Lotte Resort will introduce a second new product that greatly strengthens the benefits of its pre-sale membership "Signature L." "Signature L" is a pre-sale member product that can benefit not only Lotte Resort but also various Lotte Group affiliates such as Lotte Hotel and Lotte Duty Free Shop and consists of Lotte Resort Sokcho and Buyeo integrated membership and Jeju Art Villa membership The renewed product is an integrated membership of Lotte Resort Sokcho and Buyeo and the biggest feature is that it includes the exceptional benefits of selling Lotte Resort Sokcho Hotel Dong for the first time in Lotte Resort membership only condo-dong at Lotte Resort Sokcho was available The integrated membership is 10-30 pyeong (33-99㎡) "sweet."L' and 40 to 50 pyeong (132 to 165 square meters) Luminous.You can choose from L' and you can use 30 nights a year at Lotte Resort Sokcho and Buyeo Resort In addition to a 30% discount on membership fees for three years up to 70% of Lotte hotels at home and abroad and 50% of water parks and saunas will be provided when signing up for a new pre-sale membership and golf-type vouchers consisting of resort accommodation tickets "The Signature L 2nd new sale membership is the first membership that can be used to the hotel building of Lotte Resort Sokcho and we have prepared it to reflect the needs of many customers." ※ This service is provided by machine translation tool The World Heritage Centre is at the forefront of the international community’s efforts to protect and preserve World Heritage partnerships for conservation Ensuring that World Heritage sites sustain their outstanding universal value is an increasingly challenging mission in today’s complex world where sites are vulnerable to the effects of uncontrolled urban development Our Partners Donate Take advantage of the search to browse through the World Heritage Centre information Located in the mountainous mid-western region of the Republic of Korea this property comprises eight archaeological sites dating from 475 to 660 CE including the Gongsanseong fortress and royal tombs at Songsan-ri related to the capital the Busosanseong Fortress and Gwanbuk-ri administrative buildings the royal tombs in Neungsan-ri and the Naseong city wall related to the capital the royal palace at Wanggung-ri and the Mireuksa Temple in Iksan related to the secondary Sabi capital these sites represent the later period of the Baekje Kingdom – one of the three earliest kingdoms on the Korean peninsula (18 BCE to 660 CE) - during which time they were at the crossroads of considerable technological cultural and artistic exchanges between the ancient East Asian kingdoms in Korea Situé dans la région montagneuse du centre-ouest de la République de Corée ce bien en série comprend huit sites archéologiques datant de 475-660 apr J.-C : la forteresse Gongsanseong et les tombes royales de Songsan-ri liées à la capitale Ungjin (actuelle Gongju) la forteresse Busosanseong et les bâtiments administratifs Gwanbuk-ri les tombes royales de Neungsan-ri  et les remparts de Naseong liés à la capitale Sabi (actuelle Buyeo) le palais royal de Wanggung-ri et le temple Mireuksa à Iksan ils symbolisent la dernière période du royaume de Baekje –l’un des trois premiers royaumes de la péninsule coréenne (18 av J.-C.)- au cours de laquelle existèrent des échanges technologiques culturels et artistiques considérables entre les anciens royaumes d’Asie de l’Est en Corée يقع هذا الموقع المتسلسل في المنطقة الجبلية الغربية الوسطى من جمهورية كوريا ويضم ثمانية مواقع أثرية يعود تاريخها إلى الفترة الممتدة من العام 475 إلى العام 660 ميلادية، وهي قلعة غونغسانسيونغ ومدافن سونغسان-ري الملكية المرتبطة بالعاصمة أوندجين (غونغدجو حالياً)، وقلعة بوسوسانسيونغ ومباني غوانبوك-ري الإدارية وأسوار ناسيونغ المرتبطة بالعاصمة سابي (بويو حالياً)، وقصر وانغونغ-ري الملكي ومعبد ميروكسا في إيكسان، المرتبطان بالعاصمة الثانية سابي وترمز هذه المواقع مجتمعةً إلى الحقبة الأخيرة لمملكة بايكجي التي تمثل إحدى الممالك الثلاث الأولى التي عرفتها شبه الجزيرة الكورية (في الفترة من العام 18 قبل الميلاد إلى العام 660 ميلادية)، وهي حقبة شهدت مبادلات مهمة على الصعيد التكنولوجي والديني (البوذية) والثقافي والفني بين الممالك القديمة لشرق آسيا، في كوريا والصين واليابان the remains of three capital cities collectively represent the later period of the Baekje Kingdom as it reached its peak in terms of cultural development involving frequent communication with neighbouring regions The Baekje lasted 700 years from 18 BCE to 660 CE and was one of the three earliest kingdoms on the Korean peninsula The Baekje Historic Areas serial property comprises eight archaeological sites dating from 475-660 CE including