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Hapcheon Dam | Sihwa Multi-Techno Valley(MTV) | Gunam Retention Reservoir Spring Come in Yellow Color Spring in Korea Comes in Yellow Color WATER , NATURE AND PEOPLEANDNATURE SPRING 2012 + + VOL. 29 2012 SPRING VOL.29SPRING 2012 THE HAPCHEON CHANGNYEONG WEIR OF THE NAKDONG RIVER As part of a plan to restore the ecosystem, the Hapcheon Changnyeong Weir symbolizes the endangered sacred ibis. It not only serves as a multi-purpose weir to control flooding and prevent water quality deterioration of the Nakdong River but also as a bridge linking Changnyeong-gun and Hapcheon-gun. K-water quarterlyK-water magazine Hapcheon Dam | Sihwa Multi-Techno Valley(MTV) | Gunam Retention Reservoir SPRING COME IN YELLOW COLOR Spring in Korea comes in yellow color. Jeju(southern island) heralds spring with yellow rape flowers. Japanese cornlian cherries begin to bloom in full bloom when spring is in full swing. When spring comes, the entire nation gets dyed yellow gold starting from south to north. SPRING 2012 + VOL. 29 CULTURE & NATURE 04 TASTE AND HISTORY OF NAJU History and taste are flowing with the meandering Yeongsan River 10 NAMHAN RIVER BICYCLE PATH People can ride a bike and enjoy the beautiful scenery in a romantic setting 14 HANJI CRAFT 04 Lasting a thousand years in silence 18 DR. PARK GALLERY Dr. PARK GALLERY dreams of being the Musée d'Orsay of Korea 22 CHANG EUNG-BOK He lets the world know about ‘Korean-style fabrics’ 26 JOENJU Joenju, a city where the past and the present coexist 10 26 K-water 30 HAPCHEON DAM The world's first photovoltaic power generation on the water of Hapcheon Dam 32 SIHWA MULTi-Techno Valley(MTV) Presenting a model answer of environment-friendly industrial complex where nature, human beings and businesses harmonize with each other 30 34 GUNAM RETENTION RESERVOIR A place where living nature, a story and experience meet 36 K-water's HAMPYEONG WATER SUPPLY OFFICE I would like to take this opportunity to praise a member of my department 38 FUTURE WATER RESEARCHERS~ 40 K-water NEWS 42 OLD & NEW 38 04 K-water Travel History, taste and nature are flowing with the Yeongsan River History and taste of Naju 2012. Spring 05 Naju, located in Jeollanam-do where the Yeongsan River flows is a land of 2,000 years of history. Thanks to the fertile Naju Plain, the city has been enjoying the agricultural abundance and prosperity. As a result, the food culture developed well in Naju and it is called a “culinary town.” Editor Lee Jeong-eun Photographer Moon Duk-gwan Data provided by Naju City Office 06 K-water 2012. Spring 07 ourced in Yong-myeon, Damyang- the beginning of meat-eating culture in Jeolla-nam-do(South gun, Jeollanam-do, the Yeongsan Jeolla Province). S River flows through Gwangju, Naju Naju gomtang was originated from Janggukbab(rice served in and Yeongam before settling on the West soup made of cow brawn and intestines) whenever ‘Oiljang’ Sea of Mokpo area. Naju is a place where the (a five-day interval village market) opened. Whereas river meets small tributaries to meander seolleongtang(stock soup of bone and stew meat) is made by more and to widen its width, and this is boiling cow bone marrow, gomtang is made by boiling cow how fertilization of soil is processed. bone, brisket, and shank served with rice. Only a century ago, Naju was regarded as One of the characteristics of Naju gomtang is the fact that it the center of Jeolla Province, which was contains a lot of meat, thanks to the generosity of local named after the first letters of Jeonju and sellers. A very good Gomtang soup does not have beef smell Naju. The largest place of commodity and is light in taste. exchange in Jeolla Provinces(North Jeolla - and South Jeolla) was Youngsanpo along BEAUTY OF FERMENTATION, the Yeongsan River where sea food from the YOUNGSANPO SKATE South Sea and grains from the Naju Plain - were gathered. In this regard, food culture The most popular food that represents Naju is Korean-style of Jella province was developed including fermented skate, so-called ‘Youngsanpo skate’. It is a Youngsanpo skate, Naju gomtang(beef- fermented food. Skate is a type of fish usually caught in bone soup) and eels, Songhyeon bulgogi Heuksando and transported to Youngsanpo via the Yeongsan (seasoned and barbequed beef) and so on. River. It took 7 days from Heuksando to Youngsanpo by ship, As stated in an old saying of the region and by the time the skate shipped from Heuksando to reach “Beautiful things are from Jeonju and Youngsanpo, it went bad. When reluctant to have the rotten delicious things are from Naju,” Naju was fish to throw away people of Naju gradually formed a culture regarded as a town of rich food culture. of fermenting the skate that gave a pungent taste. Such cuisine was created by a combination People say