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KORKOR may stand for: Kimagure Orange Road - anime"King of the Ring" tournament of World Wrestling EntertainmentKor (Star Trek), a character in Star TrekKomitet Obrony Robotników Polish organisation (Workers' Defence Committee)South Korea ..
KorKor refers to: Kor (Star Trek), a Klingon character in the fictional Star Trek universe.Kör, the name of the bed belonging to Hel, queen of the underworld in Norse mythology. This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referre..
KoraKora can refer to: Kora (instrument), a stringed musical instrument of African originKora (pilgrimage), a type of pilgrimage in the Buddhist traditionKora (tribe), another name for the Banjaras, a tribe of central IndiaKora (band) A New Zealand reggae band.This is a [disambiguationdisambiguatio..
Kora, ShigaKora (甲良町; -cho) is a town located in Inukami District, Shiga, Japan. As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 8,024 and a density of 587.41 persons per km². The total area is 13.66 km². Saimyo-ji Temple ([西明寺]) is in Kora. External links [Official Kora..
KorablinoKorablino (Russian: ) is a town in Ryazan Oblast, Russia, located some 89 km south of Ryazan. Population: 14,200 (2005 est.); 14,690 (2002 Census). Korablino was founded in 1676 and granted town status in 1965. ..
Korab Coat of ArmsKorab Battle cry: Korab Details Alternative names Korabczik, Korabiów Earliest mention 1299 Towns none Families 280 names altogether: Adamczewski, Andrykiewicz, Andryszkiewicz, Bąkowski, Białuch, Bieniedzki, Bierbasz, Bobkowski, Bogusławski, Boguszowski, Boiński, Boj..
Korach (parsha)Korach or Korah (קרח – Hebrew for the name "Korah,” which in turn means “baldness, ice, hail, or frost,” the second word, and the first distinctive word, in the parshah) is the 38th weekly parshah or portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading and the fifth in the book of Numb..
Korac CupThe Korać Cup was an annual basketball club competition held by FIBA between the years 1972 and 2002. It was the third competition in European basketball, after the European Champions Cup (later renamed Euroleague) and the Cup Winners Cup (later renamed Saporta Cup). It was named after the legend..
KoradacheriKoradacheri is a panchayat town in Thiruvarur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Demographics As of 2001 India census[Geographic references#IndiaGRIndia], Koradacheri had a population of 5970. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Koradacheri has an average lit..
Korado KorlevićKorado Korlević (born Porec, 1958) is a Croatian astronomer. He is a prolific discoverer of asteroids, and has also discovered comets. Contents 1 Career2 Korlevic the Educator3 Affiliations4 Awards and honours5 External links Career Korlević became active in astronom..
Koragg the Knight WolfKoragg the Knight Wolf First Appearance: Broken Spell, Part 1 ([[Power Rangers: Mystic Force]]) Last Appearance: Unknown Status: Knight Affiliation: None Homeworld: Earth Weapon(s): Knight Saber 1Shield of Darkness, contains Eye of the [[Villains in Power Rangers: Mystic Force#..
KorahPeople named Korah or Kórach (Hebrew: קֹרַח, Standard Qóraḥ Tiberian Qōraḥ; "Baldness; ice; hail; frost") in the Bible: One of Esau's sons (Genesis 36:5). A grandson of Esau, mentioned in Genesis. It does not appear other places than Genesis 36:16. Some scholars believe this is actuall..
Korahe ZoneKorahe is one of nine Zones of the Somali Region of Ethiopia. Korahe is bordered on the south and west by Gode, on the north by Degehabur, and on the east by Werder. The largest city in Korahe is Kabri Dar. Demographics Based on figures from the Central Statistical Agency in 2005, Korahe has an es..
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KorakKorak is the ape name of Jack Clayton, the son of Tarzan and Jane. Jack first appeared in the original Tarzan novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs. He was introduced as an infant in the non-Tarzan novel The Eternal Lover (later retitled The Eternal Savage), in which the Ape Man and his family played supp..
Koraku-enKōraku-en Garden Koraku-en Garden (Kanji 後楽園庭園, pronounced kōrakuen teien), located in Okayama Prefecture, is a Japanese garden (園芸), and is considered one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan along with Kenroku-en and Kairaku-en. Korakuen was built in 1700 by Ikeda Tsunamasa, ..
KorakuenKorakuen may refer to: Koraku-en, a garden in Okayama Prefecture, JapanKorakuen Hall, a sports arena in TokyoKorakuen Stadium, a former stadium in Tokyo redirect[[Template:Disambig]] ..
Korakuen HallKōrakuen Hall (後楽園ホール), famous arena in Tokyo, Japan, which has featured many boxing, professional wrestling and mixed martial arts matches. It is part of Tokyo Dome City. ..
Koraleigh, New South WalesKoraleigh ([35°07′S 143°26′E]) is a small town in New South Wales on the Murray River. ..
KoramangalaKoramangala is an area of Bangalore, capital city of Karnataka, India. Situated in the south-east of the city, it was not too long ago, a sought after residential locality with its wide boulevards and posh bungalows. It now finds itself at the focal point of many busy main roads, notably the Interme..
Koramangala Methodist Churchredirect [[Template:Importance]]Koramangala Methodist Church (KMC) is a Methodist Church in Bangalore, India. ..
KorambitKorambit is a curved dagger pointed at the tip. The Korambit was born in the Indonesian archipelago around the 13th century with roots in the Philippines and Malaysia. A Korambit is much like the sickle, albeit small in scale and more curved inwards like a hook. See also Kerambit ..
KoranaKorana is a river in central Croatia. It rises in the eastern parts of Lika, creates the world-famous Plitvice Lakes (an UNESCO World Heritage), touches the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina for a few kilometers and flows northwards where it finally reaches the river Kupa at Karlovac. The soil of ..
Korana languageKorana, or !Ora, is an extinct Khoisan language of South Africa. An ethnic Korana population of 10,000 lives in South Africa, and perhaps Botswana. !Ora was related to Nama, and the sound systems were broadly similar. However, !Ora had an ejective velar affricate, [kx’], which is not fo..
Korandje languageKorandje is by far the most northerly of the Songhay languages. It is spoken around the oasis of Tabelbala by no more than a few thousand people; its name, Kora-n-dje, means "village's language". While retaining a basically Songhay structure, it is extremely heavily influenced by Berber and Arab..
KorangiKorangi (Urdu: کورنگی ) is one of the neighborhoods of Landhi Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. There are several ethnic groups in Landhi Town including Urdu speakers, Punjabis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochs, Memons, Bohras, Ismailis. Over 99% of the population is Muslim. ..