the Gongsanseong fortress and royal tombs at Songsan-ri related to the Ungjin capital Gongju; the Archaeological Site in Gwanbuk-ri and Busosanseong Fortress royal tombs in Neungsan-ri and Naseong city wall related to the Sabi capital Buyeo; the Archaeological Site in Wanggung-ri and the Mireuksa Temple Site in Iksan related to the secondary Sabi capital Together these sites testify to the adoption by the Baekje of Chinese principles of city planning arts and religion; their refinement by the Baekje and subsequent distribution to Japan and East Asia Criterion (ii): The archaeological sites and architecture of the Baekje Historic Areas exhibit the interchange between the ancient East Asian kingdoms in Korea China and Japan in the development of construction techniques and the spread of Buddhism Criterion (iii): The setting of the capital cities architectural features and stone pagodas of the Baekje Historic Areas contribute in forming exceptional testimony to the unique culture religion and artistry of the kingdom of Baekje The property components together contain all the elements necessary to embody the values of the property as a whole The component parts are of sufficient scale to present the historic function of the capital cities and their relationship to their settings Apart from the pumping station in the vicinity of the northern gate of Busosanseong Fortress and the remaining residential accommodation within the Archaeological Site of Gwanbuk-ri the sites have not been impacted adversely by development or neglect Most elements of the eight component parts of the serial property have suffered human intervention including reparation and restoration to different degrees Materials and techniques used have largely been traditional The forms of tombs and temples have been retained The temple sites are now to some extent islands amongst low scale urban development but the settings of the fortresses and tombs largely retain their forested setting in a mountain landscape The property components are all designated as Historic Sites under the Cultural Heritage Protection Act 1962 amended 2012; the Special Act on the Preservation and Promotion of Ancient Cities 2004 amended 2013 and under local government Cultural Heritage Protection Ordinances: Chungcheongnam-do 2002 and Jeollabuk-do 1999 The buffer zones are protected under the Cultural Heritage Protection Act up to 500m from the boundaries of the property components and under the Cultural Heritage Protection Act which limits the height of new buildings to 8 metres Korea.net hosts networking event for Honorary Reporters Accord with Japan to protect both nations' people abroad A bilateral agreement with Japan will bolster cooperation in protecting the nationals of both nations abroad Click here to read more about the latest summit between leaders of both countries Talks with NZ seek to upgrade ties to strategic partnership Korea and New Zealand have agreed to advance talks on elevating the bilateral Partnership for the 21st Century concluded Korea and New Zealand have agreed to advance talks on elevating the bilateral Partnership for the 21st Century concluded in 2006 to a comprehensive strategic partnership Mixed boccia pair to face Hong Kong for Paralympic gold the Jeong-Kang pair will face in the final Hong Kong in mixed pair BC3 boccia 🌕 S-Tier food for Chuseok 🌕 | K-Cuisine Relay | Ep.28 Galbijjim & Samsaeknamul “Reading is so sexy!” — Headlined by The Guardian (UK)　| Balance Talk | Ep Korean German architect in Seoul seeks to innovate Hanok Grassroots group seeks to clean up trash from Jeju waters Polish capital hosts Korean cultural event at Breakfast Market Hanbok-clad children play traditional games President Yoon attends opening of Cyber Summit Korea Descendants of Korean War veterans attend event in Incheon Multicultural families attend Chuseok event Address by President Yoon Suk Yeol on the 79th Liberation Day Keynote Address by President Yoon Suk Yeol at the NATO Public Forum K-pop management innovation changes global music industry Korea-French friendship to drive future partnership Denmark's digital strategy to preserve global democracy 10th workshop of European Association for Korean Language Education (EAKLE) PNP launches TOP COP special class to enhance tourist safety K-Culture Extravaganza Lights Up Jozi: Korean Cultural Centre Unveils ‘Travelling Korea’ Korean Restaurant to open soon in Abuja-Envoy Jusung Gabriel Park & Daejeon Philharmonic Orchestra Production Design: Scene Architects Build On-Screen Worlds The Gongsanseong Fortress is situated in the city of Gongju It was built to protect the then-capital city of Baekje