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  Woraksan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Worak Mountain is a major mountain of the Sobaek mountain range.
Worak Mountain is the centerpiece of Woraksan National Park, and its slopes are home to numerous Buddhist shrines and historical sites.
The area is known for its beauty and history, and is sometimes referred to as "Little Kumgang-san" to compare it with that famed Korean mountain.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Worak_Mountain   (163 words)

  
 Sobaek Mountains (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Sobaek Mountains are a mountain range cutting across the southern Korean peninsula.
Other famous mountains in the range include Songni Mountain, Joryeong Mountain, Gaya Mountain, Worak Mountain, and Sobaek Mountain itself.
The Sobaek Mountains form the southern half of the Baekdudaegan, the symbolic "spine" of Korea.
www.danceage.com.cob-web.org:8888 /biography/sdmc_Sobaek_Mountains   (109 words)

  
 Places of interest - Galbijim   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Mount Gyeryong is one of Korea's "five mountains of note," and is located 40 minutes from Daejeon by bus.
The mountain is home to Gap Temple and other Baekje Period historical relics.
Korea's second tallest mountain, Mount Jiri, is located in parts of both [[Jolla province]]s and South Gyeongsang.
wiki.galbijim.com /Places_of_interest   (2127 words)

  
 Woraksan ::: Korea Sightseeing, sea, mountain, lake, beach, temple, national park, folk village, River :::
Woraksan where the rock peak which is enormous in the mountain normality is rising one of our country '5 evil mountains '.
About rough mountain length lower it is a place which stores away a many historical joy, it does.
The mountain lower edges of garments which comes out to come to spread from sacred mountain to the deep place Songgye valley and the magnificent view of lower bound music is hiding.
www.naukorea.com /n_pA/pA_03.asp?ob_id=1012   (680 words)

  
 Kumgangsan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Kmgangsan (Diamond Mountain) is the second-tallest mountain in North Korea, with a height of 1638 metres.
Kmgangsan is part of the Taebaek mountain range which runs along the east of the Korean peninsula.
In 2002, the area around the mountain was separated from Kangwn Province and organized as a separately administered Tourist Region.
read-and-go.hopto.org /Mountains-of-Korea/Kumgangsan.html   (196 words)

  
 Invil - Theme Sightseeing
Worak Mountains is located in the middle of Baekdu Mountain Chain’s course through Sobaek Mountains to Songni Mountains.
Worak Mountains National Park was appointed 17th national park out of 20 national parks of Korea on Dec 31.
Worak Mountains includes Chungju Lakeside, forests of Mungyeongsaejae National Park and Jecheon, the prehistoric remains of Danyang Jeokseong, many limestone caverns and cultural complex of Cheongpung that are scattered here and there.
www.invil.org /english/tourism/themeTour/mountainValley/contents.jsp?con_no=100227&page_no=1   (254 words)

  
 Korea Travel: Worak-san National Park (North Chungcheong side) (Chungcheong (North) Province)
The mountain is also called the 'Small Geumgang Mountain' (the Diamond mountains are the country's most beautiful) or 'Asia's Alps.'
Camping and cooking in the mountain area is banned.
Hiking trails feature spectacular mountain and lake scenery and are open to visitors during all four seasons.
www.lifeinkorea.com /Travel2/nchungchong/277   (388 words)

  
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Also, our province, the one and only in land province, is bordered by the Sobaek mountain range to the east the Charyong mountain range to the north west and both the Namhan and Kum Rivers nourshing her with theirwaters.
Worak has made a name for itself as a scenic spot for tourists because of its beatiful rugged mountain features.
With steep mountains and deep valleys in which mineral springs abound and small streams combine into rivers, there are eliffs throughout the valley which consist of a variety of curious rocks, hamonizing with dense thickets along its sides.
park.org /Korea/Pavilions/PublicPavilions/Government/chungbuk/intro.html   (597 words)

  
 Welcome to Herb site of Chungbuk cultural sightseeing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The original name of this mountain was "Mt. Baekak-san", but Toegye Il Hwang, Danyang governor in the middle of Chosun dynasty, changed the name to "Mt. Geumsu-san" because of its beautiful scenery.
A rocky mountain which is beautiful especially in autumn, it is located at the northernmost tip of Mt. Worak-san National Park.
The mountaineering of this mountain starts from "Sang-ri" on the east side of Danyang-gun, and "Sangcheon-ri" to the southwestern side of Jecheon-si.
www.cbtour.net /ecb_web/ecb_tour/ew_toursite_v?id=00063   (565 words)

