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emerald green or clinoatacamite; 0 massicot; minium or hematite; Chinese ink; and kaolin Violet and pink colors were assumed to have been prepared by mixing white with blue and red small amounts of synthetic compositions from the modern era were detected at many points The White-Robed Water-Moon Avalokiteshvara is an artwork that represents the Buddhist paintings of Magoksa temple located on the rear wall on the west side of Daegwangbojeon (main hall) which is the dharma hall of Magoksa temple A frame is made up of wood structures between high pillars and several layers of mulberry fibers are applied to create a rear wall which appears as if it were painted on a typical canvas it is difficult to discover the exact date of creation because there is no manufacture date although this painting has been said to be painted by the Buddhist monk māyā Yakhyo (1846 to 1928) this claim is questionable because the expressions and descriptions of Amitabha about the crown of the white-robed Gwaneum Bosal (Buddhist Goddess of Mercy) are slightly different and the techniques of landscape paintings in the late Joseon Dynasty (seventeenth to nineteenth century) of Korea can be seen in the expression of the rocks considering the formal description technique observed in the face of Buddha and the use of dark red the creation period is estimated to be in the late nineteenth century Although the contours and colored surface of this White-Robed Water-Moon Avalokiteshvara remain undamaged and discoloration of some pigment layers; contamination and stains; cracks and separations of the pigment layers; and cracks and separations of the wall the painting urgently requires stable conservation treatment These results are important data that can reveal the pigments and coloring techniques used in Buddhist paintings at that time which also can be used for research on long-term preservation and repair Magoksa Temple was founded in 643 by the ancient Korean monk Jajang (590 to 658) with the support of Queen Seondeok during the Joseon Dynasty (fourteenth to nineteenth centuries) This temple gained widespread fame as one of the leading temples in the country under support from the royal family and the Provincial Office of Chungcheong Province Magoksa Temple was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2018 under the category of “Sansa Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea” in recognition of its historical and cultural value as a temple that has sustained the tradition and culture of the Buddhist community Location map and status showing the temple in Republic of Korea B Map showing the location of research area E Frontal view and Cross-sectional diagram of Daegwangbojeon (main hall) in Magoksa temple This study was conducted prior to the conservation treatment of the White-Robed Water-Moon Avalokiteshvara a Buddhist painting on the rear wall of main hall in Magoksa temple It aimed to secure basic data can be used for conservation treatment through the precise analysis of coloring pigments by each color Thus the surface of the painting as well as the integrity and damage status of the pigment layer were reflected in a drawing which was intended to be preserved as a record of the repair and treatment areas of the colored layer The present status of the White-Robed Water-Moon Avalokiteshvara painting in this study F Seonjae Dongja (priestling) in the center right G Kundika and willow branches in the middle left Damage map creation and non-destructive investigation for the painting as a research object were conducted with special care to prevent any impact on the painting by using an installed scaffold the preservation status was precisely recorded by checking the damage status at the site and the analysis target was further selected after selecting the colors by visual observation to confirm the color status Photograph showing the detailed measurement points of P-XRF and chromaticity analysis in this study observation through a portable stereoscopic microscope and elemental analysis through a portable X-ray fluorescence analyzer were performed All were conducted through non-destructive analysis and the same area was analyzed for each measurement item the field analysis was carefully conducted by minimizing the applied pressure by selecting only the part of the color pigment that was most closely adhered onto the base layer to avoid any loss from the split colored layer due to the contact-based analysis The measurement range of L* is from 0 to 100 The measurement range of a* and b* for the colorimeter used in this study is − 100 to + 100 The a* indicates a redder color in a positive direction and a greener color in a negative direction; b* indicates a yellower color in a positive direction and a bluer color in a negative direction all analysis results have their advantages and disadvantages revealing some of the limited applications in this study where only non-destructive analysis was permitted without obtaining samples the component analysis for the color pigment at the site an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer (P-XRF; Oxford Instruments X-MET7500) was used for the part selected as the analysis location The operating conditions of this spectrometer were an X-ray tube voltage of 15 to 40 kV (40 kV for heavy elements and 15 kV for light elements) and a current of 10 to 50μA Measurement was performed in the ore mineral mode the analysis area was approximately 5 mm in diameter and the measurement time was 20 s each in conducting the elemental analysis on an atomic number of 15 or higher The pigments were identified based on the color associated with the presence of key-elements in the XRF spectra This study mainly recorded the names used based on previous studies regarding the color pigments of paintings the estimation of black pigments and raw materials was performed through a comprehensive review of the results of scanning electron microscope-energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM–EDS) analysis and X-ray fluorescence analysis performed in the field investigation by collecting a trace amount of color pigment samples that had flaked off during the stripping process Photographs showing the representative damages of the studied painting E Blistering and exfoliation of the pigment layer F Stereoscopic photographs of the exfoliation part on the pigment layers G Deterioration of wooden frame after stripping the painting H Residual pigments and cracks in the wooden frame The structural condition of the wooden frame constituting the painting wall was found to be relatively stable and while there were cracks and separation along the edge of the wall the preservation condition of