The highest-denomination banknote in South Korea is the 50,000-won bill, featuring Shin Saim dang as its design figure. It was first issued on June 23rd, 2009, in response to economic growth and in flation which highlighted the limitations of the 10,000-won note. The introduction of the 50,000 won bill aimed to reduce inconvenience in handling large cash transactions and inefficiency in high-value corporate exchanges. Since its release, it has been increasingly used, symbolizing practicality and effi ciency in daily life. The selection process for who would be featured on the 50,000-won billin
Keimyung Hanhakchon (Hanhakchon) is a cultural space located on the Seongseo campus where visitors can experience traditional Korean culture firsthand. It is home to Joseon-era buildings such as hanoks and sarangchae, and offers a variety of experience programs such as a hanbok experience, tea ceremony, and traditional craft workshops. Hanhakchon, built in May 2004 to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the founding of Keimyung University, faithfully recreates the architecture and living culture of the Joseon Dynasty. Working with Korean experts to restore traditional hanoks and surrounding g
●This is entrance 3 of Dongdaegu Station. ● This is main entrance of Dongdaegu Train Station. ● This entrance leads to Dongdaegu Integrated Transfer Center. Dongdaegu Station (Subway Station) Dongdaegu Station (Subway Station), located in Dong-gu, Daegu, serves as a major hub on Daegu Metro Line 1. It connects the Dongdaegu Train Station and the Integrated Transfer Center, solidifying its role as the center of Daegu’s transportation network. Opened on November 26, 1997, with the launch of Line 1, Dongdaegu Station began operations on May 2, 1998. The station features a concourse, ticket booths
King Sejong is widely known as a monarch representing the Joseon Dynasty, fostering scholarship and the arts, and showing deep love for his people. He left remarkable achievements across various fields, including science, technology, arts, culture, and national defense. One of King Sejong’s most significant achievementsisthe creation of Hangul, the Korean alphabrt. In the 15th century, the Joseon Kingdom used Chinese characters, but they were complex and challenging to learn,making reading and writing difficult for the general public. Recognizing the need for a new, accessible writing syst
Have you heard about Yulgok Yi I? You can see him in 5000 won bill. Yulgok Yi I (1536-1584) was a leading Confucian scholar and politician during the Joseon Dynasty and is regarded as one of the most influential people in Korean history. He left behind many achievements by demonstrating his moral leadership amid the social and political turmoil of the mid-Joseon Dynasty. Yulgok Yi I was born in 1536 on in Gangneung. His mother, Shin Saimdang, was an outstanding artist and scholar, who greatly influenced Yi’s academic growth. Yi rose to prominence as a scholar at an early age and drew attention
Cheongna Hill Station is a subway station on Daegu Metro Line 2 and 3, located in Dongsandong, Jung-gu, Daegu. The area is famous for several attractions that are closely related to Daegu’s modern history. It is a popular attraction for tourists as it is packed with places of historical and cultural value. Let’s take a closer look at the major attractions around Cheongna Hill Station. Cheongna Hill Cheongna Hill is named after Cheongna Hill Station. It is an area where missionaries settled in Daegu during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and Korea’s first Western-style hospitals and hou
Each semester, KMU selects Buddy students to assist invited international exchange students and those participating in the semester abroad program with their transition to life in Korea and the univer sity. These Buddy students, who are domestic KMU students, play a crucial role in helping international students adapt to school life and Korean culture. Through this exchange, both international and KMU students gain valuable cultural experiences and broaden their intercultural understanding. Students interested in partnering with interna tional students and who are proficient in a foreign langu
It is not hyperbole to say that the screen has become the Korean cinema industry’s tomb. Following the suc cess of two films, “12.12: The Day” and “Exhuma,” other highly anticipated commercial films experienced a severe lack of success. The films starring the handsome Kang Dong-won, Park Bo-gum, and Ha Jung-woo, the youngest person to ever exceed 100 million viewers at the box office are among the noteworthy failures. Son Seok-gu, widely known as "Gu over Gucci," was not suc cessful either. “Alienoid,” Chungmuro’s lavish follow-up, was not well received at the box office either. Both of the “A
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