  
 Korea Map (Towns)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Even in the summer, parts of the mountain still have snow on it, and for this reason the mountain is called Mt.Haseolsan, meaning snow in the summer.
The mountain is beautiful all year round, with mountain cherry blossoms in the spring, green pine forest in the summer, and the lovely autumn leaves in the fall.
The way the area blends in with the surrounding mountains is especially beautiful in the spring, when the azaleas bloom, and in the fall when the leaves turn color.
www.asia-planet.net /korea/chungcheongbuk-do.htm   (2978 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
this is the distinction between a waik and a worak.
nt for stories that exemplify the categories of waik or worak see the table of contents under waik stories and worak stories.
worak the worak is a story about human beings set in recent times and it often has a tragic ending.
budget-car-rental-australia.7forum.org /temp/data_cache/60847256.txt   (21365 words)

  
 ::: Hotel Spapia :::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The mountain is also called the "small Geumgang mountain" (Geumgangsan Diamond mountain's are the country's most beautiful) or "Asia's Mt. Alps."
Songnisan Mountain is the mountain located in the border among Boeun-gun, Koesan-gun and Sangju-gun of Kyeongbuk and its name means 'to leave the mundane world'.
This mountain is the origin of 3 rivers also : Keumgang River, Hangang River and Nakdonggang River.
www.hotelspapia.co.kr /eng/tour_01/01_tour/tour_sub_02.asp   (631 words)

  
 Adventure Korea
There was a lake nearby with tree covered mountains on the far side.
The trees were on their way to turning into the beautiful colours you commonly see in pictures of Korean mountains, but they had quite a way to go yet.
When we hit the main part of the mountain there were more stairs for us to climb.
www.adventurekorea.com /old/board/board.asp?id=travalmap&rowno=96   (1363 words)

  
 KBS WORLD Radio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Park was captured by the Japanese army, as he had become weak due to an illness.
After he was released from prison, Park and Yun travelled into a mountain in Eoksu-li, taking Confucian classic books with them.
They stayed in the mountain while teaching students there.
world.kbs.co.kr /english/town/town_tour_detail.htm?No=1171   (916 words)

  
 DodgyBarnet.com - Korea - Camping - - - -
The hiking on Sunday was only completed by half the group (well maybe ¾) as many of us were too hungover to speak let alone hike up a bloody great big mountain for 5 hours.
In the winter, the snowcapped mountains and valleys offer breath-taking beauty and have been called to be a "playground" for the mountain gods.
Recently, a national road opened to Danyang, making it possible to traverse the mountain ridges from the Silleuksa Temple at Worak-ri,Songgye-ri and Deokju-ri to Yeongbong Peak.
www.dodgybarnet.com /camping.htm   (623 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
It Is an area of broad stretches of paddy fields Interspersed with rugged mountains.
The hiking trails of Kyeryongson lead to two temples; Kapsa, which Is famous for the changing colors of ifs maple trees in autumn, and Tonghaksa, located on the eastern slope of the mountain.
Northwest of Kyeryongsan National Park is Konglu, which was the capital of the ancient Paekche Kingdom from A.D. 475 to 539.
timemachine.co.kr /english/koreaguide/ts9.htm   (873 words)

  
 Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition) : Daily News in English About Korea (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The National Parks Authority (NPA) announced on Wednesday that it will restrict the number of people who can climb mountains throughout the nation¡¯s 18 national parks on New Year¡¯s Day as it predicts more than the expected 100,000 will attempt to see the millennium sunrise from the mountaintops.
Each year, the high concentration of climbers adversely affects the environment around the mountains and their surroundings.
While entrance to the parks themselves will be allowed, the routes to the peaks will be limited from 8pm on December 31 to 8am on January 1 to a certain number of allowable climbers.
english.chosun.com.cob-web.org:8888 /w21data/html/news/199912/199912290334.html   (113 words)

  
 Introduction I
The Worak was not a collection of fables, but the veritable tribal memory of past event, sometimes stretching back many generations.
Primitive societies are generally ultraconservative in the preservation of their folklore, as exampled by Homer's Iliad, an oral tradition of events separated by at least 400 years from the bard.
He told Dr. Scherz, who had won the old man's respect and confidence, that the large structure lying in the deeper part of Rock Lake was indeed a place of ancient worship once known as the Temple of the Moon Goddess, to whom the whole lake had been consecrated.
users.wi.net /~census/lesson32.html   (19325 words)

  
 Wild Korea > Print > Woraksan National Park - Deokjusa to the mountaintop
More people appeared as the day went on - still only a few dozen climbed the mountain that day - nothing like the hordes that line the trails in the summer.
After a lot of up and down I found myself on Worak Mountain, for which the National Park was named.
The Buddha carved in the rock face is a fair climb up the mountain from there - but still only a small part of the journey.
blogs.bootsnall.com /skookum/wp-print.php?p=8   (661 words)

  
 U.S.S. Destiny - Mission #14 - At The Mountains of Madness - Part 2
Sorting the Deck ON: *after Venka gets done with talking to Harper she continues her search about the mountain ranges, seeing a couple of people down there, she bends forward some and finds out its just the away team.
She shivers slightly just by seeing the snow, knowing it has to be cold* Vishee: Something wrong Lt? Venka: No not really, just that I know its cold out there.
Finally figuring out how to bring it closer inside the mountain she hears a slight sound.
www.angelfire.com /trek/ussdestiny/mountains2.html   (18696 words)