when it moved its capital to Ungjin a replica of which can be viewed in a museum was designated as a world heritage site by Unesco in 2015 finishes off the day with a uniquely Korean experience Visitors to the Busosanseong Fortress can try a ride on a Hwangpo dotbae or traditional yellow-flagged sailing boat along the Geum River which surrounds Mount Buso has a five-story stone pagoda and a restored version of the main hall At right is the real gilt-bronze Incense Burner of Baekje a stone pagoda stands to greet visitors to the Wanggung-ri Site which is said to have housed the royal family during the reign of King Mu of Baekje the Mireuk Temple’s west stone pagoda is the oldest surviving stone pagoda in Asia Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Yamasaki Ku Hong Associates Design Lab has been awarded first prize for the invited design competition for a new landmark shopping center in Buyeo Additional images of the project and the architects process can be viewed after the jump The Client Lotte’s design competition objective is to find a design that satisfies the three missions: New Landmark for Buyeo, the old capital of Korea; Fun Place, Lotte’s corporate direction for new shopping malls; Eco Design. Courtesy Yamasaki.Ku.Hong AssociatesBecause the project site sits next to the old palace of Bakje, one of the three dynasties settled in Korean Peninsula 2000 years ago, we were trying to find a solution for ‘Old’ and ‘New’ to coexist; ‘Landscape’ as ‘Architecture’ was the theme for this project. A linear band of shops are connected to form a ring-like structure that are deformed to fit into the eastern part of the site; thus created are three distinctive inner court-yards. Courtesy Yamasaki.Ku.Hong AssociatesThe outer walls of the band are stone-clad so that it resembles the old castle walls and the roof of the shopping block is a ‘grand’ plaza park that provides visitors a new resting area. The notion of ‘Landscape’ as a new form of ‘Architecture’ allows us to focus inner courts to be expressed as a ‘modern’ creature that has a life of its own; this duality satisfies a problem of mixing old and new – the roof garden and the exterior stone walls are to act as an old castle’s remnants. SiteThree court yards have different characteristics not only in the size and proportion but also in functional usage – to reflect different shopping categories and events; this design is based on the notion that shopping is no longer a mere process of ‘buying’ and ‘selling’ but an ‘entertainment’ and ‘cultural experience’. You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email National Ancient Buddhist statue found in Buyeo A gilt-bronze Buddhist statue believed to date back to the mid-6th century has been discovered in the ancient tourist city of Buyeo Buyeo was the capital of the Baekje Kingdom (18 B.C.-660 A.D.) which governed the southwestern part of the Korean Peninsula for centuries until it was conquered by the neighboring Silla in 660 The Bodhisttva statue was found in the northern section of the remains of the Baekje-era fortress wall designed as the country's national historic site No according to the Baekje Culture Foundation with its head and a circular decoration in the back symbolizing the light coming out from the body of Buddha missing The remaining statue is 6.3 centimeters high and 2.4 cm wide It features Baekje's unique artistic style with influence from China's southern dynasties in the mid-6th century "This gilt-bronze Bodhisattva statue is a very rare one," a Buyeo County government official said "We'll set up plans for a thorough excavation into the adjacent area after consultations with experts." (Yonhap) The plan to unify the candidacies of conservative People Power Party presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo and former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo faces a rocky road Democratic Party alleges 'judiciary coup' threatens to impeach Supreme Court justices Korea’s Czech nuclear plant deal halted by court injunction Amazon Prime sign deal to increase K-content access Korea mark 60 years of ties with sculpture Respect wanes: Teaching no longer highly coveted job in S As unused homes increase in rural South Korea Supreme Court’s verdict sours Lee Jae-myung’s presidential bid Korean mothers are opting for C-sections at record rates South Koreans get creative with Parents’ Day gifts Costco’s steep membership hike tests loyalty of Korean shoppers Netflix's 'The Devil’s Plan' returns with star-packed season 2 Lee Jae-myung leads in hypothetical three-way race with Han Duck-soo own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment