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[문화재사랑] 한국 성곽 ê±´ì¶•ì?˜ 집대성 수ì›? 화성  -  Aug 29, 2008
조선�보,In constructing Hwaseong Fortress, he incorporated all the elements of Korean fortress architecture such as semi-circular bastion walls, main and secret

Int'l Theater Festival to Open in Suwon on Friday  -  14 Aug 2008
KBS,The 12th Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Theatre Festival will be held for 10 days starting Friday at various places in Suwon, including Hwaseo Park, the Gyeonggi

Korean diversion  -  Jul 30, 2008
Bangkok Post,Take the Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon for example. Built in 1794 by King Jeongjo in the shape of a lotus bloom and declared a World Heritage site in 1997,

Namhansanseong Possible Addition to World Culture Heritage  -  Aug 7, 2008
KBS,...announced plans to restore the walled fortress in order to register it as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage "just like the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress.

Int'l Theater Festival to Open in Gyeonggi Province  -  Jul 28, 2008
KBS,The 12th Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Theater Festival will open in several parts of Gyeonggi Province next month. Twenty-one theatrical companies from seven

Take in the spring scenery at Joseon historic sites  -  Mar 29, 2008
Korea.net,In Suwon, south of Seoul, you will find another UNESCO heritage site: Hwaseong Fortress. It was constructed by Jeongjo, the 22nd king of the Joseon Dynasty,

Recalling Namdaemun  -  Apr 1, 2008
Korea Times,Additionally, the Seojangdae Gate at Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon, put on the World Cultural Heritage list by UNESCO was burned down by a drunken arsonist in

UNESCO designation draws more int'l tourists to Jejudo  -  Apr 1, 2008
Korea.net,Jongmyo Shrine and Changdeok-gung (Palace) in Seoul, Bulguksa (Temple) and Seokguram (Grotto) in Gyeongju, and Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon. By Han Aran.

Tombs, Fossils Submitted for UNESCO Review  -  Jan 30, 2008
Chosun Ilbo,Korea is already home to several UNESCO World Heritage sites including Changdeok Palace, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and Gyeongju historical areas.

South Korea Police Say Man Confesses to National Treasure Fire  -  Feb 11, 2008
BloombergIn May 2006, a drunken man set fire to the 18th Century Hwaseong Fortress, located in Gyeonggi province, outside Seoul. The fortress, part of which was

Tragic Collapse  -  Feb 11, 2008
Korea Times,Since 1984, there have been 16 fires on cultural properties made of wood, including one on the Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon, South of Seoul, which was listed

Fire Destroys Sungnyemun, South Korea's Top Treasure (Update1)  -  Feb 10, 2008
BloombergIn May 2006, a drunken man set fire to the 18th Century Hwaseong Fortress, located in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, outside Seoul.

Sense of Disaster Over Lost Monument Sweeps Nation  -  Feb 11, 2008
Chosun Ilbo,The Jangan Gate, the north gate of Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province was partly burned. Sueojangdae, the two-story building in the Mt. Namhan

Poor Security Blamed for Gate Burnout  -  Feb 11, 2008
Korea Times,In May 2007, fire started by an arsonist demolished a wooden pavilion in Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, a World Cultural Heritage.

Namdaemun Arson Suspect Confesses  -  Feb 12, 2008
Chosun Ilbo,In an arson attack of the Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province in May 2006, the arsonist also felt underprivileged and alienated and sought revenge

Collapse of South Korea's national pride  -  Feb 11, 2008
United Press International, Asia,In May 2006, a drunken man set fire to the Hwaseong Fortress south of Seoul, designated in 1997 as a World Cultural Heritage site by the United Nations

Tombs, Dinosaur Coast to Be Nominated as UNESCO World Heritage  -  Jan 29, 2008
Korea Times,...such as the Seokguram Grotto, Bulguksa Temple, Jongmyo Shrine, Changdeokgung Palace Complex, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and Gyeongju Historical Areas.

2 Korean sites seeking World Heritage status  -  Jan 30, 2008
Korea.net,Buddhist temple Bulguksa in Gyeongu and Seokguram Grotto in Gyeongju; Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon; and volcanic islands and lava tubes on Jeju Island.

``History is an unending dialogue between the present and the past ...  -  Nov 13, 2007
Korea Times,He built Hwaseong Fortress to guard the tomb, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ``Conspiracy in the Court'' dealt with the king's strong reform drive,

UNESCO distinction boosts Jeju tourism  -  Nov 6, 2007
Korea.net,...among them the Jongmyo Shrine and Changdeok-gung (Palace) in Seoul, Bulguksa (Temple) and Seokguram Grotto in Gyeongju, and Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon.

A Midsummer Night`s Touch  -  20 Aug 2007
Donga.com,The outdoor exhibition was made even more beautiful as it was held on the Suwon Hwaseong fortress. A range of aesthetically appealing scenes can be created



Restroom revolution aims to fight disease worldwide  Nov 23, 2006
Next to the city's landmark Hwaseong Fortress, a showcase bathroom boasts classical music activated by a ceiling motion sensor, displays of artificial flowers ... - AZ Central.com,

South Korean leads restroom revolution  Nov 19, 2006
Next to the Hwaseong Fortress, a showcase bathroom boasts classical music activated by a motion sensor, artificial flowers, sitting areas, solar-powered ... - Detroit Free Press, [an error occurred while processing this directive]


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