Overview of South Korea: Culture

Having been in the cultural sphere of China for much of its history, substantial Chinese influences are evident in traditional Korean culture. Nevertheless, many fundamental differences remain and Korea has managed to retain a distinct cultural identity from its larger neighbor. Read More »

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Agal-bawi, a rock in South Chungcheong
Bongsung in North Gyeongsang
Buphang in Gangwon
Ch'aebong-san, a hill in South Chungcheong
Changyang-ni in Gangwon
Changyo-ri in South Chungcheong
Chasan-ni
Chesong-ni in North Jeolla
Chibong-ni in North Chungcheong
Chich'ol-li in South Chungcheong
Chich'on-ni in North Gyeongsang
Chojong-san, a hill in South Chungcheong
Haptong-ni in South Chungcheong
Haryu-ri in South Chungcheong
Hwa-san, a hill in North Jeolla
Hyanggyo-ri in North Jeolla
Hyangno-bong, a peak in North Gyeongsang
Hyeongok-ri in Gyeonggi
Hyogong-ni
Hyohang-ni in South Chungcheong
Hyol-li in North Chungcheong
Hyonam-ni in South Chungcheong
Hyonbung-ni in South Chungcheong
Hyonnae-ri in Gangwon
Kkokkal-bawi, a rock in South Chungcheong
Kumsanup-samuso, an administrative facility in South Chungcheong
Kumsong-ni in South Chungcheong
Kumsongmyon-samuso, an administrative facility in South Chungcheong
Kuryong-ni in South Chungcheong
Kusong-ni in South Chungcheong
Kwisin-bawi, a rock in South Chungcheong
Kyongch'onmyon-samuso, an administrative facility in North Jeolla
Magyo-ri in South Chungcheong
Masu-ri in South Chungcheong
Miltu-ri in South Chungcheong
Munbang-ni in South Chungcheong
Myonggong-ni in South Chungcheong
Nam-san, a hill in South Chungcheong
Namimyon-samuso, an administrative facility in South Chungcheong
Nok-san, a hill in South Chungcheong
Nugyo-ri in North Chungcheong

O-san, a hill in South Chungcheong
Obong-san, a hill in South Chungcheong
Omong-ni in South Chungcheong
P'albong-san, a hill in North Chungcheong
P'osal-li in North Gyeongsang
Pimul-dong in North Gyeongsang
Pongsal-li in Gangwon
Pongsan-ni in South Chungcheong
Pongwol-li
Ponsil-li in North Gyeongsang
Pophwa-ri in North Chungcheong
Porim-ni in North Gyeongsang
Pot'i-jae, a pass in South Chungcheong
Pual-li in Gyeonggi
Puam-ni in North Gyeongsang
Pugam-ni in North Chungcheong
Pugong-ni in South Chungcheong
Punt'ogol-gogae, a pass in North Chungcheong
Saja-bawi, a rock in South Chungcheong
Sangyobong-bawi, a rock
Sin'gi-dong in South Chungcheong
Songdong-ni in South Chungcheong
Songgang-ni in South Chungcheong
Songgi-ri in South Gyeongsang
Songgong-ni in South Chungcheong
Songgung-ni in South Chungcheong
Songgye-ri in South Gyeongsang
Sorani-jae, a pass in South Chungcheong
Surinomo-jae, a pass in South Chungcheong
T'osong-san, a hill in South Chungcheong
Teishaku-ri in South Chungcheong
Tudu-ri in South Chungcheong
Tugong-ni in South Chungcheong
Ugok-tong in North Gyeongsang
Uich'ong-ni in South Chungcheong
Unjumyon-samuso, an administrative facility in North Jeolla
Wolbong-jae, a pass in South Chungcheong
Yangch'onmyon-samuso, an administrative facility in South Chungcheong
Yoltubong-jae, a pass in South Chungcheong

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Mathawa in North Western Province, Sri Lanka

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Ogul-li in Hwanghae-namdo, North Korea
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Vincent Creek, a stream in Vernon Parish, Louisiana
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