Everywhere: People: Daniel Kane

Jibokjae, the Royal Library uploaded on 9 May 2008

At the very rear of Gyeonbok Palace, the newly restored Jibokjae sits under a mist draped Bukak Mtn. This building was erected during the reign of Korea's penultimate king Gojong and served as both royal library and reception hall for foreign envoys. In contrast to most palace structures, the Jibokjae shows a distinctive Chinese influence, especially in its decorative interior.

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Guarding an Empty Palace uploaded on 9 May 2008

Guards in traditional Joseon dynasty period garb stand guard before Heungryemun gate at the entrance to Gyeongbok Palace, Seoul, Korea. The palace was the seat of Korea's Joseon dynasty for over five centuries.

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One Rail, Two Continents: From Europe to Asia on the Trans-Siberian

Story written 9 May 2008

No single train trip in the world can take you across two continents. Beyond the stunning aspect of its scenery, a journey on the Trans-Siberian railway can make you realize the incremental differences that separate two different worlds.

Dadohae National Park : Korea's 'Sea of Many Islands'

Story written 9 May 2008

Dadohae, meaning literally 'sea of many islands', is one of Korea's premier national parks, and one of only three Maritime National Parks. It is comprised of hundreds of islands strewn off the country's south and southwestern coast.

The Sea's Salty Bounty uploaded on 9 May 2008

A major product of the islands of Dadohae National Park in South Korea are myeolchi, or salted anchovies. Mainlanders buy them by the box and they are a staple sidedish in Korean cooking. Their juices lend kimchi its pungent odor.

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Korea's Dadohae National Park uploaded on 9 May 2008

From off the southern tip of the Korean peninsula the islands of Dadohae ("Sea of Many Islands") National Park stretch to the horizon.

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Manjae Island: Atop an Outpost of Regress uploaded on 9 May 2008

Manjae is one of the most distant outposts of Korea, located nearly 100 km southwest of Mokpo in the Yellow Sea. As with other islands of the region, part of Korea's Dadohae National Park, most of the island's residents have left for to seek a better life on the mainland. I scrambled one of the island's twin pathless peaks for the panorama. I was not disappointed.