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In the News (Thu 12 Nov 09)

  
  Goheung - Galbijim
Goheung is composed of the Goheung Peninsula, 38 inhabited islands and 122 uninhabited islands.
To the east across the Suncheon Bay (순천만, 順天灣) is the city of Yeosu, to the west across the Boseong Bay (보성만, 寶城灣) are the counties of Boseong and Jangheung, and to the south is the Dado Sea (다도해).
Goheung is located at one of the furthest south locations on the Korean mainland, and the island of Waenaro-do is also located along the southern tip of the county.
wiki.galbijim.com /Goheung   (299 words)

  
 Goheung County Information
Goheung County (Goheung-gun) is a county in South Jeolla Province, South Korea.
The Korea Space Center is under construction in southern Goheung, with Russian cooperation, at 34°26' N and 127°30' E. The first KSLV-I rocket is scheduled to be launched from the facility in 2007.
The facility as a whole is scheduled to be completed in 2015.
www.bookrags.com /wiki/Goheung_County   (74 words)

  
 Open Directory - Regional:Asia:South Korea:Jeonnam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Gangjin County is in southwestern Jeonnam, on the coast of the South Sea (Korea Strait).
Jangseong County is in northwestern Jeonnam, bordering Jeonbuk province on the north and Gwangju metropolitan city on the south.
Yeonggwang County is situated on the coast of the West Sea (Yellow Sea), in the northwestern corner of Jeonnam.
dmoz.org /Regional/Asia/South_Korea/Jeonnam/desc.html   (590 words)

  
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As such, Goheung County is striving to transform Goheung into a hub of aerospace activity by inducing aerospace-related research and development centers and related companies to the county.
Goheung is expected to initial MOUs with the two cities at an early date.
Goheung officials hope that the space center, which is now under construction, will give rise to synergies in the agricultural industry and spark development of tourism industry, while promoting value-added secondary industry.
www.koreapost.com /2005_12/sci_01.htm   (1296 words)

  
 Top/Regional/Asia/South_Korea/Jeonnam - anypages Business Directory
Gangjin County is in southwestern Jeonnam, on the coast of the South Sea (Korea Strait).
Jangseong County is in northwestern Jeonnam, bordering Jeonbuk province on the north and Gwangju metropolitan city on the south.
Yeonggwang County is situated on the coast of the West Sea (Yellow Sea), in the northwestern corner of Jeonnam.
www.anypages.com /WebListing.aspx?&classid=607431   (1022 words)

  
 Geographical Condition
And it borders on Goheung and Wando County.
In the Northern area and Southwestern area, Jangheung is surrounded by mountains and borders on Yeongam and Gangjin county.
Mountains in Jangheung County are related to Noryong Mountains; Samgyebong (503.9m) in the North and Mt. Bongmi and Mt. Byeokok (479.2m) in the Southeast.
www.jangheung.go.kr /english/intro/condition/content01.htm   (224 words)

  
 Jeollanam-do - Galbijim
Muan, Yeosu, Shinan, Goheung, Jindo, Wando, and Mokpo are the most notable areas, and Boseong, Haenam, Jangheung, Gangjin, Hampyeong, Yeongam, and Suncheon also have coastline.
The most notable temples are Unjusa (Hwasun county), Hwaeomsa (Gurye county), Mihwangsa (Haenam county), Daewonsa (Boseong county), and Songgwangsa (Suncheon city).
The closest international airport to Jeollanam-do is Gwangju International Airport in Gwangju, the former capital of the province until 2005.
wiki.galbijim.com /Jeollanam-do   (1315 words)

  
 WikiMiki.net - Goheung County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
A rocket launch site is under construction in southern Goheung, with Russian cooperation, at 34¡ë26' N and 127¡ë30' E. The first KSLV-I rocket is scheduled to be launched from the facility in 2007.
A "Si" is one of the divisions of a province, along with "Gun." Cities have a population of at least 150,000; once a county ("Gun") attains that population, it becomes a city.
While the huge capital region of Moscow is a bustling, affluent metropolis living on the cutting edge of technology with a per capita income rapidly approaching that of the leading Eurozone economies, much of the country, especially its indigenous and rural communities in Asia, lags significantly behind.
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 KBS WORLD
Goheung is the best place to visit for people who love citron trees.
Overview : Goheung County, located on the southern tip of South Jeolla Province, is composed of Goheung peninsula, 38 inhabited islands and 122 uninhabited islands.
To celebrate the harvest of the county’s famous fruit, Goheung holds the Citron Valley Grand Festival every year at the end of October.
world.kbs.co.kr /english/tv/koreavod/detail.htm?vod_code=18   (571 words)