the mural painting as a whole was fair and fragmentation were found to be scattered throughout the painting surface it was recommended that appropriate measures for long-term preservation be taken Photographs showing the measuring points and magnified images for pigment analysis in this study. Numbers are the same as those of Fig. 2 Diagrams showing the chromaticity analysis for coloring pigments in this study. A Luminosity. B Position of the analysis points projected in the a*-b* plane. The abbreviations are shown in Table 1 and the symbols are shown in Fig. 6 P-XRF was utilized to analyze the chemical composition of pigments in White-Robed Water-Moon Avalokiteshvara painting. The analysis locations were the same as the points for the chromaticity measurement and observation using the stereoscopic microscope. The analysis location for each colored pigment is shown in Fig. 6 Two types of blue pigments were used for the basic coloring of this painting According to the results of chromaticity measurement and observation using the stereoscopic microscope an analysis was conducted by classifying the results into Blue-1 and Blue-2 If grayish blue ((Co,Ni)As3) is used as a blue pigment cobalt and nickel compositions are detected 9037 ppm (6363 to 11,710 ppm) and 33,763 ppm (12,844 to 59,991 ppm) of Cu were detected in Blue-1 and Blue-2 analysis points Diagrams showing the measurement results (ppm) of coloring pigments by P-XRF in this study. Numbers are the same as those of Fig. 2 the color yellow can be assumed to lower the chromaticity by mixing white pigments with massicot According to the results of the component analysis on red pigments and Si and Al were detected at all measured points It can be assumed that the colored white clay under the red layer was detected together with the pigments According to the results of the P-XRF analysis regarding a total of eight points the patterns of constituent elements were classified into two depending on the presence and content of Fe The traditional black pigment is an Chinese ink Because Chinese ink is composed of light elements because only the same components as the white pigment used in the base layer were mainly detected at the measurement point of the black pigment Chinese ink was likely used for black color development Based on this data, in reviewing the analysis results regarding the target of this study, small amounts of modern synthetic pigments were identified at many points. Table 5 shows the results of the analysis using P-XRF and SEM–EDS which are classified into the color series of pigments according to major color-developing elements As pigments that are color development sources for green copper chloride-based emerald green and clinoatacamite were identified and white pigments such as white lead and kaolin were used as auxiliary materials for color combination The average chromaticity of the green series was determined as a L* of 48.0 and the chromaticity varied slightly depending on each analysis point Orpiment and massicot were identified as yellow pigments These two types of yellow colors were mixed with white pigments to adjust their chromaticity for color combination S and Pb were highly detected at most of the measurement points suggesting that massicot (PbO) was likely used in combination with white lead or gypsum A trace amount of As was detected at the Yellow-2 point which was difficult to determine as orpiment (As2S3) because the pigments colored on the background may have been analyzed together with it The average chromaticity of Yellow-1 was determined as a L* of 57.4 and that of Yellow-2 was determined as a L* of 59.4 which suggests that titanium dioxide was likely used The average chromaticity of red pigments including various color ranges was determined as a L* of 39.9 showing a tendency of low chromaticity and redness and there was no significant difference in the average values of chromaticity for each measurement point the application of this technique was not permitted in the present study The average chromaticity of the black series was determined as a L* of 59.4 showing no significant difference at most of the analysis points whereas the black pigment used for coloring the bamboo in the top right corner of Gwaneum Bosal showed the highest values with a L* of 49.92 Kaolin and white lead were identified as pigments that become color development sources for the color white which are subdivided into kaolinite with feldspar The results suggest that white pigments were used alone The average chromaticity of the white pigments was determined as a L* of 74.0 Violet and pink were used as auxiliary colors for coloring this painting The analysis results of pigments showed that their composition was similar to that of the blue pigments and the detection of Fe and Pb indicated that white lead was mixed with azurite or hematite The average chromaticity of the color violet was determined as a L* of 52.4 which has lower chromaticity and higher blueness than the blue pigments The pink pigments were estimated to be a mixture of minium and oyster shell white due to the detection of high levels of Ca and Pb at almost all measurement points and Fe were detected at the measurement points of P-2 to P-4 due to the influence of the base layer The average chromaticity of the pink pigments was determined as a L* of 63.7 which shows high luminosity and slight reddishness and Hg were identified in most points on this painting it was impossible to rule out the possibility that industrial synthetic pigments were used in the repair process Research results reveal that pigments were imported from China or the Western Regions suggesting a high likelihood that White-Robed Water-Moon Avalokiteshvara was repaired using modern pigments even though South Korea started manufacturing modern pigments in 1940 Further research is required, such as more accurate component analysis and identification for each color of the pigment, to confirm the traditional pigments that were used prior to modern synthetic pigments. Table 6 summarizes the analysis results and estimated pigments for the aforementioned ten types of pigments There are some examples in which green pigment was used as a dead color paint in Buddhist paintings and the ground layer of Dancheong was repainted using noerok there is a likelihood that green pigments were also used as a dead color paint for White-Robed Water-Moon Avalokiteshvara Concurrent detection of certain components—such as Ca and Cu—could be attributed to kaolin and massicot containing Ca and Fe which were often used as fillers for the ground layer Cu and As will also be detected assuming that green pigments were used as a dead color paint additional cross-sectional observations of the applied