* Global Campus May Cultural Event  information

May Event:Geosung,Gansung Tongiljunmangdae, Sulaksan,Gangeung(Dan-d Festival)

When: May  23^{th ( Sat)~}24^th(Sun)     ( 2 days/one night program)

Where    :Geosung,Gansung, Gangeung

               South Korea

               4 hours drive. by a rented  mini bus  through express way.

How long is the event:  we would gather and depart from Global Campus Seoul office building at 10;00 AM of 23^th ( Sat) and plan to come back to Seoul ( Gangnam station -Green line&Nambu Bus Terminal –Orange line where easy to transit to all directions in Gyeonggi Prov.) by 7:00 PM of 24^th (Sun)

How to join: Please contact either :  Facebook (globalcampusjob-Ms. Julia Chen )

                        Or  Ms . Semi Kim ( Seoul office Hot line Cell: 011-6608-3060 )  and  confirm that 

                        you are going…. before  reservation deadline , April  21^th (Tue), Seat is limited for 20

How to get to the Global Campus Seoul office ( meeting & departure point)

1.Please visit our website (www.globalcampusjob.com)and contact information

2.Subway : Take Green line ( #2 line) –Get off at “Gangnam” Staion – Get out through exit #6 – Walk up to the north for about 200 meters ( or ask people “Where is Kyobo Tower?”-  which is the biggest and tallest land mark building in the area.) – Our building ( Tae Young Dessian Luv) is the 2^nd last building before ‘Kyobo Tower” , where you could see the signs of 2 shops – “Tous Les Jours -bakery shop/ Mini Gold- Jewellery shop”

The First day (2 days/1night)

10:00            Gathering   and  Departure

12:30            Lunch meal  (HanGueRyung resting place)

14:00-15:00     Sighting Kansung , Goseong Unification Observatory , DMZ

16:00            Arrival at Hotel  (Seorak mountain)

16:30-19:00     Seorak mountain climbing

19:00            Dinner (In the hotel)

20:00            Free time or sleep, Lights off

The second day

07:00            Wake up and Breakfast

08:00-10:00     Sighting Seorak mountain t

10:00-13:00     Sighting Danoje festival

13:00            Lunch

14:00-16:00      Daegwanryeong mokjang

16:00             Departure to Seoul

19:00             Arrival at Nambu bus terminal

  Unification Observatory

Built by an army unit in 1983,Goseong Unification Observatory (700m) was the closest place from where you could view the Mt. Geumgangsan before it was opened to South Koreans. The closest part of Mt. Geumgangsan is 16km away and the farthest part is about 25km away. From the Observatory, you can see Haegeumgang, and the islands nearby, Manmulsang, and Hyeonjongam. On clear days, you can also glimpse various peaks of Mt. Geumgangsan such as Ilchulbong (1,552m), Chaehabong, Jipseonbong, Yukseonbong, Gwaneumbong, and even the greatest peak of Mt. Geumgangsan, the Birobong Peak. Goseong Unification Observatory is the closest location to the north, and many people who visit are those who had to leave their home and were separated from their families during the Korean War. You can see monuments built in the hope of reunification here.
Tongilanbo Park, which can be considered the entrance of Tongil Jeonmangdae, was built in 1987 to be used as the nation’s security site. You must pass by here to get to Goseong Unification Observatory, making the entry process somewhat inconvenient.

Korean Demilitarized Zone

The Korean Demilitarized Zone is a strip of land running across the Korean Peninsula that serves as a buffer zone between North and South Korea. The DMZ cuts the Korean Peninsula roughly in half, crossing the 38th parallel on an angle, with the west end of the DMZ lying south of the parallel and the east end lying north of it. It is 155 miles (248 km) long and approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) wide, and is the most heavily armed border in the world.

Map of the Korean DMZ. The DMZ is given in red. The demarcation line runs in the middle of the DMZ.

The 38th parallel north—which cuts the Korean Peninsula roughly in half—was the original boundary between the US-occupied and Soviet-occupied areas of Korea at the end of World War II. Upon the creation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK, informally North Korea) and the Republic of Korea (ROK, informally South Korea) in 1948, it became a de facto international border and one of the most tense fronts in the Cold War.

Both the North and the South remained heavily dependent on their sponsor states from 1948 to the outbreak of the Korean War. The conflict, which claimed over three million lives and divided the Korean Peninsula along ideological lines, commenced on June 25, 1950, with a Soviet-sponsored DPRK invasion across the DMZ, and ended in 1953 after international intervention pushed the front of the war back to near the 38th parallel. In the ceasefire of July 27, 1953, the DMZ was created as each side agreed in the armistice to move their troops back 2,000 metres (2,200 yd) from the front line, creating a buffer zone 2.5 miles (4 km) wide. The Military Demarcation Line (MDL) goes down the center of the DMZ and indicates exactly where the front was when the agreement was signed. Since the armistice agreement was never followed by a peace treaty, the two Koreas are still technically at war.

