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Jeod
Jeod Longshanks is a fictional character in Christopher Paolini's Inheritance trilogy. He is a wealthy merchant of Teirm and a good friend of Brom. History [Spoiler warningSpoiler warning]: Plot and/or ending details follow. Jeod (pronounced jʒod) was once a member of the Varden, along w..
Jeoffrey Benward
Jeoffrey Benward (born in Fort Wayne, Indiana) is a well-known Contemporary Christian Music singer and songwriter. He has been involved in the Christian music business since the 70s, but achieved significant fame when he formed a duo with his then-teenage son Aaron called Aaron Jeoffrey. Biograph..
Jeokbyeokga
Jeokbyeokga is one of the five surviving stories of the Korean pansori storytelling tradition. The other stories are Simcheongga, Heungbuga, Chunhyangga and Sugungga. This story is a retelling of the Chinese historical legend of the Battle of Red Cliffs. ..
Jeokjinpo Battle
Admiral Yi 1st Campaign Okpo - Happo - Jeokjinpo After the Battle of Happo, further reports of an additional 13 Japanese ships prevented Yi Sun-shin and his fleet from resting long on the morning of May 8th. Admiral Yi once again ordered his fleet to pursue the Japanese in the direction of Chi..
Jeolla
Jeolla Province Korean name McCune-Reischauer Chŏlla-do Revised Romanization Jeolla-do Hangul 전라도 Hanja 全羅道 Short name Jeolla (Chŏlla; 전라) Statistics Government Province Capital Jeonju Region Honam Dialect Jeoll..
Jeollabuk-do
Jeollabuk-do Korean name Revised Romanization Jeollabuk-do McCune-Reischauer Chŏllapuk-to Hangul 전라 북도 Hanja 全羅北道 Short name Jeonbuk (Chŏnbuk; 전북) Statistics Population 1,890,669 (2000 census) Area 8,043 km² Government Province Capital Jeon..
Jeollanam-do
Jeollanam-do Korean name Revised Romanization Jeollanam-do McCune-Reischauer Chŏllanam-do Hangul 전라 남도 Hanja 全羅南道 Short name Jeonnam (Chŏnnam; 전남) Statistics Population 1,994,287 (2000 census, excluding Gwangju) Area 11,858 km² (excluding Gwangju..
Jeolla Line
The Jeolla Line is a railway line serving North and South Jeolla Provinces in South Korea. The line is served by frequent passenger trains from Seoul (via the Gyeongbu and Honam Lines) to Yeosu. Major stations and junctions on the line include: Iksan (formerly known as Iri), junction with the Ho..
Jeomchon
Jeomchon is the urbanized center of Mungyeong city, in North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. The name literally means "mountain-pass village", and may refer to the low hills that run along the edge of town. It has a population of about 45,000 (based on 2003 city residence figures [link�..
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Football Club (Supporters prefer to call as Jeonbuk F.C.-전북축구클럽) are a professional football club based on Jeonju, Jeonbuk in south west Korea. Founded in 1991, Jeonbuk have been playing at Jeonju Worldcup Stadium(nickname-Jeonju castle), capacity 42,477, in the c..
Jeong-A Industry Co.
Jeong-A Industry Co., Ltd (hangul:정아산업) is a South Korean auto parts company, established in 1994. Its products include suspension cylinder and engine cylinders for Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors. It exports to the USA, Europe and Asia. Products Cylinders in auto parts for farm mach..
Jeong-Kyu Lee
Jeong-Kyu Lee was a former President of Central College in Burnaby, Canada, Guest Scholar at the University of British Columbia in Canada, Research Fellow at Korean Educational Development Institute in Seoul, South Korea, and Joint Professor at Hongik University in Seoul, South Korea. He obtained ..
Jeongak
Jeongak (literally "proper music") is a category of Korean music which is considered classical. It may be considered distinct from minsogak which is folk music. The category has traditionally been associated with the upper classes. See also SujecheonKorean musicKorean court musicKorean cultureLis..
Jeongeup
Hangul: 정읍시 Hanja: 井邑市 Revised Romanization: Jeongeup-si McCune-Reischauer: Chŏngŭp-si Statistics Area: 692.66 km² Population: 152,022 (2001) Pop. density: 219 people/km² Administrative divisions: 1 eup..
Jeonggang of Silla
Jeonggang of Silla (d. 887, r. 886-887) was the 50th ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He was the son of King Gyeongmun; his siblings included his predecessor King Heongang and his successor Queen Jinseong. Jeonggang rose to the throne when his brother Heongang died without an heir. He fo..
