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Greetings, friends! It's time to open our Window on the World. Last week we began a study on North Korea. Today, we'll learn about the people who live there. The population of North Korea is about 23,917,000. The Korean language is the main language. Russian, Chinese, and English are taught as second languages in the schools. All children must attend school for 10 years. There are about 5,000 primary schools in North Korea. Once a child finishes primary school there is an opportunity to attend one of the 4,000 secondary schools.

The North Korean people are actively encouraged to participate in sports. Soccer is the national sport. A second very popular sport is table tennis which is also called ping pong. Families enjoy going on outings and picnics together in the parks, especially on Sundays. This is the workers' day of rest. Many people also enjoy attending plays, opera, and movies. Watching television is also popular.

If you were to visit a North Korean family, it is considered polite and a sign of respect for guests to bring a small gift to the host. When you give the gift, you should hold it in both hands and then present it. Don't forget to take off your shoes before entering the house. In some places, you may even find that slippers are provided for you. Remember to always bow when you meet someone in North Korea. This is a sign of respect, too.

I'm sure you would be a very respectful guest if you were visiting in North Korea. It is time to close our Window on the World for today. Please tune in next time when we'll learn about the foods you could eat in North Korea. I'll be waiting for you. Goodbye for now, friends.

DZ

Hello friends! Welcome back to Window on the World. This week we will travel together to North Korea. It is also known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. North Korea is located in East Asia. Its neighbors are China on the north, Russia on the northeast, the Sea of Japan on the east, South Korea in the south and the Yellow Sea in the west.

North Korea has an area of 120,540 square kilometers. It is about one third the size of Japan. The capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The country has low mountains and deep valleys. Most mountains spread from the northeast to the southwest across North Korea. There is a large area of lowland plains or flatter land near the country's west coast. This is the area where most of the people live.

North Korea has a continental climate. This means that it has hot summers and cold snowy winters. The average summer rainfall is about 1000 millimeters each year. The summer temperatures are about 24 degrees Celsius and the winter temperatures are about 4 degrees Celsius.

The longest river found in North Korea is the Yalu. It forms part of the country's border with China. Most of the rivers start in the mountains and flow west to the Yellow Sea. Only one river, the Tumen, flows east and then reaches the Sea of Japan.

Next week when we open our Window on the World, we'll discover some interesting facts about the people of North Korea. I hope you will be listening. Goodbye my friends.

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DZ

It is time for Window on the World. I am so glad you are listening today. We have been learning about the country of South Korea. Here are some interesting facts about the animals you might find there.

Several animals that can be found in South Korea also live in other Asian countries. One large cat that we have found in this region is the leopard. The leopard is remarkably accepting of people, but people donˇt seem to appreciate leopards. They like to eat goats, sheep, and dogs and that makes farmers angry. Hunters often try to kill the leopards because of their splendid spotted coats. They are beautiful but dangerous wild cats.

Another animal found here is the Asian Black Bear. This bear also lives in Cambodia and Vietnam. This is the bear that is sometimes called the moon bear because of the white moon shape on their chests. The Asian Black Bear is an endangered animal and should be protected.

A small deer from northern and eastern Asia that does not have antlers is called the musk deer. It has small tusks in place of antlers. The musk deerˇs large hind legs make it extremely quick. It can leap high and make sharp turns while running. The musk deer is nocturnal. A nocturnal animal always sleeps in the day time and eats at night. Musk deer eat grass, moss, small branches and twigs.

There are several large birds that live in South Korea. One is the Oriental White Stork. It is also known as the eastern white stork. This large bird stands a little over 1 meter tall and can fly as fast as 77 kilometers per hour. It lives in open country and forests in Asia and mainly eats fish, frogs, snails, and small rodents. This bird is also an endangered animal. Another large bird you might find in South Korea is the Whooper Swan. Although this bird is very graceful on the water, the heavy whooper swan requires long stretches of open water to take off and land, and it moves poorly in the air. It makes a bugle-like call when flying. The Whooper Swan eats mostly plants that grow in the water but will also eat tadpoles and small fish.

