Difference between revisions of "Korean Toponymy"
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| + | In 2000 the South Korean government introduced a new system for romanization of Korean place-names, with implementation from 2000 to 2005. | ||
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| + | National Geographic maps use the new transliteration system, often giving the old name for larger cities in parentheses, for example: | ||
| + | Busan (Pusan) and Jeju (Cheju) | ||
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| + | The place-names for North Korea have not changed. | ||
Revision as of 05:18, 7 November 2011
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_toponymy_and_list_of_place_names
http://dreamsyntax.org/2009/seoul-art-mountains-on-cctv/
Seoul Metropolitan Subway
http://www.applet-magic.com/korealan.htm
In 2000 the South Korean government introduced a new system for romanization of Korean place-names, with implementation from 2000 to 2005.
National Geographic maps use the new transliteration system, often giving the old name for larger cities in parentheses, for example:
Busan (Pusan) and Jeju (Cheju)
The place-names for North Korea have not changed.
