An Introduction of western theater drama in Korea Almost 400 playwrights from about 25 countries and more than 1,000 dramas have been introduced to Korea in the brief span of 100 despite the fact that Korea has a vastly different culture, history, and tradition. While the history of Western theater spans 2,500 years, it has been less than a hundred years since translations of Western drama were first staged in Korea. Therefore, to understand 20th century Korean theater scene, it is necessary to examine how Western drama took root in Korea during the late 19th to the 20th centuries. Acts and Scenes: Western Drama in Korean Theater is a brief overview of how Western drama was introduced and developed in Korea. The book is mainly divided into nine parts and outlined with notable examples of theatrical accomplishments: (1) the introduction of Western theater at a time when sinpa theater companies coexisted with the singeuk movement; (2) the contribution of university theater and the theatrical activities of college students who regarded the acceptance of modern Western drama as a means to enlighten the nation; (3) the establishment and activities of the National Drama Company that provided an opportunity for Korean theater to enter the specialized stage of theater; (4) contemporary American plays that have been imported in exceptionally large numbers to Korea since the Korean War; (5) the foundation of a number of coterie theater companies; (6) the little theater movement; (7) the influence of the international theatrical artist Bertolt Brecht, who was introduced relatively late to Korea due to political considerations; (8) changes in the performance characteristics of plays by the most performed playwright Shakespeare; and finally, (9) the most performed play, Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett. Understanding the history of Western drama in the Korean theater scene, which has shifted and progressed in the currents of social transformation, means figuring out just how Korean society has been transfigured. Korean playwright always sought to internalize while using imported techniques to reflect Korean sensibilities, including the individual artists’ personal styles. Now, western drama in Korean theater scene have moved away from the phase of staging productions faithful to the original play and finally entered the phase of using it as a rich source for new theatrical creations. Contents Preface 01 Co-existence of Sinpa (New Style) Theater and Singeuk (New Theater) Movement 신파와 신극 운동의 공존 일제강점기 내내 대중적 인기를 누린 신파극과, 민중 계몽의 수단으로 서구 근대극을 적극적으로 연구하고 소개했던 지식인들의 신극 운동을 살펴본다. 02 Contributions of University Theater 학생들의 연극 활동과 대학극의 기여 신파극 인습을 버리고 현대극으로 발전하는 데 중요한 역할을 한 대학극의 전개 양상을 소개한다. 03 Western Plays Performed by the National Theater of Korea 국립극장의 설립과 신극협의회 국립극장에서 공연된 주요 번역극 레퍼토리를 소개한다. 04 The Overflow of American Contemporary Plays 미국 현대 연극의 범람 반파시즘의 성격을 가진 미국 연극의 도입을 한국의 사회•문화적 배경 속에서 살펴본다. 05 Formation of Coterie Theater Companies and Their Repertoires 동인제 극단의 등장 소극장의 탄생, 실험적 작품들과 부조리극 열풍, 그리고 브로드웨이 뮤지컬 도입에 대해 알아본다. 06 Little Theater Movement 소극장 운동 현재 150개가 넘는 소극장이 운집한 대학로는 1980년대 부터 ‘연극의 메카’로 부상하게 된다. 07 The Belated Reception of Bertolt Brecht 거장 브레히트의 뒤늦은 수용 20세기 연극사에서 가장 주요한 인물로 손꼽히는 세계적인 극작가 브레히트가 한국에서만큼은 제때에 수용되지 못하고 뒤처지게 된 정치, 문화적 배경을 살펴본다. 08 Shakespeare: The Most Performed Playwright 가장 많이 공연된 작가: 셰익스피어 원작에 충실한 작품으로부터 실험 정신과 변용을 시도한 각색 작품에 이르기까지 한국의 다양한 셰익스피어 레퍼토리들을 만나본다. 09 Waiting for Godot: The Most Performed Play 가장 많이 상연된 작품: 「고도를 기다리며」 베케트의 부조리극 「고도를 기다리며」가 한국에서 가장 많이 상연된 단일 작품이 된 배경을 살펴본다. Notes Bibliography

