Hopes for 2010

2009, the Year of the Cow in the Chinese zodiac, is coming to an end. The Sobaek Mountains have been a sacred place for Koreans. The Geumgang River, which runs through along ridges and valleys, represents the history and lives of Koreans. The history of the mountains and river has sometimes faced ordeals, but will continue running toward glory and hope in 2010.

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