View all partners The Baekje kingdom was one of the earliest states on the Korean Peninsula (18 BEC to 660 CE), and UNESCO’s Baekje Historic Areas offer a unique testimony of its history the kingdom was at the crossroads of exchanges of art and Buddhist culture along the Silk Road with other kingdoms in Korea tombs and many other archaeological sites dating to 475-660 CE testify to the Baekje kingdom’s creative adoption of Chinese principles of construction Today, about 440,000 people now live in Iksan, Gongju and Buyeo, three cities that were once capitals of the Baekje Kingdom. As time passed, Iksan turned toward industry, while Gongju and Buyeo focused on tourism. Despite having been inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2015 both Gongju and Buyeo have suffered steady population loss and the number of tourist visits has been stagnant with most of them not staying more than a day the project aims to link online and offline services that encourage visitors to stay longer in Gongju and Buyeo and contribute thereby help revitalise their local economies visitors can find information on heritage sites and tourism facilities such as public bike rentals the governments of Gongju and Buyeo invited local residents to express their preferences based on their daily lives communication with residents became a huge hurdle a “Living Lab” consisting of 18 local volunteers was held four times during the summer and fall of 2021 Springboarding off their ideas and feedback three smart phone applications were developed to provide stories about heritage sites Living Lab participants continuously participated in testing these new services until spring 2022 Both residents and officials have found the experience a positive one: “I wanted to see my city becoming more friendly and convenient where travelers can stay longer I tested the riding service using new public electronic bicycles for myself I felt rewarded when my opinion was reflected in the actual services.” (Jinhee Park Gongju resident and Living Lab participant) “It was a good opportunity to test new services and find problems in advance as local people know the situation here better than anyone else We plan to continuously listen to and accommodate opinions from them to make a Smart Town.” (Jaemin Jo It will utilise augmented reality technology to enable visitors and local people to meet and exchange information and services the local government have been listening to the residents’ ideas as they will become one of main players in the virtual forum Increasing participation of local residents in the decision-making process for World Heritage Sites is a growing trend. Korea’s Special Act on Preservation, Management and Use of World Heritage requires cities to actively explore how to increase local residents’ involvement in the protection and promotion of their cultural heritage the Cultural Heritage Administration introduced a comprehensive plan that is expected to be completed by the end of this year and has mandated that local governments each establish plans consistent with its implementation IT education specifically tailored to elders should be offered in parallel so that they can have an opportunity to join the conversation on heritage tourism Without the participation of all South Koreans the promotion of World Heritage can be only a partial success The author would like to acknowledge the support of the Asia-Pacific Regional Secretariat of the Organisation of World Heritage Cities (OWHC) in Gyeongju for the research on which this article is based 50th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention (16 November 2022): World Heritage as a source of resilience The Buyeo Seodong Lotus Festival is set to run from July 14 to 17 at Buyeo Seodong Park and Gungnamji Pond in Buyeo The annual festival takes place every July at the summer’s peak The event features the historic love story of Seodong and Princess Sun-hwa of the Baekje Kingdom with various programs including multimedia displays and a lotus canoe experience Updated information can be found at www.lotusfestival.kr The Yeosu Jinnam Turtle Ship Festival will run from July 29 to 31 at the Yeosu Expo Ocean Park in Yeosu Yi Sun-sin and his famous naval battles during the Imjin War the annual festival offers tourists the chance to enjoy various exhibitions With an attempt to promote local art and customs the festival provides hands-on programs as well as traditional games the festival welcomes visitors of all ages for free More information can be found at www.jinnamje.com The Daegu Chimac Festival will start from July 6 and run through July 10 in areas of