Volunteering that Makes Us Smile

Volunteering that Makes Us Smile

It is said that taking care of teeth from your childhood is very important. A recent study shows that taking proper care of teeth prevents the heart disease. The basic is to brush teeth in a proper way and scale teeth on a regular basis. But there are many people who cannot afford it. A charity group has been doing a service for those since long ago.

The joy in Volunteer Work

< Annual meeting for better volunteering> (Source: Yollin Dental Society)

Yollin Dental Society was established in 1999 to volunteer for poor neighbors. It is blowing a fresh breeze into many dentist groups in Korea. The targets are those who abandoned, seniors who live alone, and Korean-Chinese. Well, the Yollin Dental Society is busy enough to go to different places everyday that needs their help.

Then, how do they volunteer? Once the dentist license holder becomes a member of Yollin Dental Society, he gets a volunteer-schedule on a regular basis. Considering his/her schedule, the next step is to apply in advance. It is also good for building friendship among volunteers.

Kim Seong Moon, the newly elected president of Yollin Dental Society, said that the progress of the volunteer group cannot be made by just one or two persons’ efforts. He emphasized that passion and devotion from each person are the keys to achieve the progress and strengthen the friendship among members.

To Abroad!

(Source: Health Korea)

Yeolin dentist group went abroad for a volunteer work for the first time this year. Kim prepared for international volunteer with passion. The original plan was to set up clinics abroad in order to provide Korean medical services for people in developing countries. They are planning another overseas volunteering project on a regular basis in the near future.

The first destination was Indonesia. As it is a first international project, they already conducted a field trip, and did a lot of research. Finally, 25 dentists flew to Indonesia for a volunteer work from 29^th of July to the 3^rd of August. They treated factory workers and neighbors at factory of Dada Korea in Laya 76 km away from Jakarta. 309 patients were treated through the volunteer work.

Arrived very late, the dentist group set up the equipments until dawn and started to treat patients from the next morning. The situation was not so good. Mostly, they extracted and scaled teeth for local people, which continued for six days. In addition, they did a skin care and nail care for female workers and opened flee market with Korean items they brought from Korea. Of course, it was very popular.

(Source: Asia Economy)

The president of the group said,

“More than 700 people wanted to be treated but only 300 people had opportunities due to the schedule. But I’m very glad to get things done without any accident.”

Yollin Dental Society marked 11^th anniversary. Two hundred volunteers have treated seven thousand people so far. They have grown up as one of the most famous volunteer groups with six clinics in Korea.

Dental care is very important but it costs a lot of money. Until now, dental care was not affordable to low income class. However, we have Yollin Dental Society, and it seems that they will be the strong supporters.

The mission! Find Autumn Festival and Revitalize Yourself

The mission! Find Autumn Festival and Revitalize Yourself

This summer was truly hot. The steamy heat and discomfortness were stronger than ever. But now, fall is back. Not only the newly harvested crops and fruits satisfy our taste, but also the exhilarating air and infinitely deep sky give us refreshingness. We can’t miss this moment. A variety of festivals of many regions are waiting for us. Let’s enjoy the autumn festival!

Autumn-Day Eats, Gizzard Shad vs Shrimp

Gizzard shad gets more delicious especially in autumn. Most of them have more unsaturated fatty acid in fall season. Also the gizzard shad is often referred in many proverbs and sayings, which shows that it is close to our lives. For example, “There are a lot of roasting sesame seeds in gizzard shad’s head in autumn”, which means it is the most delicious in autumn, and the other one is, “Your runaway daughter-in-law comes back when she smell the smoked gizzard shad in autumn”, which is pretty famous. They all tell us how delicious it is.

< Grilled fish in port of Hongwon> (Source: Korea Tourism Organization)

There are many styles of its cooking, such as sashimi style, salad style with chili sauce, and so on. The grilled shad is also delicious. With one bite, you will see. There will be many shad festivals with various events in port of Secheon-gun, Bosung-gun and Gwangyang city from the end of September to early October. Refresh yourself with gizzard shed in these festivals.

Well, shrimp is another delicious eats of autumn. It is very chewy and tasty during the fall season. The king prawn is a kind of kuruma shrimp, but it is much superior in size, flexibility and sweetness.

< Fresh shrimp with low price during the festival> (Source: Korea Tourism Organization)

The prawn festivals are held from mid-September to mid-October in Anmyundo beach, Namdang port in Hongseong and Muchangpo in Boryung, Chungcheongnam-do. Fried shrimp is just perfect for children’s snack. But above all, the best recipe is grilled shrimp cooked with natural salt. You will taste good flavor in it. You can also set a rich table with seasonal shrimp you buy with a low price in each festival. It would be healthy cuisine for your family back from the summer heat.