pigments and/or studies focusing on other Buddhist paintings are necessary Amorphous carbon was observed in the black pigment remaining on the wooden frame after this painting was stripped this was assumed to be due to interference from the contaminants and the surrounding pigments and the element content ratio of each color pigment was highly similar to that of this painting the pigments remaining on the wooden frame are assumed to have been influenced by the pigments used in this painting The White-Robed Water-Moon Avalokiteshvara painting displayed on the rear wall of main hall in Magoksa temple is painting representative of Buddhist paintings in the late nineteenth century of Korea and a valuable resource for understanding the coloring techniques and characteristics of Buddhist paintings in terms of expression and description methods in landscape painting The present study has applied a non-destructive method to analyze the eighteenth-century South Korean White-Robed Water-Moon Avalokiteshvara to determine which pigments were used for coloring Table 5 summarizes the estimated pigments 45 different colors and compositions were analyzed under the same conditions and the pigments used for each color were examined based on the components detected via qualitative analysis and white were determined as azurite; emerald green or clinoatacamite; massicot; minium or hematite; Chinese ink; and kaolin small amounts of synthetic pigment components from the modern era were detected at many points a detailed further examination of the cross-section of the pigment layer is required because of the overlap between the traditional pigments and the modern pigments that were used for repair and Cu were detected in nearly all pigments This indicates the presence of a filler or dead color paint for silk which was used as the ground layer for many paintings The compositional analysis of the pigments in this study was limited to sampling which allowed only non-destructive analysis and local analysis on exfoliated tiny samples that were recoverable the analysis results were compared to previously reported data This preliminary study aims to secure the basic data necessary for preservation and restoration The study’s findings have been utilized as important data in 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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 Food ChemistryCitation Excerpt :A common method of obtaining antioxidants from plant materials is solvent extraction there is no special solvent that can extract all the antioxidants due to its variation in solubility and polarity (Ma et al. n-butanol and ethyl acetate were used to fractionate from free and bound phenolic acids in the oat bran Arabian Journal of ChemistryCitation Excerpt :Aerva lanata exhibited significant 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The movie "Han Gong-ju" is based on the 2004 Miryang mass sexual assault This incident shocked the society at the time and the film depicts the victim's story based on it facing a major turning point in her acting life a YouTuber's disclosure has re-examined the Miryang group sexual assault revealing the personal information of the perpetrators the main character of 'Han Gongju' came out while the Miryang incident is being raised," and "Chun Woo-hee came out because the Miryang incident is strangely re-examined." This reminds me of the connection between the movie and reality once again "Han Princess" is not just a movie for Chun Woo-hee but an important turning point in her actor's life and a work that conveys a socially important message Chun Woo-hee showed her sincerity and social responsibility as well as her acting skills through this film Now that the Miryang incident is drawing attention again the stories of "Han Gongju" and Cheon Woo-hee have become more meaningful the movie "Han Gongju," which was released 10 years ago with the motif of the incident has become a hot topic as an employee who recently appeared in a "Jongwon Baek restaurant" re-examined the case of "the sexual assault of a middle school girl in secret." "Han Gong-ju" is "running backwards" on OTT (video streaming services) such as Netflix and TVing "Han Gongju" ranked first in real-time TVing It also ranked fourth in the content integration ranking compiled by the content community Kinorights deals with the pain and social prejudice of sexual assault victims Although the audience attracted only 220,000 it was recognized for its workability by receiving numerous awards at home and abroad including the 35th Blue Dragon Film Awards (Best Actress the 34th Korean Film Critics Association Awards (Both Screenplay and the 47th Chesse Film Festival (Official Novs Vision-Best Picture) also recently appeared on tvN's "You Quiz on the Block" and expressed his unique feelings for "Han Gongju," saying "I hope that the marginalized person will be illuminated a little or the injured person will be comforted by watching." Actor Chun Woo-hee revealed the reason for his appearance in the movie "Han Gongju." While the "smuggling group sexual assault" incident that occurred 20 years ago has recently attracted attention again and is drawing public outrage the movie "Han Gong-ju" and the leading actor Cheon Woo-hee have also made headlines Chun Woo-hee tells us why she chose "Han Gongju" on tvN's "You Quiz on the Block," which will air on the afternoon of the 5th "There is an independent film 'Han Gongju' that became a turning point 10 years after (to Chun Woo-hee)." "Han Gong-ju," a film about a group assault in Miryang was released in 2014 as a story about an ordinary girl who was assaulted by a perpetrator and isolated Chun Woo-hee was recognized for her acting skills by winning the Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Actress 10 years after her debut through "Han Princess." "It was a work that everyone gathered their minds and filmed without production costs." "I was wondering if the public could listen to a little difficult story but I was sure our story would be meaningful." "It felt like the friend and I spent time leaning and relying on each other alone "I always wanted to be next to you," he said revealing his special heart for the character in the play The Miryang group sexual assault is a horrific incident in which 44 high school students in Miryang lured an Ulsan middle school girl to Miryang in December 2004 and raped her continuously for a year a YouTube channel has revealed the identity and status of the perpetrators of the Miryang group sexual assault indicted 10 of the perpetrators (7 arrested and 3 without detention) Twenty people were sent to a juvenile detention center The remaining perpetrators were either agreed with the victim or were not included in