Duryu Park in Daegu In response to the Koreans’ enthusiasm for eating chicken with beer the event is created by combining the two words “chicken” and “maekju,” meaning beer in Korean Visitors can enjoy electronic dance music performances and local artists busking while gorging on the delicious combination of chicken and beer though the purchase of alcoholic beverages is limited to adults More information can be found at www.chimacfestival.com The Welcome to Joseon Festival runs through June 26 at Korean Folk Village in Yongin theatrical performances and hands-on experiences the serene hanok -- traditional Korean homes -- offer an amazing backdrop for Instagram photos or discounted to 26,000 won for those under 13 More information can be found at www.koreanfolk.co.kr The Gokseong International Rose Festival is runs until June 6 at Seomjingang Train Village in Gokseong The annual event presents 1,004 types of roses from around the world to delight flower-loving visitors and offer splendid photo opportunities Visitors can enjoy the vibrant beauty of roses from a railbike or take part in a hands-on activity classic and trot to electronic dance music Tickets are 5,000 won for adults and 4,500 won for children under 13 Updated information can be found at www.gokseong.go.kr Seoul to host inaugural 'MyK Festa' in June 'Smile at me': Cancer-fighting senior influencer inspires with strength Yoo Seung-ho returns to stage as Brutus in reimagining of 'Julius Caesar' [Photo News] Korea gears up to celebrate Buddha's birthday The Hansan Ramie Fabric Cultural Festival will be held from Friday to Sunday at Hansan Mosi Museum and Hansan Traditional Market in Seocheon The event seeks to continue the tradition of weaving Hansan ramie fabric which is listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity The festival offers an opportunity to experience weaving traditional Korean natural fibers and trying on mosi clothing including a fashion show and designer competition More information can be found at www.hansanmosi.kr is scheduled to run through Sunday at Everland in Yongin The annual festival features the Everland Rose Garden covered in beautiful flowers that are expected to be in bloom for one month Visitors can freely enjoy the 720 types of roses and take flower-covered photos while enjoying the popular amusement park Everland’s admission fees cost 46,000 won and 58,000 won for children and adults The event also offers the opportunity to enjoy an outdoor concert purchase a rose-related product in a pop-up store or attend a special parade Updated information can be found at www.everland.com The annual festival takes place every July at summer’s peak Updated information can be found at www.lotusfestival.kr The Daegu Chimac Festival will start July 6 and run through July 10 in areas of Duryu Park in Daegu In response to Koreans’ enthusiasm for eating chicken with beer the event is created by combining the words “chicken” and “maekju,” meaning beer in Korean Visitors can enjoy electronic dance music and local artists busking More information can be found at www.chimacfestival.com is considered the most valuable red ginseng product among other variations at CheongKwanJang It needs to have balanced proportion externally and even density internally Only 0.5 percent of the red ginseng production is granted this grade CheongKwanJang’s whole root product is manufactured at its Buyeo factory located in South Chungcheong dried and thoroughly inspected here in accordance with strict company policy and standards first international state on Korean Peninsula Sophisticated Baekje culture a candidate for recognition by UNESCO The Korea Herald is publishing “Korea’s Cultural Pride,” a 10-part series on the country’s cultural and natural heritage A total of nine tangible and 14 intangible examples of heritage have been designated UNESCO World Heritage for international preservation This year 15 cultural properties are on the tentative list This installment explores the Baekje historic sites in the central part of the Korean Peninsula People from the kingdom traveled as far as India and China for economic and cultural exchanges blending these influences into a unique culture of their own The Baekje culture was perhaps the most sophisticated among the three kingdoms of the time ― Silla and Goguryeo being the other two This is evidenced by the fact that Baekje workers built the nine-story wooden stupa of the Hwangryongsa Temple in Silla while painter Ajwataeja drew a portrait of Prince Shotoku who is considered the ancestor of the current Japanese royal family Buddhism and other cultures also spread to the archipelago