Jeongin Food
Jeongin Food (hangul: 정인식품) is a South Korean food company headquartered in Busan, Korea. Established in 1998, it manufactures several types of nurungji (hangul:누룽지), a traditional Korean food made of scorched rice. The company exports its products to the United States, Canada, Japan..
Jeongja-dong
Jeongja-dong (정자동) is a neighbourhood in the Bundang-gu district of Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. It is a relatively new and wealthy neighbourhood, particularly on the western bank of the Tancheon. As recently as 2004, a view of this portion of Jeongja from the northern neighbouring Suna..
Jeongjong II of Goryeo
Jeongjong of Goryeo (1018-1046, r. 1035-1046) was the 10th ruler of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea. He was the second son of Hyeonjong, and the younger brother of Deokjong. At the age of four in 1022, he was made Naesaryeong, a position of high rank, and designated the Prince of Pyongyang. Jeongjo..
Jeongjong I of Goryeo
Jeonjong of Goryeo (923-949, r. 946-949) was the 3rd king of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea. He was the second son of Taejo, the founder of the kingdom, and was born more than a decade before Goryeo was formally established. His mother was the daughter of a noble from the Chungju region, Yu Geung-da..
Jeongjong of Goryeo
Jeongjong of Goryeo can refer to two rulers of Goryeo. Although their names are composed of different Chinese characters, they are pronounced identically in Korean. For that reason, they are distinguished here by number: Jeongjong (定宗), the third king of Goryeo, r. 946-949, see Jeongjong I of..
Jeongjong of Joseon
King Jeongjong of Joseon (1357-1419) was the second king of Joseon (or Chosun) Dynasty (1399-1400). He was the second son of the founder and also the first king of the dynasty, King Taejo of Joseon. Born in 1357 as Yi Bang-Gwa, he was prudent, generous, brave and able military officer. During the ..
Jeongjo of Joseon
King Jeongjo of Joseon (r. 1776-1800) was the 22nd monarch of the Joseon Dynasty dynasty of Korea. He was preceded by King Yeongjo (1724–1776) and was succeeded by Emperor Sunjo (1800–1834). He was the son of Crown Prince Sado, who was put to death by his own father, King Yeongjo. His mother,..
Jeongseon County
Hangul: 정선군 Hanja: 旌善郡 Revised Romanization: Jeongseon-gun McCune-Reischauer: Chŏngsŏn-gun Statistics Area: 1,220.62 km² Population: 51,734(2000) Pop. density: 21 people/km² Administrative divisions: 4 ..
Jeong Chan
Jeong Chan (also spelled Jung Chan born February 23, 1971) is a South Korean actor. Film 2004: Possible Changes2004: Invisible Light2003: Spring Breeze2002: Road Movie2002: Over the Rainbow1994: The Young Man Drama 2005: That Summer Typhoon2004: Toji2004: Sweet Buns2003: Saint & Witch2001: Soon..
Jeong Cheol
Jeong Cheol (1536-1593) was a Korean administrator and poet. He was a master of the gasa and the sijo, forms of classical Korean poetry. See also List of Korea-related topicsKorean literatureList of KoreansJoseon Dynasty ..
Jeong Dojeon
Birth name Hangul: 정도전 Hanja: 鄭道傳 Revised Romanization: Jeong Do-jeon McCune-Reischauer: Chŏng To-jŏn Pen name Hangul: 삼봉 Hanja: 三峰 Revised Romanization: Sam-bong McCune-Reischauer: Sam-bong ..
Jeong Gyu-hwa
Jeong Gyu-hwa (b. 1938?) is the head of the city council of Mungyeong City, North Gyeongsang, South Korea. He represents Jeomchon 3-dong. See also List of Korea-related topics ..
Jeong Jae Heon
Jeong Jae Heon (hangul:정재헌) is a Korean voice actor. He joined the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation's voice acting division in 2002. Currently, Jeong Jae Heon is cast in the Korea TV Edition of "" as Eric Delko, replacing Adam Rodriguez, and "" as Archie Johnson, replacing Archie Kao. Contents..
Jeong Jang
Jeong Jang (born June 11th 1980 in Daejeon, Korea) is a South Korean golfer who plays on the U.S. based LPGA Tour. She is also a member of the South Korean KLPGA. Jang stated playing golf at the age of thirteen. As a teenager she won the 1997 Korea Women's Open and the 1998 Korea Women's Amateur..
Jeong Jung-bu
Jeong Jung-bu (1106-1179) was a medieval Korean soldier and military dictator during Goryeo Dynasty(918~1392). He was a career soldier, qualified on military part of civil service examination. He was most noted for leading a coup d'état in 1170(Musin Jeongbyeon/Revolt of military officers), deth..
