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Guide to Korean Culture

Korea's cultural heritage

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Guide to Korean Culture

Korea's cultural heritage

By: Korean Culture and Information Service (South Korea)

Provides a comprehensive introduction about Korea's cultural heritage. 01 UNESCO Treasures in Korea 02 Traditional Korean Lifestyle Hangeul (The Korean Alphabet) Printing Heritage Hanbok (Korean Dress) Korean Seasonal Customs Rites of Passage Gardens Kimchi and Bulgogi (Two Healthy Korean foods) Korean Ginseng 03 Korean Music and Dance Masks and Mask Dance-Dramas Jeryeak (The Music of the Jongmyo Ancestral Rites) Traditional Musical Instruments 04 Traditional Korean Arts Folk Paintings Paper Crafts Jasu (Embroidery) Jangsingu (Personal Ornaments) Patterns 05 Religious Culture in Korea Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto Dancheong (Decorative Coloring Used on Buildings) Shamanism 06 Traditional Korean Sports Taekwondo Ssireum (Korean Wrestling)

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Facts about Korea

By: Korean Culture and Information Service Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

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Facts about Korea

By: Korean Culture and Information Service Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

Facts and Figures General / Geography / People / National Flag / National Anthem (Aegukga) / Government / Economy / Korea’s World Heritage Korea and Its People Geography / Climate / Population / Language History Gojoseon / Three Kingdoms and Gaya / Unified Silla and Balhae / Goryeo / Joseon / Japanese Occupation and Independence Movement / Founding of the Republic of Korea Constitution and Government Constitution / Executive Branch / Legislature / Judiciary / Independent Organizations / Local Government Inter-Korean Relations Historical Background / Efforts Toward Peaceful Resolution of the North Korean Nuclear Issue / Inter-Korean Exchanges and Cooperation Korea in the World International Relations / Economic Exchanges / International Peace and Cooperation / Korean's Development Cooperation / Future Policy Directions Economy Economic Growth / Industrial Innovation / Science and Technology / Information and Telecommunications / Economic Challenges / Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) / Capital Market Liberalization / Investor-Oriented Support System / World-Class Logistics Hub / Economic Outlook Society Social Welfare / Education / Media Culture and the Arts UNESCO Treasures in Korea / Fine Arts / Literature / Painting / Music and Dance / Drama and Movies / Museums and Theaters Korean Life Houses / Clothing / Food / Festivals / Religion Sports Seoul Olympics in Retrospect / Overall Olympic Standing / 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea, Japan / National Sports Events / Popular Sports / Traditional Sports Tourism Travel Advice / Transportation / Accommodation / Exploring Korea / Shopping

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8973751018

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9788973751013

Discoveries of Korea, 20 Expats’ Tales

real anecdotes on south korean everyday life

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Discoveries of Korea, 20 Expats’ Tales

real anecdotes on south korean everyday life

By: Korean Culture and Information Service (South Korea)

This book is a compilation of the "My Korea" articles as published in KOREA magazine from February 2010 to September 2011. Each of the stories is written by expatriates living in Korea and introduces an aspect of the local culture from a unique point of view. Contents Singin’ in the Room Noraebang Nights midnight madness redefined A journey into steam jjimjilbang (spa and sauna complexes) Kinetic street cuisine Chosin’s heroes and the stories of their lives Seoul, football and an undying passion Some loke it hot The sweetest autumnal connection It’s hoesik time Campus life in korea Converted to kimchi The labors of love Here comes the sun Poktanju, getting bombed korean style Discovering korean peaks Finding room to breathe Dreaming of pigs Beating back monsoon blues Gathering gangwon greens Daring delivery

