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  Suwon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Suwon is approximately 30 kilometres (20 miles) south of Seoul, on the Gyeongbu railway line.
Suwon is famous for Suwon kalbi, a delicious variation on the original kalbi theme enjoyed throughout Korea.
Suwon is home to the Suwon World Cup Stadium, a venue during the 2002 World Cup tournament and home to K-League defending champion Suwon Samsung Bluewings.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Suwon   (313 words)

  
 In the zone | October 2002 | Professional Roofing Magazine
Suwon, which is 29 miles (46 km) from Seoul and has about 1 million residents, is the center city of Gyeonggi-do Province in the Metropolitan Zone of Capital City.
Suwon is Korea's first planned city; King Jeongjo the Great of the Joseon Dynasty scientifically formed the city to appease the spirit of his father, who was murdered by Jeongjo's grandfather.
Suwon, which recently changed its motto to "Suwon—a city where happiness and harmony exist," is said to be Korea's leader in technological and economical development.
www.professionalroofing.net /article.aspx?A_ID=150   (964 words)

  
 Suwon Air Base
Suwon Air Base is a Republic of Korea Air Base, on which is housed the 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, a unit of the 6th Cavalry Brigade.
Suwon Air Base in South Korea is a remote base surrounded with razor-sharp barbed wire and guarded by Army Patriot missiles.
Suwon is a USAF base but is the opposite of Osan AB in that the ROKAF (Korean Air Force) has all the planes and does all the flying.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/suwon.htm   (808 words)

  
 Suwon - Korea   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
Suwon (수원 - 水原) used to be the last stop on the number 1 line south of Seoul, though in January the subway was extended all the way to Cheonan (천안 - 天安).
Suwon is approximately 30 km south of Seoul and has a population slightly over 1 million.
Suwon is known as being a city of filial piety (효도 - 孝道).
korea.wikicities.com /wiki/Suwon   (131 words)

  
 Suwon -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
Suwon (Suwon-si) is the largest (A large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts) city in and capital of (Click link for more info and facts about Gyeonggi) Gyeonggi Province, (A republic in the southern half of the Korean Peninsula; established in 1948) South Korea.
King Jeongjo made an ultimately unsuccessful attempt to make Suwon the nation's capital in 1796 with the construction of Hwaseong, a (A fortified defensive structure) fortress wall running around the entire city intended to guard the tomb of his father which he had located there.
Suwon is famous for Suwon (Click link for more info and facts about kalbi) kalbi, a delicious variation on the original kalbi theme enjoyed throughout Korea.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/su/suwon.htm   (248 words)

  
 Suwon Samsung Bluewings - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Founded in the Korean city of Suwon in 1996, Suwon Samsung Bluewings have become one of Asian football's premier clubs, with a whole host of domestic and continental honours with great fan base.
Asian football was conquered in 2001 and 2002 as Suwon lifted the Asian Champions Cup twice in succession to establish themselves as a powerhouse club, as well as adding the Asian Super Cup to their trophy cabinet in each year.
Some of the best imports to the league have worn the Suwon shirt, with Denis Laktionov, Saša Drakulić, Zoran Urumov and Gabriel Popescu all proving hugely influential for the club through the years.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Suwon_Samsung_Bluewings   (365 words)

  
 Sports Venue Technology - Suwon World Cup Stadium
Suwon is located in the mid-southern area of Gyeonggi Province in the centre of Korea, some 46km south of Seoul.
Suwon was the first planned city in Korea, originally developed by King Jeongjo during the Joseon Dynasty in the 18th century.
Suwon Stadium also has one auxiliary playing field with 1,000 seats, plus two others for practice and one with artificial turf, along with other facilities for the spectators and players.
www.sportsvenue-technology.com /projects/Suwon   (929 words)

  
 Metroactive Dining | Suwon Korean BBQ
Suwon, a newcomer to Milpitas, gears itself for family affairs.
Suwon lacks the really good stuff--such as raw blue crab, anchovy and fermented soy beans--that stock the tables at fancier places like Palace BBQ Buffet in Sunnyvale.
Suwon shreds its lettuce and piles the greens on a plate, making the meal more family-style.
metroactive.com /papers/metro/07.02.98/dining-9826.html   (610 words)

