A Must-Read for ARMY who wants to travel to Korea! **** SPRING SALE **** (only while stocks last) Have you ever dreamed of traveling to South Korea and visiting the same places BTS has been?Now, you can explore Korea alongside BTS with their brand-new travel guide!Packed with exciting travel tips, must-visit locations, and plenty of useful Korean phrases, this guide will help you navigate your way through the country.With 192 pages filled with stunning photos, illustrations, and, of course, all things BTS, it's a must-have for every ARMY!Discover Korea, visit the same spots, and relive the experiences of BTS with the BTS Travel Book! BTS Travel Book was created for fans who want to experience more with BTS beyond music. The content is composed of useful information and practical Korean expressions to help you travel with BTS and contains rich content so that you can experience travel just by reading the book. Through this, not only fans who are preparing to travel to Korea, but also fans who want to travel to Korea someday in the near future can enjoy the book.

 Enertopia is a word that combines the nouns “energy” and “utopia.” Enertopia is a country that generates over 50 percent of its own power needs and does much to encourage the use and the support of energy generation and efficiency. This book, Enertopia: An Affluent Society with Energy, is an autobiographic management essay on the basis of the author’s experience as CEO of the KEPCO (Korea Electric Power Corporation). In this book Park describes the process of achieving “energy utopia” with his outstanding leadership and managerial style for the purpose of constructing a society with no shortage of energy. Contents    CHAPTER 1 Codes of Conduct    Communication …… 14    The Scent of a Human …… 18    Let’s Walk Energetically! …… 22    So Yes, I Had a Drink with the CEO …… 26    Jirisan Mountain …… 29    How Much Money Did You Receive from the Korean CIA? …… 33    CHAPTER 2 All Employees Promoted by One Rank    One Is 1. Five-fifths Is Still 1. …… 42    CHAPTER 3 Executive Secretary Lim Chang-geon    Bitter to the Mouth, Better for Your Health …… 50    CHAPTER 4 Hanil General Hospital    Vice Premier Shin Byeong-hyun …… 64    Noh Tae-il, Chief of the Department …… 69    CHAPTER 5 Number One in Management Assessment    Hanil General Hospital in Ssangmun-dong …… 76    The Apartment Business …… 79    The Kyunghyang Shinmun’s Grand Prize in Energy …… 85    Employees’ Vacation Resorts …… 88    CHAPTER 6 Wolseong Espionage Incident    “Jindogae One” Launch …… 92    Chinese Civilian Aircraft Flies over Restricted Air Space …… 98    CHAPTER 7 Cultivating Talent    Gongneung-dong Training Institute …… 102    Kori Nuclear Power Plant Training Center …… 107    Electric Power Research Institute in Daedeok …… 111    Securing (and Retaining) Talent …… 114    Sponsoring Youth Football Teams …… 119    CHAPTER 8 The Ninth Famous Spot in Eastern Korea    Gwandong Gukyung, the Gangneung Branch of KEPCO …… 124    CHAPTER 9 Settle Your Debts    “I’m Still Alive and Kicking.” …… 134    “Qìzhǎnmǎsù”(泣斬馬謖, Punishing the Favorite to Restore Order) …… 138    There Are No Secrets …… 143    CHAPTER 10 The 10th Asian Games    The CEO Must Run …… 150    Why Worry When You Can Pray? …… 155    CHAPTER 11 An Exciting Place to Work, A Life Worth    Living for: KEPCO    Corporate Philosophy …… 166    What Is the Problem? …… 171    An Exciting Workplace …… 174    Time Waits for No One …… 183    Heaven and Nature, and the Laws That Bind Them …… 188    The Pursuit of the Beauty …… 192    CHAPTER 12 Enertopia    Restoring Vision …… 202    Lim Han-que, Chief of the Division …… 206    The Loser’s Bitter Cup of Defeat …… 210    Crossing the Bridge of No Return …… 219    Three-Party Contracts …… 229    The Favored Son …… 239    To Continue, or Not, with Nuclear Power …… 246    To Resign, or To Not …… 253    Two Hundred Employees Parrot the Same Thing …… 257    The Grand Finale …… 260    APPENDIX    Photos ………… 263