Marathon and Walking Festival to Refresh Your Body

It is a time for walking shoes. The advertisements on walking shoes are becoming common these days. It shows that walking for exercise is along with a boom. Sport shoes and walking shoes were useless due to heavy rain and heat, however the time has come. Walking stimulates feet and helps blood flow and metabolism. It is an aerobic exercise that helps weight loss. More interest in athletics than the past was shown during IAAF World Championship in Daegu. In particular, marathon is amazing because the runners challenge to their limit.

< Citizens participating in walking festival> (Source: Yonhap News)

Thanks to this trend, many regions are preparing a variety of festivals such as the 4^thGapyeong Marathon Contest, Gyeonggi Marathon for Peaceful Unification, Sunday Marathon 2011 for Success of Pyeongchang Olympics and Seoul History Trail Walking Contest 2011. These festivals have various race courses. You can participate by choosing one of the courses, full and half course, 10 km and 5 km. Why don’t you take some time and run a marathon over the weekend? It would be tough for your legs. However, your brisk arms and breezing air will make you feel refreshed. Your stress and fatigue will disappear with sweats falling on your forehead.

Internatinal Jass Festival in Jara Island for Romantic Autumn

The 8^th international jazz festival, loved by in and out of Korea, will be held this year in Jara island. The performance played by local and international musicians will make you feel exciting. Jara island has a magnificent scenery that gives a joy through ears as well as whole body. Particularly, the island located in Northern Han river provides a full comfort of rest for city residents. Once the musical performance is added, you will see a paradise.

< Romantic stage of jazz musicians> (Source : Korea Tourism Organization)

Jazz festival is held in Jara island of Gapyeong, Gyeonggi-do. You can take a day trip by Gyeongchun metro line at Sangbong station, Seoul. Take a journey to jazz festival with your friends or lover, you will have a wonderful memory of autumn into your heart.

Dokdo:An island which belongs to Korea

Let's get awared about Ojukheon in Gangneun,(Korea)

Ojukcheon in early kingdom of joseon period.Ojukheon is well preserved in its original form and one of the most representativebuildings of the period.The building is an important construction history material that shows the transition from Jusimpo(column brackets) style to iikgong (double wing-bracket) style.

In 1963,Ojukheon was designated as Treasure Number 165. Yulgok Yi Yi was born in Mongnyongsil.

It was here where Sinsaimdang (1504~1551) lived and where his son Yulgok (scholar and politician of the Joseon Period) was born. It was built during the time of the 11th King of Joseon, King Jungjong (1506~1544), and remains one of the oldest wooden residential buildings in Korea.                                                                        Remembering Yulgok.          Current 5,000won bill that includes Yulgok's portrait with Ojukheon's  Mongnyonsil with black bamboos depicted on the bill.                                   An Easy guide map for exploring  Ojukheon                                   A  description about  Ojukheon in a Nutshell Sharing views with High school students paying visit to Ojukheon , very much enthusiastic  in knowing about Yulgok and Ojukheon.          Standing Buddha statue in Gangneung. Reminding me the relics of  Buddha.Informative to know  such information being an Indian. This is standing stone buddha from the Goryeo dynasty. It is 1.8 metres high,  the body and the pedestral are made of different stones.                                              Sitting statue also from  Goryeo dynasty. Taegeuk  symbol refers to the ultimate reality from which all things and values originate according to oriental philosophy. It is also the symbol that makes up the center of the Flag.      The annex. Mainly men of Yulgok's family stayed in the annex:Yi Sa-son,      The Maternal grandfather of Shin Saimdang;Shin Myeong-Hwa,The maternal grandfather of Yulgok;Yi Won-su,Yulgok's father;and Gwon Che-gyeon,a cousin of Yulgok.  This Monument is  designated as Treasure No. 165 in 1963 and has been maintained by the descendants throughout the generations.If you enter inside   Ojukheon there's a Yulgok Memorial Hall, Mongryongsil, where Yulgok was born, the household shrine called Munseongsa, and the entrances called Jagyeongmun, Sajumun etc. Some unforgettable memories associated in the form of Pictures which would be  remembered forever.  Visit to Ojukheon was a a great expedition to know  the Historic Beauty of   Korea still alive in the air of Gangneung. Wish to have one another informative expedition in near future.

Jongmyon: A must visit World Heritage site in Korea by Korean Culture Globalzation Team(한국문화글로벌화팀)

 Korean Culture Globalzation Team: An Introduction (한국문화글로벌화팀: 한 소개)

Courtesy: Buyaana Buyangerel(Mongolia) and Sanjay Kumar(India)

Korean Culture Globalzation Team: An Introduction (한국문화글로벌화팀: 한 소개)

Delhiin UNESCO-d burtgeltei Solongosiin gaihamshigt owuudiin neg boloh Jongmyo-iin tuhai medetsgeey by Korean Culture Globalization Team(한국문화글로벌화팀)

UNESCO ni delhiin uls ornuudiin soyoliin owiig baigaliin bolon tuuhiin gesen 2 angilalaar burtgej awdag bilee. 1972 onii 10 sard Delhiin baigaliin bolon tuuhiin soyoliin owiig hamgaalah conventsiig batalsan bogood onoog hurtel 17 udaa huraldaad bna. Conventsoor Delhiin owiig burtgej awah komis ni Humuusiin sonirhliig hamgiin ih tatdag, humuus ochij uzeh durtai gazruudiig songohoor zaasan baidag baina. 2010 onii 10 sar gehed Solongos uls ni 9 tuuhiin , 1 baigaliin soyoliin owoo UNESCO-d burtguulsen bna.