Übersetzt von: Ki-Hyang Lee, Alexandra Dickmann, Anja Schmidt, Julia Zachulski, Tamina Hauser 10 Jahre BTS - Die Aufzeichnung | Deutsche Ausgabe des ersten und einzigen offiziellen Buchs von BTS, veröffentlicht zur Feier des 10-jährigen Jubiläums DAS ERSTE UND EINZIGE OFFIZIELLE BUCH – Veröffentlicht zur Feier des 10-jährigen Jubiläums von BTS. Geschichten, die über das hinausgehen, was ihr bereits über BTS wisst. Mit unveröffentlichten Fotos, QR-Codes zu Videos und allen Informationen zu den bisherigen Alben. Nachdem sie am 13. Juni 2013 ihren ersten Schritt in die Welt gemacht haben, feiern BTS im Juni 2023 den 10. Jahrestag ihres Debüts. Sie sind zu einer weltweiten Künstlerikone aufgestiegen und blicken während dieser bedeutungsvollen Zeit in ihrem ersten offiziellen Buch auf ihren bisherigen Werdegang zurück. Daraus schöpfen BTS die Kraft, hellere Tage zu erschaffen, und einen weiteren Schritt auf einem Weg zurückzulegen, den noch niemand zuvor gegangen ist. In den Interviews von Myeongseok Kang, der bereits in verschiedenen Medien über K-Pop und andere Aspekte koreanischer Popkultur geschrieben hat und BTS über drei Jahre intensiv begleitete, teilen sie persönliche Geschichten und geben Einblicke hinter die Kulissen ihrer bisherigen Reise. In sieben chronologisch geordneten Kapiteln, von der Zeit vor dem Debüt von BTS bis in die Gegenwart, werden ihre lebhaften Stimmen und Meinungen vereint zu einer aufrichtigen, lebendigen und tiefgründigen Geschichte. In Einzelinterviews, die ohne Kamera und Make-up geführt wurden, beleuchten sie ihre musikalische Reise aus verschiedenen Blickwinkeln und diskutieren deren Bedeutung. Darüber hinaus wird das Buch von Porträtfotos eröffnet, die BTS als Individuen und Künstler zeigen. Es gibt zahlreiche Konzeptfotos, Tracklisten aller bisherigen Alben und über 330 QR-Codes. Als digitale Künstler kommunizieren BTS mit der Welt über das Internet, und dieses Buch ermöglicht es den Lesern, sofort online auf Trailer, Musikvideos und mehr zuzugreifen, um ein umfassendes Verständnis aller Schlüsselmomente in der Geschichte von BTS zu erhalten. Mit einer Zeitleiste aller wichtigen Meilensteine ist BEYOND THE STORY ein bemerkenswertes Archiv - wirklich alles über BTS in einem Band.

BTS Lyrics Inside Vol. 1 **** NOW Available **** Special Gift:  Handwriting Notes + only from us: BTS Postcard Watch the trailer! While there are many great songs that BTS was actively involved in writing the lyrics for, this book presents a selection of 10 songs in total, including Yet To Come from Proof (2022), to ensure adequate coverage of the deeper implications of the lyrics and various anecdotes related to the songs. The selection was based on two surveys about fans’ favorite BTS songs conducted in 2020 and 2021, with responses from approximately 145,000 and 204,000 ARMY, respectively.We also analyzed the set lists from several performances and fan-meets, from LOVE YOURSELF TOUR in 2018-2019 to BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE in 2021-2022, and classified 10 songs into categories such as opening song (OPENING), dance number (DANCE), song dedicated to ARMY (FOR ARMY), and closing song (CLOSING), which are based on the progression of a concert. We hope that reading this book will give readers an experience similar to being at a BTS concert.Each chapter focuses on one song and consists of three sections: About the Song Sing Along as You Fan-Chant Lyrics Inside. Two or three chapters make up a part, and each part ends with someconcert-related episodes or a feature covering an aspect of Korean culture that may help deepen readers’ understanding of the songs.In the About the Song section of each chapter, there is a brief introduction of the album and the song, as well as little anecdotes from BTS’ lyrics writing and official interviews. The Sing Along as You Fan-Chant section presents all the lyrics, their Romanized pronunciations, and the fan-chant to make it easier to singalong to the song.The Lyrics Inside section is designed to help readers understand the Korean lyrics written by BTS by offering a translation of the words, an explanation of the vocabulary and expressions used, and an indepth interpretation of the song. This section also includes genuine quotes from interviews and social media posts of BTS relevant to the lyrics to help readers relate to the messages conveyed by BTS songs.   Contents 1 작은 것들을 위한 시 (Boy With Luv) (Feat. Halsey)2 ON3 Life Goes On4 IDOL5 불타오르네 (FIRE)6 Magic Shop7 We are Bulletproof : the Eternal8 소우주 (Mikrokosmos)9 봄날10 Yet To Come  

BTS Lyrics Inside Vol. 2 **** NOW Available **** Special Gift:  Lyrics Mini Book + only from us: BTS Group Postcard Watch the trailer   Contents 1  I NEED U2  RUN3  EPILOGUE : Young Forever4  둘! 셋! (그래도 좋은 날이 더 많기를)5  MIC Drop6  FAKE LOVE7  욱 (UGH!)8  00:00 (Zero O’Clock)9  달려라 방탄10 For Youth

