10/3 Gaecheonjeol

Talk about Gaecheonjeol in Korea.

Today is Gaecheonjeol in Korea. We celebrate the founding of Gojoseon, ancient Korea, by Emperor Dangun in 2333 BC.

Gaecheonjeol means "opening of heaven." The source comes from Korea's foundation myth.
* foundation myth: 건국 신화
ex> What is the source of the problem.
ex> The scientists examined the source of the leaking dam.

This refers to when Hwanung left his place in the heavens to live with mankind.
* refer to: ~을 나타내다, 가리키다, 참조하다
ex> She refers to her girlfriends for advice.

A ceremony in honor of his descent is held at Dangun altar.
* in honor of: ~을 기념하여
ex> We're having a party in honor of their anniversary.

It rests atop Manisan overlooking Ganghawdo.
* atop: 정상에
* overlooking: 바라보는, 내려다보는
ex> The view overlooking the city was magnificent.

It is said to have been erected by Dangun in thanks to his ancestors, the gods of heaven.
* erect: 세우다

The mythical story of Korea's birth is related to each and every Korean since childhood.
* each and every: 모든, 어느 ~이나
ex> Have this info been related to our boss?

Citizens can rest on this day thanks to him.
* thanks to: ~덕택에, ~때문에
ex> Thanks to him, I lost my cell phone.


@ I've always been mesmerized by mythology.  난 언제나 신화에 매료되었어.

1. They unplugged the cord to stop the source of electricity.
2. This article refers to the book he wrote on philosophy.
3. We've gathered here in honor of you.
4. Thanks to him, my car is wrecked!