Join the author on a captivating journey through the heart of South Korea, where personal experiences blend seamlessly with cultural insights and workplace adventures. Seoul Searching offers a unique perspective on Korean culture, life, and work, providing valuable information for Western expats looking to relocate to Korea and an engaging read for anyone curious about this dynamic nation and its people.In this enthralling narrative, the author shares how the idea for this book was born during an arduous twenty-six-mile hike along the Han River, a team-building event of the local firm he worked for that turned into an endurance test under unexpected snowfall. These moments of challenge and camaraderie were just one aspect of the author’s deep exploration of Korean society.Drawing from over twenty years of experience in the asset management industry, including work in a Korean corporation, the author provides a rare insider’s view of the intricacies of Korean corporate culture, hierarchy, and protocols. Unlike many other books about Korea, this author’s firsthand knowledge of the corporate world sets this volume apart.This book, however, is not limited to the workplace; it delves into the rich tapestry of Korean culture and politics. Amongst other events and insights, the author’s visits to the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) and North Korea offer gripping accounts of encounters with history and geopolitics.Seoul Searching is an informative and entertaining resource that combines personal stories with facts and figures about Korea. This book is your passport to understanding the diverse facets of Korea, making it an invaluable guide for those considering relocation and a delightful read for anyone interested in Korean culture. About the AuthorUrs Raebsamen, the author of this captivating book, which delves into the heart of Korean culture and corporate life, was born and raised in a Swiss village. But his journey of exploration and discovery took him to various countries and settings, including Switzerland, Malaysia, Korea, and Hong Kong.This author, with a master’s degree in business administration from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, has over two decades of experience in asset management. His career includes roles as an equity portfolio manager, client relationship manager, and investment specialist. Yet, beyond the office, he finds joy in travelling, skiing, and martial arts.A significant milestone in the author’s journey was serving on the Executive Committee at his employer’s asset management joint venture in Korea. This role provided unique insights into both Korean corporate life and culture, enriching his experiences and broadening his horizons.As a seasoned expert in financial markets and an avid traveller, the author offers readers an enthralling blend of practical insights, intriguing facts, and personal anecdotes in this book. This journey through Korean culture is bound to be both enlightening and inspiring. So, join the author as he takes you on an entertaining and informative journey through Korea’s vibrant tapestry.   Contents PREFACE 10 CHAPTER 1 ARRIVINGThe First Very Temporary Arrival in 2002 / 13Of Aggression and Friendliness / 14Cats Are Trouble / 20How Not to End Up in an Expat Bubble / 21Flamenco in the Wee Hours / 23 CHAPTER 2 BBALLI BBALLI (QUICK QUICK)Weddings / 29At the Hospital-Common Sense Is Not So Common / 31Technology Supports Speed / 34Reverse Culture Shock / 37Counterculture / 38 CHAPTER 3 AMERICA’S INFLUENCE AND DEMOCRACY IN KOREANot in Kansas Anymore-Or Rather Not in Europe Anymore / 44‘Be Careful Out There’ / 48East Meets West-Sometimes with Bewilderment / 49Baseball-Crazy, But No Craze Displayed When Cheering / 50The Fight for Democracy / 51Fairness Versus Negotiation / 56 CHAPTER 4 THE WAY TO A MAN’S HEART IS THROUGH HIS STOMACHHumble Culinary Beginnings / 59Na Zdarovye-Korean Drinking Etiquette / 62How Not to Die / 64The Creative Side of Drinking / 66Hoesik-What Koreans Do When They Don’t Work Long Hours / 68Letting One’s Hair Down / 70A Wealth of Culinary Surprises / 73Where’s the Tea? / 78Prove Your Chopstick Skills! / 81 CHAPTER 5 HOW TO SURVIVE AT WORKLooooong Working Hours and Few Holidays / 87It Starts at a Very Early Age / 95Morning Gymnastics at Work and Other Health Programmes / 98Fun and Games / 102The Importance of Hierarchy / 103How to Tell? / 105‘You’ve Got the Wrong Rank! Or the Wrong Age!’ / 109Authority Works Better Than Sympathy / 110When Respect Is Expected, But Not Deserved / 112The General! / 116A Befitting Set of Wheels / 117Envy Culture / 121Today’s Youth… / 122 CHAPTER 6 OF FRIENDS AND DAILY LIFEMaking Local Friends / 127The Third Gender and the Conservative Side of Society / 130Hot Quickly, Cold Quickly / 135National Pride / 136Cleanliness and Recycling / 138Winter and Heating / 140Fans, the Silent Killers? / 147Making International Friends / 149 CHAPTER 7 THE LANGUAGE CHALLENGEObjectively Difficult to Learn / 153There Is Hope-the Ingenious Writing System / 157Educated Guessing Gone Wrong / 161English-English Translation / 163 CHAPTER 8 THE NORTHFrom the DMZ / 167The North in the Media and in the Public Perception -Western Media vs Korea / 169Experiencing the Real North / 170 POST KOREA / 187NOTES / 190