the complaint so the decision was made "no right to appeal." the Busan District Court's Family Support decided to repatriate five perpetrators of this case to juvenile detention centers in the short and long term.At that time the perpetrators were indicted and tried on charges of violating the Youth Sex Protection Act and one was sent to a long-term juvenile detention decision (disposal No 7) and the other four were sent to a short-term juvenile detention decision (disposal No Disposition 7 corresponds to imprisonment in correctional facilities for minors within two years and disposition 6 corresponds to imprisonment within six months 80 hours of social service activities and 40 hours of edification programs were ordered along with long-term probation it was revealed that a police officer told the victim in a way that "all the secret was blurred." Internet users resent the incident itself of mass sexual assault and are deeply angry at the fact that the perpetrators were punished with a slap on the wrist at the time and the way they spend their daily lives 20 years later says the 77-year old poet who also collaborates with Hallyu stars South Chungcheong Province -- Walking around the small garden surrounding the Gongju Pulkkot Literary House poet Na Tae-joo delights in the sight of tiny buds sprouting through the soil Sitting in the back garden of the Literary House Na talks about language and poetry with The Korea Herald in Korean) sounds as if it came from afar and stopped here whereas the word ‘star’ (byeol) has a flowing feeling It came from one side and flows to the other,” Na says People don’t think about sound when they talk but poets have to think about language and sound,” Na notes Na has published a new collection of poetry almost every year since his first volume back in 1973 “Let’s Say It Is a Good Day,” that was published in January The poems in his latest collection were written from August 2020 to October 2022 “I write poetry but it seems poetry also writes me a need or a demand,” Na says over a cup of tea “Humans have a spirit and it’s our inner spirit that creates poetry.” Na‘s poems are known to resonate with readers across generations Na’s “I See You Like I See a Flower” has been the most-sold poetry collection over the past 10 years -- from 2012 to 2022 -- according to Kyobo Book Center Celebrities including RM and J-Hope of BTS Taeyeon of Girls‘ Generation and actor Song Hye-kyo have picked Na as their favorite poet “I talk to people with my poems and they responded to me poetically I’m not ignorant of their feelings and wishes Na is no solitary poet and he does not limit himself only to communication through the written word holds book signing events and even hosts book discussions -- he is eager to talk to people “It’s not easy to talk at the events (at this age) Your poetry and confessions now need to match young people’s feelings I need to understand the feelings of young people so they can understand mine Na‘s communication doesn’t end with his readers Na has actively collaborated with other artists expanding his literary repertoire to paintings and music Na published a poetry collection “Today You are a Flower,” featuring drawings by the artist-illustrator Shin Sun-mi “I came upon Shin’s drawings a few years ago and loved them -- I loved the sensibility and emotions of the art,” Na says mentioning that he cried after reading Shin’s picture book “One publisher proposed publishing my poems and Shin’s drawings together I was surprised that someone else had felt the similar energy in our work.” Na also published a poetry collection in collaboration with actor Lee Jong-suk in December 2017 a collection of poems and drawings with Yura from Girl’s Day in December 2021 and a YouTube project with singer-artist Solbi in 2021 He wrote prose after reading the lyrics of BTS’ songs and published “Poems for small things” in 2022 “The power of these young Hallyu stars is amazing I never thought my poetry would be translated into other languages,” Na says His poems have been translated and published in Japanese The English edition of “I See You Like I See a Flower,” published in 2022 is a collection of Na’s most popular poems including the “Grass Flower.” “A surprising thing is that these days many foreigners seem to read my poems a potter from Denmark came up to me and said she knew me,” Na says with a laugh “I always say writing poetry is like picking up jewelry abandoned on the streets,” Na adds Someone threw it away not knowing it was a jewel But I pick it up and give it back to them and say ‘this is the jewel you threw away.’” “It’s now time for me to sort things out like a farmer -- I need to reap the grains and see what are grains and non-grains “I’m hoping for the Literary House to be a cultural center where tourists and locals can come and read poems adding that a piece of literature is completed only when the readers appreciate it Inside the Kinjaz journey: From viral dance crew to Korea’s choreography scene 'Produce 101' star hits new career high tackling school violence Youn Yuh-jung owns it: 'I’ve been in this job too long' Interview: Director Jang Seong-ho's leap of faith Park Eun-bin talks becoming psychopath doctor in 'Hyper Knife' K-beauty fuels Shiseido’s global strategy: APAC chief Drug scene 'embarrassing' for 'Squid Game' actor Choi Seung-hyun Interview: Top adviser to Lee Jae-myung says Seoul should reclaim full OPCON Interview: A legend contemplates usefulness Interview: Yoo Hae-jin and weight of familiar faces Latest trends in Korean culture and society “You have to look closely / to see how beautiful it is // You have to look for a long time / to see how lovely it is // That’s how you are too.” I was visiting the so-called Ra Tae-joo Alley in the Banjuk neighborhood of Gongju The poet’s poem “Wildflower” was written on a white wall the dreary cement walls of the alley having been adorned with Ra’s poem and paintings of flowers Going down the narrow path led me to the Daetong Temple Rest Area An urban cultural heritage park had been erected there Relics from Daetong Temple have been found in 21 locations in the Banjuk neighborhood area and excavations are still taking place there to this day and Junghak neighborhoods is the original city center of Gongju The location of the Chungcheong provincial governor’s office and the South Chungcheong provincial office during the Joseon era and the Japanese colonial period the area used to be the administrative center of Chungcheong Province the Singwan neighborhood has become the new city center of Gongju while Gongju’s old town has fallen into decline It was during the early 2010s that the winds of change blew in Gongju’s lackluster old downtown Urban regeneration projects upgraded