Uhang-ri

The mystery of the Jindo Sea Parting

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April 28th 2011
Many festivals in various parts of Korea have been canceled this year due to concern over the spreading of foot-and-mouth disease. The sea parting festival was no exception. Although the festival was canceled, the sea parting still took place, just without the hypnotizing mayhem that is a Korean festival. We decided to stay in nearby Mokpo and make a day trip to Jindo for the event. Buses run ... read more

Asia » South Korea » Jeollanam-do

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Korea was an independent kingdom under Chinese suzerainty for most of the past millennium. Following its victory in the Russo-Japanese War in 1905, Japan occupied Korea; five years later it formally annexed the entire peninsula. After World War II, a... ... read more