  
 Goheung-eup - Galbijim
Goheung-eup is one of two eup located in Goheung county, Jeollanam-do.
Goheung-myeon became Goheung-eup in 1979, and became the county seat when Goheung county was formed in 1994.
Unamsan is the highest point in Goheung, measuring 487 meters.
wiki.galbijim.com /Goheung-eup   (126 words)

  
 Invil - Festival
Goheung of Jeonnam is ¡®Citron Heaven.' Goheung produce citrons in 425§µ of land cultured by 2,000 farm households.
To naturally preserve the history and remains of beautiful Sorok Island, the 21st century¡¯s infinite tourists¡¯ resource, and to reorganize it into the center of social volunteers' experiences.
This festival goes on for three days around the Day of County People with cultural events and athletes¡¯ events and is becoming a festival that vitalizes the humanity and collaboration of Haman.
www.invil.org /english/feast/monthlyFeast/apr   (1061 words)

  
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Ground was broken on November 2, 2005, for the nation's first space simulation facility on a small Island, Goheung County, South Jeolla Province.
A ground-breaking ceremony was attended by a throng of 300 dignitaries, aerospace personnel and Goheung County residents and construction workers.
Among those on hand were Minister of Science and Technology Oh Myung, Goheung County Magistrate Jin Jong-geun, Rep. Shin Jung-sik, and Chae Yeon-seok, president of the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI).
www.koreapost.com /2005_12/gov_pol_03.htm   (308 words)

  
 donga.com [english donga]
And there are expected to be more senior citizens than children under 14 years of age by 2017.
A closer look at the listed counties reveals that Namhae County of Gyeongnam came in on top with a senior population ratio of 25.8 percent, followed by Uiryeong County (25.7 percent), Uiseong County of Gyeongbuk (25.2 percent), Gunwi County (25.0 percent), Goheung of Jeonnam (24.9 percent), and Gokseong County (24.6 percent).
Jeonnam was classified as the only aging region among cities and provinces nationwide, with a 14.9 percent senior population ratio.
english.donga.com /srv/service.php3?biid=2005100754468   (277 words)

  
 Korea announces long-term space exploration plans - Forums powered by UBBThreads™
Korea's just about finished its spaceport in the southwest of the country (외나로도, woenarodo in the county of Goheung in the province of Jeollanam-do) and it's about to announce long-term plans for space exploration after a decade of research and whatnot.
This is not a whole lot, but if they enlarge the rocket to an Angara 3 or 5 configuration then it could put up quite a bit.
This is about as far from the equator as Wallops Island in Virginia or Woomera in Austrailia, so it shouldn't hurt payload capacity too bad, especially compared to places like Baikonur.
uplink.space.com /showflat.php?Board=missions&Number=719237   (1006 words)

  
 Daum 미디어다음
The country plans to complete a space center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province, launch two more satellites and develop its first rocket by next year.
The space center, being built on the remote island of Narodo in Goheung County, will be the nation`s hub for space science and technology research.
The KARI plans to develop the country`s first satellite launch vehicle in a joint project with Russian scientists.
news.media.daum.net /foreign/englishnews/200604/21/korherald/v12453139.html   (957 words)

  
 donga.com [english donga]
The Japanese court on October 25 dismissed an indemnity claim submitted by 117 Korean Hansen’s disease patients who were forcibly quarantined in Sorok Island, Goheung County, South Jeolla Province, during the Japanese colonial rule.
In contrast, at a different court department on the same day, in a suit raised by Taiwanese Hansen’s disease patients for the same reason, the plaintiffs won the case with the ruling that the Japanese government should pay compensation.
However, it has refused to compensate for victims of facilities outside Japan including Sorok Island, stating that these patients were not covered under the compensation law.
english.donga.com /srv/service.php3?biid=2005102617108   (250 words)

  
 Korea Starts Construction for Space Center
A groundbreaking ceremony for the nation's first rocket launching site was held on Friday (Aug. 8), marking the start of the government's bid to become the world's 13th country with a space center.
The project, scheduled to be completed by late 2005, is estimated to cost 150 billion won ($126.45 million).
Operated by the state-run Korea Aerospace Research Institute, the Goheung space center will be equipped with various high-tech facilities including a rocket launch site, a control tower, a rocket assembly line, rocket testing equipment and a space simulator.
www.spacedaily.com /news/korea-03b.html   (370 words)

  
 Best of the Web - What's New in Regional For 1/26/2007
Boeun-gun - County and economic profiles, culture and tourism, and natural attractions.
Goheung County - Includes county profile, investment guide, culture and tourism, and contact information.
Mountain-spirits of the Goheung Peninsula - Photos and description on the area and the temple religious icons.
botw.org /new/Regional/01262007.cfm   (7314 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Early in the Goryeo Dynasty it was called Goibugok and in 1285 the 11th year of King Chungryeol it was named Goheung Hyeon.
In 1973, July doyang Myeon was raised to Doyang Eup.
In 1994 Goheung county was formed from Goheung Eup and Several other territories.
dadohae.or.kr /eng/mainc_8_2_cityinfo.asp?ci_code=770   (117 words)