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How did BTS transcend K-pop and move people all over the world? In just a decade since their debut in 2013, BTS has achieved remarkable impact beyond the music and entertainment activities of a K-pop group. They have succeeded in gaining interest and popularity as an icon of the contemporary global youth generation, not as fictional characters but as real people with Asian faces who are facing difficulties in the uncertain current and future conditions. At the same time, their actions have world-historical significance beyond the realm of popular culture. This is not only what BTS means, but also what K-pop and Hallyu mean. In this respect, BTS have faithfully fulfilled their role as pioneers. Contents Foreword to the English editionPrologue: Out into the World with BTSBTS as a Lens for Observing the WorldBTS in the Age of Globalization and Digital CultureOn the Road That BTS WalksJoining the Journey That Nobody Has Ever WalkedChapter 1: BTS, Beyond K-pop:From the Margins of K-pop Industry to the Zenith of World Popular CultureThe New Order of Global Cultural DistributionThe Idol Systems in Korea and Japan-and BTSBTS and K-pop: Commonalities and DifferencesHow BTS Display HybridityBeyond K-pop, and to the WorldChapter 2: BTS Transmedia: The Most Important Keywords for Understanding BTS NarrativesWhat Is TransmediaBTS’s Transmedia StrategyThree Layers of BTS TransmediaSecond Layer: The Narratives of BTS as a Band and the MembersThird Layer: The Narratives of the BTS Members as Natural PersonsThe Rabbit Hole: The Knots That Tie Together Different Narrative LayersJin’s “Epiphany”V’s “Singularity”The Completion of BTS Transmedia Via Fan ParticipationChapter 3: The BTS Phenomenon through the Lens of Class Theory:Why Do Young People around the World Love BTS?Singing about Young People’s Life CircumstancesYou Can’t Live Like Your Parents Anymore, So What Will You Do?Resist! Growth over SuccessIcons of the Young Generation: The Beatles, David Bowie, and BTSChapter 4: Becoming ARMY and Being ARMY: They Are behind Every PhenomenonMeeting the ARMY On-siteBecoming ARMY and Being ARMYEncounter: Delving into BTS’s Universe (BU)The Bias: BTS Saved Me at My Lowest PointThe Power of ARMY as CommunityCommunicating Consolation and SalvationAbout the Middle-aged FansLearning Korean, BTS’s LanguageARMY’s Taste and ARMY as TasteCommunities of Media, Taste, and ValuesARMY and Fan ActivismChapter 5: BTS and a New Racial Imagination: How Did BTS Turn Asians into Objects of Desire?From Local to the World: K-pop led by BTSGlobal Pop Music, Sung in KoreanCultural Referencing Strategy in a Multicultural WorldChanging the White-centric Racial ImaginationRacial Sensibility of K-pop FandomsSeeking Alternatives between Stereotype and GlorificationChapter 6: BTS and Alternative Masculinity:How Did They Impact the Gender Sensibility of the Young Generation?Male Imagery That Allows Aesthetic AppreciationSoft MasculinityAnti-toxic MasculinityBeyond Alternative Masculinity, towards Gender IssuesBTS’s BodyEpilogue: BTS and Imagining a New Era

Choreographers and the Universal Language Masters of Movements This book explores the lives and works of representative contemporary dance choreographers of Korea, primarily based in Seoul. The artists selected are examined in detail through interviews by thoroughly investigating their education, influences, and creative process that determines their aesthetic inclination. The artists are presented in chronological order, and are further divided into their educational backgrounds, respectively. The two pioneers of contemporary dance of Korea Yook Wan-soon and Hong Sin Cha, following these artists, the next generation who had studied abroad is introduced. Chung Eui-sook, Ahn Sungsoo, Choe Sang-cheul, and Ahn Eun-me went to the United States, the home of contemporary dance and Yu Mina and Nam Jeong-ho went to study in Europe and absorbed the contemporary dance techniques of Europe. Meanwhile homegrown artists Kim Bock Hee, Park Myungsook, Jeon Mi Sook, Son Kwan Jung, and Ahn Aesoon developed within the university dance departments in Korea whose works are directly influenced by Korean motifs, and artists such as Hong Sungyop, Park Hobin, and Jung Young-doo originally had different majors, but later changed their careers to contemporary dance. As well as these respected artists, the book covers arising young choreographers and their artistic experiments. Despite the categorizations according to their international and national influences, it does not do justice to simply classify these artists’ works in to mere American, European, or Korean styles. This book ultimately pursued to find common aspects that motivate and inspire Korean choreographers that can be identified as the “local style” in pursuit of the identity of contemporary dance in Korea. To hone their universal language to perfection, these choreographers more so nowadays, collaborate with specialists in various genres and are creating yet again a new dance culture.   Contents Preface 01 Pioneers in Korean Contemporary Dance 한국의 현대 무용을 개척하다 현대 무용의 불모지였던 한국에서 현대 무용을 개척한 육완순, 홍신자 • Yook Wan-soon • Hong Sin Cha 02 American Dreams: To the Birthplace of Contemporary Dance 현대 무용의 본고장 미국으로 가다 현대 무용의 본고장인 미국에서 정통 테크닉과 시스템을 배워 온 정의숙, 안성수, 최상철, 안은미 • Chung Eui-sook • Ahn Sungsoo • Choe Sang-cheul • Ahn Eun-me 03 In Search of European Movements 유럽의 움직임을 찾아 가다 유럽 현대 무용의 영향으로 실험적 도전 정신을 실천하는 유미나, 남정호 • Yu Mina • Nam Jeong-ho 04 Embracing Korean Identity 한국의 정체성과 교우하다 한국의 문화 풍토 속에서 독자성을 확보한 김복희, 박명숙, 전미숙, 손관중, 안애순 • Kim Bock Hee • Park Myungsook • Jeon Mi Sook • Son Kwan Jung • Ahn Aesoon 05 Brave New Talent: Korean Dancers from Outside the Academe 한국의 무용 아카데미즘과 맞서다 대학 무용학과를 중심으로 발전한 한국 무용계에서 기존 교육 시스템에서 벗어나 독자적 영역을 구축하고 있는 홍승엽, 박호빈, 정영두 • Hong Sungyop • Park Hobin • Jung Young-doo 06 New Generation of Contemporary Choreographers 차세대 현대 무용 안무가들 현재 한국 현대 무용계에서 새롭게 주목을 받기 시작한 박나훈, 이경은, 예효승, 안영준, 김성용, 신창호, 차진엽, 김보람 • Park Na-hoon • Lee Kyung-eun • Ye Hyo-seung • Ahn Young-jun • Kim Sung-yong • Shin Chang Ho • Cha Jin-yeob • Kim Bo-ram 07 Prospect of Contemporary Dance in Korea 한국 현대무용의 전망 한국의 현대 안무가들이 한국인이자 동시에 세계인으로서 추구하는 예술적 경지 Notes Contacts