Korangi Sector 33Korangi Sector 33 is one of the neighborhoods of Korangi Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. There are several ethnic groups in Korangi including Urdu speakers, Punjabis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochs, Memons, Bohras, Ismailis. Over 99% of the population is Muslim. The population o..
Korangi TownKorangi Town Population (1998) 546,504 Town Nazim (Mayor) Muhammad Arif Khan Naib Nazim Muhammad Asghar Qureshi Municipal Officer Dr. Mukhtar Union Councils 9 Website [Official website] Korangi Town is a town in the eastern parts of Karachi, Pakistan, south of the Ma..
Koranic fishThe Koranic fish is a popular name given to a tuna fish caught in Kenya, with markings on its side that allegedly spell out Arabic characters. It has been given a good amount of attention in the Islamic world. External Links BBC ["Kenya's 'Koranic fish' recovered"] ..
Koran TempoKoran Tempo is an Indonesian newspaper in Bahasa Indonesia. It is owned by PT Tempo Inti Media Harian. It was first published on April 2, 2001 with a circulation of 100,000 daily. The newsstand price of Koran Tempo is Rp 2,300. External links [Koran Tempo Online] ..
KoraonKoraon is a town and a nagar panchayat in Allahabad district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Demographics As of 2001 India census[Geographic references#IndiaGRIndia], Koraon had a population of 12,137. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Koraon has an average li..
KoraputKoraput is a city in Koraput District, Orissa, India. This small town consists of 50 thousand population. Jeypore a historical city witnessing King Bikram Dev's Dynasty. National Aluminium Co.has its buxite mines nearby at Damanjodi. Three Hill Temples - A famous Lord Jagannath Temple, Lord Shiv..
Koraput DistrictKoraput is a tribal dominated district of Orissa, India, and known for rich and diverse types of mineral deposits. It is located along the Eastern Ghats. This district abounds in meadows, forests, waterfalls, terraced valleys and darting springs. This land of abundance is home to Orissa's vast trib..
KorapuzhaKorapuzha also known as Ellattur River is a short river of 40 km flowing through the Kozhikode district of Kerala state in India. The Agalapuzha and Punnoorpuzha are its tributaries and they originate in the mountains of Wayanad district. The Korapuzha empties into the Arabian Sea at Elattur. It i..
Korap languagesKorap Languages Spoken in: Northern New Guinea Geneticclassification: Austronesian Malayo-Polynesian Central Eastern Malayo-Polynesian Eastern Malayo-Polynesian Oceanic Western Oceanic &nbs..
KorarchaeotaThe Korarchaeota are a group of Archaea known only from 16S rRNA gene sequences obtained from samples of hydrothermal environments. No cultivated species are known, so their biology and relationships to other groups are uncertain. It is possible that they are not actually a separate group, but a..
KoratFor the city Korat in Thailand, see Nakhon Ratchasima Korat Alternative names Si-Sawat Country of origin Thailand Breed standards (external links) [AACE], [KCA], [CFA], [ACFA], [TICA], [CCA], [ACF], FIFe The Korat i..
KoratagereKoratagere is a panchayat town in Tumkur district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Geography Koratagere is located at [13.52° N 77.23° E][Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Koratagere]. It has an average elevation of 750 metres (2460 feet). Demographics As of ..
Koratala SatyanarayanaSatyanarayana at the 18th party congress in Delhi, 2005 Koratala Satyanarayana is a communist politician from Andhra Pradesh, India. He is a Polit Bureau member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist). LIFE SKETCH Popularly known as Comrade Koratala through out the whole state, Koratala Saty..
KoratiKorati was the main spirit goddess of Malayalee Hindus. She was worshipped in symbol format in North Malabar Tharavadus. The oracle for this spirit was called Koracca. Probably, Koravvai in the old Tamil literature could be the same goddess. ..
KoratlaKoratla is a city and a municipality in Karimnagar district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Geography Koratla is located at [18.82° N 78.72° E][Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Koratla]. It has an average elevation of 286 metres (938 feet). Demographic..
KorattyKoratty is a census town in Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala. Demographics As of 2001 India census[Geographic references#IndiaGRIndia], Koratty had a population of 17,463. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Koratty has an average literacy rate of 85%, ..
Korat Royal Thai Air Force BaseKorat Royal Thai Air Force Base is a base of the Royal Thai Air Force. It is the home of the 1st RTAF Wing, consisting of 3 (101, 102, 103) squadrons. Korat has a single 9,800 + foot runway with a single, full-length parallel taxiway. Contents 1 Location2 USAF Use During The Vietn..
KoraxKorax is the second Serpent Rider and the final boss of Hexen. He has six arms, red eyes, vicious-looking face, and a long tail. He has 5000 hit points, and he is a slow moving monster, despite his danger level. Korax is a challenging opponent. He can shoot six projectiles at once, usually the sa..
Korax anemophobosPlease [Glossary#Wwikify] (format) this article or section as suggested in the [Guide to layoutGuide to layout] and the [Manual of StyleManual of Style]. Remove this template after wikifying. This article has been tagged since May 2006. He is one of Edwin Acuña Va..
KorayarKorayar is one of the tributaries of the river Kalpathipuzha. Kalpathipuzha is one of the main tributaries of the river Bharathapuzha, the second-longest river in Kerala, south India. See also Bharathapuzha - Main river*Kalpathipuzha - One of the main tributaries of the river BharathapuzhaOther t..
Koray AvcıKoray Avcı (born 19 May 1979) is a football player who currently plays for Besiktas Jimnastik Kulubu. Beşiktaş JK - Current Squad 1 Runje | 2 Serdar | 4 Mustafa Doğan | 5 Gökhan Zan | 7 Burak Yılmaz | 10 Delgado | 11 ..
Koray CandemirKoray Candemir (born on August 7, 1975 in Istanbul), is the lead vocalist of the Turkish rock band Kargo. Recently, he has taken steps towards a solo career, with the release of his debut solo effort Sade (Simple) in 2001. He also starred in the movie His Secret Life directed by renowned Turkish f..
Kora (band)Kora are a successful contemporary New Zealand reggae band from the Whakatane. The band comprises four brothers from the Kora family, Laughton, Stuart, Francis and Brad, with Dan McGruer. They have released one limited edition EP "Volume", featuring the track "Burning" which has sold over 5000 copi..
Kora (instrument)Kora in Gambia The kora (French: cora) is a 21 string harp-lute used extensively by Mandingo peoples in West Africa. Contents 1 Description2 History3 Notable kora players4 External links Description It uses a large calabash cut in half and covered with cow skin as a ..
Kora awardsThe Kora Awards are music awards given annually for musical achievement in sub-Saharan Africa. Founded in 1996 by Ernest Adjovi, they are comparable to the American Grammy Awards in intent. The award is named after the kora, an important West African plucked chordophone. Contents 1 2004 Aw..
