wAter, nAture And people K-water Autumn 2010 vol.23 TRAVEL DESTINATION TRAVEL TO SOUTH JEOLLA K-WATER PROJECT SIHWA LAKE TIDAL POWER PLANT KOREAN HOLIDAY CHUSEOK 42 K-water Autumn 2010 AUTUMN FALLING UPON POND Fall is falling on the pond filled with pond lilies. Now it is changing its color, summer green to autumn brown. Full- blown pond lilies were gone and the pond is now left lonely. But, under the water many living things are busy preparing for winter. CONTENTS 2010 AUTUMN 04 Travel Destination TRAVEL TO SOUTH JEOLLA 10 Korean Holiday CHUSEOK 14 Korea’s Slow City JEUNGDO 18 A Conversation With Artisans KOO HYEJA 22 Experiencing A Korean Tradition TEMPLE STAY 26 A River Runs Through It YEONGSAN RIVER 32 K-water Project 1 WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 34 K-water Project 11 SIHWA LAKE TIDAL POWER PLANT 36 K-water People SIHWA TIDAL POWER PLANT CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT 38 Sharing Neighborly Love K-WATER VOLUNTEER WORK IN LAOS 40 K-water NEWS 42 The Story of Water YONGSO Travel Destination EXPERIENCE THE FEEL AND FLOW OF 2000 YEARS OF HISTORY AND CULTURE WHILE ENJOYING LOCAL FOODS. TRAVEL TO SOUTH JEOLLA 4 K-water Autumn 2010 EXPERIENCE THE FEEL AND FLOW OF 2000 YEARS OF HISTORY AND CULTURE WHILE ENJOYING LOCAL FOODS. TRAVEL TO SOUTH JEOLLA Yeongsan river, known as the lifeline of the southwestern part of Korea runs through Damyang, Naju, Gwangju, Hwasung and other regions in South Jeolla Province. It is 129.5km in length and flows along the winding path. Erosion and sediment deposition in the crooked river yields a fertile river basin that is the breadbasket of South Korea. Editor Lee Jeongeun l Photographer Moon Dukgwan Water Nature and People 5 1 rom a small stream which originates from Yongso Pond of like soldiers from a storybook holding a parade. F Damyang, the Yeongsan river grows into a mighty river Make sure not to miss another tourist attraction, Samjicheon over its long and winding course. Water flowing from the clear Village, which is famous and is known as a slow city in Korea. valley streams near Yongchubong has fallen on bedrock for a You can reminisce while walking slowly and enjoy looking at the long time and this is how Yongso Pond was created. Wiggly old traditional Hanok houses. Forget your busy city life and take dragon grooves on the rock were created by the falling water your time in this village. You can also enjoy the many Korean and presents a superb view. Yongso preserves the striking traditional foods offered here. beauty of nature. Crystal clear water continues to flow, free Jangsung, which neighbors Damyang, is the ideal place for those from pollution, from a source nearby. Yongch’u-sa temple, who want to experience tranquility. From Baegyangsa Temple Yongyeon Falls, a swing bridge, and Siwonjeong pavilion are to Jangsung lake, one of the most popular driving routes in tourist attractions visitors should not miss. Jeolla-do provinces, every corner of Jangsung presents the When all is said and done, the best tourist destination in unspoiled beauty of nature and peaceful sceneries. Jangsung Damyang is Jungnogwon bamboo forest. Passing Gwanbangje lake, located at southern part of Naejangsan National Park, is a forest (river bank protection woods) and a confucian temple set large scale artificial lake which was created to block the upper right next to Damyangcheon stream, you can find Jungnogwon stream of the Hwangryong River. The breath taking sceneries on the left side. While going up the stairs which are laid from are in abundance with thick forests stretching from south to the entrance of the forest one by one, wind coming from the north. You can take your time here with your family, walking bamboo forest helps you relieve the stress of daily routines and along the paths and enjoy fishing at a well-arranged fresh water everyday life, making you feel refreshed. Metasequoia Road is fishing site. In addition, cruises and motorboat rides double another famous tourist destination of Damyang. Simply walking pleasure of your trip to the lake. along the road will comfort your mind. In fall, one must see the The lake is found along a good driving route. Enjoy the beautiful spectacular lined trees and brown colored leaves which looks scenery of the clean and blue colored water while driving. To 6 K-water Autumn 2010 1 Yongso pond of Gamagol, the source of Yeongsan river. get there, pass the Baekyangsa Interchange on the Honam A small stream flowing from a valley of Chuwolsan and Expressway, join National Road No. 1 and drive towards Yongchubong grows into Damyang lake. 2 Old graves in Bokam-ri, Dasi-myeon, Naju. Excavated vestiges, Jangsung. including remains of steel mills are very important for research on the history of Baekje Kingdom, ancient Korean dynasty. 