Contemporary Korean Arts Series 7 Leading Contemporary Women Artists from Korea A Discourse on “Difference” and “Coexistence” Korea become one of the most exuberant and productive centers in the world art scene. A number of artists are actively participating in the renowned international art fairs, and numerous cities in Korea are hosting world-wide art biennales. In the meantime, Korean art has demonstrated a fast and wide range of development both in the number of artists and in the realms of art making. Artists adopting various Western media have integrated current artistic issues from politics to formal explorations. Among them, some Korean women artists are remarkably active. The nine artists featured in this book are addressing their experiences in art and society, such as education, politics, culture, media, economics, legal system and institutions in Korea in their individual voices. Yun Suknam and Kimsooja can be categorized as the firstgeneration feminist artists that examine women’s lives within the context of Korea’s history, but they are gradually expanding their interests beyond femininity. Yang Haegue, Kim Sora, Nikki S. Lee and Koo Jeong-A, who deal with the ambiguity of boundaries in social convention and art, cast their doubts on the existence of boundaries through metaphorical and connotative methods of expression. Yee Sookyung, Lim Minouk and Ham Younjoo are artists who reflect on or criticize current political and artistic realities including religion, crafts and design, sharing a common thread in that they constantly try to expand the scope of their work and also of the receptiveness of the viewers. Based upon feminine sensitivities, the artists show concerns toward the lesser, minor, secondary objects and places of value in which any post-theories had been dealt with. Korean artists utilize their composite images as an artistic means of self-projection. In this process, Korean women artists, who learned how to visualize the differences, prefigure desirable perspectives for Korean artworks. Coexisting Differences: Women Artists in Contemporary Korean Art, a critical writing on the 21st century Korean arts, attempts to highten the awareness on the immediate theoretical issues of the world’s art scenes and is dedicated to the art lovers around the globe.

The Korean Wave, or Hallyu, which began in neighboring Asian countries in 1997, has expanded to become a global phenomenon in the 2020s. Korean cultural content, as witnessed through BTS (K-pop), Parasite (K-cinema), and Squid Game (K-drama), has come to dominate mainstream culture on the global stage. This is especially true with Korean dramas, which played a pioneering role in the birth of the Korean Wave, as well as in generating interest in Korean society and culture. In recent years, thanks to global OTT platforms like Netflix, Korean dramas have been distributed to every corner of the planet and have attracted a wide range of audiences across racial, national, gender, and age divides.This book selected thirteen K-dramas for television and K-cinema films that have either become global hits thanks to the Korean Wave or are worthy of further exploration, and provides a wide-ranging look at the meanings and contexts of these works, as well as the reasons for their success and how they can be interpreted from different angles. In addition, this book examines the realities and specificities of Korean society and how those specificities are not just limited to Korea, but have become universal so that they now resonate with people around the world.The works covered in this book were all released between the second half of 2021 and the second half of 2022: Squid Game, Hellbound, The Silent Sea, D.P., All of Us Are Dead, Juvenile Justice, Pachinko, and Extraordinary Attorney Woo (dramas) and Broker, The Outlaws series, Alienoid, Seoul Vibe, and 20th Century Girl (movies). We sincerely hope this book will help readers better understand each of these works and develop an interest in and passion for K-cinema and K-dramas. About the Author Ahn Soong Beum is a professor of Korean Language and Literature at Kyung Hee University, director of the K-culture · Story Contents Research Institute, film critic, and poet. He hosted EBS “Cinema Heaven” and served as a jury member of the Busan International Film Festival. He is the author of The Night of Disillusionment and the Dawn of Man.

