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)
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
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
Korean Life Clothing and Fashion Food Housing Festivals, Celebrations and Holidays Religion Society South Korea – Summary Education, Research, and Industry Labor and Social Welfare System Transformation into a Multicultural Society Culture UNESCO Heritage in Korea Traditional Arts Hallyu (Korean Wave) Tourism Historical Heritage of Seoul Tourist Attractions and Shopping Centers Streets of Youth Recreation in Nature Tourist Attractions outside Seoul Hanok Villages Major Local Festivals in Korea Sports How South Korea Became a Sporting Powerhouse 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan 2011 World Championships in Athletics 2012 London Summer Olympics 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Taekwondo History The Beginnings of the Country’s History (Prehistoric Times - Gojoseon) Three Kingdoms and other States Unified Silla and Balhae Goryeo Joseon The Fall of Joseon: Imperial Japan’s Annexation of Korea Independence Movement Transition to a Democracy and Transformation into an Economic Powerhouse Constitution and Government Constitution Executive, Legislative and the Judiciary Independent Organizations Local Government International Relations Economy The Korean Economy - the Miracle on the Hangang River Korea’s Open Market Capitalist Economy Industrial Brand Leaders and Korean Industrial Standards Efforts to Grow as a Global Power Inter-Korean Relations Historical Background Simultaneous Admission of the two Koreas to the UN Inter-Korean Exchanges and Cooperation Efforts for Lasting Peace Relevant Websites Sources of Photos
One of the things that highlight the special character of Korean artistic culture and the aesthetic values of East Asia, setting them apart from the artistic culture of the West, is the aesthetic of yeobaek, the void. Yeobaek Chagyeong Meot Gyeopchim Haehak Yunghap Korea Contemporary
This book includes a summary of Korean animation today and the results it has achieved overseas as well as a brief history of the subject. The world has seen K-Animation for less than 20 years, yet the industry continues to grow at a rapid pace. The main purpose of this book is to provide a better understanding of where K-Animation has come from and where it will go in the future. A Friend to Children Everywhere Rise to World’s Top 5 Animation Powerhouses K-Animation Jointly Produced by Korea and the World K-Animation’s Strengths The History of K-Animation The Beginning of K-Animation (1960s) Sci-fi Animation Boom (1970s) Overcoming Stagnation and Rising Anew (1980s-90s) Into the Hearts of Children Worldwide in the 21st Century K-Animation Works Recognized Worldwide Prelude to Progress Animated Features That Swept International Film Festivals Korean Animators in Hollywood Korean Independent Animation Heroes of K-Animation: Popular Characters Gaining More Global Recognition Rapid Growth with Asia as a Foothold Star Characters Animation Theme Park
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
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
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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