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Seoul soul { 56 images } Created 9 Nov 2008

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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** The world map in the National Museum of Korea.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** Dongdaemun Market is a huge shopping area that combines traditional street stalls with modern high-rise shopping malls. It seems never close, night and day.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** As usual in Seoul shopping area in the evening concerts, talent show take place in the evening on the open-air stage nuarby the entrance of the shopping mall to decoy customers.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** As usual in Seoul shopping area in the evening concerts, talent show take place in the evening on the open-air stage nuarby the entrance of the shopping mall to decoy customers.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** As usual in Seoul shopping area in the evening concerts, talent show take place in the evening on the open-air stage nuarby the entrance of the shopping mall to decoy customers.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** Dongdaemun Market is a huge shopping area that combines traditional street stalls with modern high-rise shopping malls. It seems never close, night and day. Two young girls walk through street stalls.
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  • According Associated Press-Ipsos poll of the United States and nine of its allies on religious attitudes, 19 percent of Koreans said they did not believe in God, the highest percentage among nations polled. According to the poll, Buddhism was the most popular religion in Korea with 24 percent of the respondents regarding themselves as its followers. Twenty-three percent and 11 percent identified Protestantism and Catholicism, respectively. Christianity was unkown in the Korean Peninsula before the 18th century. The social composition of the two Christian communities was different as well. The Protestants were by no means an elite group, but they included a large number of the best and brightest. Catholicism, on the contrary, remained the religion of simple, uneducated people, largely farmers and small craftsmen. The Catholics were deeply involved in the change of the regime. In 1974 one of the most radical Catholics, Bishop Chi Hak-sun, was imprisoned for allegedly supporting anti-government activities. The arrest of the bishop was a shock and led to an outpouring of resistance. From that time, the Catholic churches became major strongholds of the opposition. The nationÍs major cathedral, Myngdong Cathedral in Seoul, was the usual place of the democracy rallies, and the priests often signed sharply worded anti-government declarations. Today the Protestant activism gain growth and the percentage is higher than Catholics. *** Local Caption *** A woman call to the God's mercy busy people in Myeong-dong shopping district.
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  • According Associated Press-Ipsos poll of the United States and nine of its allies on religious attitudes, 19 percent of Koreans said they did not believe in God, the highest percentage among nations polled. According to the poll, Buddhism was the most popular religion in Korea with 24 percent of the respondents regarding themselves as its followers. Twenty-three percent and 11 percent identified Protestantism and Catholicism, respectively. Christianity was unkown in the Korean Peninsula before the 18th century. The social composition of the two Christian communities was different as well. The Protestants were by no means an elite group, but they included a large number of the best and brightest. Catholicism, on the contrary, remained the religion of simple, uneducated people, largely farmers and small craftsmen. The Catholics were deeply involved in the change of the regime. In 1974 one of the most radical Catholics, Bishop Chi Hak-sun, was imprisoned for allegedly supporting anti-government activities. The arrest of the bishop was a shock and led to an outpouring of resistance. From that time, the Catholic churches became major strongholds of the opposition. The nationÍs major cathedral, Myngdong Cathedral in Seoul, was the usual place of the democracy rallies, and the priests often signed sharply worded anti-government declarations. Today the Protestant activism gain growth and the percentage is higher than Catholics. *** Local Caption *** Shining cross in the night are visible over all the city.