Daehangno is generally called a street of youth. However, it does not mean it is only frequented by young people. Daehangno is where the youthful passion of elderly artists is still tangible, where the youthful ardor of retired professors is still palpable and where the budding romance of late poets is still alive; in other words, where all of our youths can be found. The young people of today who flock here in pursuit of new cultures naturally mingle with those who were young here half a century ago. It is this generational crossroads that distinguishes Daehangno from other young streets in Seoul. Daehangno: Theater District in Seoul describes what makes Daehangno what it is today, rather than merely listing the hundreds of small theaters that make this neighborhood unique in the world. The author conveys the history and spirit of the street, which are the secret to its dynamism and its cultural power that are hidden behind its splendid façade. Daehangno is a treasure trove of stories. There are many important historical relics, and it also bore the turbulent periods of modern and contemporary Korean history, including the years of Japanese colonial rule. Most importantly, though, Daehangno is where young literati and artists gathered to discuss art and dream of the future. The people who breathed the air of Daehangno created not only poems and novels but also plays, movies and music, thus sharing the romance of this neighborhood with the general public. 01 Street of Culture and Art It was the 1980s that Daehangno began to emerge as a culturally and socially significant location. Daehangno became known for its image as a street of culture, art, youth, freedom and street politics in the late 1980s. 02 Cradle of the Performing Arts The current image of Daehangno as the street of culture and arts was created by cultural institutions and public theaters. And small theaters play a crucial role in the Korean theatrical world as they are where modern theater is developed and experimented with. Also, the area has attracted a number of major festivals with its arts and culture infrastructure. Therefore, looking at their history is like addressing the history of modern Korean theater itself. 03 Street of History and Culture Daehangno has many historic landmarks that convey the depth and beauty of a bygone era, such as Seonggyungwan Academy, Ihwajang House, Hamchunwonji Garden Site, Mt. Naksan and Naksan Park. Also splendid private galleries and museums are distributed across the Daehangno area. 04 Story of Historical Memories Daehangno began to be recognized as the "street of culture and arts" after the relocation of Seoul National University in 1975, and it was first officially characterized as a "street of culture and arts" in 1990 as part of its cultural policies. The cultural measures implemented for Daehangno played a crucial role in giving the area its distinct identity as a place of culture and arts.  Lee Chin A • BA in Korean Modern Drama, Sookmyung Women's University • Ph. D. in Theatre Critic, St. Petersburg State Academy of Theatre Arts, Russia • Associate Professor of Department of Korean Literature, Sookmyung Women's University Arts Council Korea (ARKO) ARKO is a state funded‚ non profit organization. The main aim of the Council is to make the arts more central to the lives of the Korean citizens by supporting arts organizations and artists in and abroad through grant-giving services and programs.   

This book is a valuable collection that brings together paintings by Elizabeth Keith, a Western artist who captured the fading sceneries of the old Joseon in vivid colors, along with anecdotes and explanations. This is based on the book by Keith, Old Korea: The Land of Morning Calm, published in 1946 in the United Kingdom, with a rich addition of a total collection of Keith's Korea-inspired paintings and research by Professor Young-dahl Song, who specializes in Keith's artworks as a collector and scholar. It took him almost 30 years to complete his Keith collection. Despite her world acclaim, Elizabeth Keith was little known in Korea. We can have a brighter picture of the late Joseon Dynasty years, as she photographically painted these sceneries with in-depth understanding and deep affection for the Korean culture and Koreans. This book digitalized 85 artworks by Keith on Korea, from watercolor paintings to woodcut prints in super high-definition quality, and also printed them on quality pieces of paper that are fit for art brochures in order to present them in forms that are as original as possible. Also, the stories and explanations told by Professor Young-dahl Song, who has studied Keith's life and artworks for several decades, offer further understanding of readers. By publishing this English-language book, which redefines the relations between Keith and Korea in the richest way possible, readers in the English-speaking territory can now enjoy a look into the old landscape of Korea, which was loved by Keith but being forgotten. Readers can also enjoy appreciating Keith's exotic paintings that were reborn in the best-ever color and quality. About Elisabeth Keith Born in the Scottish town of Aberdeenshire, Elizabeth Keith traveled to Japan in 1915, the beginning of a nine-year stay in a number of Asian countries. She found herself deeply attracted to Asia’s beauty and culture. Keith visited Korea several times starting in 1919 and worked on watercolor paintings of the Korean culture and daily lives. It was also in 1919 when she held the first-ever exhibition of paintings on Korea in Tokyo and met Watanabe Shozaburo, who led the shin-hanga (New Prints) movement. This encounter led her to start working on woodblock prints. She had a prolific career as a woodblock print artist, mainly working at Watanabeʼs studio. In her later years, she assumed control of the whole process of etching and woodblock prints. In 1921, as the first Western-born artist to capture Asian subjects, Keith held an exhibition in Seoul, followed by another in 1934. From the 1920s, she also often held exhibitions in the United States and Europe. Her artworks are in the collections of several top-tier museums and galleries worldwide. Korea happens to be a subject that is most frequently visited in her artworks, and it was those pieces that earned her acclaim. In this sense, it is only fair to say that Keith and Korea have a special relationship. She was also an author of books including Old Korea (1946), Eastern Windows (1928), and Grin and Bear It (1917).