The animals of South Korea have been very interesting. I hope you have enjoyed learning about South Korea. Join us next week when we open our Window on the World again. Goodbye friends!

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DZ

Welcome to Window on the World. We have been learning about many countries in the Asia Pacific region. Today, we will discover new things about the foods of South Korea. I believe that you know about one food that is eaten by many people in Asian countries. What do you think it is? Did you guess...rice? I am sure that you did. In South Korea, rice, is often combined with red beans or vegetables, and kimchˇi, which is a spicy pickled cabbage. You would find that these foods are served with most meals. Korean cooking uses a lot of spices. Soup is often part of a meal, and chicken, beef, and fish are commonly eaten. A favorite food is bulgog?. This is strips of tasty marinated and then barbecued beef. Barley tea is served with most meals. Fruit is popular as a dessert.  

If you were invited to a meal, you would most likely use chopsticks to eat with. Chopsticks and spoons are the most commonly used utensils. At a dinner party, the meal will usually be served before socializing or lots of talking begins. Food items are passed and beverages are poured with the right hand. When holding a glass to receive a beverage, it is polite to use both hands.  

I do believe you would enjoy visiting our South Korean friends. They enjoy having guests and eating meals together. We must close our Window on the World for now. Next week we will learn about the animals that live in South Korea. Goodbye for now, friends.

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DZ

Hello again and welcome to Window on the World. Each week we find out interesting things about different countries around the world. Today we will learn about the people from the Republic of Korea which is also known as South Korea. About one-quarter of all South Koreans live in the capital, Seoul. A small group of Chinese people do live in South Korea but the rest of the population is made up of Koreans. The population is about 45 million people. The main language is Korean. The language uses numerous Chinese words. Older people may also speak Japanese as a second language. English is taught in the schools, and many people have a good understanding of it.  

Family is very important in South Korea. The family is bound together by a strong sense of duty and obligation among its members. The father is the head of the family; he and the eldest son receive the greatest respect. The elderly members of a family are also shown great respect. Sons are expected to take care of their aging parents.  

When you meet someone from South Korea, you will receive the traditional greeting, a gentle nod. A slight bow would show respect, too. Sometimes a nod is often followed by a handshake. The left hand may support or rest under the right forearm during the handshake to show respect. Women shake hands less often than men. Young children bow or nod when greeting adults. A common greeting is Annyong haseyo?, which means "Are you at peace?". Young children often greet each other with a simple Annyong?  

If you are invited into a home in South Korea, you should remove your shoes upon entering. You might find that in traditional Korean homes guests are seated on cushions on floors that are heated from below. Men sit cross-legged and women tuck their legs to one side behind them. The guest receives the warmest or best position. Guests invited for a meal or party usually bring a small gift in appreciation, often something that can be served at the gathering. Refreshments are usually served, and it is impolite to refuse them.  

The South Korean people do enjoy sports. Soccer and baseball are the most popular spectator sports. Koreans also enjoy boxing, basketball, golf, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. Walking is a popular activity, and the mountains provide opportunities for skiing and mountain climbing. The national sport is the martial art tae kwon do.  

We must close our Window on the World for today. Listen next week to find out about the foods our South Korean friends enjoy. Farewell for now friends.

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DZ

Hello, friends! Welcome to Window on the World. Today we will visit the Republic of Korea which is also known as South Korea. South Korea occupies the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is located in East Asia. Its size is 99,020 square kilometers or about three times larger than Taiwan. South Korea's neighbors are North Korea to the north, the Sea of Japan to the east, the Korea Strait to the southeast and south, and the Yellow Sea to the west. The capital city of South Korea is Seoul.  

South Korea features a rugged and mountainous terrain, particularly in its eastern and south-central regions. The main mountain range lies north to south on the east coast of the country. There are plains or flatter lands along the western coast. South Korea's two longest rivers are the Naktong and Han-gang. The Naktong River flows south to the Korea Strait. The Han-gang River flows northwest to the Yellow Sea.