The Japanese royal family in 2001 announced that their ancestry is rooted in Baekje or the Korean cultural fever,” said Lee Dong-ju managing director of Buyeo Cultural Heritage Center are now on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List which are considered elements for an ancient capital the cities are qualified to be appreciated by the world “Gongju and Buyeo are a vivid testimony to the active exchanges and trade during ancient times among China There are a number of historic places and properties that share similar architectural characteristics with China and Japan,” UNESCO said “The Iksan Historic Site proves how unique and refined the Baekje people from the seventh century and their culture were Many of the sites are all mentioned or alluded to in historical or oral narratives The entire site is designated as a National Historic Site and benefits from legal protection to maintain its original state,” it noted “King Muryeong paved the way for Baekje to prosper When Baekje had to relocate the country’s capital to the Gongju area from near the Han River he reinforced the royal prerogative and weakened other people’s voices He also sought diplomatic relations with China his son King Seong and his offspring were able to see the country prosper,” said Lee Sang-mi a style in vogue in China in the 6th century suggesting Chinese builders contributed to the construction Inside the tomb were more than 1,500 relics including the golden crown ornaments and others showing the rich Baekje culture “The coffin of the king was made with Japanese gold pine tree which suggests that the creation of Muryeongwangneung but holds the very essence of Baekje culture,” Lee Dong-ju said The most significant part of the discovery was the fact that the tomb had a stone signboard describing the owner of the tomb “The oldest remaining history books about Baekje is Samguksagi centuries after the countries have disappeared there had been doubts about the accuracy of the book we have managed to understand that the book contained the exact dateline and other information about King Muryeong which enhanced the credibility of the book and all historic information stemmed from it,” said Lee Sang-mi Another remarkable heritage item is the Jeongrimsaji Seoktap (stone pagoda) “Much of Baekje heritage was destroyed because many of them were made with wood The stone pagoda is one of a handful of masonry heritage pieces left in the era,” the scholar said The tip of the rooftop tiles is lifted upward ever so slightly attesting to the articulation of the kingdom Wanggung-ni is the home of a romantic story daughter of King Jinpyeong (579-632) of Silla He spread a rumor that the princess came out to see him every day The enraged father sent his daughter into exile but Seodong captured her as she was on her way and wooed her Seodong later became King Mu (600-641) of Baekje and the couple established the old palace site in Wanggung-ni built Mireuksa Temple to honor her religious beliefs The stone pagoda in the temple is believed to have been erected in 693 in a prayer for peace in Baekje an urn said to contain a bone of Buddha was found in it All Headlines North Korea Sports Top News Most Viewed Korean Newspaper Headlines Today in Korean History Yonhap News Summary Editorials from Korean Dailies shows the Gilt-bronze Incense Burner of Baekje being displayed at the Buyeo National Museum in the city of Buyeo The museum is holding an exhibition on the incense burner from the ancient Baekje Kingdom (18 B.C.-A.D 660) to mark the 30th anniversary of its excavation from an ancient temple site in Neungsan-ri in the city it has been housed at the museum as a symbol of the artistry of the Baekje people and a masterpiece of Korean art All News National Economy/Finance Biz Culture/K-pop Images Videos Korean Newspaper Headlines Korea in Brief Useful Links Weather Advertise with Yonhap News Agency Actor Park Si-hoo visited the hanbok house with guests Emma and Julian and drew admiration by presenting the still hanbok fit In the 15th episode of TV Chosun's "Daddy and Me" (hereinafter referred to as "Daddy Na") who served as a guidance guide for broadcaster Julian and model Emma Park Si-hoo and Park Si-hoo's father Park Yong-hoon visited a hanbok rental store for Emma's dream "Hanbok Experience." revealing that they were "friends of friends." When the hanbok restaurant owner said "I will be nice to you when you get married." Park Yong-hoon complained "My friend's daughter (Park Si-hoo) is 20 years old but she doesn't get married," causing laughter "I think you will wear hanbok the most among us," referring to Park Si-hoo the