 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

A comprehensive introduction to Korean cultural heritage with UNESCO Treasures in Korea & Culture and Customs of Korea: In an effort to make Korean culture better known around the world, 21 aspects of Korean culture are introduced in this volume along with UNESCO Treasures of Korea. These aspects, or cultural images, which include inlaid celadon ceramics of unexcelled beauty, the Tripitaka Koreana, the world's most comprehensive compilation of Buddhist scriptures, the world's first movable metal printing type, the world's first rain gauge and hanguel, one of the most scientific alphabets and writing system in the world, will to give the reader a glimpse of Korea's rich cultural heritage.

This book has been written by the faculty members who teach housing and interior design in several Korean universities to inform the world on the Korean traditional house and interiors. The main chapters are on the Korean traditional way of space planning and furniture arrangement. Also, the chapters focus on the fact that nature and socio-cultural background have been the major factors in forming the Korean traditional house plan and furniture design. The chapters in this book mostly cover the style of the typical upper class houses in the Chosun dynasty. The upper class houses represent the best form of Korean traditional housing including the interior space planning and furniture, the colors and patterns, and the house style, since they had been built without any financial limitations. The story of the Traditional Korean Home Traditional Korean house presents a comprehensive view of traditional Korean homes, dealing with topics ranging from the cultural and philosophical framework from which architectural design and layout derive from the uniquely Korean aesthetic sensibilities which imbue life, color, and patterns into the furnishings and accessories. By incorporating the philosophies and lifestyles of the past, the interior spaces of the traditional Korean House conveyed a sense of ease and comfort girded with strength of character. An understated charm imbued the near-empty appearance and beauty sprang from harmonizing into the whole the natural or nature-inspired shapes and colors and textures of unadorned spaces. Thus, the Korean traditional house, that is derived from Korean philosophy of life, exhibits unique and apparently paradoxical characteristics that seem very "full", yet "empty" at the same time, and seem "weak" on the outside space shows a dynamic energy and balances, which is very unique, and which can not be found in any other country. This unique traditional house that has been formed through a long period of time possesses practicality and artistic beauty, and we hope that those who visit Korea can see the merits of the Korean traditional house. This book will guide those who search for Korean tradition, practicality, and beauty of the traditional houses that were formed in its long history.

What does hanok mean to today’s generation? Older generations may have memories of living in a hanok as a child or visiting relatives who lived in one. However, for younger people who have been exposed to hanok in a similar way culturally as they have been to Buddhist temples and palaces, hanok are often thought of as historical artifacts that need to be preserved in their old, taxidermized form.Recently, there have been an increasing number of hanok that break this perception and have a direct connection to young people in a friendlier, more attractive way. This is the result of owners who have broken away from the stereotype of traditional hanok and created their own unique hanok. Today, some owners are not only using hanok as residential spaces but also for commercial purposes, such as restaurants, cafes, offices, accommodations, and galleries. At the same time, they are contributing to preserving hanok and revitalizing local culture. From foreigners who arrived in Korea and fell in love with hanok, to those who created new hanok by designing and transforming them to suit their own purposes, the diverse ways of life and mindsets of these people make us rethink what hanok are. The beautiful harmony between tradition and modernity that is expressed through the passion and creativity of these people shows the infinite possibilities of hanok and gives us a glimpse into their future.Hanok Today is not an informational book that answers all of your questions with detailed descriptions about every hanok in every photo. Rather, the authors distill the individuality and essence of each hanok and beautifully arrange the images to convey the meaning of the space, inviting readers to see, feel, and think for themselves. Follow along with the text and photographs through the eyes of the two authors and add your own interpretation to them as you go.About the authorsNani Park was born in Korea but grew up in Hawaii, which gives her a special perspective as both an insider and outsider of Korea. Nani lived in a hanok when she was young and first created a book about hanok when she noticed the lack of published material on the traditional Korean houses (hanok). Currently residing in Seoul, she has since published several hanok related books to share her experiences and appreciation of contemporary daily hanok life. An award-winning illustrator and art educator with a Master’s degree in fine arts from the School of Visual Arts in New York, Nani has been in the art industry for over two decades. She continues to express her art in different media, as seen in this book. Excerpts from her hanok books have continued to be republished in the newspaper JoongAng Ilbo where she is currently acting as a guest contributor for the column, “Nani Park’s Hanok Story.” Jongkeun Lee graduated from Chung-Ang University’s Department of Photography and the graduate school of the same university. He runs a photo and video production company called GuruVisual Co., Ltd., and also teaches advertising photography at his alma mater. In 1995, he began working as a photo director, doing the covers and pictorials of Marie Claire, Maison, and Sulwhasoo magazines. Today, he is currently working for the monthly magazine Casa Living. He has long been actively engaged in product, architecture, and food photography, and has worked on many familiar advertising campaigns as a photographer. He has also taken photos of important cultural heritage such as Hunminjeongeum Haeryebon and Hyewon Hwacheop. Lee’s photography style involves deeply observing the subject and expressing it in warm and profound tones through an artistic interpretation.