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  • According Associated Press-Ipsos poll of the United States and nine of its allies on religious attitudes, 19 percent of Koreans said they did not believe in God, the highest percentage among nations polled. According to the poll, Buddhism was the most popular religion in Korea with 24 percent of the respondents regarding themselves as its followers. Twenty-three percent and 11 percent identified Protestantism and Catholicism, respectively. Christianity was unkown in the Korean Peninsula before the 18th century. The social composition of the two Christian communities was different as well. The Protestants were by no means an elite group, but they included a large number of the best and brightest. Catholicism, on the contrary, remained the religion of simple, uneducated people, largely farmers and small craftsmen. The Catholics were deeply involved in the change of the regime. In 1974 one of the most radical Catholics, Bishop Chi Hak-sun, was imprisoned for allegedly supporting anti-government activities. The arrest of the bishop was a shock and led to an outpouring of resistance. From that time, the Catholic churches became major strongholds of the opposition. The nationÍs major cathedral, Myngdong Cathedral in Seoul, was the usual place of the democracy rallies, and the priests often signed sharply worded anti-government declarations. Today the Protestant activism gain growth and the percentage is higher than Catholics. *** Local Caption *** Martyr's Shrine at Saenamteo Church was build on a site used as milaty training ground and as execution site During the persecution of Catholics in Korea many priest gave witness to their faith with the death on this site. Among them in 1801 the Chinese pries Mun-mo Chu, the first Catholic priest in Korea.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** Church in Central Seoul.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** Dongdaemun Market is a huge shopping area that combines traditional street stalls with modern high-rise shopping malls. It seems never close, night and day. One of the high-rise building, the Doota (Doota Tower). More than 2000 retails occupied the building.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** Old house in downtown Yongsan area.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** The red light distric in Yongsan area. The prostitute usually deny their service to foreigner because nationalism.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** Exhibition of Robert Indiana at the Seoul Museum of Art.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** Myeong-dong downtown area is one of the most popular and crowde fashion center in town.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** Lotte world is a huge complex that includes hotel, shopping mall, restaurant , swinning pool, indoor ice-skating rink, amusemant park and a rifle range where you can shoot with real 44 magnum as 9mm Beretta for 20$ each 10 shot. A stall in front of a remake of Italian Trevi's fountain.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** Lotte world is a huge complex that includes hotel, shopping mall, restaurant , swinning pool, indoor ice-skating rink, amusemant park and a rifle range where you can shoot with real 44 magnum as 9mm Beretta for 20$ each 10 shot.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** Lotte world is a huge complex that includes hotel, shopping mall, restaurant , swinning pool, indoor ice-skating rink, amusemant park and a rifle range where you can shoot with real 44 magnum as 9mm Beretta for 20$ each 10 shot.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** COEX Mall one of the biggest buildings in Asia is an integrated shopping, culture, education, and leisure complex.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** COEX Mall one of the biggest buildings in Asia is an integrated shopping, culture, education, and leisure complex. The Auditorium durin a special fan meeting for the very famous local boy band Dong Bang Sin Gi.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** COEX Mall one of the biggest buildings in Asia is an integrated shopping, culture, education, and leisure complex. The Auditorium durin a special fan meeting for the very famous local boy band Dong Bang Sin Gi.
    22adskorea_06_1_001730.jpg
  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** A bridge on the Hangang river.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** The Seoul National University.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** Saturday afernoon at Hangang park on the banks of the river.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** Saturday afernoon at Hangang park on the banks of the river.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** Saturday afernoon at Hangang park on the banks of the river.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** Early morning exercise at the Namsan hill.
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  • According Associated Press-Ipsos poll of the United States and nine of its allies on religious attitudes, 19 percent of Koreans said they did not believe in God, the highest percentage among nations polled. According to the poll, Buddhism was the most popular religion in Korea with 24 percent of the respondents regarding themselves as its followers. Twenty-three percent and 11 percent identified Protestantism and Catholicism, respectively. Christianity was unkown in the Korean Peninsula before the 18th century. The social composition of the two Christian communities was different as well. The Protestants were by no means an elite group, but they included a large number of the best and brightest. Catholicism, on the contrary, remained the religion of simple, uneducated people, largely farmers and small craftsmen. The Catholics were deeply involved in the change of the regime. In 1974 one of the most radical Catholics, Bishop Chi Hak-sun, was imprisoned for allegedly supporting anti-government activities. The arrest of the bishop was a shock and led to an outpouring of resistance. From that time, the Catholic churches became major strongholds of the opposition. The nationÍs major cathedral, Myngdong Cathedral in Seoul, was the usual place of the democracy rallies, and the priests often signed sharply worded anti-government declarations. Today the Protestant activism gain growth and the percentage is higher than Catholics. *** Local Caption *** Marriage at Myeong-dong Cathedral. The Church in downtown was build up in the 1898 and his now the Archdiocese os Seoul.