A moving and distressing first-hand account of the terrible massacre that occurred over several days in May 1980 that was to signal the birth of democracy in South Korea and the end of successive military-backed authoritarian governments. After returning to Korea in 2019 for the first time since the 1980 Uprising, the author was shocked to discover that many people he talked to were not aware of the truth of these horrendous events. Some thought it was a Communist insurrection fomented by North Korea; to others it was a student riot; others doubted it ever happened Paul Courtright was there. He saw what happened. He felt duty-bound to reveal the truth. This book is his account. Young Peace Corps volunteer, Paul Courtright was helping leprosy patients in the countryside of South Korea 1980. He enjoyed cooking eggs and listening to music. On his way back home from his medical checkup, he got caught in the middle of Gwangju massacre. Between Peace Corps policy and frustration, he decided to act. He escaped Gwangju to tell the US embassy what was going on there. He couldn't stop writing notes about what he was witnessing. It was the only way he could process what he was seeing. is based on his massive amount of notes. This memoir is not only the record of Gwangju uprising but also a great story of how the incident changed a young man's life in a very short period of time. "We have no voice. You have to be our voice. You have to tell people outside what they’re doing to us.” She glanced around the street, then returned her fearless gaze to me. I was rooted to the spot. I was to be the “witness” and she had given me a clear task. I failed the halmeoni. I was given a responsibility that now, forty years later, I can finally face. I hope I’m not too late. -From the Prologue- About the Author Paul Courtright was a US Peace Corps Volunteer in Jeonnam Province of Korea from 1979-81. He completed his Masters and Doctorate in Public Health focusing on eye diseases and neglected tropical diseases. For 20 years he lived and worked in Egypt, Ethiopia, South Africa, and Tanzania establishing, with his wife, the Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology in Moshi, Tanzania. He has published over 250 scientific articles and has received awards from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Premio Vision Mundi de Lucha Contra la Cuguera, and the Antonio Champalimaud Vision Award. He is a professor (adjunct) at the University of Cape Town and currently he is the Trachoma Technical Lead, consulting for Sightsavers, a UK based non-governmental organization. He is married with two sons and currently lives in San Diego. Since 1981 he had continued his relationship with Korea conducting research there with Korean colleagues and a summer epidemiology course at Yonsei University with his wife. His work in Africa has been recognized by the Queen and got invited to England. Contents Dedication 2 Author’s note 3 Prologue 4 Day 1 (Wednesday, May 14): Demonstration curiosity for the uninitiated 6 Day 2 (Thursday, May 15): Demos are neither won nor lost 12 Day 3 (Friday, May 16): Good to be heading home 19 Day 4 (Saturday, May 17): Getting back to normal 27 Day 5 (Sunday, May 18): Disturbing rumors streak across the sky 33 Day 6 (Monday, May 19): Something awful happened here 38 Day 7 (Tuesday, May 20): Getting marching orders and the last bus home 47 Day 8 (Wednesday, May 21): You can push people only so far 54 Day 9 (Thursday, May 22): The mundane and the crazy can easily coexist in the middle of an uprising 67 Day 10 (Friday, May 23): We are all “impure elements” 82 Day 11 (Saturday, May 24): Translating in a mortuary 100 Day 12 (Sunday, May 25): Is there peace to be found heading over the mountain? 119 Day 13 (Monday, May 26): Losing my temper and heading to Seoul 129 Epilogue 139 Acknowledgments 142

Want to travel to Korea but don't know where to start? Then this is the book for you! Korean for K-POP Travellers is a magical book which makes learning Korean and Korean culture easy for visitors to Korea. It's a travel guide which teaches you to communicate with Koreans by using simple, accurate Korean expressionns. Of course, this book is appropriate for any beginner of Korean. ● A must-have Korean tour guidebook for K-pop fans and people planning a trip to Korea! ● A Korean speaking practice book for traveling with essential real life expressions and vocabulary! ● Watch video clips of a 5-day trip to Seoul and witness the Korean expressions and vocabulary being used in real situations ● Learn about various aspects of the Korean language and culture, while