Korean cuisine, or hansik, is a source of great pride for Koreans, representing a national food source for an entire nation. In the country’s 5,000-year history, hansik has transformed itself through the turbulent times, helping Koreans to survive. With numerous vegetables that helped people stay alive in times when they lacked food, the rice and grain farmers cultivated after overcoming adverse weather conditions, and the abundant seafood that could be obtained on three sides of the peninsula played an important role in making life better for everyone. In addition to being labelled “healthy food,” hansik not only has a long history behind it, but also a unique philosophy and wisdom to it. Based on vegetarian and fermented foods, hansik was conceived of in the spirit and philosophy of Korean naturalism, which considered nature an integral part of us as human beings. In fact, hansik embraces the food philosophy of the Koreans’ ancestors, who thought of food as part of nature, not just things to consume, and who only had plain, simple foods to consume. This book was written for those who want to know more about hansik, and to promote it on a global level. While many agree that hansik is delicious, healthy, and something that can be proudly presented worldwide, these same people do not understand the reasons why. This book serves as a guide to hansik. Part 1 introduces the history, philosophy, characteristics, and table setting of hansik. Part 2 highlights the diversity and possibilities that hansik provides, describing the different types of hansik, K-food trends, and the current food culture in Korea, as well as how hansik is being greeted around the world. Part 3 clearly summarizes facts about Korean alcoholic drinks that many people do not know about. Part 4 is an answer to freguently asked guestions by foreigners. Stories about hansik are intermittently inserted in this part and will add to readers’ interest in this subject. CONTENTS: Part 1 Exploring the Depth of Hansik The History and Philosophy of Hansik 12 Characteristics of Hansik 18 Korean Fermented Food 23 Korean Table Settings and Table Manners 34   Part 2 A Wide Range of Hansik Different Types of Hansik 46 Hansik Now? 63 Hansik around the World 74   Part 3 Learning about Korean Alcoholic Beverages The Origins of Korean Liquor and People’s Brewing Philosophy 86 The History and Types of Korean Alcoholic Beverages 88 The Unique and Distinctive Nature of Korean Brewing Culture 96 The Meaning of Gayangju and Korea’s Drinking Culture 103 How Koreans Drink in Style 107 Alcoholic Beverages Suitable for Korean Dinners 111   Part 4 Bonus for Your Korean Cuisine Knowledge Frequently Asked Questions by Foreigners 118 Korean Culture Tips for Foreigners to Know 122 Common Korean Culinary Terms 128 Bibliography 136 Source of Images 138

Fully understand what your favorite idols are saying!