Owing to this theoretical stalemate, and genuine hostility between the North and the South, large numbers of troops are still stationed along both sides of the line, each side guarding against potential aggression from the other side. The armistice agreement explains exactly how many military personnel and what kind of weapons are allowed in the DMZ. Soldiers from both sides may patrol inside the DMZ, but they may not cross the MDL. Sporadic outbreaks of violence due to North Korean hostilities killed over 500 South Korean soldiers and 50 U.S. soldiers along the DMZ between 1953 and 1999.^[1]

Tae Sung Dong was the only village allowed by the armistice committee to remain within the boundaries of the DMZ.^[2] Residents of Tae Sung Dong are governed and protected by the United Nations Command and are generally required to spend at least 240 nights per year in the village to maintain their residency.^[3] In 2008 the village had a population of 218 people.^[4] The villagers of Tae Sung Dong are direct descendants of people who owned the land before the 1950-53 Korean War.^[5]

Panmunjeom, the Joint Security Area in the DMZ. View from the north. Joint Security Area, view from the south

Seoraksan National Park

Also referred to as Seolsan and Seolbongsan, the mountain was named Seorak because the snow would not melt for a long time keeping the rocks in a permanent state of white. In November 1965, the Seorak Mountain district was designated as a Natural Monument preservation area. Afterwards in December 1973, it was designated as a park preservation area, and in August 1982, as a Biosphere Preservation District by UNESCO.
The park is spread across 4 cities and counties: Sokcho, Inje, Goseong and Yangyang. The highest peak is Daecheongbong; to the east is OeSeorak and to the west is NaeSeorak, which is divided again into North NaeSeorak and South NaeSeorak. North NaeSeorak is composed of Bukcheon, which flows to Ingyecheon and Baekdamcheon. There are numerous valleys in NaeSeorak. Follow the Baekdamcheon valley where all the streams meet and you will reach Baekdamsa Temple, which is known for its beautiful scenery. Upstream there is Gayadong valley and Suryeomdong valley, and past Yeongsiam and Mangyeongdae there is Madeungryeong ridge (1,327m) that leads to Seorakdong. Follow Suryeomdong valley and you will reach Waryong Waterfall and Ssangpok. Further up is Bongjeongam (1,224m sea level). Once you arrive at Daecheong peak you can view the magnificent mountain range. The sunrise viewed from here is spectacular and should not be missed. South NaeSeorak directs the valley from Oknyeotang area to Hangyeryeong. Daeseung Waterfall north of Jangsudae is the most beautiful site of NaeSeorak, which is 88m high. South of Yongdaeri valley is the twelve fairy bathing spring, Oktang Falls, and Yongtang Falls, along with several other traditional relics.