Kora JahanabadKora Jahanabad is a town and a nagar panchayat in Fatehpur district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Demographics As of 2001 India census[Geographic references#IndiaGRIndia], Kora Jahanabad had a population of 24,050. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Kora Jaha..
KorbKorb is a municipality in the Rems-Murr district, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is located 3 km east of Waiblingen, and 15 km northeast of Stuttgart. ..
KorbaThis page is about the character Korba of the novel Dune Messiah. For Korba City go to Korba, Chhattisgarh and for other uses, Korba (disambiguation). In Frank Herbert's novel Dune Messiah, Korba was one of the chief priests (Court Qizara) of the religion of Mua'dib, known popularly as Korba the Pa..
Korba, ChhattisgarhKorba (population 315,965 (2001 census) is a center of Korba District in the newly formed state of Chhattisgarh, India (Nov.1, 2000). It is situated at the confluence of the Hasdeo and Ahiran rivers. Located at 22*20' North latitude and 82*42' East longitude, with a height of 304.8 meter. above sea ..
KorbachKorbach, an over 1,000-year-old town, is Kreisstadt (capital of the district) of Waldeck-Frankenberg in the north of Hesse, Germany. Contents 1 History2 Economy3 Things to see4 Famous people5 Twin towns6 External links History In the Middle Ages, Korbach was the so..
KorbanKorban (קרבן) (plural: Korbanot קרבנות) in Judaism, is commonly called a religious sacrifice or an "offering" in English, but is known as a Korban in Hebrew because its Hebrew root K [a] R [o] V (קרב) (or K [o] R [a] V) means to "[come] Close..
Korba (disambiguation)The word Korba can refer to: Korba, Chhattisgarh, India a townKorba District, IndiaKorba the Pangyrist: In the novel Dune Messiah Korba was one of the chief priests (Court Qizara) of the religion of Mua'dibA place in Tunisia famous among birdwatchers travelling on the Cap Bon This is a [disamb..
Korba DistrictKorba District in India is situated in the Northern Rocks and Hills area.Most of the land which has plateau from the Maikal ranges of the Satpura hills, is high and low and open. The biggest area of this open land is spread near Pasan. River Hasdeo has three tributaries Gajechorai, Tan and Ahiran. O..
KorbenChris Niblett (better known as Korben) was a contestant on the UK reality TV show Pop Idol. Although he reached the final ten, he was voted out on the very first live show ending in ninth place (the first week saw only nine contestants competing because of Rik Waller's abscence and subsequent withdr..
Korbett MatthewsKorbett Matthews (1972-) is a documentary filmmaker based in Montreal, Canada. History Matthews produces international works which elude categorization. He merges new forms of cinematic expression with traditional nonfiction approaches to move viewers into a new audio-visual realm. Matthews's wo..
Korbinian BrodmannKorbinian Brodmann (November 17, 1868 - August 22, 1918) was a German neurologist who became famous for his definition of the cerebral cortex into 52 distinct regions from their cytoarchitectonic (histological) characteristics. These areas are now usually referred to as Brodmann areas. Some of thes..
Korbut FlipThe Korbut Flip is a gymnastics move created by Soviet gymnast Olga Korbut. The gymnast stands on the high bar of the uneven bars, performs a back flip and catches the bar again. When it was first performed at the 1972 Olympics it was the first backwards release move ever attempted on the uneven ba..
Korbut SaltoA Korbut Salto is a gymnastics move in which a backward aerial somersault is performed on the beam. It is named after Olga Korbut. ..
KorçëView of Korçë from the Heroes' Cemetery overlooking the town Church in Korçë (Photo by Marc Morell) Korçë (Albanian: Korçë or Korça, Greek: Κορυτσά, Italian: Corizza, South Slavic: Корча, Korcha or Корче, Korče, Aromanian: Curceaua, Turkish: Görice) is a..
Korçë CountyThe County of Korçë (Albanian: Qarku i Korçës) is one of the 12 counties of Albania, located in the eastern part of the country. It consists of the districts Devoll, Kolonjë, Korçë and Pogradec and its capital is Korçë. Its population includes a substantial Greek and Aromanian minority. ..
Korçë DistrictThe District of Korçë (Albanian: Rrethi i Korçës), is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania. Its population of 194,000 (2004 estimate) includes a substantial Greek and Aromanian community. Geography It has an area of 2,180 km², being the second-largest district in Albania. It lies in..
KorchevaKorcheva (Russian: ) was an old town in central Russia, on the territory of the modern Tver Oblast, on the Volga River, with a population of a few thousand people. It received town status in 1781 by the order of the empress Catherine II. As the Ivankovskoye Reservoir and the Moscow Canal were const..
KorčulaCoat of arms Korčula (Italian Curzola, Latin Corcyra Nigra, Greek Korkyra Melaina, Old-Slavic: Krkar) is an island in the Adriatic Sea, in the Dubrovnik-Neretva county of Croatia. The island has an area of 279 km² — it is 46.8 km long and on average 7.8 km wide — and lies just ..
KorczakKorczak is a Polish noble family name, related to Korczak Coat of Arms. Janusz Korczak was also a pseudonym of Henryk Goldszmit, Polish pediatrician, children writer and pedagogist, murdered by the Germans at the Treblinka extermination camp. Korczak (Movie), A 1990 movie on Janusz Korczak by Wojcie..
Korczak (Movie)Korczak, is a 1990 film by Andrzej Wajda about the well known humanitarian and a Polish personality Janusz Korczak also known as Henryk Goldszmit. For more details about the person, refer to the main article on him. External References [Rotten Tomatoes][IMDB]..
Korczak Coat of ArmsKorczak Battle cry: - Details Alternative names Cittus, Ciphus, Karpie, Trzy Wręby, Wrębowie, Wręby Earliest mention 1390 Towns none Families 390 names altogether: Bałaban, Bannuński, Banunyński, Barsowski, Barzi, Batkiewicz, Batkowski, Bedleński, Bedlewicz, Bernas..
Korczak ZiolkowskiKorczak Ziółkowski (born september 6 1908, in Boston - died October 20, 1982, in Crazy Horse, South Dakota) was a Polish-American sculptor of Crazy Horse Memorial. No one knows whether his family relates to the noble clan Korczak, as his given name suggests, but if so, his surname Ziółkowski wa..
KordGreyhawk Deity Kord Title(s) The Brawler Homeplane Heroic Domains of Ysgard Power Level Intermediate Alignment Chaotic Good Portfolio Athletics, Sports, Brawling, Strength, Courage Domains Chaos, Good, Luck, Strength ..
KordaPetr Korda Korda Brothers* Alexander Korda* Zoltán Korda* Vincent Korda** Michael Korda Alberto Korda Chris Korda This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this page, you may wish to change the link to point ..