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  • According Associated Press-Ipsos poll of the United States and nine of its allies on religious attitudes, 19 percent of Koreans said they did not believe in God, the highest percentage among nations polled. According to the poll, Buddhism was the most popular religion in Korea with 24 percent of the respondents regarding themselves as its followers. Twenty-three percent and 11 percent identified Protestantism and Catholicism, respectively. Christianity was unkown in the Korean Peninsula before the 18th century. The social composition of the two Christian communities was different as well. The Protestants were by no means an elite group, but they included a large number of the best and brightest. Catholicism, on the contrary, remained the religion of simple, uneducated people, largely farmers and small craftsmen. The Catholics were deeply involved in the change of the regime. In 1974 one of the most radical Catholics, Bishop Chi Hak-sun, was imprisoned for allegedly supporting anti-government activities. The arrest of the bishop was a shock and led to an outpouring of resistance. From that time, the Catholic churches became major strongholds of the opposition. The nationÍs major cathedral, Myngdong Cathedral in Seoul, was the usual place of the democracy rallies, and the priests often signed sharply worded anti-government declarations. Today the Protestant activism gain growth and the percentage is higher than Catholics. *** Local Caption *** The workshiper La Jum Seok have a speech in the crowded Onnuri Community Church on Sunday service.
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  • According Associated Press-Ipsos poll of the United States and nine of its allies on religious attitudes, 19 percent of Koreans said they did not believe in God, the highest percentage among nations polled. According to the poll, Buddhism was the most popular religion in Korea with 24 percent of the respondents regarding themselves as its followers. Twenty-three percent and 11 percent identified Protestantism and Catholicism, respectively. Christianity was unkown in the Korean Peninsula before the 18th century. The social composition of the two Christian communities was different as well. The Protestants were by no means an elite group, but they included a large number of the best and brightest. Catholicism, on the contrary, remained the religion of simple, uneducated people, largely farmers and small craftsmen. The Catholics were deeply involved in the change of the regime. In 1974 one of the most radical Catholics, Bishop Chi Hak-sun, was imprisoned for allegedly supporting anti-government activities. The arrest of the bishop was a shock and led to an outpouring of resistance. From that time, the Catholic churches became major strongholds of the opposition. The nationÍs major cathedral, Myngdong Cathedral in Seoul, was the usual place of the democracy rallies, and the priests often signed sharply worded anti-government declarations. Today the Protestant activism gain growth and the percentage is higher than Catholics. *** Local Caption *** Sung service in the crowded Onnuri Community Church on Sunday.
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  • According Associated Press-Ipsos poll of the United States and nine of its allies on religious attitudes, 19 percent of Koreans said they did not believe in God, the highest percentage among nations polled. According to the poll, Buddhism was the most popular religion in Korea with 24 percent of the respondents regarding themselves as its followers. Twenty-three percent and 11 percent identified Protestantism and Catholicism, respectively. Christianity was unkown in the Korean Peninsula before the 18th century. The social composition of the two Christian communities was different as well. The Protestants were by no means an elite group, but they included a large number of the best and brightest. Catholicism, on the contrary, remained the religion of simple, uneducated people, largely farmers and small craftsmen. The Catholics were deeply involved in the change of the regime. In 1974 one of the most radical Catholics, Bishop Chi Hak-sun, was imprisoned for allegedly supporting anti-government activities. The arrest of the bishop was a shock and led to an outpouring of resistance. From that time, the Catholic churches became major strongholds of the opposition. The nationÍs major cathedral, Myngdong Cathedral in Seoul, was the usual place of the democracy rallies, and the priests often signed sharply worded anti-government declarations. Today the Protestant activism gain growth and the percentage is higher than Catholics. *** Local Caption *** Shining cross in the night are visible over all the city.