  
 Web Directory » Web Directory » Regional » Asia » South Korea » Jeonnam » Goheung
Goheung County - Tour information and profiles of cultural assets in the area, from the local government.
Mountain-spirits of the Goheung Peninsula - Photographs and observations by David Mason of san-shin imagery in this region.
The content on this page is based on the Open Directory Project and has been modified by this website.
dcpages.com /DC_ODP/?c=Regional/Asia/South_Korea/Jeonnam/Goheung   (130 words)

  
 RDF at DMOZ - RSS-to-JavaScript.com: Free RSS/RDF to JavaScript Conversion Tool for Webmasters   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Goheung County - Tour information and profiles of cultural assets in the area, from the local government.
Mountain-spirits of the Goheung Peninsula - Photographs and observations by David Mason of san-shin imagery in this region.
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www.rss-to-javascript.com /?p=RDF-at-DMOZ___153&starting_pt=/Regional/Asia/South_Korea/Jeonnam/Goheung   (74 words)

  
 Muan County information - Search.com
Muan County (Muan-gun) is a county in South Jeolla Province (Jeollanam-do), South Korea.
In 2005, Muan County became the capital of Jeollanam-do following the transfer of the provincial office from its previous location, Gwangju to the village of Namak in Muan.
An international airport is being built here, and will probably replace the airports in Gwangju and Mokpo.
domainhelp.search.com /reference/Muan_County   (109 words)

  
 Daewonsa - Galbijim   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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Daewonsa is a Buddhist temple in Mundeok-myeon, Boseong county, Jeollanam-do.
It is a 35 minute taxi ride from Boseong Bus Terminal to Daewonsa.
galbijim-1.wikidev.net /Daewonsa   (135 words)

  
 Best of the Web - What's New - All Sites Added 1/26/2007
Jincheon County - Tourism information, cultural assets, festivals and events, local specialties, and economic profile.
Buyeo County - Presents historical profile and information on the area’s environmental assets, demographics, and culture.
Geumsan County - Presents information on the government, tourism help resources, cultural events and assets, and local specialties.
botw.org /new/all/01262007.cfm   (8335 words)

  
 DPRK S&T
The Koksan County Food Administration in North Hwanghae Province produces ten kinds of vegetables with only solar heat in a greenhouse covering some 410 square meters.
A laboratory of an educational institution has built a solar fish farm, where it is engaged in researches into breeding freshwater fishes and is raising fry.
When the additive is mixed with gasoline or diesel, it increases combustion efficiency of rolling stocks and engines, thus economizing 30-35 percent of fuel and extending serviceable life of engines by more than 30 percent as against before using the additive.
www.vuw.ac.nz /~caplabtb/dprk/NK_S&T.htm   (17242 words)

  
 Member country
This satellite is focused on communication, oceanography and meteorology.
The Korea Space Centre is South Korea's first spaceport completed at the end of 2006 in Goheung county.
Built on 4.95 million square metres of reclaimed land, the Korea Space Centre is expected to send a Korea Space Launch Vehicle into space in 2007.
www.iafastro.com /index.php?id=57&no_cache=1&tx_iafmshow_pi1[tt_country]=KR   (1233 words)

  
 List of Korea-related topics (1-K) information - Search.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Bukjeju County, a district taking up much of northern Jeju.
Cheongwon County, a district in central Chungcheongbuk-do surrounding Cheongju.
Cheorwon County, a district in northernmost Gangwon, South Korea.
c10-ss-1-lb.cnet.com /reference/List_of_Korea-related_topics_(1-K)   (2510 words)

  
 Jiri-san Nogo-dan Sudo-am
I was driving up Gurye County's Local Highway 861 from Cheoneun-sa Temple to Nogo-dan [Crone-Altar Peak], checking
(this is one of the three 'original' ones, along with those on Goheung and Gimcheon's
I remembered that a few years ago construction on this place was just underway, and I had never visited...
www.san-shin.net /Jiri-Sudoam.html   (1962 words)

  
 FLUG REVUE update: Week ending August 10, 2003
South Korea is about to take the first step toward having its first rocket launch site, an important step in its effort to become a leading country in the global aerospace industry, the Yonhap News Agency reported.
The government-initiated construction will start Friday (Aug. 8) on reclaimed land of 4.95 million square meters in Goheung County, South Jeolla Province, the Ministry of Science and Technology said on Thursday.
The Goheung Space Center, to be run by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute, will be equipped with various high-tech facilities including a rocket launch site, control tower, rocket assembly line, rocket testing equipment and a space simulator, the ministry explained.
www.flug-revue.rotor.com /FRNews1/FRNews03/FR030810.htm   (4661 words)

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