A cheongsachorong is a traditional

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lantern. It is typically made by joining red and blue

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shades and hanging a

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inside the body. Although used historically in wedding ceremonies, it is widely displayed in various cultural exhibitions today in

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. A stylized ''cheongsachorong'' has been featured as the logo of the

2010 G-20 Seoul summit The 2010 G20 Seoul Summit was the fifth meeting of the G20 heads of government/heads of state, to discuss the global financial system and the world economy,Cho Jin-seo "Seoul unveils G20 summit's symbol," ''Korea Times'' (ROK). July 8, 2010; ...

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『고려도경(高麗圖經)』『만기요람(萬機要覽)』『사례변람(四禮便覽)』『성호사설(星湖僿說)』 {{Korea-stub Types of lamp