Kordell Stewart[] at NFL.com Kordell Stewart (born October 16, 1972 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American NFL quarterback who most recently played for the Baltimore Ravens. Stewart attended the University of Colorado and was drafted 60th in the 1995 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Playing for..
KordicHistory The word "Kordic" refers to people of the Jewish religion in an extremely derogatory. In the ancient Babylonian language this word means "covetous, evil loot whore". It has resurged in popularity among white supremacists. ..
KordiéKordié is a city located in the province of Sanguié in Burkina Faso. ..
Kordofanian languagesSeveral Kordofanian languages are spoken in the Nuba hills of Kordofan, in Sudan. In 1963 they were grouped together with the Niger-Congo languages by Joseph Greenberg, forming the Niger-Kordofanian languages. The Kordofanian languages have not been shown to be more distantly related to Niger-Congo ..
Kordopulov HouseThe Kordopulov (or Kordopulov's) House (Кордопулова къща) is a large Bulgarian National Revival house in the southwestern Bulgarian town of Melnik. It was built in 1754 specifically for wine production and was bought by the rich and known merchant Manol Kordopulov (or Manolis Kord..
KordunThe Kordun region is a part of central Croatia at the bottom of the Petrova gora mountain range, which extends along the river Korana and forms part of the border region to Bosnia and Herzegovina. The southern border of Kordun touches the Lika region. Kordun with its centre Slunj wholly belongs to K..
KorduqKorduq was a region and a family of the old Armenia c. 300-800. ..
Kordylewski cloudDiagram showing the positions of Lagrangian points L4 and L5, in which there are Kordylewski clouds Kordylewski clouds are large concentrations of dust that may exist at the L4 and L5 Lagrangian points of the Earth-Moon system. They were first reported by Polish astronomer Kazimierz Kordylewsk..
Kord IndustriesKord Industries (or Kord Enterprises) is a fictional company that exists in the DC Universe and is run by Ted Kord, the superhero Blue Beetle. Founded by his father, Ted Kord eventually takes Kord Industries over. It is often implied that Wayne Enterprises has folded Kord Industries into the Wayne ..
KoreThis article is about the beverage. For the Greek goddess Persephone, see Kore. Kore is an energy drink developed and marketed in the early 21st century, during a period when caffeinated energy drinks, bars, and other energy foods were gaining widespread popularity. The drink is distributed by GN..
KoreaThis article is about the Korean civilization. For the political entities known as "Korea" in common usage, see North Korea and South Korea. For other meanings, see Korea (disambiguation). Korea There is archaeological evidence that people were living on the Korean Peninsula ar..
Korea, A Walk Through the Land of MiraclesKorea, A Walk Through the Land of Miracles (ISBN 0060750448) is a book by Simon Winchester. He recounts his experience walking across South Korea, from Jeju in the south to the DMZ in the north, roughly following a route originally taken by a group of Dutch sailors, reportedly the first Europeans to..
Korea-Japan JudanThe Korea-Japan Judan is a Go competition. Outline The Korea-Japan Judan is a new tournament. The current Judan/Sibdang Cup holders from Korea and Japan play each other in 3 matches. Past winners none ..
Korea@HomePlease [Glossary#Wwikify] (format) this article or section as suggested in the [Guide to layoutGuide to layout] and the [Manual of StyleManual of Style]. Remove this template after wikifying. This article has been tagged since May 2006. Korea@Home(korean:코리아..
KoreagateKoreagate was an American political scandal in 1976 involving South Koreans seeking influence with members of Congress. An immediate goal seems to have been reversing President Richard Nixon's troop withdrawal decision but this was a time of great influence for South Korea and they likely wanted to..
KoreAm JournalKoreAm Journal is a monthly magazine that highlights the news, stories and issues of Korean Americans and is written entirely in English. Contents 1 History2 Awards3 Events hosted by KoreAm Journal4 Editors5 Frequent writers and contributors6 Front cover or topic li..
KoreanKorean may refer to: A person from or something related to Korea. See Korean people and List of Koreans.A person from or something related to the countries of North Korea or South KoreaThe Korean languageThe Korean script, hangulKorean cuisine This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page:..
Korean-Japanese disputesKorea (both North and South) and Japan have had disputes on many issues over the years. The two nations have had a complex history of cultural exchange, trade, and war which underlies relations today. In the ancient era, many cultural developments were transmitted by immigrants from Korea to Japan..
KoreanaKoreana (코리아나, 1962- ) is Korean rock band. Koreana did sing the official theme song for 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. Members Hong Hwa Ja (홍화자, Marie Hong)Lee Ae Sook (이애숙, Cathy Lee)Lee Seung Kyu (이승규, Tom Lee)Lee Yong Kyu (이용규, Jerry Lee) Discography Dis corea, 1979Bu..
Koreanosaurus"Koreanosaurus" (meaning "Korean lizard") is the informal name given to an as yet undescribed genus of dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous. It was a possible dromaeosaur (or similar theropod) which lived in what is now Korea. Based solely on a femur, the type species was coined by Kim in 1979. Refere..
Koreans in the PhilippinesAccording to a recent survey, the Koreans in the Philippines number about 22,000. Most of them are enrolled in English language schools, and/or set businesses. Their largest population is in Makati (at 10,000,) although this is spread unevenly across the country. A large number of students can be fo..
Korean adopteeA Korean adoptee or KAD is a person who was adopted from Korea through the international adoption of South Korean children as a child and raised in another country, often by adoptive parents of another race, ethnic background, and culture. Contents 1 Historical context and the impact of Kor..
Korean Aerospace IndustriesKorean Aerospace Industries Ltd., commonly referred to as KAI, is a South Korean national aerospace company established in 1999 with the consolidation of Samsung Aerospace, Daewoo Heavy Industries, and Hyundai Space and Aircraft Company. Contents 1 History2 Past and current aircraft m..
Korean AirKorean Air (KSE: [003490]) is the largest airline based in Korea. One of the largest airlines in Asia, it operates a network that links Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, North America, and (formerly to) South America to its hub at Incheon International Airport and its domestic hub at Gi..
Korean Air destinationsThis is a list of airports to which Korean Air flies. Contents 1 ..
Korean Air Flight 007Korean Air Flight 007, also known as KAL 007 or KE007, was a Korean Air civilian airliner shot down by Soviet jet interceptors on September 1, 1983 just west of Sakhalin island. KAL 007 carried 269 passengers and crew, including U.S. congressman Lawrence McDonald. There were no survivors. The Sovi..
