SOUTH KOREA (1990)

HJ ZULHEIMY MAAMOR

18 MARCH 2024

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TAKE A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE: 1990 > HONG KONG

KD Lekir and KD Mahawangsa's destinations after visiting Hong Kong are Incheon and Seoul in South Korea. Both ships are moored at the South Korean Naval Base in Incheon.

INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA

Incheon is a metropolitan city and the main port of South Korea, located 28 km from Seoul. Inhabited by nearly 2.5 million people, Incheon is the third largest metropolis in South Korea.

REMEMBERING THE BATTLE OF INCHEON

Incheon is where The Battle of Incheon (Korean War) took place in 15 September 1950. General Douglas McArthur, supreme Commander of the United Nation Forces led more than 75,000 U.S. troops with 261 Navy Ships in the surprise amphibious landing also known as Operation Chromite. The battle that resulted in a decisive and strategic victory of the United Nation Command led by General Douglas McArthur over the North Korean People's Army (NKPA) in September 1950. 

The Beach of Pohang is where the UN Forces landed unopposed in 1950. 

Incheon to Seoul is 26.87 km 

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Seoul is the capital and largest city in South Korea and is also one of the largest cities in the world, with a population of over 20 million people. In this area of the National Capital of Seoul, there are also four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, namely Changdeokgung, Hwaseong Fortress, Jongmyo Temple, and the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty. Seoul also hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics. 

SEOUL TOWER

Seoul Tower also known as Namsan Tower is a communication and observation tower located on Namsan Mountain in Downtown Seoul, South Korea.

Built in 1969, this tower became a landmark of the city of Seoul with a height of 479.7 m above sea level. The tower offers panoramic views of the entire city and beyond. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking vistas from the observation deck, which makes it a popular spot for both locals and tourists wanting to see the city from above. 

At the base of the tower, thousands of couples have fixed their "love locks" to various railings around the viewing platform and have thrown away the key in hopes that their love will be an everlasting,unbreakable love. As a Muslim, I believe more in destiny and divine provision.

GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE

There are four old palaces of the Choson Dynasty (1392-1910) in the city of Seoul. We only had time to visit one of the four palaces, namely Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Built in 1394, the 3rd year of the Joseon Dynasty, this 40-acre palace is a symbol of the Dynasty's majesty. Originally, there were 200 buildings in this palace, but they were destroyed during the Japanese invasion in the late 16th century. Now, there are only 10 buildings in this complex.

The People's Traditional Museum, which opened in 1975, is located within the grounds of this palace.

I enjoyed my time in Incheon and Seoul, it is definitely worth a visit. The people, the history and the culture are all nice to experience. 

HOME SWEET HOME..... AHOY SAILOR.... 

HJ ZULHEIMY MAAMOR

LEMBAH KERAMAT, KL

18 MARCH 2024 >  7 RAMADAN 1445H: 4.34 P.M

HONG KONG

BY HJ ZULHEIMY MAAMOR

17 MARCH 2024

In 1990, two Royal Malaysian Navy ships named KD Lekir and KD Mahawangsa carried out operational visits to Hong Kong and South Korea.

I was on board KD Lekir (F26), a Corvette-class ship under the 22nd Corvette Squadron of the Royal Malaysian Navy.

VICTORIA HARBOUR

A natural landform harbor in Hong Kong separating Hong Kong Island in the south from the Kowloon Peninsula to the north. It is a major tourists attraction of Hong Kong. 

HONG KONG

Hong Kong was established as a colony of British Empire after the Qing Dynasty ceded Hong Kong Island in 1841-1842 as a consequence of losing the First Opium War. The whole territory was handed over from United Kingdom to China in 1997. 

Filipino girls working in Hong Kong

HMS TAMAR

BRITISH NAVAL BASE AT HONG KONG

HMS Tamar was a British Royal Navy's Base in Hong Kong from 1897 to 1997. It took its name from HMS Tamar, a ship that was used as the base until replaced by building ashore. 

HMS Tamar Naval Base at Hong Kong was decommissioned on 11 April 1997 just 100 years since the ship HMS Tamar arrived at Hong Kong. 

TSIM SHA TSUI

A shopping and nightlife district in Kowloon. It is a major tourist hub in Hong Kong, with many high-end shops, bars, pubs and restaurants that cater to tourists. Many Hong Kong museum are located in the area. 

VICTORIA PEAK

A hill on a western half of Hong Kong Island. It is also known as Mountain Austin. The Peak is a major tourist attraction of Hong Kong. It has view of the city and its waterfront. Standing 552m, Victoria Peak is the highest point on Hong Kong Island.  

KOWLOON MOSQUE

The Kowloon mosque and Islamic centre, is one of five main mosques in Hong Kong. Located in Kowloon, in the Tsim Sha Tsui area at the intersection of Nathan Road and Haiphong Road. The mosque was built in 1896 by the Muslim soldiers of the Hong Kong Regiment. It was originally intended to serve the Indian Muslim troops of the British Army stationed at the nearby Whitfield Barracks. 

Hong Kong is one of the major tourist destinations in the world because of its gastronomic affair, vibrant nightlife, beautiful temples and self binding natural beauty. Also, Hong Kong is known for being a paradise for shopaholics. 

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