Korean skate explains the beauty of fermentation of agricultural and livestock products from very well. The amount of urea in skate is 10 times that found the Naju Plain, sea foods from Youngsanpo, in other fish species, and it turns into ammonia over the in addition to admirable cooking skills of course of fermentation, giving the fish alkalinity and women in the region. maturity. The pungent smell and taste of ammonia are The principal food representing Naju are initially repulsive, though, the authentic taste may also be Youngsanpo skate, Naju gomtang, and eels. addictive. For instance, Naju gomtang among them is Some say that a skate is normally eaten is a food but formented one is medicine. In Youngsanpo area, mothers who delivered a baby are often with fermented skate. And ‘chang’ (Korean traditional narrative song) singers treat their throat with a fermented skate, likewise some rumors. These are all testaments to the fact that a fermented skate fish is good for the body. When it comes to body parts of skate, there is nothing to 1 Moksa Naea used to be a residence of Naju governor. However, it has throw away except for its skin. A skate is cooked with variety been used as a place for hands-on experience where many visitors can stay overnight since 2009. of food: deep fries, moochim(skate meat seasoned with 2 Visitors can have a variety of Hanok experiences including the tea vegetables, vinegar and other condiments), jeon(pancake), ceremony in Moksa Naea. jjim(steamed dish), hoi(sashimi), and tang(soup). However, 3Those who want to stay in Moksa Naea are advised to make a reservation a month in advance because of its popularity gained by the best a skate dish is ‘hongtak samhab,’ a fermented skate, a popular belief that sleeping in Moksa Naea makes people’s wish come true. boiled pork, and old kimchi eaten all together. Some are a 08 K-water huge fan of the dish because of the biting tang. However, most first timers are repulsed by the unique smell. - NAJU WITH A 2,000-year history - There are a lot of things to see in Naju. Behind the Skate Street is another street in Youngsan-dong and Yichang-dong as good and unique as the taste of fermented skate. Houses and warehouses with the vestige of time built during the Japanese Colonial Rule 1 by the Japanese capitalists. The big mansion was built by Kurosumi Itaro in 1935, the biggest landlord of Naju at the time, with materials directly shipped from Japan. Naju Image Theme Park overlooking the Yeongsan River is a remodeled theme park from a set for historical TV drama “Jumong.” A Buyeo royal palace and a Chinese imperial palace and a shrine have been reconstructed for broadcasting purpose. In the market trip, visitors can have hands-on experience in handcraft, dyeing, the pottery in specially designed sections. Gobun-gun, Bannam-myeon is a historic site of Mahan Period. There are many 2 ancient tombs of various sizes, believed to be built from A.D 300 1Naju gomtang was originated from Janggukbab (rice served in soup made of to 500 in the middle of fields. In the 9th tomb in Sinchon-ri, in cow brawn and intestines) whenever oiljang (a five-day interval village market) opened. particular, a gold crown designated as National Treasure No. 295, 2 The food representing Naju is Youngsanpo skate. There are various skate- gold shoes, and a sword with scabbard mounts have been found. based dishes including hongeo samhab (fermented skate, boiled pork, and old kimchi eaten all together), hongeo jjim (steamed skate), and hongeo joen (skate The 35 ancient tombs found in Bannam-myeon to nearby Bokam- pancake). 3 ri show Mahan(minor country) had its power base in the Well fermented skate goes well with boiled pork. Yeongsan River area. There are a number of remains inside the eupsung(small castle) area, in which the Naju Stream flew and was designated as Naju-mok(administrative district of old days) in 983. The rampart collapsed or was incorporated into the fence of normal houses, only certain portions remain. However, Namgomun(gate) and Dongjeommun(gate) have been rebuilt and boast their appearance as eupsung. There are also jeongsuru (gate to government office) and Geumsunggwan(the largest guesthouse in Korea). Visitors may stay overnight in Moksa Naea (private home of the highest official of Naju-mok) Geumhakheon as an experience. The center of Naju Hyanggyo(Confucian temple and school) Daeseongjeon is designated as treasure No. 394 and is architecturally beautiful and historically valuable. A yellow sail boat is a major attraction of Naju. It is a 2km ride for 40 minutes back and forth between the dock of Dahae Port and Seokgwanjeong(pavilion). The boat starts returning to the dock of Dahae Port at a point approximately 30km from the shores of the Yeongsan River.
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