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| Jessica |
What do Korean people do for their leisure time? |
| Daehan |
They play lots of different kinds of sports. Baseball, basketball, and soccer are the main leisure sports enjoyed by many Koreans. As you know, the Korean soccer team advanced to the semi-finals, ranked as # 4th in the "2002 FIFA World Cup Korea-Japan", which was a remarkable success because Korea was the only Asian team that advanced to the semi-finals in 2002. For that reason, soccer has become much more popular. |
| Narae |
Among the traditional Korean sports, Ssireum (Korean traditional wrestling) and Taekwondo (a martial art) are most beloved ones. Both sports are loved not only by Koreans but also by many friends living abroad thanks to becoming widely recognized through international sports events and cultural exchanges. |
| Michael |
Can you tell me more about Ssireum? Is it the same as Sumo wrestling? |
| Daehan |
No, Ssireum is very different from Sumo (a Japanese style of wrestling). Ssireum is one of the folk competitions in which two players, holding on to a satba (a cloth-sash tied around the waist and thigh), use their muscles and various techniques to wrestle each other to the ground. Its history began at the same time that communities began to form.
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| Michael |
Ok, I see. I heard that there are much more leisure sports in Korea because of its four distinct season. Is that right? |
| Narae |
Yes, as you pointed out, the four distinct season is one of the unique beauties of Korea. Moved by the charming landscape of winter (which scenes captured so many foreigners?hearts through TV dramas), many foreigners are visiting Korea to experience it. |
| Jessica |
Is that phenomenon called "Hallyu"? |
| Narae |
Right. Hallyu, or the Korean Wave, is a phenomenon of Korean popular culture, which has spread across the world. In particular, Korean dramas and films have earned worldwide recognition for their artistic values. Just in recent years, Korean culture made a great advance attracting not only Koreans but also foreigners, and it renewed the image of Korea from an "economically developing country" to an "economically as well as culturally developed country". I think it would be great experience if you took a tour to the film locations of the well-known Korean dramas and movies. |
| Jessica |
Oh, that's a good idea. I have longed to visit those locations that have beautiful sceneries.
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| Hello HALLYU : Provides information about Korean movies, dramas, actors & actresses, film locations, and Hallyu e-books. http://hellohallyu.com |
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Do you want to learn more about Hallyu stars, dramas, or movies? Come to Hallyu Hall located at Korea Tourism Organization in Seoul!
For more information : Dial 1330(Korea Travel Information number) |
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Hallyu Tour Road Map,
visiting film locations of dramas and movies |
| Moved by the charming landscape of winter (which scenes captured so many foreigners' hearts through TV dramas), many foreigners are visiting Korea to experience it. |
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Theme1 :
Film location depicting traditional customs |
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Daejanggeum(Drama)
Ancient palace(Seoul), Daejanggeum Theme Park(MBC's Yangju Culture Valley, Gueonggi-do) Korean Folk Village(Yongin, Gyeonggi-do), Naesosa Temple(Buan, Jeollabuk-do) |
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Emperor of the Sea(Drama)
Cheonghaejin Port Village (Wando, Jeollanam-do), Silabang(Wando, Jeollanam-do) |
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Chihwaseon(Movie)
Ganghwa-do(Ganghwa, Gyeonggi-do), Naganeupseong(Suncheon, Jeollanam-do) |
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Theme2 :
Film location depicting nature & emotion |
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Winter Sonata(Drama)
Namiseon island(Chuncheon, gangwon-do), Junsang's House(Chuncheon, Gangwon-do),
Chuam Beach(Donghae, Gangwon-do),
Odeo Maritime Park(Geojedo island, Gyeongsangnam-do) |
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring(Movie)
Jusanji Lake(Cheongsong-gun, gyeongsangbuk-do) |
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Theme3 :
Film location depicting city & enterainment life |
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Stairway to Heaven(Drama)
Lotte World(Seoul), Muuido island(Incheon)
Silmido island(Incheon) |
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