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Okcheon
Okcheon County (''Okcheon-gun'') is a county in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. Climate Okcheon has a humid continental climate (Köppen: ''Dwa''), but can be considered a borderline humid subtropical climate (Köppen: ''Cwa'') using the isotherm. Twin towns – sister cities Okcheon is twinned with: * Gonohe, Aomori, Japan Prominent individuals *Jeong Ji-yong, modernist poet * Song Si-yeol, Joseon statesman, Neo-Confucian scholar and philosopher *Yuk Young-soo First Lady of Korea, killed during an assassination attempt on her husband, Park Chung-hee *Mijoo, member of K-pop girl group Lovelyz *Keum Donghyun, member of K-pop boy group Epex Epex ( ko, 이펙스, Ipekseu, stylized as EPEX, short for Eight Apex) is an eight-member South Korean boy band formed by C9 Entertainment in 2021, consisting of Wish, Keum, Mu, A-Min, Baekseung, Ayden, Yewang and Jeff. The group debuted on June ... References External linksOkcheon County government home page Counti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okcheon County
Okcheon County (''Okcheon-gun'') is a Administrative divisions of South Korea, county in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. Climate Okcheon has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification, Köppen: ''Dwa''), but can be considered a borderline humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification, Köppen: ''Cwa'') using the isotherm. Twin towns – sister cities Okcheon is Twin towns and sister cities, twinned with: * Gonohe, Aomori, Gonohe, Aomori Prefecture, Aomori, Japan Prominent individuals *Jeong Ji-yong, modernist poet * Song Si-yeol, Joseon statesman, Neo-Confucian scholar and philosopher *Yuk Young-soo First Lady of Korea, killed during an assassination attempt on her husband, Park Chung-hee *Mijoo, member of K-pop girl group Lovelyz *Keum Donghyun, member of K-pop boy group Epex References External linksOkcheon County government home page Okcheon County, Counties of North Chungcheong Province {{SouthKorea-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Song Si-yeol
Song Si-yeol ( ko, 송시열, Hanja: 宋時烈; 30 December 1607 - 19 July 1689), also known by his pennames ''Uam'' (우암) and ''Ujae'' (우재) or by the honorific ''Songja'' ( ko, 송자, Hanja: 宋子), was a Korean philosopher and politician. Born in Okcheon, North Chungcheong, he was known for his concern with the problems of the common people. He served in governmental service for more than fifty years, and his name features over 3,000 times in the Annals of Joseon Dynasty, the greatest frequency that any individual is mentioned. He was executed by the royal court for writing an inflammatory letter to the king. There is a monument to him in his hometown. He is also known as the calligrapher who inscribed an epitaph (Chungyeolmyobi Takboncheop) in dedication of Admiral Yi Sunsin, which is preserved at the Chungryeolsa Shrine (historical site No. 236). He was from the Eunjin Song clan (은진 송씨, 恩津 宋氏). Family * Great-Grandfather ** Song Gu-su (송구수, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mijoo
Lee Seung-ah (; born Lee Mi-joo () on September 23, 1994), known as Lee Mi-joo, is a South Korean singer, dancer and entertainer. She debuted as a member of South Korean girl group Lovelyz under Woollim Entertainment in November 2014. Apart from her group's activities, Lee has starred in various Korean variety shows such as, ''Hit The Stage'' (2016), '' Dunia: Into a New World'' (2018), ''My Mad Beauty'' (2018–2019), ''Shopping Cart Savior'' (2019), '' Sixth Sense'' (2020–2022), ''Hangout with Yoo'' (2021) and season 2 of ''Learn Way'' (2021–2022). Lee made her acting debut with ''I'm a Job Seeker'' (2016). On November 16, 2021, she left Woollim Entertainment after deciding not to renew her contract, and later joined Antenna for her future solo activities. Early life Mijoo was born on September 23, 1994, in Okcheon County, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. Career 2014–2017: Debut with Lovelyz and career beginnings Mijoo debuted with Lovelyz, which was first an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Chungcheong