  
 FIFA.com The Official web site of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association
Thus Suwon is a city where the old and the new come together and blend to create a unique and well-harmonized culture.
Suwon is offering package tours that allow its visitors to see the walls of Hwaseong, experience the unforgettable taste of Suwon kalbi (roasted ribs) - and join in the excitement of watching football.
And the citizens of Suwon have one more reason to cheer now that a new state-of-the-art stadium is being built in their city in preparation for the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan™.
www.fifa.com /en/print/article/0,4039,21461,00.html   (642 words)

  
 Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
Suwon is a city with its own history and origins.
Established by King Jeongjo in the 18th century during Korea's Joseon Dynasty, it is a city built on systematic and scientific planning, inspired by the ideals of filial piety and reform.
And the citizens of Suwon have one more reason to cheer now that a new state-of-the-art stadium has been built in their city in preparation for the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
www.panapress.com /mondial2002/english/suwon.htm   (477 words)

  
 Ajou University, Suwon, Korea Student Exchange Partners, University of Otago, New Zealand
The city of Suwon is located approximately 20 km south of Seoul, the world's tenth largest city.
During the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), the city of Suwon served as one of five fortresses guarding the approach to Seoul.
Suwon's neighbouring Yongin is also a popular tourist destination with many famous attractions such as the Korean Folk Village and the mammoth amusement theme park Everland.
www.otago.ac.nz /study/student_exchange/partners/ajou.html   (865 words)

  
 Safe Community -#63-Suwon, South Korea
In the 2000 survey for traffic safety awareness of Suwon pedestrians, 91% of the bicycle riders have indicated that Suwon is not a safe city for cycling.
According to research done by the 'Suwon Safe Community Project'(1999), there was a increase in the number of motor vehicle collisions.
By looking at the population characteristics, an identification was made about the method of suicide attempts in Suwon, as well as the reason behind the attempts.
www.phs.ki.se /csp/safecom/suwon.htm   (3395 words)

  
 Suwon Korea
Since the 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing had been at Suwon for awhile some of the facilities had already been built.
The city of Suwon was quite interesting with its walls and huge gate entrances.
Life at Suwon was much different than Kimpo.
www.keithfannon.netfirms.com /suwon_korea.htm   (1003 words)

  
 Bienvenidos a Corea Hoy !!!
Suwon se encuentra a tan solo 30-40 minutos de Seúl por subterráneo o por micro, y la visita a la fortaleza de Hwaseong es un programa ideal de un día para los residentes del área metropolitana.
Fue en Suwon donde la compañía creció y prosperó como una fabricante líder a nivel mundial de semiconductores y artículos electrónicos, y un gran porcentaje de los residentes de la ciudad trabajan para Samsung.
Suwon ha sido largamente conocido por su delicioso "galbi", y ese es el motivo por el cual hay muchos restaurantes en otras ciudades con letreros que indican que se especializan en el "galbi de Suwon".
www.coreahoy.net /document/sepsede.htm   (1429 words)

  
 The Korea Times : Suwon, Pohang Reach K-League Final   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
The Pohang Steelers and the Suwon Blue Wings made their way to the final of the K-League, with 1-0 victories over the two wildcard teams in Sunday’s semifinal matches.
In Suwon, the Blue Wings succeeded in keeping the early lead and are one step away from the league title, which they lost in 2000.
Suwon striker Nadson should have earned a penalty kick when he was tackled by Kim in the box in the 69
times.hankooki.com /lpage/sports/200412/kt2004120520181011620.htm   (424 words)

  
 Suwon on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
Suwon Gateway Plaza Opens in South Korea; Callison-Designed Mixed-Use Center Becomes the New Commercial Heart of the Suwon Region.
Les supporters américains dans le stade de Suwon Les quatre dernières équipes des groupes D et H effectuaient leurs débuts.
Coup franc tiré par l'uruguayen Alvaro Recoba A Suwon, l'Uruguay a eu le panache de tout tenter après une première période.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/S/Suwon.asp   (475 words)

  
 The Korea Times : Suwon Crowned K-League Champions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
Beating the Pohang Steelers in a thrilling penalty shoot-out, the Suwon Blue Wings were crowned this year’s K-League champions in Suwon, Sunday.
Suwon, who advanced to the playoffs as the winners of the second half, was expected to have an edge at home on the back of support from their cheerful supporters.
Suwon won 4-3 in the penalty shoot-out, becoming the champions of the year.
times.hankooki.com /lpage/sports/200412/kt2004121221090111650.htm   (527 words)