Korean Air Flight 801Korean Air Flight 801 (KE801, KAL801) crashed on August 6, 1997 on approach to Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport, Guam. The Korean Air Boeing 747-3B5 jet, designated HL7468, was en route from Seoul, South Korea to Guam. It departed from Seoul-Kimpo International Airport (now Gimpo Airport) a..
Korean Air Flight 858Korean Air Flight 858 was a flight that flew from Abu Dhabi International Airport in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Gimpo Airport near Seoul, South Korea via Bangkok International Airport in Bangkok. On November 29, 1987, it mysteriously disappeared. According to the South Korean authorities, t..
Korean Air Flight 902Korean Air flight 902 (KAL902, KE902) was the flight number of a civilian airliner shot down by Soviet fighters on April 20, 1978 near Murmansk, killing two passengers. 107 passengers and crew survived after the plane made an emergency landing on a frozen lake. The Boeing 707 aircraft (registratio..
Korean Air ForceKorean air force may refer too: Korean People's Army Air Force, Air Force of North KoreaRepublic of Korea Air Force, Air Force of South Korea This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this page, you may wish t..
Korean AmericanA Korean American (Korean: 한국계 미국인, Hanja: 韓國系美國人, hangukgye miguk'in) is an American of Korean descent. Although there were earlier immigrants to the U.S., Korean immigration to the U.S. is widely accepted as having begun January 13, 1903, when laborers arrived in Hawaii to..
Korean American writersKorean American writers include Korean Americans born in the United States or those who have settled there after coming from Korea. Korean American literature treats a wide range of topics including Korean life in America, the interesction of American and Korean culture in the lives of young Korean ..
Korean animationThe art of Korean animation, manhwa-yeonghwa (만화 영화) in Korean, has gone from small hand held flip books in early times, through to studios that produce most of the work for the major American, Japanese, and Australian animation companies. Notable examples of Korean animation include many ep..
Korean architectureKorean architecture refers to the architecture of Korea. Contents 1 Introduction2 Ancient architecture (Neolithic–7th century)3 United Silla architecture (7th–10th century)4 Goryeo architecture (10th–14th century)5 Joseon architecture (14th–19th c..
Korean armourThe armour used traditionally in ancient times against swords in swordfighting, and as well in other battlefield encounters by Koreans or those fighting in Korea, or Korean fighting overseas. Related to the battle needs accompanying Korean swords and also including Korean horse-armour and other kind..
Korean ArmyThe phrase Korean Army can refer to: The Republic of Korea Army (South Korea)The Korean People's Army (North Korea)The Chosen Army of Japan (Korea under Japanese rule) This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you t..
Korean artLandscape of Geumgangsan in Korea. Ink and oriental watercolour on paper. Jeong Seon (1676–1759). Korean art is art originating or practiced in Korea or by Korean artists, from ancient times to today. Painting by Joseon dynasty's Kim Hong-do. Contents 1 Introduction2 H..
Korean Attack Submarine programThe 'Korean Attack submarine program is a three-phased project aimed at enhancing ROKN's comparatively weak submarine arsenal. Before the initiation of SSS program, the submarine fleet of ROKN consisted of midget submarines, such as the KSS-I Dolgorae class submarine and SX 756 Dolphin-class submari..
Korean automobileContents 1 History1.1 Early beginnings1.2 1970s–1980s1.3 1990s and beyond2 Timeline2.1 1940s & 1950s2.2 1960s2.3 1970s2.4 1980s2.5 1990s2.6 2000s3 List of Korean automobiles3.1 Hyundai Motor Company3.1.1 Hyundai passenger ca..
Korean Baduk LeagueThe Korean Baduk League is a Go competition. Outline The Korean Baduk League uses teams with professional Go players from South Korea. The teams that compete are: Team HangameTeam PimangTeam BoheTeam Number 1 Fire InsuranceTeam Sacred ConstructionTeam Park LandTeam BomyangTeam Net Marble Each tea..
Korean Baseball OrganizationThe Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) of South Korea is the country's professional baseball league and was founded with six teams in 1982 and currently has eight. The teams are named after the companies or conglomerates which they belong to, but are sometimes called by their respective home cities...
Korean Basketball LeagueThe Korean Basketball League or KBL is the professional basketball league of South Korea. Its inaugural season was in 1997. Teams are: Ulsan Hyundai Mobis AutomonsSeoul Samsung ThundersAnyang KT&G StarsSeoul SK KnightsChangwon LG SakersDaegu OrionsInchon ET Land BlackslamerJeonju KCC EgisPusan KTF..
Korean beerContemporary Korean Beers The Korean beer market is dominated by the three major brands; Cass, Hite, and OB. Most restaurants and bars will only have one on tap, as they are largely regarded as similar in taste and price. Foreign beers are available but are generally expensive - figure on paying at..
Korean bellflowerThe Korean bellflower (Campanula takesimana) is a species of bellflower. It bears pink to white flowers. There are several cultivars. Please note that the Korean herbal root, do-ra-ji, does not come from this plant but rather from the balloon flower (Platycodon grandiflorum), although do-ra-ji is..
Korean Bell of FriendshipThe Korean Bell of Friendship is a massive bronze bell housed in a stone pavilion in Angel's Gate Park, in the San Pedro neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Located at the corner of Gaffey and 37th Streets, the section of the park is alternatively called the "Korean-American Peace Park," and..
Korean BlackboardA Korean Blackboard is a simple and effective tool used to exchange ideas and gather information in engineering projects. Anyone can write their questions on the board where it is visible to all members of the team who then have the oppertunity to answer or contribute to the discussion. Particulary ..
Korean BrailleKorean Braille (점자 jeomja in Korean) is a Braille code used for writing the Korean language. It is not graphically related to other Braille systems found around the world. Instead, it reflects the patterns found in hangul. It is a combination of initial consonants, vowels, and final consonants. ..
Korean BuddhismThe grounds of Korea's Buryeongsa Temple. Korean Buddhism is distinguished from other forms of Buddhism by its attempt to resolve what it sees as inconsistencies in Chinese Mahayana Buddhism. Early Korean monks believed that the traditions they received from China were internally inconsistent...
Korean Buddhist GodKorean Buddhist God is a Japanese-based punk rock/New Wave band. ..
Korean Buddhist templesPart of a onBuddhism History of Buddhism Timeline of Buddhism Buddhist councils Foundations Four Noble Truths Noble Eightfold Path The Five Precepts Nirvāna · Three Jewels Buddhism In Depth Three marks of existence Skandha · Karma · Dharma Samsara · Rebirth..
Korean calendarThe traditional Korean calendar is directly derived from the Asian calendar. The calendar had: The [[Asian cosmology of 12 Earthly Branches (animal votary spirits), which were used for counting hours and years;Ten Heavenly Stems, which were combined with the 12 Earthly Branches to form a sixty-year ..