the area’s underdeveloped environment while preserving its original look leading to the creation of alleyways with distinct themes the area has been garnering attention among the younger generations as a “newtro” — modern yet retro — travel destination There are seven themed alleyways in Gongju’s original city center from the Ra Tae-joo Alley to Gamyeong Road an urban stream around 5 meters wide and 4.2 kilometers long that traverses Gongju’s old downtown area and flows into the Geum River The Ra Tae-joo Alley that I visited that day led me directly to Gamyeong Road The road was named thus because it used to be where the Chungcheong Gamyeong — or the office of the Chungcheong provincial governor during the Joseon era — was located The location of the Kongju National University Middle School and High School is the old site of the Chungcheong Gamyeong was a sign that read “Chungcheong Gamyeong Government Office Gatehouse.” The gate was a reproduction of the old Gamyeong’s gatehouse and main entrance Black-and-white photos hung on trees by the road that led to Daetong Bridge from the schools’ front gate They were pictures depicting old Gongju’s scenery and people: high schoolers posing in front of Geumgang Bridge in the 1960s graduation pictures from Gongju’s Geunhwa Kindergarten in 1949 the spot in front of Gongbukru Pavilion where people used to do laundry in the 1950s Unlike the Gongju of yore seen in the black-and-white photos Gamyeong Road was populated by two-story commercial buildings with coffee shops each store had on display a black-and-white photo of the store owner It almost felt as if the store owners in the photos were greeting customers in front of their establishments the shop owners from the pictures would greet you in real life Gamyeong Road is also known as a street for artists An art museum on Gamyeong Road allows you to admire artworks by local artists free of charge located inside a building that used to house a bookstore called Munhwadang in the 1960s local artists exhibit their work at the museum which sells souvenirs made by local artists first visited the old town of Gongju in 2018 and fell in love with the area’s charm He also owns an unmanned bookstore called Gaga Bookstore nearby “I visited Gongju while I was experiencing burnout from work He believes the appeal of Gongju’s old town is in its alleyways you’ll find access roads into alleyways every once in a while It’s nice to just walk down alleyways you want to explore spontaneously You’ll be able to feel the charm of old alleys,” he said Walking towards Jemin Stream from Gamyeong Road will lead you to a nostalgic road inspired by the boarding houses that lined it in the 1970s The alley is decorated by murals of students wearing 1970s school uniforms There used to be many boarding houses in Gongju’s old town as lots of schools including Gongju National University of Education and Kongju National University High School are clustered together in the area one house out of two from near Kongju National University High School to Jemin Stream used to be boarding houses,” explained Baek Sun-jeong so the boarding house village road was formed to evoke that time period.” and galleries are opening up to cater to tourists visiting the area Many historical vestiges remain in Gongju’s old city center as well A number of modern cultural heritages are located near Jemin Stream the first Catholic church in the Gongju area that was built in 1897; to old missionary residences; Gongju Jeil Church which was built in the 1900s; Gongju Pulkkot Literary House which is housed in a Japanese-style house that was constructed during the Japanese colonial period; and the former Gongju Town Office is now being used as an exhibition hall that showcases modern architecture The museum comprises an exhibit that provides an overview of modern architecture’s characteristics and the meaning of architecture and a space where one can get a look at Gongju’s old town and its modern architecture as well as their history Crossing the bridge across Jemin Stream from the Ra Tae-joo Alley will take you to the alleyway behind the Jungdong branch of the National Agricultural Cooperative Foundation Gongju residents call this area “Dragonfly Alley.” Adorned by flower gardens the street has benches one can sit on and relax while admiring the scenery which used to be a common sight in bygone times Hopscotch squares have been drawn on the ground in front of the coffee shop to evoke how children used to play in the alleyways during the 1970s and ’80s There’s a cafe called Lucia’s Earth with its prominent shabby blue front gate nestled deep within the alley opened up the space in 2013 after renovating an old house built in 1963 in a modern style the alleyway has become well-known with visitors from all around the country and around 40 coffee shops have sprung up in the area in the last 10 years “A lot of time has accumulated in [Gongju’s] old town Leisurely strolling along the back streets you’ll be able to feel the joy of discovering hidden gems,” Seok an early discoverer of the charm of old alleyways Still preserved on the wall of the theater is the poster painting for an old movie called “Fight in Gongsan” (1968) Hoseo Theater will be transformed into a local culture platform by next year is the perfect place to get a taste of delicious food Over 700 stores are in business at the market from rice cake stores to fruit stands and restaurants are made into chestnut mochi and chestnut injeolmi and sold here If you make plans to arrive on one of the market days (days that end in a “1” or “6”) you can see the permanent market along with the other stalls Only about a 10-minute walk from Sanseong Market you can find Gongsan Fortress (Historic Site No Known in Baekje times as “Ungjin Fortress,” Gongsan was an earthen fortress at the time but was rebuilt in stone during the reign of King Injo of Joseon — the form it survives in to this day The fortress has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site The fortress follows along a ridge 110 meters above sea level It takes between an hour and an hour and a half to walk around the whole structure you can take a rest at one of its many pavilions which are designated as cultural heritage sites — including Geumseo-ru There are other interesting sights to see too Twice a day every Saturday and Sunday through late October visitors to the fortress can see the “changing of the Ungjin gate guard”: a reenactment of the gate guard that once protected the fortress Please direct questions or comments to [english@hani.co.kr] Quickly climbing the charts among K-drama fans Lovely Runner is a romance drama with a sci-fi twist involving time travel Adapted from the web novel The Best of Tomorrow