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  • According Associated Press-Ipsos poll of the United States and nine of its allies on religious attitudes, 19 percent of Koreans said they did not believe in God, the highest percentage among nations polled. According to the poll, Buddhism was the most popular religion in Korea with 24 percent of the respondents regarding themselves as its followers. Twenty-three percent and 11 percent identified Protestantism and Catholicism, respectively. Christianity was unkown in the Korean Peninsula before the 18th century..The social composition of the two Christian communities was different as well. The Protestants were by no means an elite group, but they included a large number of the best and brightest. Catholicism, on the contrary, remained the religion of simple, uneducated people, largely farmers and small craftsmen. The Catholics were deeply involved in the change of the regime. In 1974 one of the most radical Catholics, Bishop Chi Hak-sun, was imprisoned for allegedly supporting anti-government activities. The arrest of the bishop was a shock and led to an outpouring of resistance..From that time, the Catholic churches became major strongholds of the opposition. The nationês major cathedral, Myngdong Cathedral in Seoul, was the usual place of the democracy rallies, and the priests often signed sharply worded anti-government declarations. Today the Protestant activism gain growth and the percentage is higher than Catholics. *** Local Caption *** Christian activist Tim Peters Director of Helping Hands Korea (HHK) outside the art gallery used as base for HHK. HKK a Christian mission established in Seoul in 1990, launched its first endeavor to assist North Koreans in crisis in 1996, by providing famine relief to the northeastern portion of the impoverished nation, particularly to schools and orphanages. From 1998, HHK diversified its assistance activities to North Korea by giving special emphasis to direct aid for North Korean refugees in China and, in extraordinary circum
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  • According Associated Press-Ipsos poll of the United States and nine of its allies on religious attitudes, 19 percent of Koreans said they did not believe in God, the highest percentage among nations polled. According to the poll, Buddhism was the most popular religion in Korea with 24 percent of the respondents regarding themselves as its followers. Twenty-three percent and 11 percent identified Protestantism and Catholicism, respectively. Christianity was unkown in the Korean Peninsula before the 18th century..The social composition of the two Christian communities was different as well. The Protestants were by no means an elite group, but they included a large number of the best and brightest. Catholicism, on the contrary, remained the religion of simple, uneducated people, largely farmers and small craftsmen. The Catholics were deeply involved in the change of the regime. In 1974 one of the most radical Catholics, Bishop Chi Hak-sun, was imprisoned for allegedly supporting anti-government activities. The arrest of the bishop was a shock and led to an outpouring of resistance..From that time, the Catholic churches became major strongholds of the opposition. The nationês major cathedral, Myngdong Cathedral in Seoul, was the usual place of the democracy rallies, and the priests often signed sharply worded anti-government declarations. Today the Protestant activism gain growth and the percentage is higher than Catholics. *** Local Caption *** Prayer time at the Helping Hands Korea (HHK).
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** The Leeum museum, Samsung Museum of art, is a center for culture and art exhibition. Leeum is compose of three major bulding designed by the architects Mario Botta, Jean Nouvel and Rem Koolhaas. On the left an opera of the artist Alexander Calder.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** The Leeum museum, Samsung Museum of art, is a center for culture and art exhibition. Leeum is compose of three major bulding designed by the architects Mario Botta, Jean Nouvel and Rem Koolhaas. The rotunda from the lobby.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** The Leeum museum, Samsung Museum of art, is a center for culture and art exhibition. Leeum is compose of three major bulding designed by the architects Mario Botta, Jean Nouvel and Rem Koolhaas.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** The subway system is modern, fast and cheap.