picking up some helpful tips for your trip! Korean for K-Pop Travelers, which incorporates survey results from foreigners, is a book containing the most essential Korean expressions for K-pop travelers who have decided to make their way to Korea and also provides a guide for a trip that’s best suited for their purposes and lifestyles. This book was conceptualized based on a storytelling technique, which takes K-pop travelers through 5 days and 4 nights in Seoul while on a visit to see a concert by their favorite K-pop artist. What sets this book apart is that you can see the whole itinerary for the trip and Korean expressions being enacted in video form. To do this, members of K-pop group Favorite travel to the hottest tourist spots and see, taste, and feel what these places have to offer—all captured on video. The video clips highlight the appeal of these tourist attractions and include useful Korean expressions along with English subtitles to aid in the viewers’ understanding. Enriched with QR-Code links to online videos this is a must have for any young student of Korean.     Contents Preface --------------------------------------- 4 How to Use This Book --------------------------- 6 Hangeul Table ------------------------------------ 12 Contents -------------------------------------------- 14 Day 1 1. 한국 도착! 여행 시작! We’re Finally in Korea! Let’s Begin Our Trip! ----- 18 2. 숙소 체크인과 주변 탐사 Checking into a Hotel and Exploring the Area ----- 30 3. 명동에서의 첫 식사 First Meal at Myeongdong ----- 42 4. 동대문에서 쇼핑 후 광장시장으로! ----- 56 Shopping at Dongdaemun then Heading to Gwangjang Market! Day 2 5. 경복궁 수문장 교대 의식 관람 ----- 70 The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony at Gyeongbok Palace 6. 한복 입고 북촌 한옥 마을에서 인생 샷! ----- 82 Put on a Hanbok and take the best photo of yourself at Bukchon Hanok Village! 7. 인사동에서 전통차 한잔! A Cup of Traditional Tea at Insadong! ----- 96 8. N서울타워에서 본 야경 The Night View from N Seoul Tower ----- 108 Day 3 9. 시티 투어 시작! Let’s Begin the Tour of the City! ----- 118 10. 서울 안의 작은 지구촌, 이태원 Itaewon, a Taste of the World in Seoul ----- 130 11. 젊음의 거리 홍대 Hongdae, a Trendy Hangout for Young Adults ----- 142 Day 4 12. 인터넷 티켓 예매와 수령 Reserving Tickets Online and Picking Them Up ----- 154 13. 공연을 기다리면서··· Waiting for the Performance... ----- 164 14. 기다리고 기다리던 공연 관람 The Long-Awaited Performance ----- 174 Day 5 15. 서울에서의 마지막 날 Last Day in Seoul ----- 184 Appendix 서울 관광 지도 A Tour Map of Seoul ----- 198 지하철 노선도 Subway Map ----- 200 유용한 앱 & 사이트 Useful Applications & Websites ----- 202 표현 색인 Expression Index ----- 204 어휘 색인 Vocabulary Index ----- 214

A temple stay is a short sojourn at a temple where one goes to follow monastic rules of life. For this reason, many seek out temples for the explicit purpose of having a rest. It is for this reason that a temple stay can be compared to a nap: a short break from one’s daily routine provides the energy necessary to carry on with one’s busy existence. The various programs offered around the country all possess, to some degree, the essence of Korean Buddhism. This book uses simple terms to explain the meaning of some of the rituals that one may encounter at a temple stay and gives insight into the history, philosophy and practices of Korean Buddhism. Are you ready to transcend the boundaries of religion and depart for a temple stay, the storehouse of Korean Buddhist culture? Open your mind to the information contained in this book.Introduction 6Chapter 1One Special Night at a Mountain Temple 12Full-body Bowing | Morning Service | A Tour of the Temple |Meal of Four Bowls | On Returning to Everyday Life Chapter 2Temples: The Space of Practice 22Temples as a World of Symbols | The Daily Life of Practitioners |Imbuing Every Gesture with One’s Mind Chapter 3Korean Buddhism 42The Seed of Buddhism Spreads in Korea | The Flowering of Seon |Korean Buddhism Overcomes Danger and Rises Again Chapter 4Diverse Experiences through Temple Stay 58The Growth of Temple Stay | The Temple Stay Program for Foreigners |From Martial Arts to Coffee Beans: Special Temple Stay Programs Chapter 5Practice: A Happy Habit That Changes Me 84A Practice that Heals the Body and Mind | Types and Methods of Practice inKorean Buddhism | Practices Available during Temple Stays |Practices That Can Be Done in Daily LifeAppendixInformation 108  Delving Deeper• Samul: Musical Instruments for Conversion of the Masses 30• Basics of Temple Etiquette: Hapjang and Jeol 41• Ganhwaseon: Speaking Words, Erasing Words 56• Temple Stay Information at a Glance 64• Experience Buddhist Temple Culture to Open Up Your Mind 72• Angeo: A Special Study behind a Locked Door 104