Uunees gadna UNESCO-d "Delhiin Aviyas bileg" bolon "Hun torolhtnii oyun sanaanii ow" gesen hotolboruud bdag bna. Solongos ulsaas edgeer hotolbort tus tusdaa 7 bolon 8n ow bichigdsen baidag.

Delhiin tuuh soyoliin ow
Solongos ulsiin soyoliin ow ni tuuhiin urt udaan hugatsaanii turshid hoich uedee yag ter heweeree hadgalagdan irjee. Edgeer soyoliin owuud ni goo saihnii nariin zohitsoltoi todiigui shinjleh uhaan bolon oyun sanaanii chadamjiig ashiglaj hiisen uran hiitstei, ihes deedsiin ord harsh bolon sum duganaas burddeg.

Delhiin soyoliin owuudiin neg Jongmyo 1995 ond UNESCO-d burtgegdsen bogood bayalag tuuhtei tsogtsolbor yum. Enehuu baiguulamj ni ertnees ehes deedesiinhee ariun shuteend orgol morgol hiideg baisan dugan yum. Herew ta ochij uzwel yamar gaihamshigt gazar bolohiig ni medreh bolno. sa Dugan Janggyeong Panjeon Hall (1995); Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto (1995); Hwaseong Fortress (19; Chgdeokgung Palace (1997); Gyeongju Historic Areas(2000); Goolmen Sites (2000); the 40 Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty (2009); etsest ni Historiorea; Hahoe and Yangdong (2010).



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"Dalaid dusal nemer"...tsagiig saihan ongoruuleerei!!!

A Five-Day Market in Jeju

 We can figure out culture and customs in traditional markets. I’d like to introduce you a five-day market in Jeju island which presents its own culture and customs.

A five-day market opens five days in a row per month, however, just 40 and 50 years ago, it was nothing but a normal market crowded with people. As time goes by, the market has modernized, but unfortunately nine markets remained so far.

A Five-Day Market in Jeju, History and Tradition

<Maeil Olleh market in Seogypo> (Source: Jeju Sori)

It is not clear from when the five-day market started in Jeju. Academic circles estimate the market started at front yard of Gwandeokjeon in 1910. According to the record, it opened every second and seventh day in lunar calendar. Many items such as crops, clothes and daily necessity were sold or bartered for.

Jeju five-day market has been a driving force to Jeju people and contributed to regional economic growth. The natives say that the biggest markets were the ones that opened near Tapdong and Yongdam. Also, it is said that many people were competitive to get a nice place to sell their items.

(Source: Jeju Sori)

The market is not only for selling and buying products but for communicating with people in town. Every market has its own characteristics. For example, some deal with seafood, others deal with farm products. Currently, it has been modernized and improved for consumers, and delivery and customer call service became common as well. It also has a quality guarantee service. They even provide the arcade for children, stroller, and cart to young mothers to make them feel comfortable while shopping.

Transformed into Cultural Tourism Market

<10,000 won Cuisine Event held in five-day market in Seogypo> (Source: E2news)

Now, the five-day market became very popular with other tourist attractions in Jeju, such as ‘Olleh’ roads. As an effort to boost the economy, Seogypo market changed its name into ‘Olleh’, after then, even people from other local markets visit there for benchmarking.

Actually, Seogypo market was in depression but the atmosphere has been revived since it connected the tour business with the sixth course of Olleh. Moreover, promotion effect has been doubled after the Small and Medium Business Administration and Market Promotion Center chose the market as one of the “50 traditional markets to go”.

According to Jeju government, the number of visitors per day increased 8,000 from 6,000. Daily sale went up to 80 million won, increasing by 20 million won. Jeju seller association has already registered Maeil Olleh market as the trademark. With this effort, over 2,000 Olleh hikers visited to the market, which is twice as higher than that of last year.

More than 1,000 government officials and merchants have visited to benchmark Olleh market from all across the country. More Olleh hikers have come to Dongmun market as it became the 18th course of Olleh. Hanlim maeil market is connected to 14th course of Olleh, and Daejung five-day market is connected to 11th course of Olleh. Seogypo Maeil market is designated as the cultural tourism market of the year 2010 and 2011. Seomun market will soon plan to develop other Olleh courses.

(Source : Newsis)

Meanwhile, a person concerned to the market said that DID (Digital Information Display) will be installed in sixth course of Olleh in order to provide information of food, products, hot sale events in Jeju to all visitors. They expect many of them will come to markets as well.

So, if you want to feel 100% of the culture and custom of Jeju, this is the best season. Don’t forget to bring camera!