owner of the hanbok restaurant replied who has worn several hanboks while appearing in dramas "The Man of the Princess" and "The Wind and Rain," decided to wear a Konryongpo-style hanbok Park Yong-hoon then praised Emma's appearance as a metaphor for butterflies who served as a first-generation model when he was young posed in front of the camera wearing a scarlet hanbok and I pose in front of the camera," causing laughter who previously chose a Gonryongpo-style hanbok drew admiration with his visuals that made the sound of "Your Highness" come out automatically "Who do you think looks the best in Hanbok?" Emma pointed to Park Yong-hoon and said "It's your father," continuing the friendly atmosphere July 18 (Yonhap) -- A royal tomb in the southwestern provincial city of Iksan is highly likely to be that of King Mu who ruled the ancient Baekje Kingdom in early 7th century researchers said Wednesday after uncovering the tomb after a century The tomb had long been known to be that of the 30th king of the Baekje Kingdom one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea along with Koguryo and Silla Baekje used to rule the midwestern region of Korea from 18 B.C But a controversy erupted in 2016 over the owner of the tomb when Jeonju National Museum announced that its analysis of a tooth from the tomb found that the tooth belonged to a woman aged 20-40 Also among the remains from the tomb was Silla earthenware This photo provided by the Buyeo National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage shows a box of a human bones from a royal tomb in Iksan The debate prompted the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) to dig into the tomb in August 2017 in cooperation with the Iksan city government and a local university research institute for the first time since an excavation by the colonial Japan in 1917 to determine whose tomb it is teams from the organizations announced in April that they found a box of human bones inside a burial chamber "We analyzed the human bone from the royal tomb in various methods and found that they belong to a man around the age bracket of 60 years," the Buyeo National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage that conducted the analysis on behalf of the CHA "He is believed to be 161-170.1 centimeters tall and the year of death is estimated at 620 to 659." This photo provided by the Buyeo National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage shows a box of human bones found in a royal tomb in Iksan The institute said the Japanese colonial government appears to have removed not a single piece of the bone from the tomb after excavating it "There were 102 pieces of human bone in the box and chances are high that they are from one body because none of them overlap." There is no historical record showing when King Mu was born But the institute said chances are high the tomb belongs to the king seen from the facts that he was in throne for 41 years from 600 and he is the only Baekje king who possibly died in the 620-659 period The experts said they will conduct more research in the future to determine exactly who was buried in the tomb leisure By Yun Suh-young BUYEO ― The government’s four-river restoration project is nearing its end and the results are slowly being unveiled Reservoirs built on the four rivers ― the Han and Nakdong ― have been completed and regions near them are being developed to serve the community and boost tourism and leisure activities which is called the Baekma as it enters the Buyeo region has three reservoirs one of which this reporter visited is located in the middle of Baekma River which runs through Buyeo County in South Chungcheong Province has a purification system that facilitates the circulation of stagnant water and manages water levels with a movable weir The reservoir was designed in the form of a horse saddle to symbolize Admiral Gyebaek’s return to the river to protect it Gyebaek was a warrior of the Baekje Kingdom (18 B.C.