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  • According Associated Press-Ipsos poll of the United States and nine of its allies on religious attitudes, 19 percent of Koreans said they did not believe in God, the highest percentage among nations polled. According to the poll, Buddhism was the most popular religion in Korea with 24 percent of the respondents regarding themselves as its followers. Twenty-three percent and 11 percent identified Protestantism and Catholicism, respectively. Christianity was unkown in the Korean Peninsula before the 18th century. The social composition of the two Christian communities was different as well. The Protestants were by no means an elite group, but they included a large number of the best and brightest. Catholicism, on the contrary, remained the religion of simple, uneducated people, largely farmers and small craftsmen. The Catholics were deeply involved in the change of the regime. In 1974 one of the most radical Catholics, Bishop Chi Hak-sun, was imprisoned for allegedly supporting anti-government activities. The arrest of the bishop was a shock and led to an outpouring of resistance. From that time, the Catholic churches became major strongholds of the opposition. The nationês major cathedral, Myngdong Cathedral in Seoul, was the usual place of the democracy rallies, and the priests often signed sharply worded anti-government declarations. Today the Protestant activism gain growth and the percentage is higher than Catholics. *** Local Caption *** Parade cerimony during the Lotus Lantern Festival. The one week long Festival, which is held to commemorate the birth of Buddha (5th of May in 2006) , is an important annual festival in Seoul, which brings together Korean and foreign Buddhist devotees.
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  • According Associated Press-Ipsos poll of the United States and nine of its allies on religious attitudes, 19 percent of Koreans said they did not believe in God, the highest percentage among nations polled. According to the poll, Buddhism was the most popular religion in Korea with 24 percent of the respondents regarding themselves as its followers. Twenty-three percent and 11 percent identified Protestantism and Catholicism, respectively. Christianity was unkown in the Korean Peninsula before the 18th century. The social composition of the two Christian communities was different as well. The Protestants were by no means an elite group, but they included a large number of the best and brightest. Catholicism, on the contrary, remained the religion of simple, uneducated people, largely farmers and small craftsmen. The Catholics were deeply involved in the change of the regime. In 1974 one of the most radical Catholics, Bishop Chi Hak-sun, was imprisoned for allegedly supporting anti-government activities. The arrest of the bishop was a shock and led to an outpouring of resistance. From that time, the Catholic churches became major strongholds of the opposition. The nationês major cathedral, Myngdong Cathedral in Seoul, was the usual place of the democracy rallies, and the priests often signed sharply worded anti-government declarations. Today the Protestant activism gain growth and the percentage is higher than Catholics. *** Local Caption *** Parade cerimony during the Lotus Lantern Festival. The one week long Festival, which is held to commemorate the birth of Buddha (5th of May in 2006) , is an important annual festival in Seoul, which brings together Korean and foreign Buddhist devotees.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** Streets of central Seoul.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** The Sungnyemun, Great South Gate, in Namdaemun.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** Changing of the Royal Guarde outside Daehanmun, Deoksugung's entrance gate infront of Seoul square.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** South Korea has joined the league of countries of the super high-speed train era, operating at speeds of 300km per hour.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** The Royal palace of Joseon dynasty Deoksugung.