Korean CanadiansContents 1 Notable Korean Canadians1.1 Academics1.2 Politicians1.3 Actors2 Music2.1 Sportspeople2.2 Journalists Notable Korean Canadians Academics Jennifer Park - educatorSamuel Noh - sociologist Politicians Sandy Lee - North West Territories MLAJung-Suk Ryu - ..
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Korean Central Presbyterian ChurchHistory * Korean Central Presbyterian Church (KCPC) was founded in 1959 in Viennia, Virginia. Staff * The chief pastor of the Korean Ministry is Ni Johnson...
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Korean cherryKorean cherry (Prunus japonica or Cerasus japonica), also called flowering almond or oriental bush cherry, is a shrub species in the genus Prunus. It is mainly cultivated for ornamental use. Contents 1 Description2 Habitat3 Medical interest4 Other uses5 Varieties Descr..
Korean ChineseThis article talks about the Korean people (朝鲜族/조선족'') in China. Not to be confused with the overseas Chinese in North and South Korea. Korean Chinese (}; }; Korean: 조선족) are ethnic Koreans with People's Republic of China citizenship. Korean Chinese form one of the 56 ethnicities ..
Korean Chinese cuisineThis article is part of the series: Chinese cuisine History History of Chinese cuisine Eight Great Traditions Hui 徽菜 (Anhui 安徽菜)Yue 粤菜 (Cantonese 广东菜)Min 闽菜 (Fujian 福建菜)Xiang 湘菜 (Hunan 湖南菜)Su 苏菜 (Jiangsu 江苏菜)Lu 鲁菜 (Shandong 山东菜)Chuan ..
Korean comedyThe art of comedy, done on stage, or within other media by Koreans, in the Korean language or by overseas Koreans. Korean comedy has always been central to the culture, and has always been physical comedy. Rudeness and vulgar personal commentary are difficult within the traditionally Confucian cult..
Korean Confederation of Trade Unions"KCTU" redirects here. For , see KCTU-LP. KCTU The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) was officially established on November 11, 1995. As of 1999 its membership was 573,490 in 1,226 trade unions. See also List of Korea-related topicsPolitics of South KoreaEconomy of South Korea Exte..
Korean ConfucianismKorean Confucianism is the form of Confucianism developed in Korea. One of the most substantial influences in Korean intellectual history was the introduction of Confucian thought as part of the cultural exchange from China. Today the legacy of Confucianism remains a fundamental part of Korean soci..
Korean Confucian artKorean Confucian art took strong hold with the Yi generals who set in place the Joseon dynasty which distinguished itself in many ways by promoting Confucian thought as the basis for a new national vision. Differentiating itself by restraint, spartan choices of colour, and design, understatement, an..
Korean count wordLike Japanese and Chinese, Korean uses special measure or counting words to count objects and events. In English, one might say, "two sheets of paper" rather than "two papers". In Korean, the term jang (장) is used to count sheets, or paper-like material in general. So "ten bus tickets" would be..
Korean court musicKorean court music refers to the music developed in the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1905). Very little is known about the court music of earlier Korean kingdoms and dynasties. It was partly modeled on the court music of China, known as yayue. Korean court music also has similarities with the court music ..
Korean crevice salamanderThe Korean crevice salamander (Karsenia koreana) is a lungless salamander. It dwells under rocks in limestone forest areas of the Korean peninsula. It was discovered by Stephen J. Karsen, an American science teacher working in Daejeon, South Korea, in 2005. Although plethodontid salamanders com..
Korean cuisineNoodles Naengmyeon (냉면, (N: 랭면, Raengmyŏn), "cold noodles"): this summer dish consists of several varieties of thin, hand-made buckwheat noodles, and is served in a large bowl with a tangy iced broth, raw julienned vegetables and fruit, and often a boiled egg and cold cooked beef. T..
Korean danceKorean dance is the art of dance as practiced in Korea, or by Koreans abroad. This article looks at the history of Korean dance, from shamanistic early rituals three thousand years ago, through folk dance to contemporary dance, as well as newer trends like Korean versions of Russian classical ballet..
Korean Demilitarized ZoneMap of the Korean DMZ. The DMZ is given in red. The demarcation line runs in the middle of the DMZ (black line). The Demilitarized Zone (or DMZ) in Korea 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 Korea..
Korean Destroyer eXperimentalKDX (Korean Destroyer eXperimental) is a substantial shipbuilding program embarked on by the Republic of Korea Navy. It is a three-phased program consisting of three individual classes of ships: KDX-I (3800 tons), KDX-II (5000 tons), and Aegis combat system-enabled KDX-III (7500+ tons). ..
Korean dialectsDifferent dialects calling "dragonfly" (잠자리). Korean is spoken in a number of different dialects around the Korean peninsula. The peninsula is extremely mountainous, and each dialect's "territory" corresponds closely to the natural boundaries between different geographical regions. Mos..
Korean DogwoodThe Korean Dogwood (Cornus coreana or Swida coreana) is a deciduous shrub or small tree 8-16 m tall, native to eastern Asia in Korea and adjacent northeastern China. It has opposite, simple leaves, 5-12 cm long. The flowers are produced in inflorescences 6-8 cm diameter, each flower individually..
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Korean dramaKorean drama refers to televised dramas, similar to Western soap operas, produced in the Korean language for Korean audiences. Many of these dramas have become popular throughout Asia, and have contributed to the general phenomenon of Korean wave. Most popular Korean dramas originate in South Korea,..
Korean Educational Development InstituteThe Korean Educational Development Institute (KEDI) works for the South Korean Ministry of Education. It conducts research in the field of educational goals and methods, creating policy solutions. The KEDI was founded in 1972, and has since played a principal role in Korea's emergence as an educati..
Korean embroideryThe techniques and artifacts created by Korean embroidery have a long history, but most certainly evidences from the Joseon Dynasty after the 1300s in Korea. This article talks about the history, styles, preservation, artists, and examples of screens, costumes, and domestic wares of this exacting an..
Korean EmpireThis 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 Korean Empire is a title for dynastic Korea from the Gwangmu Restoration of 1897 until Japan's annexation ..
Korean Empire AegukgaKorean Empire National anthems is Korean Empire Aegukga(大韓帝國 愛國歌 / 대한제국 애국가). (1902 ~ 1910) Chinese Korean CN-KR English 上帝保佑皇帝聖上((상제보우황제성상) - ! 聖壽無疆(성수무강), 海屋籌山(해옥주산). 威權瀛廣(위권영광), ..
Korean era nameKorean era names were used during the period of Silla, Goguryeo, Balhae, Taebong, Goryeo, Joseon, and the Korean Empire. Dangi, the era name originating from the foundation of Gojoseon is also widely used in Korea as an indication of long civilisation of Korea. Contents 0.1 Era Name of Goj..