Seorak Mountain Cable Car                    Cable Car station

Shinhung-sa

Shinhung-sa is the main temple of the area known as Outer Sorak-san Mountain. The temple is remarkable for its constant changing over the centuries. For not only did it change position and name, but also the school of Buddhism to which it adhered. Actually Shinhung-sa stood where the New Sorak Hotel stands today. It was founded by Master Chajang in 652 and named Hyangsong-sa. The temple was burned down in 699 and Master Uisang rebuilt the temple three years later on its present site. Once more destroyed in 1645 at the time of the Japanese invasions, all the monks left the temple and only three monks remained. One night the three monks had a dream in which they met a god who told them what to do. He said that if they built the temple behind the original site, then the temple would never be touched by three main disasters: fire, water and wind. The monks built the temple there and called it Shinhung-sa, "Divinely Inspired Temple." There is a one kilometer path leading up to the One-pillar Gate. The path passes relic containers and memorial tablets of great monks who have lived and died at the temple. Next comes the main compound. Behind the Gate of the Four Guardians there is a two-storey study hall. On the stone stairway and retaining wall near the Main Hall there are several unusual reliefs. These are guardians, defending Buddhism from those that would harm it. The temple is built on a foundation of natural stone with four large natural stones at the corners of the base. The Main Hall, a Paradise Hall, is built on an east-west axis facing towards the east. On the walls of the outside of the building there are the Ten Oxherding pictures and some pictures of stories about famous Zen masters. Inside the hall, Amitabha is enshrined accompanied by Avalokitesvara and Mahastramprapta, the Bodhisattva of Power. The statues are said to have been made in the time of Uisang, in the 7th century. They sit under a bright canopy of yellow dragons and behind the statues is a painting showing Sakyamuni with various Bodhisattvas, the guardians at the four corners and some monks including a very aged Kasyapa and a very young-looking Ananda, the Buddha's long term attendant. On the northern wall is a painting of the protector of Dharma, Tongjin, with celestial beings, ministers, Bodhisattvas, and gods. Included in the gods is the Kitchen God who has an unusual beard and holds antlers in his hand. There are also warriors armed with swords, tridents and other weapons. The Ten Oxherding pictures, dating from 12th century Song China (1126-1279), are very important to the school of Zen. Although the style and actual pictures vary enormously, the message of the pictures remains the same (see p. 149). To the right of the Main Hall there is the Bell Pavilion which is a very good example of Choson architecture. The Judgement Hall is dedicated to the benevolent Ksitigarbha, the Bodhisattva who cares for those in trouble. Behind the statue is a painting showing the Bodhisattva and guardians. The walls and ceiling are painted with Taoistic images. Recently, during restoration, some interesting printing plates made of wood were found. They are thought to date from the 17th century and they contain some texts, like the Lotus Sutra, some Buddhist ceremonies and the writings of some Korean masters. The Sanshin between the Main Hall and the Judgement Hall contains a picture of the Mountain God with his tiger. Usually pictured with a tiger, Sanshin is particularly remembered after any large ceremony. This is because everyone is grateful for being able to have the temple built on the mountain. Toksong, the Lonely Hermit, is actually more Buddhist in origin and represents the sole practitioner. Ch'ilsong, the Big Dipper, controls human life expectancy and women who have just given birth traditionally offered a skein of thread to Ch'ilsong as a symbol of their hope for a long life for their baby. In Shinhung-sa, Ch'ilsong is surrounded by the sun and the moon, seven stars, the master of the South Polar star, and lots of heavenly beings. Two kilometers from the temple there is a lovely pagoda, Treasure No. 443. In the surrounding mountains and forests there are a number of interesting hermitages, some of which partly date back to the time of Master Chajang.

2009 danoje festival in Gangneung

Experience the wonders of Korean folk culture. Gangenung Danoje Festival is the one of the three largest festivals in Korea together with the Lunar New Year (Seollal) and Rich Harvest Festival (Chuseok) that was later designated Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2005.
This year's festival again, promises to offer rich contents of traditional culture showcasing Korean traditional music, mask dance, literature, drama, handicrafts, mountain ritual, traditional parade and more at city hall of Gangenung, the Dano Shrine and the shrine of Daegwallyeong. Get an eyeful of not only Korean folklore performances but other traditional performances invited overseas. For extra fun, sample some sacred liquor and surichwi rice cakes and get your hair rinsed in iris water.

Daegwanryeong mokjang

East, the largest ranch in the Samnang Daegwanryeong 850 ~ 1470m of elevation, mountainous Gangwon Province to idle a 600 pyong alpine pioneer

 하여 초지로 일구어 우리나라 산지 축산을 선도하였으며 푸른초원과 한가로이 풀을 뜯는 소떼, 동해바다 Ilgueo to the grasslands and the mountains, leading livestock herd pureunchowon and leisurely puller pools, Sea water

 가 멀리 보이며 영동과 영서의 분수령인 '삼양 대관령목장은' 가족단위의 교육과 휴식을 함께 즐길 수 있 Yeongdong and bunsuryeongin of its youngseo away 'Samnang Daegwanryeong ranch, education and relax with your family can enjoy

 으며 레포츠 활동과 다채로운 이벤트를 펼치고 있으며 영화와 드라마 촬영지로도 유명하다. Sports activities and various events and has been the location for movies and dramas are famous. 

  대관령 드넓은 대자연에 펼쳐지는 푸른 초원은 한편의 파노라마로 마음까지 싱그러워 영원한 감동으로 Daegwanryeong plains and the blue sky on the spacious nature with the panorama of the eternal mind with emotion singgeureowo 

 간직될 것이다. Will ganjikdoel. 삼양대관련목장내 해발 1,140m에 위치한 동해전망대에서 동해바다와 드넓은 목장 전경을 Samnang to 1140m above sea level, located inside the neck of the East Sea in the East Sea from the observation deck and spacious ocean view ranch 

 한 눈에 볼 수 있다. Can see at a glance. 또한 목장의 정상인 황병산은 동쪽으로 강릉 경포대, 주문진, 연곡천, 청학동, 소금 In addition, the ranch to the east of the normal hwangbyeongsan Kangneung Gyeongpodae, jumunjin, yeongokcheon, cheonghakdong, salt

 강 계곡을 볼 수 있고 서쪽으로는 목장전경이 한눈에 보이는 대초원의 파노라마가 펼쳐진다. You can see the valley of the river west to the ranch panoramic views of the prairie will be visible at a glance.