South Korea has 2 types of climates: cold, dry winters and hot, rainy summers. The average winter temperature is -5 Celsius and the average summer temperature is 25Celsius. The yearly summer rainfall is about 1,015 millimeters. Late-summer typhoons bring strong winds and heavy rains that often strike the southern coast.  

It is time to close our Window on the World for this week. Do listen again next week when we'll find out about the South Korean people. I hope you'll be listening friends! Goodbye for now!

DZ

Hello friends! Our Window on the World opens again on the Republic of the Philippines. We have been learning so many interesting things about this island country. It is called an archipelago because it is a chain of more than 7000 islands! Today we'll learn about the different kinds of plants and animals that can be found in the Philippines.  About 40% of the Philippines is covered by forests. There are many kinds of trees grown there. You could find banyan, palm, rubber and hard wood trees. There are also groves of bamboo trees. Spice plants like cinnamon, clove and pepper grow wild. A very valuable plant that is grown in the Philippines is called "abaca' or Manila Hemp. It is used to make cord, fibers, and hats. Beautiful flowers like the hibiscus, Plumeria and orchids, can be seen.  There are very few mammals in the Philippines. One of the most important ones is the water buffalo or carabao. There are also deer, wild and farming pigs, the mongoose and a kind of humped cattle. There are many kinds of reptiles, like snakes. About 760 species of birds have been found including many colorful parrots. The waters near the islands are known for the famous Sulu pearl oysters.  The Republic of the Philippines has been an interesting place to visit in our Window on the World. Tune in next week when we open our Window again. We might be featuring your country. Write and tell us all about where you live. We'd love to know all about it! Goodbye friends!

DZ

Greetings! I hope you are ready to find out all about the different foods from the Philippines today as we open our Window on the World. We have been learning about the land and the people of this interesting country.  Our Filipino friends enjoy getting together for fun, dancing and delicious foods. A food that many people enjoy is rice. One tasty way to prepare it is with lots of garlic! A typical meal would include the garlic rice, fried fish and vegetables. You might also enjoy trying "adobo" a stew of chicken or pork that is cooked with soy sauce, vinegar and more garlic! Roasted meats like pork, chicken and goat are also delicious. Seafood and fish, like tuna and crabs, are also available in the waters near the islands. A popular dessert is "halo halo." It is made with sweetened beans, milk, fruits, young coconut and crushed ice. It is made in a tall clear glass to show off the colorful layers. It is very cool and refreshing!  Tropical fruits are grown in the warm climate of the Philippines. You can find bananas, star apples, mangoes, papayas, coconuts, pineapples, oranges and sugar cane. Other good foods include corn, yams, sweet potatoes, and cassava.  I know you would enjoy the tasty foods of the Philippines. Next week we will find out all about the animals and plants from the islands. See you next time. Goodbye friends!

DZ

Hello! "Kumusta Ka Na?" How are you? That is how our friends in the Philippines might greet you. Today, our Window on the World opens again on the archipelago of the Philippines. Let's find out about the people who live there.  The people today have been greatly influenced by others who lived on the islands. Malaysian, Spanish and Americans had traveled to the Philippines long ago. The Spanish had even ruled the Philippines for about 330 years. You can see the Spanish influence in the last names of the people today. 1998 marks the 100th anniversary of the Philippines' independence from Spanish rule.  The most important thing to the Filipino people today is having a strong family. Children are taught to be very loyal to their families. Each family member loves and cares for the others. Children show great respect to their parents and grandparents. They always try to bring honor to their family.  Education is also very important to the Filipino people. All children must go to school from the age of seven until they are twelve. Many continue on to high school and college. The students enjoy sports like baseball, basketball and "sipa" a game like volleyball but played using their feet and not their hands. Another favorite past time is going to the movies. The Filipinos have a very large movie making industry. Can you believe there are more than 100 movie theaters in Manila? If you like to have fun and eat lots of great foods, you could also go to a fiesta. We'll find out more about the foods next time when we open our Window on the World. Until next week, farewell friends!