3 Jangsung lake is a large scale artificial Hwangpo Sailboat Tour lake created by blocking upper region of Hwangryong River and commands breath taking sceneries with thick Yeongsan river flows to Naju and meets a large plain, a symbol forest stretching from south to north. of the Honam Breadbasket. From the huge and fertile Naju plain, you can overlook the scenery of the region and the quietly flowing Yeongsan river. The Hwangpo sailboat tour is a good way to experience the beauty of the river. After the last boat sailed in October, 1997, Hwangpo sailboat resumes sailing in 31 years. In the past, the sailboat was used to transport necessities but now it carries tourists. Although the purpose of the sailboat has changed, tourists on board can sense the mood from the 2 3 past and enjoy superb views of the river. The round-trip course, which starts in Dayatteul and docks at Naju Image Theme Park which has reproduced a folk village from the ancient Goguryeo dynasty, Seokgwanjeong and Geumgangjeong, which are about 6km away and takes around 30 to 35 minutes. The sailboat passes through a picturesque setting, with views of gray herons resting on the sandy plains and Seokgwanjeong, which sits in the middle of a mountain. The Jeolla province took its name from the cities of Jeonju (전주; 全州) and Naju (나주; 羅州; the “n” (ㄴ) in “Naju” and the second “l” (ㄹ) in “Jeolla” are related due to a phonetic rule in Korean. As the province name reflects the long history of the 3 city Naju, there are many historical sites. One of them is Najumoksanaea. Moksanaeah, Cultural Material No. 132, was a governor’s residence during the Joseon period. It is only one of 20 Joseon era governor’s residences that have been preserved in good condition. The structure of the house is similar to that of the ‘ㄷ‘ shaped TIP1 TTEOKGALBI AND BAMBOO-BASED FOODS Of course, Damyang has its representative foods, too, and is hanok, or a traditional house of the aristocrats of the period. famed for its tteokgalbi and bamboo-based foods like bamboo The Naju municipal government refurbished it to accommodate raw salad, daetongbap (rice cooked in bamboo stalk) and bamboo chueotang (loach broth). Bamboo sprouts are harvested in spring tourists with the Cultural Heritage Administration’s approval and are well stored with good ingredient to last year round. and opened it to give visitors a chance to experience life in a The secret to tteokgalbi is to make it with using a primary cut which is left on the actual rib bone, not with secondary meat, hanok. Its fundamental structure is unchanged, like the ondol- minced and formed into a cake around the bone. tteokgalbi, heated floor (Korean traditional floor heating system), but it has ‘Daetongbap tteokgalbi Dish’ is served with daetongbap and bamboo chueotang. contemporary facilities such as bathrooms for the convenience Water Nature and People 7 2 1 3 3 Tip1 NaturAl DyeiNg CulTurAl CeNTer It is the biggest facility relating to natural dyeing in Korea. There is a temporary exhibit hall, records library and a cultural facility. It is a place that has awoken a tradition culture and it has succeeded in developing further Korea’s unique natural dyeing techniques. Naju has developed a natural dyeing culture from the early days because 2 plentiful jjok” flowers grow here thanks to the fertile soil and warm temperature around the Yeongsan River. You can see many products dyed 1 Yongch’u-sa temple, sitting naturally such as clothes and other small items. between Yongso and You can learn in detail the whole process of Yongchubong. Built in the making mordant by using lame and lyes. And you Baekje Kingdom the temple is also can have a hands-on experience of using rather small but has long natural dyes and learn various techniques like history. 2 Miniature of gradually removing the fabric from the dye bath to Najumoksa inaugural parade at create layers of shading. Very popular is the the Najumoksanaea museum weekend hands-on experience program in which 3 The Bird Observatory has visitors have a chance to use natural dyes like jjot, unequalled access to migratory gardenia seeds, and red clay to make things like shorebirds visiting Yeongsan handkerchiefs(usually arranged for children) river. 4 Dongjeommun, the east scarves, and neckties (for adults), all done with 4 gate of Naju-eup fortress your own artistic touch. 8 K-water Autumn 2010 of visitors. Najumoksanaea is where you can experience the market. However, unlike other ox bone broths, such as harmony of past and modern life styles. seolleongtang, which are characterized by their milky-white Naju Image Theme Park, built on a 450,000 – pyeong site, is well broth, gomtang broth is clear. Naju-style gomtang is known for known and is the most famous site for filming Korean historical its lean yet rich taste.