Korea-Seoul-Palace - Gyeongbokgung

Gyeongbokgung, or the palace of Felicitous Blessing, was the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). It opened in 1395, the fourth year of the reign of Taejo, the founding monarch of Joseon. The palace attained all necessary facilities and systems commensurate with its status as Joseon's primary palace during the reign of Sejong (r. 1418-1450).

It was burnt down in 1592 during the Japanese invasions and remained in ruins until extensive reconstruction was undertaken in 1868, the fifth year of Gojong. However, many of the structures were removed during the Japanese colonial rule (1908-1945).

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Korea-Seoul-Culture - Taekwondo

Taekwondo is the name of the martial art turned modern international sport which has been independently developled over about 20 centuries in Korea. The main feature of Taekwondo is that it is a free-fighting.

All of its activities are based on defensive spirit since Taekwondo was developed as a defense against enemy attacks. In old days people living simple lives lacked physical fitness and their bodies became bent in their old age. Taekwondo also in their mental discipline, bacause they entire bodies. For a Taekwondo man, this entire body is a upon. and he is easily able to attack and beat off an aggressor with hands, fists, elbows, knees, feet or any part of this body.

The most important fact about Taekwondo as a martial art sport is that it is now only a superior art of self-defense, but it adds remarkable born since to its practitioners. Self-confidence makes people generous in their attitudes toward weaker people. They can stand equally against of force. The practice. The virtues of modesty and generosity are fundamentally based on self-confidence.



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Korea-Seoul-Company - LG

LG Group founder In Hwoi, Koo set LG history in motion with the establishment of the Lak Hui Chemical Industrial Corp. in 1947. During those formative years, the company emphasized the principle of creating harmony among people. The employees believed that mutual trust and responsibility were crucial to accomplishing business objectives.

In 1952, Lak Hui (currently LG Chem) became the first Korean company to enter the plastics industry. As the company expanded its plastics business, it established Glodstar Co., Ltd., (currently LG Electronics Inc.) in 1958. In 1959, Goldstar produced Korea's first radio, opening a new era the nation's electronics industry. In the early 1950s, LG had already established the foundation for its two major sectors-the chemical and electronics businesses-thereby leading the development of Korea's industries.



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