by Kim Bbang A childhood accident leaves Im Sol paralysed shattering her dreams of becoming a film director she finds solace in Ryu Sun-jae’s music determined to save her idol and prevent her own accident and can they rewrite their destinies for a happy ending we are here to give you a glimpse of some of the filming locations of Lovely Runner in Korea With two new episodes each week (Monday-Tuesday) Lovely Runner will have released eight episodes by the end of this month The last episode is scheduled to be aired on May 28 Lovely Runner was filmed entirely in South Korea, showcasing various locations across Gyeonggi-do, Seoul Episode 4 features a scene with Kim Tae-sung and Im Sol at Sihyang This popular spot offers separate menus for pets and even provides pet beds near tables Another scene in episode 5 shows Ryu Sung-jae teaching Im Sol how to ride a bicycle at the Banghwasuryujeong pavilion inside Suwon Hwaseong Fortress The fortress seems to be a favourite filming location for Lovely Runner as several other scenes were shot at Hwahongmun Gate a local grocery store where Ryu Sung-Jae and Im Geum bond over South Korea’s victory at an Olympic event serves as Im Sol’s house in the show Episode 2 features Im Sol visiting the Geumchon branch of CanMore Another Gyeonggi-do scene featuring Ryu Sung-jae was filmed at Caffé Bene’s Mangpo Station branch Explore more with our selection of the most beautiful places in South Korea. and immerse yourself in Korean culture at the Korean Folk Village Best time to visit: April to June and September to November Several scenes of Lovely Runner were filmed in various Seoul locations One scene shows Ryu Sung-Jae and Im Sol enjoying dinner and TV at the Ikseon branch of Namdo Bunsit Another scene shows Ryu Sung-jae having drinks with his father at Bamnoeul Lovely Runner filming locations also feature Soegojip a popular Seoul restaurant specialising in grilled dishes Explore our selection of the most overrated destinations in Seoul and their alternatives Key attractions: The War Memorial of Korea Things to do: Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace and shop for the perfect souvenirs at Myeongdong Shopping Street Im Sol stops the ghost of Ryu Sung-Jae from crossing a bridge is the longest bridge crossing the southern part of the Han River and connects Gongju-up with Jangji-myeon Things to do: Visit the Jeonju Hanok Village and spend time at the Gyeryongsan National Park Related: Love K-dramas? You Can Actually Visit These Shooting Locations! Esha is a traveller at heart, with a penchant for exploring the unchartered. She has previously worked ..Read Morewith TravelTriangle and Internet Moguls. When not in work mode, she can be found downing endless cups of coffee while reading Enid Blyton/Sidney Sheldon. Read Less Food News Destinations Hotels Asia © 2025 Copyright TRAVEL + LEISURE ASIA site by Burdaluxury Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest on travel 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 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 leaving only the roof of Manharu pavilion exposed on Saturday Soil has eroded inside a graveyard known as the Tomb of Ten Thousand Patriotic Martyrs in Namwon Three-story Stone Pagoda in Sincheon-ri Yeonggwang A wall of a hanok (Korean traditional house) is damaged in Handong Hahoe Village in Andong They were discovered inside King Muryeong's tomb in 1971 Flower-shaped decorations were found on the coffin on pieces of fabric and also scattered on the ground of King Muryeong's Tomb King Muryeong's Epitaph Plaque [GONGJU NATIONAL MUSEUM] King Muryeong's heart-shaped gold earrings are on display at the Gongju National Museum in Gongju Bricks used to build the tomb of King Muryeong [GONGJU NATIONAL MUSEUM] A silver cup with a bronze stand was found next to the queen There is a good chance that if you ever visit Daedeok Innopolis and are looking for a good eatery you will be told about a kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) restaurant or dotori muksabal (acorn jelly in a bowl) Chestnuts in Gongju are a historic specialty with a history of about 2,000 years Gongju's chestnuts are especially famous because they are thick and sweet This is due to the large daily temperature difference as the topography of Gongju consists of mountain ranges Gongju produces 8,000 tons of chestnuts every year which accounts for 17% of Korea’s chestnut production.Gongju’s chestnuts continue to be popular today thanks not only to their excellent taste but also to the continuous research and development of new and creative dishes by the local chestnut research team many cafes in Gongju offer drinks and pastries made with chestnuts such as chestnut pie with chestnut sediment or chapssaltteok (sweet rice cake with red bean filling) with whole chestnuts which are popular souvenirs for visitors.If you look for even more unique souvenir Gongju Chestnut Makgeolli has less carbonation and is nutty and smooth making it easy to drink even for those who do not enjoy drinking makgeolli (Left) Gongju’s chestnuts are famous for their savory taste © TongRo Image (Right) Gongju’s specialty ‘Albam (chestnut) Hanwoo,’ is made with beef fed with chestnut shells Even the chestnut shells are utilized in Gongju as the city produces beef feed using chestnut shells and pulp Hanwoo (Korean beef) raised on this feed is known as Gongju Albam (chestnut) Hanwoo.There are many restaurants in Gongju where you can enjoy Gongju Albam Hanwoo Sijang Jeongyook Restaurant is the place to go carrots and cucumbers served in yugi (brassware) The dish is topped with a scoop of yukhoe (beef tartare) and can be customized with sesame oil and special gochujang (red pepper paste sauce).Although it may seem like a regular yukhoebibimbap the addition of crunchy raw chestnuts to the raw meat creates a unique and delightful texture While raw chestnuts and meat may not seem like an obvious pairing their textures blend together perfectly.At Sijang Jeongyook Restaurant which can lose their crunchiness during the washing process they meticulously trim fresh chestnuts every day to ensure that the dish maintains its perfect texture This commitment to quality is perhaps the secret to their mouthwatering food.If you visit Gongju be sure to try the various dishes made with chestnuts You may be surprised by the unexpected flavor combinations Far Flungers She is the one who should have been helped and protected from the very beginning but she has been left in pain and confusion instead while being treated like a fugitive or pariah intimate observation of its damaged adolescent heroine the South Korean film “Han Gong-ju” slowly reveals what is behind her quiet face and it is utterly devastating to watch as we see more of the silent but harrowing pain that she cannot confide even to others who want to help her.  