North Chungcheong Province ( ko, 충청북도, ''Chungcheongbuk-do''), also known as Chungbuk, is a province of South Korea. North Chungcheong has a population of 1,578,934 (2014) and has a geographic area of located in the Hoseo region in the south-center of the Korean Peninsula. North Chungcheong borders the provinces of Gyeonggi and Gangwon to the north, North Gyeongsang to the east, North Jeolla to the south and South Chungcheong, Sejong Special Autonomous City and Daejeon Metropolitan City to the west. Cheongju is the capital and largest city of North Chungcheong, with other major cities including Chungju and Jecheon. North Chungcheong was established in 1896 from the province of Chungcheong, one of the Eight Provinces of Korea, consisting of the northeastern half of the territory, and is South Korea's only landlocked province. North Chungcheong was known as Chūsei-hoku Prefecture during the Japanese Colonial Period from 1910 and became part of South Korea following the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuk Young-soo
Yuk Young-soo (; 29 November 1925 – 15 August 1974) was the wife of the 3rd South Korean president Park Chung-hee and the mother of the 11th South Korean president Park Geun-hye. She was killed in 1974 during an attempted assassination of her husband, Park Chung-hee. Early life Yuk was born in Okcheon County, North Chungcheong Province, Korea in 1925, the second of three daughters of a prosperous self-made landlord. She graduated from Baehwa High School for Girls (presently known as Paihwa Girls' High School). In August 1950 she met Park Chung-hee through a relative who was serving under Park. On 12 December 1950 she married Park Chung-hee. While her mother supported her choice of husband, Yuk's father was against the match, so she married without his blessing. First Lady When Park Chung-hee was in the mission as the chairman of the Supreme Council for National Reconstruction, Yuk Young-soo's main interest was handling civil complaints. Jeong Jae-hoon, a disciple and secr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeong Ji-yong
Jeong Ji-yong, often romanized in literature as Cheong Chi-yong (; 20 June 1902 – 1950), was a Korean poet and translator of English poetry who "opened a new horizon of poetic possibilities through chiselled expression, tempered sentiments, and precise visual imagery" according to the scholar of Korean poetry, Brother Anthony. Life Cheong Chi-yong was born in Hagye-ri, Okcheon, Chungcheongbuk-do, on June 20, 1902. He attended Whimoon High School and graduated from Japan's Doshisha University with a major in English literature. While studying at Whimoon High School, he published the literary magazine ''Bulletin'' (''Yoram'') with contemporaries like Park Palyang. In 1926, he began to concentrate exclusively on composing poetry and his piece "Cafe France”"(Kape peurangseu) was published in ''Hakjo'' magazine. Later in life, Jung was active as an associate of Pak Yong-chol's ''Poetry'' (''Simunhak'') magazine, and taught at Whimoon High School. After Liberation, he taught at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gonohe, Aomori
is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 16,880, and a population density of 95 persons per km2 in 7,006 households. The total area of the town is . Geography Gonohe is located in the north-eastern part of Sannohe District, approximately 16 kilometres west of Hachinohe City and 10 kilometres southeast of Towada City. The town is adjacent to Hachinohe City to the east, Shingō Village to the west, Nanbu Town to the south, and Towada City, Oirase Town and Rokunohe Town to the north. The land extends 16.8 kilometres east to west and 18.55 kilometres north to south. The Gonohegawa River, which flows from Mt. Heraidake into the Pacific Ocean, and the Asamizugawa River, which originates from a hot spring swamp to join the Mabechi River, run parallel to each other through the town. While embracing these two rivers, residential areas have formed, and rice fields can be found in the flat areas that benefit from the favourable flows o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Counties In South Korea