Korean expansionismThis does not cite its [[Opentopia:Citing sources|references or sources]]. You can [[Opentopia:WikiProject Fact and Reference Check|help]] Wikipedia by introducing appropriate citations. ..
Korean fabric artsKorean fabric arts have a long history, and only now are being seen as worth archaeological study, preservation, and research work. The traditional arts of Korean embroidery, Korean knots, Korean clothing and the rarer arts of Korean blinds weaving and Korean paper clothing are worthy of study. Th..
Korean fan danceThe Korean fan dance is a traditional form of Korean dance, usually performed by groups of female dancers. It appears to have evolved under influence of both shamanic dance and traditional Joseon Dynasty court performance. See also Korean artKorean cultureKorean musicList of Korea-related topics..
Korean farmersHistorical Context Korean farmers are known for a long history of organized militant action. It was the Donghak Rebellion of 1864, otherwise known as the Nongmin Bonggi ("farmer's uprising"), that set the stage for Japan to invade Korea and occupy it for the next 50 years, which some historians say..
Korean FA CupThe Korean FA Cup is a national cup knockout competition involving K-League, K2 League and various amateur clubs. The competition started in 1996 with 16 competing clubs, and Pohang Steelers won the inaugural competition on penalties over Suwon Samsung Bluewings. Format The Korean FA Cup takes pla..
Korean FA Cup 2006Korean FA Cup 2006 results: Preliminary Round Notes (March 5) | | | Joongang University | 1-1 | Sungkyunkwan University | [3-1 pen] Yeosu INGNEX | 0-3 Daegu University | Konkuk University | 0-0 Bongshin Club | [5-6 pen] Busan Kyotong | 1-2 Hongik Universi..
Korean FirKorean Fir (Abies koreana; 구상나무, Gusang namu in Korean) is a fir native to the higher mountains of South Korea, including Jeju-do island. It grows at altitudes of 1,000-1,900 m in temperate rain forest with high rainfall and cool, humid summers, and heavy winter snowfall. It is a small t..
Korean flower arrangementKorean flower arrangement is being revived as an indoor art, and most often uses simple Joseon dynasty whiteware to highlight various kinds of Korean flowers and tree branches in elegant but unforced natural arrangements. Im Wha-Kong of Ewha Woman's University in Seoul, who also produces her own cer..
Korean Friendship AssociationKFA Logo The Korean Friendship Association is an organization working with the Committee for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea). The Committee for Cultural Relations is the official government cultural liaison agency for North Ko..
Korean GamesKorean Games is a book by Stewart Culin. ..
Korean gardensKorean gardens have a history that go back a thousand years, but are little known in the west. The oldest records date to Three Kingdoms period (57 BC- 668 AD) when architecture and palace gardens showed development as was noted in Samguk Sagi. Contents 1 Style of Korean Gardens2 Repres..
Korean glass artKorean glass art is the art of working in all kinds of glass by Koreans or by Koreans overseas has a long history. Recent archaeological excavations hint that as early as the 7th century Silla kingdom, glassware was made in Korea. Contemporary glass art principally divides into religious installatio..
Korean hedgehogKorean hedgehog (Erinaceus amurensis dealbatus, Swinhoe 1870) is a subspecies of Amur Hedgehog with noticeably darker hair, which in combination with white spines gives it a distinctive look. Once has been considered a separate species or a subspecies of Western European Hedgehog. ..
Korean hip hopHip hop music started gaining popularity in South Korea in the mid-1990s. Famous mainstream korean hip hop artists often resemble R&B or pop music with artists mimicing the vocal (and dance) styles of rap acts from the United States. Early artists included Kim Gun Mo, SeoTaiji and Boys, Deux, and D..
Korean honorificsIn Korean language, the relationship between a speaker or writer and his or her subject and audience is paramount, and the grammar reflects this. The relationship between speaker/writer and subject is reflected in honorifics, while that between speaker/writer and audience is reflected in speech leve..
Korean Immigrant Workers AdvocatesThe Koreatown Immigrant Workers Alliance (KIWA, pronounced kee-wah), better known under its past name Korean Immigrant Workers Advocates, is a multi-ethnic immigrant worker civil rights membership organization based in the Los Angeles Koreatown area. KIWA was founded in 1992 by progressive minded K..
Korean Imperial HouseholdThe Korean Imperial Household The Korean Imperial Household consists of the descendants of the Joseon Dynasty royal family. All are members of the Jeonju Yi clan, and trace their descent from Taejo of Joseon. Their status as royalty is not acknowledged by any country, but they continue to attr..
Korean independence movementThe nature of the search for Korean independence under the illicit and repressive Japanese occupation period (1910-1945) has a particularly complicated and diverse history. Preceded by almost 500 years of uninterrupted peace under Joseon dynasty rulers, and maintained by a largely benevolent admin..
Korean International SchoolKorean International School - Hong Kong Korean International School is situated in Lei King Wan, Sai Wan Ho. It is close to Tai Koo Shing, a residential area populated with a lot of Korean families. The school is divided into two sections - Korean and English sections. ..
Korean jade carvingThe tradition of Korean jade carving dates back to neolithic finds along the Namgang river basin in Gyeongju. Jade rings and accessories were worn by the higher classes of society, especially women, from the three kingdoms period and reached their peak in the Joseon dynasty, the golden age of jadewo..
Korean knifeKorean knives are a sub-division of Korean swords in that both have been used or are used for martial purposes, and as well in the martial arts. Because of 20th century restrictions, and the Confucian culture in Korea, knife-fighting and the art of the smaller bladed weapons are seen as rare and ..
Korean languageThe Korean language (한국어/조선어, see below) is the official language of both North and South Korea. The language is also one of the two official languages (the other is Standard Mandarin) in neighbouring Yanbian, China. Worldwide, there are around 78 million Korean speakers, including la..
Korean language and computersContents 1 Character encodings2 Text input3 Hanja4 Special situations5 See also Character encodings Computers represent the Korean language in a variety of ways. In Request for Comment 1577 ([RFC1577]), a method known as ISO-2022-KR for encoding Korean characte..
Korean League CupThe League Cup was a short-lived tournament similar in format to the Adidas Cup but run by the K-League instead of the KFA. Busan I'Park dominated it, winning the trophy on two of the four occasions and finishing runners-up once. It was discontinuted after the 2000 season Tournament Information Cr..
Korean Liberation ArmyThe Korean Liberation Army was the armed force of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea, and was created on September 17 1941 in Chongqing, China. Its commandant was General Ji Cheongcheon, with General Lee Bum-seok, a hero of the Battle of Cheongsanri and future prime minister of Sout..
