In the bustling city of modern times,<br /><br />there is a place that still maintains its old values.<br /><br />The Korean spirit is filled within <br /><br />the neighborhood known as Sajik-dong.<br /><br />Sajik-dong is located to the west of Gyeongbokgung Palace.<br /><br />Its name is derived from the Sajik altar the kings used to<br /><br />perform ancestral rites for the peace and prosperity of the country.<br /><br />It's said that they prayed for the comfortable lives <br /><br />of the people to two deities.<br /><br />If you follow the back paths of Sajikdan, <br /><br />you will arrive at Hwanghakjeong, <br /><br />an archery field of the Joseon Dynasty.<br /><br />From ancient times, <br /><br />Koreans were well known for their archery skills<br /><br />and those archery traditions are still practiced today.<br /><br />The elasticity of the 'Guk Gung' made <br /><br />from rhino horns and bamboo are strong.<br /><br />At the Guk Gung practice field, <br /><br />you can even learn archery using a beginner's bow.<br /><br />With a range of about 475 feet, <br /><br />the Guk Gung fires farther than most traditional bows<br /><br />and uses a target board rather than the competitive targets.<br /><br />Below the Hwanghakjeong is the Guk Gung Gallery,<br /><br />where various types of traditional bows, <br /><br />including the Joseon Dynasty fire arrow rocket Singijeon,<br /><br />and the ways archery guarded the history of Korea <br /><br />and its people can be seen here.<br /><br />With the gallery's collection of bows from around the world,<br /><br />you can compare the various materials <br /><br />and styles used in different countries.<br /><br />At one end of the gallery is a workshop where bamboos<br /><br />are straightened with heat to create arrows.<br /><br />Koreans feel pride towards the bows and arrows created<br /><br />by the delicate touch of a master craftsman.<br /><br />Sajik-dong is a quiet neighborhood that is<br /><br />still vibrant with the atmosphere of the past.<br /><br />Why not enjoy and experience the long history of<br /><br />the Korean spirit with traditional martial arts?<br /><br />▶ 기사 원문 : http://www.ytn.co.kr/_sp/1209_201701131622225633<br />▶ 제보 안내 : http://goo.gl/gEvsAL, 모바일앱, 8585@ytn.co.kr, #2424<br /><br />▣ YTN 유튜브 채널 구독 : http://goo.gl/Ytb5SZ<br /><br />[ 한국 뉴스 채널 와이티엔 / Korea News Channel YTN ]
