Tag: “North Korea”

27 places found.

  1. Joint Security Area, Korean Demilitarized Zone

    The Joint Security Area (JSA) or Panmunjom, often called the "Truce Village" in both the media and various military accounts, is the only portion of the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) where South and North Korean forces stand face-to-face. The section is reserved between the two Koreas for diplomatic engagements, and until March 1991 was also the site of military negotiations between North Korea and the United Nations Command (UNC).

  2. Miscellaneous Daegu

    Daegu (also spelled Taegu, 대구 in Korean) is the fourth largest city in South Korea, and the Daegu area has been inhabited since 1500BC. The city is home to roughly three million people.

  3. Chunyang

    Chunyang is a small rural village outside of Andong. This tiny town provides an accurate glimpse into modern day rural life in Korea.

  4. North Hollywood Metro Station

    The North Hollywood Metro Station is located at the intersection of Lankershim and Chandler Blvd.'s in North Hollywood. I found the architecture, shapes, movement and angles to be particularly fascinating.

  5. Bloomfield's

  6. Palgong Mountain (Palgongsan)

    Palgong Mountain (Palgongsan) is located just north of the city of Daegu, and is a great destination for a day trip out of the city. The mountain is home to numerous Buddhist temples and hiking trails.

  7. Pohang International Fireworks Festival

    The first weekend in August, Pohang, South Korea hosts the Pohang International Fireworks Festival. In addition to fireworks, there are numerous intricate lanterns to be seen and enjoyed.

  8. North Arm Territorial Park

  9. Haein Temple (Haeinsa)

    Located about an hour outside of Daegu, the Haein Temple was founded in 802. It is one of the most beautiful Buddhist temples in Korea, and is known for housing the Tripitaka Koreana, over 80,000 wooden blocks carved with Buddhist scriptures, dating from the 11th century.

  10. Bulguk Temple (Bulguksa)

    The Bulguk Temple (Bulguksa) is a Buddhist temple which was founded in 528AD, although it suffered much damage over the centuries during various wars and occupations. Restoration of the temple was completed in the 1970s, and it is one of the most beautiful - and most popular - temples to visit in South Korea.