Two Korean Villages Become UNESCO Sites

Andong City’s "Hahoe Village" and Gyeongju City’s "Yangdong Village," the two most representative historic villages in Korea, were registered on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list on August 1. The two villages are the first of their kind in Korea to receive the honor in that they are places that are actually being inhabited by people. They are "living heritage." Residents have well preserved not only the traditional housings but the intangible culture of the villages as well. With this designation, Korea now holds a total of 10 UNESCO World Heritage items. Check out what they are.

Korean Song Gives Hope to Kenyan Children

In the region called Korogocho, one of the largest slum neighborhoods of Nairobi, Kenya, people live on less than two dollars a day. Children scavenge through piles of garbage for food and clothing. In this dire situation, Good Neighbors International, a Seoul-based NGO, has been running a choir. And Kenyan children are now singing a Korean song "Dream of a Goose," spreading a glimmer of hope to the world. "Yes, I do have a dream. I believe in that dream. Wait and watch me...." Learn about this heartwarming story.

Pictures of World Students In Korea visited the East Coast

Ullung Island in South Korea

The island, located about 90 miles east of the peninsula, is made up of rugged forested mountains and steep imposing cliffs. The population, about 20,000, is sparse because of the rugged terrain so visiting Ullung Island will really give you a taste of Korean culture. The island is relatively unknown to even to expats and (outside of July and August) not a choice vacation destination for Koreans either, so you won't have to worry about fighting the crowds

Transportation

The most common route is to take a bus or train to Pohang, which is located about 5 hours southeast of Seoul. From Pohang, hop on a ferry and in 3 hours you'll find yourself there.

Other Information

There is a small Tourism Bureau (791-2191) near the ferry terminal. The
employees speak enough English to help you get where you need to go.

DOKDO ISLAND

The Liancourt Rocks, also known as Dokdo or Tokto (독도/獨島, literally "solitary island") in Korean or Takeshima (たけしま/竹島?, literally "bamboo island") in Japanese, are a group of small islets in the Sea of Japan (East Sea). Sovereignty over the islets is disputed between Japan and South Korea.The islets are currently administered by South Korea, which has its Coast Guard stationed there.

The Franco-English name of the islets derives from Le Liancourt, the name of a French whaling ship which came close to being wrecked on the rocks in 1849. Both the Korean and Japanese names have changed over time, a testament to the historical confusion over the subject which led to today's heated dispute.

The Liancourt Rocks consist of two main islets and 35 smaller rocks. The total surface area of the islets is 0.18745 square kilometres (46.32 acres), with the highest elevation of 169 metres (554 ft) found at an unnamed location on the west islet. Two Korean citizens—an octopus fisherman and his wife—are permanent residents on the islets. A small Korean police detachment, administrative personnel, and lighthouse staff are stationed in non-permanent supporting positions on the islets.

Every proverb has an equal and an opposite proverb!

Every Action has an equal and an opposite reaction. Similarly, every proverb has an equal and an opposite proverb!
There always exist two sides of the same coin!