Saturday, June 25, 2005

The Korean War(June 25, 1950~ July 27,1953)

The Korean War broke out on June 25, 1950, when North Korean troops crossed the 38th parallel, the dividing line between the two Koreas, invading the South. The United Nations forces from 16 countries, including the United States, Britain, Turkey, and Australia, supported the South against the communist North backed by China.

The photos show refugees moving to the south in the east of South Korea(July 28, 1950) and a war orphan crying on the street(Aug. 8, 1950).(Image files from National Archives and Records Administration, US)

Thursday, June 23, 2005

baby pheasant below June sky

Baby pheasants that I had met on the mountain were so fast that I could not take a picture of them. But one baby gave me a chance before running away.

Wednesday, June 08, 2005

magpie house

This old and characteristic house had been built and used by Koreans living in the cold areas. The roof is made of rice straws, and rooms for people and cowhouse are together inside the walls. The owner wanted to protect his family and livestock from the sharp coldness of winter. A big door to cowhouse is seen on the left.

There are two holes in the middle of the roof, which were designed for good ventilation. People call this magpie house because the holes just look like magpie's nests.