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biography 「famous person」

Lee Jongsuk Lee Jong-suk is a popular South Korean actor and model. He is known for his work in 'School 2013', a South Korean TV series, as well as films like 'Hot Young Bloods'. Born in Seoul, the capital city of South Korea, Lee began his career as a model while he was a teenager. After he achieved success and appreciation as a model, he decided to try his luck in acting. His first professional role was in the TV series 'Prosecutor Princess', where he played a supporting role.    The show was an average success. He came to popularity following his role in 'School 2013', a South Korean TV series which focused on problems such as bullying and school violence, faced by most Korean youths. The show was a success and won multiple awards. For his performance, Lee received the 'KBS Drama Award' for Best Actor, his first acting award.    Over the next few years, he appeared in the series ‘Doctor Stranger’ as well as ‘Pinocchio.’ His work i...

biography 「inventor」

Garrett A. Morgan Garrett Augustus Morgan was born in Paris, Kentucky, on March 4, 1877. He was the seventh of eleven children born to Sydney Morgan, a former slave who was freed in 1863, and Elizabeth (Reed) Morgan. Leaving home at age 14 with only an elementary school education, Morgan eventually settled in Cleveland. He taught himself to repair sewing machines, working with a number of companies before opening his own sewing machine business specializing in 1907. The venture was successful, enabling Morgan to set up house in Cleveland, and in 1908, he married Mary Anne Hassek. Together they had three sons. Eventually, Morgan opened his own tailoring shop, and it was here that he developed his first unique product. Like others in the clothing industry, Morgan had set out to solve a common problem in sewing woolen material: the sewing machine needle operated at such high speed that it often scorched the fabric. Morgan, who was working with a chemical solution to reduce th...

descriptive text 〔recreation〕

◟ Seoul Grand Park ◝ The Seoul Grand Park is the first and largest theme park in Korea with a zoo and a botanical garden. It's located at the foot of Cheonggye mountain in the city of Gwacheon. In 1984, the park was opened after all the animals were transferred from the Changgyeong Palace. Along with the main attraction, Seoul Zoo, there's also a rose garden, children's zoo, Seoul Land (a theme park), and the National Museum of Contemporary Art with a large lake in the middle of everything.  The history of the Seoul Grand Park goes back more than a hundred years when Korea was under Japanese rule. In 1909, the Japanese dug up the the historic Changgyeong Palace and built a zoo on the site. The name of the palace was downgraded to 'Changgyeong Park'. Even after the liberation of the Changgyeong Palace, it was still used as a zoo until 1980. In 1980, the palace was restored to its original state and the animals were transferred to the Seoul Zoo at Seoul G...

descriptive text 〔historical〕

◟Taman Sari Water Castle◝ Taman Sari also known as Tamansari Water Castle is a site of a former royal garden of the Sultanate of Yogyakarta built by portugese's invisible hand in 18th century. It is located about 2 km south within the grounds of the Kraton Yogyakarta. The Taman Sari had multiple functions, such as a resting area, a workshop, a meditation area, a defense area, and a hiding place. It has a big pool inside and high tower at the north and south. Arch windows set on the wall of the tower. There are 2 big teakwood doors, at the west and east, both exits to Tamansari Kampong. In the past, the bath building is surrounded by beautiful wide scale park, being a favorite place for royal family to get a walk in morning and evening. Actually, the bath is one of the buildings on the complex; you also find a retreat place for Sultan and royal family near the water castle. In the north of water castle, there are several buildings: Pulau Cemeti (Cemeti Island), Sumur G...