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  • South Korea is working hard to set a network of robot in every house. It's already available for the new houses an option of remote control of the house and in this package will be insert an home robot. Networked robots that are scheduled to enter mass production by next year, for example, will move all around home with a camera checking for the children as home safety or relay messages to parents or teach children English. If all goes according to plan, robots will be in every South Korean household by 2015-20. As with robots and most other specific technologies, the government has had a strong hand in guiding businesses and research centers sponsoring it. It's a kind of new market that doesn't exit still now, but the government and the company as Yjin claim as promising. In late 2005, three types of Yujin robots were distributed to 64 randomly selected households. By 2007, the networked robots are expected to be on the market, the price will be around 2000$. Yujin Robot started developing prototypes in 2004 and has sold 100, mostly to universities and research institutes, said Shin Kyung Chul, the company's president. At the moment it is the leader in making small $500 robots that move around the house using sensors, vacuuming or sweeping. *** Local Caption *** Albert HUBO, an android robot, had been finished at November, 2005 by Humanoid robot research center (HUBO Lab) founded at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) . It is composed of a head, which takes after Dr. Albert Einstein, and HUBOês body. The head part was developed by Hanson-Robotics. Its skin is a special material, Frubber, which oftenly be used at Hollywood. The head has 35 joints, so it can impersonate various facial expressions using independent movements of eyes and lips. It has 2 CCD cameras to do vision recognition.
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  • South Korea is working hard to set a network of robot in every house. It's already available for the new houses an option of remote control of the house and in this package will be insert an home robot. Networked robots that are scheduled to enter mass production by next year, for example, will move all around home with a camera checking for the children as home safety or relay messages to parents or teach children English. If all goes according to plan, robots will be in every South Korean household by 2015-20. As with robots and most other specific technologies, the government has had a strong hand in guiding businesses and research centers sponsoring it. It's a kind of new market that doesn't exit still now, but the government and the company as Yjin claim as promising. In late 2005, three types of Yujin robots were distributed to 64 randomly selected households. By 2007, the networked robots are expected to be on the market, the price will be around 2000$. Yujin Robot started developing prototypes in 2004 and has sold 100, mostly to universities and research institutes, said Shin Kyung Chul, the company's president. At the moment it is the leader in making small $500 robots that move around the house using sensors, vacuuming or sweeping. *** Local Caption *** Prototype robot in the laboratory of Humanoid robot research center (HUBO Lab) founded at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).
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  • South Korea is working hard to set a network of robot in every house. It's already available for the new houses an option of remote control of the house and in this package will be insert an home robot. Networked robots that are scheduled to enter mass production by next year, for example, will move all around home with a camera checking for the children as home safety or relay messages to parents or teach children English. If all goes according to plan, robots will be in every South Korean household by 2015-20. As with robots and most other specific technologies, the government has had a strong hand in guiding businesses and research centers sponsoring it. It's a kind of new market that doesn't exit still now, but the government and the company as Yjin claim as promising. In late 2005, three types of Yujin robots were distributed to 64 randomly selected households. By 2007, the networked robots are expected to be on the market, the price will be around 2000$. Yujin Robot started developing prototypes in 2004 and has sold 100, mostly to universities and research institutes, said Shin Kyung Chul, the company's president. At the moment it is the leader in making small $500 robots that move around the house using sensors, vacuuming or sweeping. *** Local Caption *** The Yujin home robot prototype named Jupiter that will be produced soon in 2006.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** Cheonggyecheon, the newly exposed stream that runs through central Seoul.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** A bridge on the Cheonggyecheon, the newly exposed stream that runs through central Seoul.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** Street restaurant in central Seoul.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** Restaurant's staffer job: attract diners.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** Restaurant in Cheonggyecheon area, the newly exposed stream that runs through central Seoul.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** The Rodin Museum, designed by the studio of Kohn-Pedersen-Fox, as part of the Samsung building.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** Biker in central Seoul.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** A garden rise to smoking area for the Samsung Building emplyers in Seoul central.
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  • In the 1970's, the South Korean capital of Seoul embarked on a course of development that would eventually cause it to become the world's 12th largest trading nation and a major exporter of cars, consumer electronics and computer components. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, economic growth made a strong rebound in 1999, and the economy continues to perform well thanks to a wide variety of exports. Today, with the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon - the stream running through the center of Seoul - the city is embarking on a mission to merge its spiritual soul with its newer, high-tech persona, in order to provide a higher quality of life for its citizens. *** Local Caption *** Employers have a rest in Seoul square garden.
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