Han Gong-ju (Cheon Woo-hee) is transferred to a school far from her former one she leaves her home and then comes to stay at a house belonging to her teacher’s mother Lee (Lee Yeong-lan) is not very pleased about that but she lets Gong-ju into her house anyway while not asking much about why Gong-ju happens to move to her house Gong-ju does not seem interested in socializing with other students her age but Gong-ju prefers to be left alone despite Eun-hee’s sincere approach she sometimes becomes hostile and defensive whenever her new friend and others attempt to come close to her and we notice that she is often disturbed by several mundane things such as the clinking sound of a stapler or a questionnaire given to her at a woman’s clinic Why is she so withdrawn from others? Through the series of the flashback scenes are unfolded one by one, we gradually come to learn what happened to her—and how her life is irrevocably shattered as a consequence. The movie was partially inspired by a shocking real-life incident in South Korea which also indirectly inspired the plot of Lee Chang-dong’s “Poetry” (2010) and the incident and its unjust aftermath drew attention again when the movie was released in South Korean theaters in last year the victim in real-life did not get much help or protection and I heard that she is still suffering from the consequence while the people responsible for her continuing ordeal are still roaming around outside without any punishment for that “Han Gong-ju” could have been sensational or exploitative in the wrong hands but it presents its heroine not as a mere object to be pitied but as a complex human character we come to understand and then deeply care about Gong-ju was a lively teenage girl with her own hopes and dream but her bright spirit was cruelly trampled by an unspeakable act of violence during a fateful night and there are a number of scenes which may be emotionally grueling to watch although they are handled effectively with restraint and tactfulness.  Getting more accustomed to her new environment day by day although there is still a gap between her and her new friends She shows her considerable talent in music to Eun-hee and others although that is the last thing Gong-ju wants While initially looking like an unkind middle-age lady Lee turns out to have a good heart inside her jaded appearance and there is a brief but intimate moment which reveals how much she and Gong-ju have gotten close to each other the plot takes an eventual narrative turn later as it reveals more of how much Gong-ju has been mistreated by many uncaring people since that horrible incident The cops handling the case were incompetent and inconsiderate while ignoring her devastated condition at the time Both her father and mother are no help to her either when she is desperately in the need of support and they break her heart even more while disregarding their daughter just because she has been an inconvenient truth in their life Her mother does not want to get involved with Gong-ju anymore and then her drunk father does a very unforgivable thing to his daughter who does not have any idea on the implications for what her father asks her to do during their small private meeting who also wrote the screenplay for his film handles his story with care and confidence while steadily maintaining a calm but sensitive approach to story and characters Although it is a bit confusing to us at first as we try to gather the details of Gong-ju’s circumstance we never get lost in its emotional narrative and Gong-ju comes to us as a fully-developed character with flesh and blood thanks to the subtle touches in Lee’s skillful storytelling.  a young South Korean actress who gained notices through her good supporting turns in a number of South Korean films such as “Sunny” (2011) and “Elegant Lies” (2013) deserves all the praises for her excellent performance Convincingly looking younger as an adolescent heroine Cheon effortlessly conveys us the inner turmoil and confusion inside her damaged character and she fully embodies her character’s sad tragic aspects while never asking for pity or tear from us but she is far more than that as a real character with heart and soul who deserves care and respect When I watched “Han Gong-ju” for the first time in last year I felt lots of sympathy and concern toward Gong-ju while watching her plight I also remember that a woman sitting next to me was crying as the movie was approaching its heart-wrenching finale in sad silence What happens during its inevitable ending is unavoidable but you may find yourself hanging on a very tiny possibility of miracle even though that is simply impossible in its realistic background I am now reminded again that the late Roger Ebert once said a movie is a machine that generates empathy “Han Gong-ju” does not merely look at its young ill-fated heroine crying for help while still wriggling in nearly unbearable guilt and pain Letting us have some understanding of her difficult position through its intimate and thoughtful portrayal the movie induces us to have immense empathy toward her and that is why her confused reply to a minor supporting character during one scene will linger in your mind when the movie is over “I didn’t do anything wrong.“ Seongyong Cho writes extensively about film on his site, Seongyong’s Private Place cooks and merchants eat foods made mostly with locally grown wheat inside a cabin at a wheat farm in Gongju scones and cookies made mostly with Korean-grown wheat at a small wheat festival in Gongju Jeon or Korean pancakes made with flour from locally grown wheat at the wheat festival Young farmers and merchants of wheat serve food at the wheat festival a baker and researcher of wheat made Khachapuri a traditional Georgian bread with cheese and eggs at the wheat festival Arquitectos ArchitectsGrafton Architects + Space Group Colaboradores CollaboratorsESOO Landscape Architects (paisajismo landscape); Mirae Environment Plan and Architects (sostenibilidad y accesibilidad environmental and accessibility); SEUM Structural Engineering (estructura structure); Daeyong E&C (ingeniería civil civil engineering); Design Group Mecca (señalética signage); Yungdo Engineering (instalaciones mechanical engineering); Kunil Partners Group (protección contra incendios fire safety) there arent any match using your search terms The city of Gongju is part of a key swing constituency in South Korea. (Photo by Steven Borowiec) South Korea -- South Koreans vote on Wednesday to determine the makeup of the national legislature for the remaining three years of President Yoon Suk Yeol's term in an election seen