-660 A.D.) who fought bravely against the rival Silla Kingdom and defeated it in four battles The Baekje-bo has a bicycle road beneath the saddle structure which runs across the river bicycle roads are built around the four major rivers to attract local residents and sports-goers to the region Riding along the bicycle road and feeling the wind is a refreshing experience The bicycle road extends about 25 kilometers to get to Gongju-bo the second reservoir built on the Baekma ― Sejong-bo is the third Baekma River also offers other sports activities such as kayaking and motor boat rides Those wanting to kayak can paddle their boat along a 21-kilometer route to Ganggyeong town Attractions near Baekma River When visiting the river a wooden boat that has its sail painted with red clay one of the most famous tourist sites in Buyeo The name Nakhwa means “flowers fall” which came from the tale of court ladies throwing themselves into the river rather than be captured by Silla warriors when they defeated Baekje.On top of the rock is a small pavilion where visitors can get a beautiful view over the river It takes about 10 to 15 minutes on foot to get to the pavilion from the dock A few minutes from the dock is Goransa or Goran Temple which is situated next to a mineral spring that allegedly makes a person who drinks from it three years younger An old tale has it that an old lady who wanted to conceive a baby eventually got to raise a baby turned out to be her husband who drank the water so many times that he turned into a baby but there are some who say they feel their skin is rejuvenated after drinking the water Across the river On the other side of Baekma River is a Baekje Culture Land which is a traditional village reenacting Baekje culture you may find a reproduction of a royal palace Next to it is a Life and Culture Village which reenacts the lifestyles of the Baekje Kingdom Taking a walk along Dulegil or Dule walkway may be good for those who want to enjoy nature around the traditional village Those wanting to enjoy their visit to Buyeo for more than a day can stay at Lotte Buyeo Resort located next to the culture land built to harmonize modernity and tradition Other than Buyeo If you have enough time The region also has the Geum River flowing through it _ from the new administrative city of Sejong to Gongju City and into Buyeo County before reaching the ocean The temple is known to be home to some of the most beautiful scenery in Korea and is good for meditation.Recommended Contents For YouTaboola 후원링크 Coupang Play’s upcoming drama “Boyhood,” previously known as “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” has unveiled the main cast lineup Im Siwan will take on the role of Jang Byung Tae a small and weak boy living in Onyang of South Chungcheong Province who is at the bottom of the school’s social ladder transfers to the neighboring Buyeo Agricultural High School he faces an unexpected incident that becomes a turning point in his life who impressed through the “Work Later also known as “Buyeo’s black spider.” who are building up solid filmographies through various projects will play the roles of “Asan’s white tiger” Jung Kyung Tae and the neighborhood’s queen bee Kang Sun Hwa “Boyhood” is set to premiere in the second half of 2023 Until then, watch Im Siwan in “Summer Strike”: Also check out Lee Sun Bin in “Okay Madam”: Source (1) Coupang Play’s upcoming drama “Boyhood” has unveiled new character posters Im Siwan takes on the role of Jang Byung Tae Upon transferring to the neighboring Buyeo Agricultural High School Jang Byung Tae suddenly becomes known as the school’s most powerful kid overnight Jang Byung Tae’s poster captures the essence of his character with a hint of silliness in his eyes and a resolute expression as he delivers an elbow punch “My dream is very simple… to live without getting beaten up,” raising curiosity about how such a character could be mistaken for the school’s most formidable figure Lee Sun Bin takes on the role of Park Ji Young also known as “Buyeo’s Black Spider,” a fearless advocate for justice who doesn’t hesitate to use her fists Park Ji Young’s poster captures her fierce gaze and her charismatic presence as the hidden boss of the Buyeo neighborhood The caption on her poster conveys her unyielding nature “Don’t mess around unless you want to die in my hand.” Rising star Lee Si Woo portrays the legendary fighter “Asan’s White Tiger” Jung Kyung Tae Jung Kyung Tae exudes confidence as he grips a pickaxe and his enigmatic smile hints at the power he holds “I only feel at ease when I put the world under my feet,” foreshadows the conflict between him and Jung Byung Tae Kang Hye Won shines as the neighborhood’s queen bee Kang Sun Hwa who has captured the hearts of all the male students “I want to meet someone who cherishes me,” piquing curiosity about who will win Sun Hwa’s heart “Boyhood” is set to premiere on November 24 and will air every Friday at 8 p.m Until then, watch Im Siwan in “Summer Strike”: Also check out Lee Sun Bin in “Okay Madam”: Source (1) Upvote if you think more people should see this post SEE ALSO: Kang Eun Bi moved to tears by surprise wedding song from longtime friend Park Seul Gi on 'Lovers of Joseon' More than half of the foreign tourists have to do this when they come to South Korea