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The Korean Wave

A New Pop Culture Phenomenon

By: Korean Culture and Information Service South Korea

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The Korean Wave

A New Pop Culture Phenomenon

By: Korean Culture and Information Service South Korea

korean wave,hallyu,Korean culture,Korean,south korea,Korean pop culture This book is the first in a series of upcoming books to introduce modern Korean culture overseas. The term “Korean Wave” (“Hallyu” in Korean) was coined by the Chinese press a little more than a decade ago to refer to the popularity of Korean pop culture in China. The boom started with the export of Korean television dramas (miniseries) to China in the late 1990s. Since then, South Korea has emerged as a new center for the production of transnational pop culture, exporting a range of cultural products to neighboring Asian countries. More recently, Korean pop culture has begun spreading from its comfort zone in Asia to more global audiences in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Birth of the Korean Wave Birth of the Wave The Beginning of the Wave in Japan The Wave Goes Global K-Pop Joins the Wave The neo-Korean Wave ‘Korean Invasion?’ The New Wave The Internet Connects the Wave Fast The Fun of Copying Distance No Longer a Barrier for K-Dramas What’s Korean Pop Culture Got? K-Pop: ‘Music of Fusion’ K-Dramas: ‘Healthy Power’ The Korean Wave in other Fields Korean Films Hallyu in Literature epilogue Will It Continue?

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K-Drama

A New TV Genre with Global Appeal

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K-Drama

A New TV Genre with Global Appeal

By: Korean Culture and Information Service South Korea

This book, the third volume in the K-Culture series intended to promote contemporary Korean culture overseas, introduces foreign audiences to Korean dramas. K-Drama and Hallyu K-Drama: The Beginning of Hallyu K-Drama Reaches into Asia and Beyond Why K-Drama? The Appeal of K-Drama Foreign Media Respond to K-Drama History of K-Drama 1960s: The Age of Enlightenment 1970s: Entering the Era of True Entertainment 1980s: Portraits of a Modern Korea 1990s: More Ideas, Better Results 2000s to the Present: K-Drama Goes Global Top K-Dramas and Stars Top 10 K-Dramas Top K-Drama Stars From Little Acorns

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K-Classics

A New Presence on the World's Musical Stage

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K-Classics

A New Presence on the World's Musical Stage

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This book is the fourth and final volume of the K-Culture Series, a collection of books promoting contemporary Korean culture. It introduces Korea's classical music and musicians. Korea’s Masters Conductor Chung Myung-whun Pianist Paik Kun-woo Soprano Sumi Jo Korean Performers Composers Conductors Vocalists Pianists Strings Wind Instruments Chamber Music Korea’s Orchestras Seoul / Gyeonggi Province / Incheon Area Local Orchestras Music Education Infrastructure Korea’s Major Venues

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K-Literature

The Writing World’s New Voice

By: Korean Culture and Information Service (South Korea) ,Jung Yeo-ul

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K-Literature

The Writing World’s New Voice

By: Korean Culture and Information Service (South Korea) ,Jung Yeo-ul

Literature can do a lot to help people in this social environment bridge their differences and avoid conflict. So globalizing Korean literature is about more than just exporting Korean books?it is about creating an environment where the people of the world can share their true feelings. Its reach could be broader still, when more active use is made of literature’s inherent potential: the force of a beautiful sentence, the powerful desire to communicate, the hope of making people happier. This is the engine that will power Korean literature in the century to come. Breaking National Boundaries and Language Barriers New Faces and Pages in Global Literature Foreign Perspectives on Korean Literature A History of Korean Literature Elan and Elation (Pre-“Enlightenment” Korea) Origins and Development of Modern Literature (Enlightenment to 1920s) K-Literature Finds Its Footing / Golden Age (1930s and 1940s) Liberation and Division / National Literature (1950s and 1960s) Industralization, Light and Shadow / The Desire for Democracy (1970s and 1980s) Everyday People / Something for Everyone (1990s to Present) Reaching Out to the World Trends and Achievements in K-Literature Abroad The Public-Private Connection Global Interchange Writers and Works with a Global Following Ko Un and Ten Thousand Lives Yi Chong-jun and This Paradise of Yours Hwang Sok-yong and The Old Garden, Shim Chong Yi Mun-yol and Our Twisted Hero Oh Jung-hee and The Bird Lee Seung-u and The Reverse Side of Life Shin Kyung-sook and Please Look After Mom Kim Young-ha and I Have the Right to Destroy Myself

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8973755676

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Passport to Korean Culture

By: Published by Korean Culture and Information Service Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

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Passport to Korean Culture

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Korea Today Korea in History Korea and Its People

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Let’s Go Korea

By: Korean Culture and Information Service Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

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Let’s Go Korea

By: Korean Culture and Information Service Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

A brief introduction to all Korea has to offer.