  
 Suwon University
I have worked at Suwon University and I could add several things to verify that that ESL Department was very poorly run both ethically and professionally.
Job advertisements state that for universities you need to have an M.A. in TEFL or a related field (anything is related) and a minimum of one year of experience teaching.
When 90% of those teaching at Suwon University were not trained teachers it confirmed Koreans prejudicial belief that only the losers, who couldn't make it in their native countries, end up teaching overseas.
seamonkey.ed.asu.edu /~jonb/suwon.html   (1550 words)

  
 Scuba club in Suwon, Korea
Suwon Scuba Club is based near Ajou University in Suwon, South Korea.
Suwon Scuba Club has some sets of dive gear and is buying more all the time.
Suwon Scuba Club is proud to be associated with Deep Blue Quest, Seoul and Scubacat, Thailand.
www.suwon-scuba.com   (276 words)

  
 The Suwon Fortress   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
There are a lot of interesting cultural sights in Korea associated with the various dynasties that have rule here over the years.
The Chosun dynasty was responsible for building the fortress in Suwon that is called Hwasong.
From the west gate to the north gate requires a trip past the water gate - that lets the Suwon stream flow through.
www.uwm.edu /%7Etholme/AKOREA/the_suwon_fortress.htm   (541 words)

  
 Worldworx Travel - Features - South Korea - Information - Suwon
Suwon is another day trip destination, located very close to Seoul.
Suwon is more or less a suburb of greater Seoul and can be reached by train.
Suwon is a fortress city with a large wall protecting the inner city.
www.worldworx.tv /s-korea/dc/information/suwon.htm   (163 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Suwon
The Gyeongbu Line (Gyeongbuseon) is the most important railway line in South Korea and one of the oldest, connecting Seoul to Suwon, Daejeon, Daegu, and Busan.
Park Ji-Sung (born February 25, 1981 in Suwon) is a football player from South Korea.
The Capital Metropolitan Area is a region located at the center of the Korean peninsula and is home to the capital of South Korea, Seoul.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Suwon   (1313 words)

  
 ussoccer.com - News - Full Story   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
SUWON, THE CITY: Suwon is the capital of Gyonggi-Do Province and is the home to many of Korea’s high-tech companies such as Samsung Electronics and SK, as well as a number of research institutes and universities.
The city of Suwon has a population of about one million and is located 29 miles directly south of Seoul.
Suwon is known for having some of the most passionate soccer fans in the country and is the home of the Samsung Blue Wings, who won back-to-back league titles in 1998 and 1999.
www.ussoccer.com /news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=161082&itype=113&iCategoryID=0   (1396 words)

  
 Suwon In Asia
Suwon secured entry to the 1998 Asian Cup Winners Cup at the end of their debut league season by virtue of reaching the FA Cup final, an impressive feat for a brand new club but a fitting end to a season which saw Suwon come so close to lifting major domestic silverware.
The final, also in Suwon, was decided by a 15th minute goal from Sandro Cardoso dos Santos as Suwon avenged the group stage defeat by Jubilo Iwata and lifted the Asian Champion's Cup, less than six seasons after their inception.
With both Suwon and Anyang level at 0-0 at the end of extra time, the game went to penalties and Suwon goalkeeper Lee Woon-jae proved himself the spot-kick hero to help the Bluewings to a 4-2 victory, becoming only the third side in Asian Champion's Cup history to retain the trophy.
www.rokfootball.com /suwoninasia.html   (881 words)

  
 Hajduk Online - Forum - Search Results   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
Suwon were eliminated from the AFC Champions League in a very big surprise match.
Suwon lost 1-0 to Chelsea last night and Mato...
He scored a penalty in Suwon's 1-1 draw with Ulsan last weekend, and yesterday he scored two goals as Suwon beat Cheonbuk 3-2 in the Hauzen Cup competition.
www.hnkhajduk.com /forum/search.php?do=finduser&u=70   (396 words)

  
 Hajduk Online - Forum - Mato Neretljak   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
Suwon beat Vietnamese champions Hoang Anh Gia Lai 5-1 in Vietnam, and Neretljak scored Suwon's second goal with a header.
Suwon have a new English section on their official website which I contribute to, so it's a good way to find out more information about Suwon and also about how Neretljak is doing.
Suwon look likely to win the Hauzen Cup competition on Sunday (basically a League Cup tournament), but Mato picked up an injury in yesterday's game and might miss the match on Sunday.
www.hnkhajduk.com /forum/printthread.php?t=23   (909 words)

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