  
 Selling South Korea Timeshare - Renting South Korea Timeshare Rentals - Buying South Korea Timeshare For Sale
Some of the places of interest are: Chungju-Ho (the biggest lake-20km), Worak National Park, Historic relics as well as Suanbo Town, a major spa to...
Muju Resort is situated right in the heart of the inland area on the southwestern part of Korea, that encompasses Mt. Dogyu National Park and Mt. Chiree National Park.
Pottery and china wares are manufactured by a large number of factories near Ssarisan Mountain in Buknae-Myun where the condominium is located.
www.timesharegateway.com /search/timeshare-resorts.php?id=174   (916 words)

  
 MATERIALS and METHODS
The mountainous area is 62% of total land areain South Korea.
Korea has 54 mountains whose height is over 1,000 m.
Most study sites in mountain areas had soft water, shaded by riparian vegetation.
boy.co.kr /jmh/c-2-mat.htm   (543 words)

  
 KBS GLOBAL
The road from the Gwoesan Interchange will take you to Suanbo hot-spring spas and Sajo Ski Resort, which are surrounded by the spectacular Mt. Worak mountain range.
There is a river flowing through a vast field against the backdrop of a smooth-ridged mountain, creating a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.
There are many lodging accommodations near the entrance to the ski resort in case you want to stay overnight.
english.kbs.co.kr /life/travel/spots/1340577_11625.html   (1027 words)

  
 Summary 2001   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Court held that at the time of the plaintiffs compensable injury, her employer was Four Winds, not the Ho-Chunk Nation.
Mark Butterfield presiding, found the Ho-Chunk Nation Department of Justice in contempt of court for failing to include the consequences of the redistricting and reapportionment case within the legal notice that appeared in the May 23, 2001 edition of the Hocak Worak, in violation of the May 4, 2001 order issued by the Hon.
The Court denied the petitioner’s request for CTF monies to purchase an automobile, but granted the release of funds to purchase a computer for the minor child as it pertains to an educational need.
www.ho-chunknation.com /Judicial/summaries/2001.htm   (8298 words)

  
 Obituaries
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Kenny and Merle Clements; four sisters: Margaret Hatfield, Catherine Clements, Mildred Clements and Jeannie Walters, and one grandson, Douglas Bennett.
He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the 10th Mountain Division during World War II.
Born on May 14, 1921, in Bedford, IN, she was the daughter of Cloyd and Marie (Worak) Trisler.
www.bedfordonline.com /obit/obit0609.htm   (8686 words)

  
 Astronomy and Cosmology in Fantasy **
Two sides of the cube are deadly cold to life as we know it, good for demons maybe.
Gravity being normal, all "sides" are best to dwell on around their middle, where is a large lake, separated from other sides by truly great mountains.
Transport between different sides might be done only through magic, since those high mountains have too little atmosphere to breath.
www.strolen.com /guild/index.php?topic=752.msg12218   (2591 words)

  
 Buddah carved on a cliff in Tokchusa. (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
This old stone Buddha carved on a cliff is located in the side of Worak Mountains in Worak National Park.
This stone carved stone Buddha is estimated to date from 11th century and offer the typical
The trail start at the small village Tokchugol and offer a beautiful views of a stream and the surrounding mountains.
www.chungjutour.co.kr.cob-web.org:8888 /remains/treasure_english/tokjusabuddha_e.html   (446 words)

  
 Mungyeong, Korea, South
The number of frost-free days is significantly lower than it is in more coastal areas of South Korea.
Churches can be found in any sizeable community within Mungyeong.
No professional sports teams play in Mungyeong, but athletics is no less popular for that.
www.creekin.net /c4784-n98-mungyeong-korea-south.html   (2586 words)

  
 LakotaArchives.com - Print Native American Oral Literature Article
Many tribes divide their stories into those which deal with spirits and the ancient past and can only be told at a particular time, and those which deal with the recent past or even the present and deal with earthly beings and events and can be told at any time.
Paul Radin notes that the Winnebago divide their narratives into waikan (what is sacred) and worak (what is recounted).
Sacred stories are told only in winter and after dark and they deal with events that occurred in the ancient or mythical past.
www.lakotaarchives.com /natlitpr.html   (4680 words)

  
 mutter: October 2004 (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
For some reason it kept falling down and had nothing to do with the fact that random people kept taking out the tent pegs.
Personally I prefer walking on rocks and not up these steps but I believe this peak would only be accessible to experienced rock climbers without them.
I started thinking that perhaps one of the workers had flicked his cigarette ash into the box labelled "Fireworks: Beware!" and the whole lot had gone off at once.
mutter.blogs.com.cob-web.org:8888 /mutter/2004/10/index.html   (4247 words)

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