ID Password  
  Forgot Password or ID | Sign Up  
 
     
Welcome to KoreanFest.com
 

Jeju makes top 10 list for New7Wonders

Formed by a volcanic eruption in the sea over 100,000 years ago, Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak is located on the eastern end of Jeju Island, which is currently in the top 10 in polls for the New7Wonders of Nature.

Upon discovering that Jeju Island had risen in the ranks as one of the top 10 locations vying for a spot as one of the New7Wonders of Nature, after checking the Web site on Sunday, Yang Gi-jeong of the World Natural Heritage Preservation Office in Yeon-dong, Jeju, let out a whoop of joy to alert his co-workers. With voting scheduled to end Friday, all eyes are fixed on Jeju.

On Monday, Chung Un-chan, chairman of the National Committee for Jeju New7Wonders of Nature, wrote a letter of appeal to Korean citizens that said: “If citizens call in all at once and we get 50 million votes, [Jeju’s] selection will be guaranteed.”




Voting ends on Friday at 8:11 p.m. and the results will be announced the following day by the New7Wonders Foundation.

The competition was organized by the New7Wonders Foundation, a Swiss NGO that initiated the global poll in July 2007, and Jeju Island emerged in the 261st spot out of 440 locations in December 2008. In July 2009, Jeju Island became one of 28 finalists and as of Sunday, Jeju Island is in the top 10.

The other locations vying for the New7Wonders designation include the Grand Canyon in the United States, Halong Bay in Vietnam, the Jeita Grotto in Lebanon and the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

Most of these locations are already popular tourist destinations that are globally recognized and are also located in countries with large populations. For lesser-known areas such as Jeju Island, winning the designation is expected to boost tourism, and hotels and travel agencies are already gearing up to launch promotional campaigns should the southern island win.

Jeju Island has been granted triple crowns in the natural and scientific fields by Unesco: It won designation as a Biosphere Reserve in 2002, induction to the World Natural Heritage List in 2007 and designation as a Global Geopark in 2010. It is especially known for its dormant volcanic mountain, Mount Halla, which is the tallest mountain in Korea.

Previously, the foundation conducted a global poll in 2007 for the New7Wonders of the World in an attempt to update the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World.


By Choi Kyeong-ho [sarahkim@joongang.co.kr]


한글 관련 기사 [중앙일보]

내일까지 전화 한 통, 제주의 운명 바꾼다

‘세계 7대 경관’ 투표 내일 종료

6 일 오후 6시30분 제주시 연동의 세계자연유산관리단 사무실. 스위스의 뉴세븐원더스(New7 Wonders) 재단 홈페이지를 살펴보던 양기정 사무관의 입에서 탄성이 흘러나왔다. ‘세계 7대 자연경관’ 투표의 중간집계 결과 제주도가 상위 10위권에 포함된 것이다. 이 소식을 접한 강성후 세계자연유산관리단장의 얼굴에는 기쁨과 우려가 교차했다. 제주 외에도 그동안 각축을 벌여온 쟁쟁한 후보지들이 모두 ‘톱 10’에 이름을 올렸기 때문이다. ‘톱 10’ 명단에는 미국의 그랜드캐년과 베트남의 하롱베이 등 세계적 명소들이 대거 포함돼 치열한 경합을 예고했다.

 ‘7대 자연경관’ 선정이 이틀 앞으로 다가오면서 후보 지역의 막판 투표 경쟁이 달아오르고 있다. 정운찬 범국민추진위원장은 7일 대국민 호소문을 통해 전 국민이 투표에 참여해줄 것을 호소했다. 정 위원장은 “국민 1명이 한 번씩만 전화를 걸어도 5000만 표가 늘게 돼 7대 자연경관에 선정될 수 있다”고 강조했다. ‘7대 자연경관’ 투표는 11일 오후 8시11분에 종료된다. 선정 결과는 12일 오전 4시7분 뉴세븐원더스의 홈페이지(www.new7wonders.com)를 통해 발표된다. 현재 제주와 경합을 벌이는 곳은 이스라엘의 사해와 미국의 그랜드캐년, 호주의 그레이트 베리어 리프, 베트남 하롱베이, 레바논의 제이타 석회동굴 등이다.

 제주는 세계 유일의 ‘유네스코 3관왕’이란 타이틀을 앞세워 7대 자연경관 선정 작업을 벌여왔다. 유네스코가 생물권보전지역(2002년)과 세계자연유산(2007년), 세계지질공원(2010년) 등 3대 자연과학 분야를 모두 인증한 곳은 제주가 유일하기 때문이다.

  7대 자연경관으로 선정되면 관광객 증가 는 물론 국가 브랜드의 상승 등 여러 시너지 효과를 기대할 수 있다. 멕시코의 마야유적과 페루의 마추픽추가 2007년 뉴세븐원더스의 ‘세계 신(新)7대 불가사의’에 선정된 이후 관광객이 각각 75%, 70% 증가했다. 하지만 일각에선 민간기관인 뉴세븐원더스의 공신력에 의문을 제기하기도 한다.