List of all counties in South Korea: There are 82 counties in South Korea since Cheongwon County was dissolved on July 1, 2014 and consolidated by Cheongju. Dissolved counties ;1946 * Cheongju County * Chuncheon County * Yeongpyeong County ;1949 * Yeosu County ;1952 * Gangreung County * Gyeongju County * Wonju County ;1956 * Chungju County ;1963 * Cheongan County ;1973 * Bucheong County * Dongrae County ;1980 * Jecheong County ;1988 * Gwangsan County ;1989 * Chunseong County * Daedeok County * Siheung County * Wolseong County * Wonseong County ;1992 * Goyang County ;1995 * Asan County * Boryeong County * Changwon County * Cheonan County * Chuncheon County * Geoje County * Geumreung County * Gimhae County * Gimje County * Gongju County * Gwangyang County * Gyeongju County * Gyeongsan County * Iksan County * Jecheon County * Jeongeup County * Jinyang County annexed by Jinju * Jungwon County annexed by Chungju * Miryang County * Mungyeong Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and sharing a Korean Demilitarized Zone, land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its eastern border is defined by the Sea of Japan. South Korea claims to be the sole legitimate government of the entire peninsula and List of islands of South Korea, adjacent islands. It has a Demographics of South Korea, population of 51.75 million, of which roughly half live in the Seoul Capital Area, the List of metropolitan areas by population, fourth most populous metropolitan area in the world. Other major cities include Incheon, Busan, and Daegu. The Korean Peninsula was inhabited as early as the Lower Paleolithic period. Its Gojoseon, first kingdom was noted in Chinese records in the early 7th century BCE. Following the unification of the Three Kingdoms of Korea into Unified Silla, Silla and Balhae in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseon
Joseon (; ; Middle Korean: 됴ᇢ〯션〮 Dyǒw syéon or 됴ᇢ〯션〯 Dyǒw syěon), officially the Great Joseon (; ), was the last dynastic kingdom of Korea, lasting just over 500 years. It was founded by Yi Seong-gye in July 1392 and replaced by the Korean Empire in October 1897. The kingdom was founded following the aftermath of the overthrow of Goryeo in what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul. The kingdom's northernmost borders were expanded to the natural boundaries at the rivers of Amrok and Tuman through the subjugation of the Jurchens. During its 500-year duration, Joseon encouraged the entrenchment of Confucian ideals and doctrines in Korean society. Neo-Confucianism was installed as the new state's ideology. Buddhism was accordingly discouraged, and occasionally the practitioners faced persecutions. Joseon consolidated its effective rule over the territory of current Korea and saw the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epex
Epex ( ko, 이펙스, Ipekseu, stylized as EPEX, short for Eight Apex) is an eight-member South Korean boy band formed by C9 Entertainment in 2021, consisting of Wish, Keum, Mu, A-Min, Baekseung, Ayden, Yewang and Jeff. The group debuted on June 8, 2021, with their first EP titled ''Bipolar Pt.1: Prelude of Anxiety''. History Pre-debut Keum is a former contestant of Mnet's ''Produce X 101.'' As a 2-year old trainee representing C9 Entertainment C9 Entertainment () is a South Korean entertainment agency founded in 2012 by Kim Dae-soon. The company operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company and event management. The company was a subsidiary of Claire's Korea, par ..., he was eliminated in the final episode and was ranked 17th place. 2021: Debut with ''Bipolar Pt.1: Prelude of Anxiety'' and ''Bipolar Pt.2: Prelude of Love'' C9 Entertainment opened several SNS accounts on March 1, 2021, stating that they would become the artist accounts for the new ido ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keum Donghyun
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Keum may refer to: Name *Keum (琴), Middle Chinese of string musical instruments, Qin (琴) *Keum (琴), common of Kum (琴) *Keum (琴), common of Kym (surname) the Cantonese of Qin (surname) (琴), Jin (surname) (金) *Keum (琴 or 今), also spelled Geum, the romanization of the rare Korean surname 금. People *Keum Na-na, (琴) Miss Korea 2002 See also *Qin (other) *Kum (other) Kum may refer to: * Kum, a Slavic form of a godfather or a groomsman, similar to a blood brother * Kum., an abbreviation of the Indian honorific ''Kumari'', used for unmarried women * Kum (mountain), a mountain in Slovenia * Kum, Cantonese form ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