as likely to keep the unpopular leader's party in the minority typically serve as a de facto referendum on the incumbent with his People Power Party unable to pass laws because the opposition Democratic Party holds a majority in the National Assembly Daewoo Engineering & Construction announced on the 11th that it signed a contract to purchase the Gongju Natural Gas Power Plant cycle and accessory facilities ordered by Korea Western Power Co The contract was designed to replace the aging Taean coal-fired power plant No 2 with a new natural gas power plant by converting fuel into LNG under the 8th Strategic Supply and Demand Basic Plan and technical support related to construction and commissioning and will supply a cycle of 500MW natural gas power plants to be built in Iin-myeon "We will successfully complete the project to contribute to the increase of living benefits and regional development through safe and clean energy supply," said Kim Bo-hyun vice president of Daewoo Engineering & Construction Daewoo Engineering & Construction has a track record of supplying periodic machines to industrial combined cycle power plants It is also carrying out contracts to purchase the Shinsejong Combined Thermal Power Plant and the Bucheon Modernization Project Period Lee Su-jin’s “Han Gong-ju” tells the tale of a 17-year-old girl who struggles in the wake of a tragedy Jung In-sung along with the director Lee Su-jin hope the film will encourage the public to examine sexual abuse from a different perspective All Headlines North Korea Sports Top News Most Viewed Korean Newspaper Headlines Today in Korean History Yonhap News Summary Editorials from Korean Dailies (ATTN: UPDATES with history of Baekje in last 4 paras) 14 (Yonhap) -- Gongju National Museum on Tuesday opened the first-ever exhibition of all 5,232 artifacts that were excavated 50 years ago from the tomb of King Muryeong who ruled the Baekje Kingdom in the sixth century which marks the 50th anniversary of the tomb's discovery offers a rare opportunity to view some of the most valuable cultural assets of the Baekje Kingdom (18 B.C.-A.D including 12 designated national treasures jewelry and other articles assigned to Baekje's 25th king This photo shows gold ornaments used to decorate the crown of the queen of King Muryeong the 25th king of the Baekje Kingdom (18 B.C.-A.D displayed at Gongju National Museum in Gongju "If previous exhibitions on King Muryeong's tomb were recitals or concertos "There will not be another (exhibition) at least within the next generation of all of the artifacts from King Muryeong's tomb." the tomb where the king and queen were buried together was discovered by accident in July 1971 during construction work on a drainage system in Gongju A team of archeologists initially dug out some 4,600 articles from the tomb but were soon criticized for conducting a sloppy survey without proper documentation Later research produced some 600 more items as the only royal tomb whose owner and date of creation are known the discovery has served as a key reference point for historical and archeological research This photo shows an imaginary guardian animal "jinmyosu," excavated from the tomb of King Muryeong The museum said it will display 5,283 documents and materials related to the excavation The exhibit is being held in two halls to provide a look back on the achievements thus far and a glimpse of the tasks still ahead visitors can view artifacts that were worn by the king and queen including gold earrings and ornaments used to decorate their crowns such as a silver cup placed above the queen's head This photo shows a wooden pillow of the queen of King Muryeong The special exhibition hall carries displays of the first documents and blueprints from the excavation work 50 years ago and clippings of news articles that described the excitement of academia and the local community at the time Also shown are a stone sculpture of an imaginary animal guardian that stood guard inside the tomb a stone tablet identifying the tomb as that of King Muryeong and a Chinese celadon indicating Baekje had relations with China The last section of the exhibit presents future tasks such as determining how the king and queen's funerals proceeded and the usage of some of the artifacts including the king and queen's wooden pillows and foot rests will only be on display until Sept Visitors look at the wooden coffin (L) for King Muryeong and one for his queen at Gongju National Museum in Gongju Baekje ruled over the southwestern region of the Korean Peninsula when it was a part of the Three Kingdoms Until its fall in 660 to allied forces of Silla and China's Tang Dynasty Baekje boasted a unique and rich culture that developed over the course of moving capitals three times While Baekje initially absorbed the influences of Koguryo's culture it later created its own sophisticated and elegant culture based on Chinese influences Historians say Baekje played a central role in establishing a common culture in ancient East Asia 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 Home » Gallery » Other » :Gongju :Firefighters flex their muscles in a bodybuilding contest at a firefighting school Upvote if you think more people should see this post  Members of Kim Jaejoong's Chinese Fan Club  attracted attention by donating anti-corona materials such as masks to Gongju City visited Gongju City Hall on the 2nd and delivered 2,000 copies of Kim Jaejoong's album (Aeyo) along with protective materials such as 10,000 masks 10 automatic foam hand washers and 10 infrared thermometers they added: “We hope that citizens who are tired battling against COVID-19 will heal and recharge their energy through music.” They explained that when they were suffering from COVID-19 last February, Kim Jaejoong and his Korean fans sent over mask support donations to China which greatly impressed and encouraged them.  Mayor of the City Kim JungSub conveyed: “ It's very meaningful that the Chinese Fan Club of Kim Jaejoong, who was an ambassador for Gongju city, sent in a helping hand to the locals who are tired battling against COVID-19, I will deliver that deep love to the social welfare facilities and low-income residents".Jaejoong took his Weibo to thank his Chinese fans for their donations he expressed: "You guys are also thinking about my hometown in the distance (from far away) The population of Gongju City is not very large The masks you sent will definitely help us a lot ^^ you guys sent us a better tomorrow! " some moments from Jaejoong's appointment ceremony as an Ambassador for Gongju City, his hometown; Meanwhile, Jaejoong is set to release his second covers album「Love Covers Ⅱ」upcoming July 29. 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