Jeong Mong-ju
Birth name Hangul: 정몽주 Hanja: 鄭夢周 Revised Romanization: Jeong Mong-ju McCune-Reischauer: Chŏng Mong-ju Pen name (ho) Hangul: 포은 Hanja: 圃隱 Revised Romanization: Po Eun McCune-Reischauer: P'o Ŭn Jeong Mong-ju (1337-1..
Jeong Nam
Jeong Nam (Hangul:정남) is a Korean voice actor. Jeong Nam joined the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation's voice acting division in 1996. In addition, Nam also has acting experience and was in the Korean version of 24 as Nina Myers. Contents 1 Roles1.1 Broadcast TV1.2 Movie Dubbing..
Jeong of Balhae
Jeong of Balhae (r. 809-812?, d. 812?) was the seventh king of the Korean-Manchurian kingdom of Balhae. He was the son of King Gang. Little is known of his reign, save that he cose the era name Yeongdeok (永德, "eternal virtue"). After his death, his brother became King Hui. See also BalhaeL..
Jeong Se-hyun
Jeong Se-hyun is a retired South Korean politician. He spent 22 years in the Ministry of Unification, entering it in 1977 and eventually being appointed to its top position in 2001, staying there until June of 2004. He is a graduate of Seoul National University. External links ["Jeong to Be So..
Jeong Seon
Landscape of Geumgangsan in Korea, painted by Jeong Seon. Ink and oriental watercolour on paper. Birth name Hangul: 정선 Hanja: 鄭敾 Revised Romanization: Jeong Seon McCune-Reischauer: Chǒng Sǒn Pen name Hangul: 겸재 or 난곡 Hanja: 謙齋 or 蘭谷 Revised Ro..
Jeong Yak-yong
Birth name Hangul: 정약용 Hanja: 丁若鏞 Revised Romanization: Jeong Yag-yong McCune-Reischauer: Chŏng Yag-yong Pen name Hangul: 다산 Hanja: 茶山 Revised Romanization: Da-san McCune-Reischauer: Ta-san Court..
Jeonja Land
Jeonja Land (hangul:전자랜드, spelling your ET Land) is a Korean online or offline and shopping mall and auction site, similar to the U.S. site eBay. Contents 1 History2 Items and Services3 Profit and Transactions4 See also5 External links History Jeonja Land was fo..
Jeonji of Baekje
Jeonji of Baekje (reigned 405–420) was the eighteenth king of the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He was confirmed as successor to King Asin, his father, in 394. His queen was Lady Palsu of the Hae clan. Jeonji spent much of his youth in the Wa kingdo..
Jeonju
Hangul: 전주시 Hanja: 全州市 Revised Romanization: Jeonju-si McCune-Reischauer: Chŏnju-si Statistics Area: 206.25 km² Population: 645,108 (2005) Pop. density: 303.1 people/km² Administrative divisions: 2 gu, 40 dong Jeonju (Jeonju-si) is a ..
Jeonju Civil Stadium
Jeonju Civil Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Jeonju, South Korea. It is currently used mostly for track and field events. The stadium has a capacity of 30,000 people. ..
Jeonju International Film Festival
The Jeonju International Film Festival has been held annually since 2000 in Jeonju, South Korea, focusing on digital, independent and art films. Contents 1 History1.1 20001.2 20011.3 20021.4 20031.5 20041.6 20051.7 20062 Digital Short Films by Three ..
Jeonju Stadium
Jeonju Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Jeonju, South Korea. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 30,000 people and was built in 1980. ..
Jeonju World Cup Stadium
Jeonju World Cup Stadium is a football stadium in the South Korean city of Jeonju. It is the home of Chonbuk Hyundai Motors FC. The stadium's capacity is 42,400. Jeonju World Cup Stadium hosted some matches in the 2002 World Cup. Venues of the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan South Korea Bus..
Jeonsa
Jeonsa is the lowest enlisted military rank of North Korea. It is a combined title held by soldiers, airman, and seaman equivalent to an E-1 on most western military rank scales. The insignia for Jeonsa consists of a bare shoulder strape or collar tab. The rank is typically held by conscripts a..
Jeonse
Jeonse (전세) is a real estate term unique to South Korea that refers to the way apartments are leased. Instead of paying monthly rent, a renter will make a lump-sum deposit on a rental space, at anywhere from 50-100% of the market value. At the end of the contract, usually two or three years, the..
Jeon Da-Hye
Jeon Da-Hye (born November 23, 1983) is a South Korean short track speed skater who won gold in the 3000m relay at the 2006 Winter Olympics. ..
