regrets in several adversity. At the age of 47, he served as our envoy for the Zuodao Water Army in Jeolla, actively practiced the water army, built a defensive position, and created an armored battleship turtle boat to prevent the Japanese from invading. At that time, Japanese Toyotomi Hideyoshi had completed the unification of the four domestic islands in an attempt to conquer North Korea and China by force. In 1592, he led more than 2, troops to invade Korea and captured Seoul, occupying more than half of the Korean peninsula. South Korea called this period of history "the Japanese chaos". At the request of the Korean dynasty, the Ming dynasty sent troops to aid, and since then, a seven-year-long war between the Chinese and Korean soldiers and civilians against the Japanese aggressors has begun, which is known in history as the "Renchen Patriotic War". General Li Shunchen fought side by side with the China water army, defeated the Japanese army many times and made outstanding achievements. In December, 1598, he and the water army of the Ming Dynasty dealt a heavy blow to the enemy and were unfortunately shot and killed in the fierce battle. Two years later, in recognition of his achievements, the court named him a first-class Xuanwu hero. In 1643, that is, 45 years after his death, he was given "loyalty to martial arts". Since then, the people on the Korean peninsula have called him "a loyal warrior" in memory of him. The Xianzhong Temple, dedicated to the spirit of General Li Shunchen, was built in 176. It is located at the foot of Fanghua Mountain, surrounded by mountains and shaded by pines and cypresses. Xianzhong Temple covers an area of more than 5, square meters. Apart from the "main hall", there are also ancient buildings such as No.,Old House, Family Temple and the water well used by the Li family. The historical data about General Li Shunchen and the weapons he used in the naval battle with the Japanese invaders in those years, and the copies of eight gifts given to him by the Ming Emperor, such as the seal of the governor, the token and kopis, were carefully kept in the "Heritage Museum". Every April 28th, the day when Li Shunchen was born, Xianzhong Temple will hold sacrificial activities. Xianzhong Temple was once ruined under the cruel suppression of Japanese imperialism. After Japan surrendered in 1945, the activities to commemorate Zhongwu Gong were resumed. In 1966, the South Korean government turned this place into a "sacred area" and rebuilt the Xianzhong Temple. The comprehensive landscape project of the park lasted until 1974.
Diplomacy: After World War II, South Korea focused on diplomacy with the United States and Japan. The open door policy began in the early 197s. After taking office in February 1998, Kim Dae-jung continued to work hard to consolidate the alliance with the United States and Japan, and at the same time to strengthen friendly relations with China and Russia. On the policy toward North Korea, Kim Dae-jung carried out the "sunshine policy", put forward the "three principles" of not using force against each other, not absorbing reunification, and strengthening exchanges and cooperation between the North and the South, and advocated a "package plan" to end the cold war structure on the Korean Peninsula to fundamentally solve the Korean Peninsula issue. South Korea joined the United Nations with North Korea on September 17th, 1991.
relations with China: on August 24th, 1992, China and South Korea established diplomatic relations.