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KOREA Impossible to Possible

National Growth Seen From Abroad

By: Korean Culture and Information Service Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

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KOREA Impossible to Possible

National Growth Seen From Abroad

By: Korean Culture and Information Service Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

The 60th Anniversary of the Republic of Korea, 1948-2008 A collection of internationally-renowned authors writing about Korea's development over the past 60 years. The history of human beings has been based on different people's encounters and conversations. Exchanges between different people enriched cultures and developed civilization worldwide. Korea has long cultivated rich and peaceful relations with other countries, awarding itself the nickname the Land of the Morning Calm. The early 20th century, however, shattered the peaceful culture of Korea. Japan's imperialist occupation of the Korean peninsula tortured our people and left wounds on our history. Even after Korea’s liberation in 1945, the country’s recovery process from the destruction of its culture and institutions was long and painful. Still worse, only five years after liberation from Japan, the country suffered the heartbreak of the Korean War, which left the peninsula divided into north and south. The state of war persists even through today. In the ashes of the war, Korea completely recreated itself to overcome its tortured history. The nation ran forward, through political whirlwinds and economic slumps. The unprecedented miracle of the Han River led to economic development and industrialization. Many Korean people sacrificed their lives to usher in an era of democracy. In the 21st century, Korean people have been charged with the mission to continue to move ahead. Our neighbors ask us to contribute to world peace and prosperity through dialogue and exchange. Korea's development is largely attributable to learning from the experience of other countries. Now, it is high time that we pay back what we owe our allies. "Korea: Impossible to Possible," a collection of well-known international authors writing about Korea's development over the past 60 years, is part of the Korean government's efforts to listen to outside perceptions and opinions about my country. Through their contributions, I’ve seen that these authors haven’t shied away from using tough words when they felt it necessary to describe Korea’s development. This is something that I appreciated very much. Third-party perspectives oftentimes help us to recognize overlooked details. We will sincerely listen to the authors’valuable advice contained herein and try harder to open up Korean society to the outside world. I believe the authors could not wholly express all their thoughts about Korea in the limited space provided. However, this book will work as an initiative. We hope to see Korea approaching a wider range of its neighbors in the near future. The Changing Face of the Republic of Korea The Republic at Sixty Advantages of Adversity A Changing Society Education, Culture and the Arts International Relations North and South, 60 Years On

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Korea for Kids

An intro to Korea for young readers

By: Korean Culture and Information Service Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

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Korea for Kids

An intro to Korea for young readers

By: Korean Culture and Information Service Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

Welcome to Korea Traditional Culture Gyeongju, a Historic City Education and Royal Palaces Remarkable Economic Development Meet Ara and her friends Welcome to Korea Let’s Learn about Korea! Seoul, International City Seoul Forest Namsan Mountain Let’s Learn Korean! Map of Seoul Tourist Sites in Seoul Fabulous Seoul Plaza Folk Tale: The Old Men with Lumps Traditional Culture Korean Folk Village Let’s Look at a Hanok! Samulnori Korean Folk Games Insadong Traditional Village Representative Hanok Villages Graceful Hanbok Delicious Korean Food Folk Tale: The Brother and the Sister Who Turned into the Sun and the Moon Gyeongju, a Historic City Cheomseongdae The National Museum of Gyeongju The Gyeongju National Museum at a Glance The Divine Bell of King Seongdeok the Great Relics at the Gyeongju National Museum Bulguksa Temple and Seokgulam Grotto Let’s Learn about Bulguksa Temple Korea’s History at a Glance Folk Tale: The Fairy and the Woodcutter Education and Royal Palaces Respect to the Eldely IT Powerhouse Korea, an Economic Powerhouse Daehangno Changgyeong Palace Royal Palaces The Korean Wave Folk Tale: The Tiger and Grandma’s Red Bean Porridge Remarkable Economic Development A Divided Nation The World Cup Stadium Beautiful Ecological Park Korea in the World of Sports World Renowned Artists of Korea Folk Tale: The Bride Who Openly Farted

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Facts about Korea

By: Korean Culture and Information Service Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

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Facts about Korea

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