◆‘세계 7대 자연경관’=전 세계인의 투표를 통해 세계에서 가장 아름다운 자연 경관지 7곳을 선정하는 프로젝트. 스위스의 비영리 재단 ‘뉴세븐원더스(The New7wonders)’가 주관한다.
[이 게시물은 Admin님에 의해 2011-11-10 08:42:02 Korean News에서 복사 됨]

 
 

  K-fest News  
   Jeju makes top 10 list for New7Wonders
Formed by a volcanic eruption in the sea over 100,000 years ago, Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak is located on the eastern end of Jeju Island, which is currently in the top 10 in polls for the New7Wonders of Nature. Upon discovering that Jeju Island had risen in the ranks as one of the top 10 locations vying for a spot as one of the New7Wonders of Nature, after checking the Web site on Sunday, Yang Gi-jeong of the World Natural Heritage Preservation Offi…
   New Samsung Device Bridges Gap Between PCs and Tab..
Samsung Electronics has launched a personal computer that combines the advantages of a tablet and a laptop, it said Wednesday. The 12.9-mm thick Slate PC Series 7 claims to offer the portability of a tablet and the performance of a laptop. It comes armed with Microsoft's Windows 7 OS, enabling users to work in Office programs like Word and Excel, but at a fraction of the size of normal laptops. "Since it weighs just 860 g, people can carr…
   Tomae Park, Sin-ja Exhibition
Toemae Park, Sin-ja Exhibition ACOM Galley December 18, 2010 - December 24, 2010 Opening Reception : Saturday 18 Dec. 2010 2:00 pm Free Admission It is our pleasure to announce an exhibition at Atlanta Conservatory Art Hall by a renowned Koren pinter, Ms. Tomae Shinja Park. She has been producing traditional oriental style paintings for more than 30 years. In her masterpieces she has captured the natural beauty of Korea by her…
   Great escapes for autumn weekend getaways
The Cheongpung Cultural Heritage Complex in Jecheon, North Chungcheong. Provided by the organizers Jecheon offers much more than herbal medicine - it is also a great escape for an autumn weekend getaway. Located approximately two hours from Seoul, the scenic mountains and lakes of Jecheon are an ideal place for a single day or overnight trip. For history buffs, Cheongpung Cultural Heritage Complex is a one-stop tourist spot containing cult…
   At first-ever world Oriental medicine expo, tradit..
Women at the Traditional Oriental Medical Clinic prepare free giveaways for visitors to the 2010 World Oriental Medicine-Bio Expo in Jecheon, North Chungcheong. Provided by the organizers JECHEON, NORTH CHUNGCHEONG - Hanbang, or traditional Korean medicine, has come a long way since a comprehensive 25-volume medical encyclopedia called “Donguibogam” was completed in 1613. Under the theme “Rediscovery of Traditional Oriental Medicine,” a…
   Japanese Actress Determined to Spread Word About K..
Fukumi Kuroda Japanese actress Fukumi Kuroda wants to deepen the so-called Korean Wave across Japan. Kuroda (54), who appears on Fuji TV and other networks, says she wants Japanese people to learn more about Korea than just its pop culture. "Now I would like to go beyond enthusiasm for Korean pop culture and let Japanese people find out about the traditions, nature, food and lifestyles of different regions of Korea," says Kuroda, who was…
   Yoora- Lee Recital
Yoo-ra Lee Recital will be presented on July 11, Sunday at the Spring Hall by Atlanta Conservatory of Music. Coloratura Soprano Yoo-ra Lee-Hoff (Yoo-Ra Lee) was born in Seoul. South Korea and lives in Dresden, Germany. She studied violin in Seoul, South Korea. In Berlin and Leipzig , Germany while she was active as a violinist. Her beautiful voice was discoverer and she was invited to study vocal arts/opera at the univer…
   Misun Chun, Piano Recital
Misun Chun, Piano Recital 6/12/2010 4:00PM Steinway Piano Galleries 5950 Northpoint Parkways, Alpharetta, GA F. Schubert / F. Chopin / L.V. Beethoven
   Korean American Friendship Performance in Celebrat..
Korean American Friendship Performance in Celebration of the 4th of July 2009 Date : July 7th 2009 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm Gwinnett Civic Center of Performing Arts Theatre 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097
   Korean Art Invited in Celebration 2009
Representative Artist for Korean Art Invited in Celebration 2009 MBC Opening in the States Opening Reception Tuesday, April 21, 7pm~9pm 4/21/2009 ~ 4/25/2009 Art Hall at Altanta Conservatory Gwinnett Place Mall 2100 Pleasnat Hill Rd. Duluth, GA 30096 Link to this Exhibition Image Gallery Page
   광복절 기념 음악회 박민 지휘 & 애틀..
Korean Music festival
   Korean festival
Korean festival
   Korean festival
Korean festival
   chung gae chun
chung gae chun
   Jeju (Cheju) Island
Jeju Island is one of the premier tourist destinations in Korea because of the stunning natural scenery and superior tourist amenities. Scenic beaches, waterfalls, cliffs and caves lie in harmony, and the mild weather makes Jeju Island an even more ideal tourist destination. Mt. Hallasan in Jeju Island has flora and fauna of both temperate and tropical varieties, coexisting on the mountain. Mt. Hallasan National Park: Mt. Hallasan stands tall in the middl…
처음  이전  11  12  13  14  15  16  17  18  맨끝





Donation

678-978-2220