Jeon Kyung-Joon
Jeon Kyung-Joon (born 10 September 1973) is a football player from South Korea who plays as midfielder. Jeon has represented South Korea both at the youth (U-20) and olympic (U-23) levels. At club level he initially enjoyed more international successes (winning the Asian Champions Cup in 1997 and ..
Jeopardy
Jeopardy may mean: Jeopardy (legal topic)Jeopardy!, the game showJeopardy (horror/suspense series)Jeopardy (film) 1953 film starring Barbara Stanwick and Ralph MeekerJeopardy (album) 1980 album by The SoundThis is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with th..
Jeopardy!
Jeopardy! is a well-known international television game show, originally devised by Merv Griffin, who also created Wheel of Fortune. The show originated in the United States, where it first ran on NBC from 1964 to 1975 and again from 1978 to 1979. Its most successful incarnation is the current Ale..
Jeopardy! (video game)
Jeopardy! has become one of the most popular game shows to have a video game adaption for, next to Wheel of Fortune. There have been several different versions, listed below. Contents 0.1 NES version0.2 SNES/Genesis version0.3 CD-i version0.4 Sega CD version0.5 Nintendo 6..
Jeopardy! College Championship
The Jeopardy! College Championship is one of the traditional tournaments held each season on the TV quiz show Jeopardy! Contestants in this tournament are full-time undergraduate college students with no prior degrees. The presence of this tournament does not discourage college students from audit..
Jeopardy! International Championship
This does not cite its [[Opentopia:Citing sources|references or sources]]. You can [[Opentopia:WikiProject Fact and Reference Check|help]] Wikipedia by introducing appropriate citations. The Jeopardy! International Championship is sometimes referred to as "The Olympic Games of game shows", and invi..
Jeopardy! in culture
Cover of the Arthur and the Big Riddle DVD Jeopardy!, the American television game show, has been portrayed and parodied in many works of fiction over the years, and has made many lasting marks on society. From television shows and movies, to theme park attractions and literature, the series h..
Jeopardy! Million Dollar Masters
The Jeopardy! Million Dollar Masters tournament was a two-week Jeopardy! tournament televised in May 2002. Fifteen former champions participated in the event, which was taped at Radio City Music Hall. The tournament, which commemorated the 4,000th episode of the Alex Trebek-hosted version of the s..
Jeopardy! Teen Tournament
The Jeopardy! Teen Tournament is one of the traditional tournaments held each season on the TV quiz show Jeopardy! Contestants in this tournament are primarily high school students, and between the ages of thirteen and seventeen. A total field of 15 players compete in this tournament, along with o..
Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions
The Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions is the crowning glory of the biggest winners from the past season or seasons of the TV quiz show Jeopardy! The field includes 15 of the most recent seasons' past champions. Field The Tournament of Champions field consists of 15 former champions, who qualify vi..
Jeopardy! Ultimate Tournament of Champions
A partially revealed board in the final game, first round. Alex introduces the final game of the Tournament. The Ultimate Tournament of Champions was a fifteen-week single-elimination tournament on the syndicated game show Jeopardy! that began airing on February 9 and concluded on May 25..
Jeopardy (1953 film)
Jeopardy is a 1953 suspense film directed by John Sturges. The black-and-white film stars Ralph Meeker as an escaped killer. The film was based on a 22 minute radio play, "A Question of Time." Contents 1 Plot2 Reaction3 Trivia4 Featured cast5 References Plot A family, ..
Jeopardy (album)
Jeopardy, released in 1980 (see 1980 in music), is the first album released by The Sound. Track listing "I Can't Escape Myself""Heartland""Hour Of Need""Words Fail Me""Missiles""Heyday""Jeopardy""Night Versus Day""Resistance""Unwritten Law""Desire" The album was re-released in 2002 by Renascent Re..
Jeopardy (BBC TV series)
Jeopardy was a television series running for three seasons beginning in 2002 on the BBC about a group of eight high-school students and their teacher who go from Falkirk, Scotland, to the Australian Outback to look for UFOs. They are all given camcorders to record any sightings, and the series (muc..
Jeopardy (disambiguation)
Jeopardy may mean: Jeopardy (legal topic)Jeopardy!, the game showJeopardy (horror/suspense series)Jeopardy (film) 1953 film starring Barbara Stanwick and Ralph MeekerJeopardy (album) 1980 album by The SoundJeopardy (song), a song by the Greg Kihn BandThis is a [disambiguationdisambiguation]..
Jeordie White
Twiggy Ramirez, circa 'Mechanical Animals' Jeordie Osborne White (born June 20, 1971), better known by his former pseudonym Twiggy Ramirez (Name derived from Twiggy, a model, and Richard Ramirez, a convicted serial killer)http://www.mansonusa.com/bio/former/twiggy_ramirez/ is a musician and c..
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