Korean literatureKorean literature is the body of literature produced in Korea. For much of history, it was written both in classical Chinese and in Korean, first using the transcription systems idu and gugyeol, and finally using the Korean script hangul. It is commonly divided into classical and modern periods, a..
Korean manual alphabetThe Korean manual alphabet (지화 jihwa) is used by the Deaf in South Korea who speak Korean Sign Language. It is a one-handed alphabet that mimics the shapes of the letters in hangul. Consonants The only letter with motion as a component is ssang siot (ㅆ), which starts as what in the American..
Korean martial artsKorean martial arts, referred to in Korean as Moo Sool (무술 hanja: 武術) or Moo Yae (무예 hanja:武藝), are the various martial arts that originated or were modified in Korea. The most famous Korean martial arts in the West are perhaps Taekwondo and Hapkido, although there has been a reviva..
Korean MartyrsThe Roman Catholic faith came to Korea at the beginning of the 17th century, primarily through the work of lay catechists. The strong and dynamic Catholic communities were led almost entirely by lay people until the arrival of the first French missionaries in 1836. The Catholic community suffered ma..
Korean maskKorean masks have a long tradition going back at least 5000 years. They have had many uses. They were used in war, on both soldiers and their horses; ceremonially, for burial rites in jade and bronze and for shamanistic ceremonies to drive away evil spirits; to remember the faces of great histor..
Korean military slangMilitary slang, or informal military terms, are colloquial terms used commonly by military personnel. Contents 1 List of slang terms used in the ..
Korean Minjok Leadership AcademyKorean Minjok Leadership Academy민족사관고등학교 |- class="hiddenStructure" ! Motto | |- ! Established | 1996 |- ! Type | Private |- class="hiddenStructure" ! Affiliations | |- class="hiddenStructure" ! President | |- class="hiddenStructure" ! Principal | |- class="hiddenStructure"..
Korean Mountaineering LeagueThe Korean Mountaineering League (KML) is a non-profit non-governmental organization that focuses on the conservation of Korea's mountain environments. It was founded by Shawn Morrissey, a mountaineer and author, who currently acts as the KML's president. The KML has received media attention in Kor..
Korean munThe mun was the currency of Korea until 1892. It resembled and was derived from the Chinese wen (cf. the Japanese mon). Coins denominated in mon were cast in copper or bronze and were round with square holes. In 1888, coins were struck in small numbers denominated in mun and won (equal to 1000 mun)...
Korean musicKorean music includes both folk and classical styles from of the Korean people. See Music of South Korea and Music of North Korea for contemporary Korean music. Contents 0.1 Folk Music0.1.1 Pansori0.1.2 Nongak0.1.3 Sanjo0.2 Classical music0.2.1 Court music0.2.1.1&nb..
Korean mythologyThis does not cite its [[Opentopia:Citing sources|references or sources]]. You can [[Opentopia:WikiProject Fact and Reference Check|help]] Wikipedia by introducing appropriate citations. Korean mythology consists of national legends and folk-tales which come from the all over the Korean Peninsula...
Korean name[Featured articles ] The Korean name Hong Gildong (a common anonymous name, like John Doe in American English). The Hangul version is above, the Hanja below. The family name Hong is in yellow. A Korean personal name consists of a family name and a given name,..
Korean nationalismThis article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject.Please help recruit one, or improve this page yourself}} if you can. See [discussion page] for details. Korean nationalism Korean Name Revised Romanization Hanguk / joseon minjokjuui McCune-Reischauer..
Korean national anthemKorean national anthem can refer to: "Aegukga," the national anthem of South Korea"Aegukka," the national anthem of North Korea This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this page, you may wish to change the l..
Korean National Sports FestivalThe Korean National Sports Festival is an annual sports competition held in South Korea. For a full week each October, about 20,000 athletes representing 16 cities and provinces throughout the country compete in about 40 separate sports. The site rotates among the major cities, including Seoul, B..
Korean navyKorean navy may refer too: Korean People's Army Navy, Navy of North KoreaRepublic of Korea Navy, Navy of South Korea This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this page, you may wish to change the link to poin..
Korean nobilityKorean monarchy and native nobility existed in Korea until the Japanese occupation's end. (In Imperial Japan, Korean nobles have been continued holding noble title.) The system is roughly the same as Chinese nobility. It included je, wang and gun. Contents 1 Ruler and princely styles1.1 ..
Korean numeralsNumeral systems Western ArabicEastern ArabicIndian familyThaiArabicAbjadHindu-ArabicArmenianBabylonianBrahmiChineseCyrillic EgyptianEtruscanGe'ezGreekAtticIonianHebrewJapaneseKhmerKoreanMayanRoman Positional systems Base: 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 12, 16, 24, 30, 32, 36, 60, 64, [ ] Kor..
Korean paintingKorean painting includes paintings made in Korea or by overseas Koreans on all surfaces. It includes art as old as the petroglyphs through post-modern conceptual art using transient forms of light. Calligraphy rarely occurs in oil paintings and is dealt with in the brushwork entry, Korean calligraph..
Korean parts of speechIn modern South Korean scholarship, there are generally considered to be 9 parts of speech (pumsa; 품사; 品詞) in the Korean language, although the number can vary slightly between sources. There are also various other important classes of words and morphemes that are not generally classified a..
Korean Peasants LeagueThe Korean Peasants League (KPL) is a NGO whose members are South Korean farmers. The KPL was involved in demonstrations in 2003 MC5 in Cancun, Mexico and one farmer stabbed himself to death during the protest. A video interview was conducted with KPL spokesperson [name unclear] after the ..
Korean PeninsulaThis article is about the Korean Peninsula. For other meanings, see Korea (disambiguation). Korean Peninsula The Korean Peninsula is a peninsula in East Asia. It extends southwards for about 1,100 kilometres from the continental Asian mainland into the Pacific Ocean and is surrounded by th..
Korean Peninsula Energy Development OrganizationThe Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization (KEDO) is an organization founded on March 15, 1995 by the United States, South Korea, and Japan to implement the 1994 Agreed Framework that froze North Korea's indigenous nuclear power plant development centered at Yongbyon, that was suspected of..
Korean peopleThis article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject.Please help recruit one, or improve this page yourself}} if you can. See [discussion page] for details. The Korean people are one of the main East Asian ethnic groups. Most Koreans live in the Korean Peninsula..
Korean People's ArmyKorean People's Army Military manpower Military age (males) 17 years of age (2004) Availability (males) 17-49: 5,851,801 (2005 est.) Fit for military service (males) 17-49: 4,810,831 (2005 est.) Reaching military age annually (males)194,605 (2005 est.) Active troops1,102,600 (Ranked 5th) Militar..
Korean philosophyThere has been a continuous history of philosophy in Korea, that goes back more than two