Learn Korean with Original K-pop Songs! K-Pop Korean is for Korean language learners at a basic and intermediate level. Using lyrics from 20 K-pop songs, the book contains simple Korean expressions that are often spoken in everyday life.In the book, a variety of steady K-pop hits even overseas are listed by genre and singer, raising the interest of Korean language learners familiar with K-pop. Moreover, the lyrics are used to explain grammatical structures such as verb usage as well as abbreviations and linguistic habits favored by Koreans, allowing for a more extensive learning. Charming illustrations adorn almost every page, helping the learner understand Korean intuitively, and aiding them to become used to simple conversational expressions that rarely appeared in other Korean textbooks. Moreover, the appendix contains the English translation of texts, original description of singer and song and grammar explanations in Korean, enabling learners or teachers to make good use of this teaching material. These are the 20 K-pop songs used in this book.(with links to Youtube videos) 1          오늘부터 우리는           여자친구 2          HONEY                       카라 3          벚꽃엔딩                     버스커버스커 4          남자 없이 잘 살아         미스에이 5          결혼해 줄래                  이승기   6          NO NO NO                   에이핑크 7          너뿐이야                       박진영 8          하루만                          방탄소년단 9          BE MY BABY               원더걸스 10        노래가 늘었어               에일리  11        Man in Love                인피니트 12        Ah-Choo                      러블리즈 13        사랑 사랑 사랑             FT아일랜드 14        너의 모든 순간              성시경 15        Hands Up                    투피엠(2PM) 16        Give It to Me               씨스타(SISTA) 17        A                                 갓세븐(GOT7) 18        썸                                소유 정기고 19        이 노래                         투에이엠 (2AM) 20        Error                           빅스 ▪ A fun book that helps you learn the Korean culture and practical Korean expressions using lyrics from 20 K-pop songs! Among K-pop songs released in the last 10 years, popular songs appropriate for basic and intermediate Korean language learners to study were selected by genre and singer, offering an opportunity to learn simple, practical and useful Korean expressions as well as the Korean culture. ▪ You can easily know by heart the various expressions and sentences from K-pop lyrics! Korean language learners can learn grammatical elements like basic Korean sentence structures, verb usage and pronunciation using K-pop lyrics that they can easily take interest in and approach. The learners can easily memorize the various expressions and sentences used in the lyrics thanks to a deeply engaging material. ▪ You can easily understand and speak Korean thanks to friendly K-pop lyrics and charming illustrations depicting different situations! The lyrics are incorporated into each chapter’s key expressions, and charming illustrations were used in exercises for learners to easily and entertainingly understand the usage, drastically reducing the burden of studying. ▪  English translations of lyrics, chapter texts and conversations are provided as well as grammar explanations in Korean in the appendix! The entire lyrics of the songs as well as the texts and conversations in each chapter are translated into English to help the learners take interest in Korean without the burden of studying. Descriptions of the singer and song are provided in English, and grammar explanations are given in Korean and English both, which makes the material more useful not only to Korean language learners but also to teachers at various institutes.

Learn Korean with Original K-pop Songs!   Download MP3 Files HERE K-Pop Korean 2 is the sequel of the best-selling book . The target of the book is foreign learners whose TOPIK level is 1 or 2 and who want to learn Korean language as well as Korean culture and general public who are interested in Korean and K-Pop. The 25 k-pop songs in the book are selected from K-pop Idols and singers who have caught global popularity in the recent 5-6 years. The book is organized for the readers to see the entire lyrics of each song at the first glance. Two key Korean expressions were selected from each and explained what they mean with examples sentences and related vocabulary to deepen learners’ understanding. This book, especially, is focusing on Korean culture and speaking Korean. There is a dedicated section at the end of each song lesson covering interesting Korean culture makes it easier to understand the background of Korean culture underlying in the song with fun illustrations and images. The best part of the book is QR codes through which one can check the record of example sentences and vocabulary of Korean expressions by a professional Korean voice actor. ▪ A fun textbook with 22 K-pop songs with which you can learn Korean culture and practical expressions This book contains simple, practical, and useful expressions with songs selected from popular groups who have gained global popularity in the last 5-6 years. These songs are most appropriate for those learning at a basic or intermediate level. With this book, you can grasp useful expressions and learn Korean culture at the same time. ▪ Find yourself naturally learning various expressions and vocabulary used in K-Pop lyrics! Using K-Pop lyrics this book captures a learners’ interest, expediting the learning process of Korean words and expressions that can be used in various situations. Also, simply by scanning the QR codes, you can instantly hear the example sentences and vocabulary, recorded by a native Korean voice actor. ▪ English translation of everything from example sentences to the provided grammar guide! Each lesson contains example sentences of each expression, along with English translation, enabling learners to take on self-study, eliminating any unnecessary struggle. The additional appendix not only introduces K-Pop singers and their songs, but also presents grammar guides in Korean, making this book a useful material for both teachers and individual learners.   CONTENTS Preface ________________________________________________________________________________4 How to Use This Book ________________________________________________________________6 Contents ________________________________________________________________________________14 블랙핑크 BLACKPINK 마지막처럼 ____________________________________________________________________________ 19 Forever Young _____________________________________________________________________ 27 뚜두뚜두 ____________________________________________________________________________35 Kill This Love _____________________________________________________________________________43 How You Like That _____________________________________________________________________51 스트레이 키즈 STRAY KIDS 神(신)메뉴 ____________________________________________________________________________61 소리꾼 ____________________________________________________________________________69 트와이스 TWICE Cheer Up _______________________________________________________________________________79 TT __________________________________________________________________________________87 What is Love _____________________________________________________________________95 아이유 IU 밤편지 __________________________________________________________________________________ 105 Blueming _________________________________________________________________________________113 정거장 ___________________________________________________________________________________121 에스파 asepa Next Level _________________________________________________________________________________131 자각몽(Lucid Dream) ______________________________________________________________________139 있지 ITZY 달라달라 _________________________________________________________________________________149 Wannabe ________________________________________________________________________________157 Not Shy ___________________________________________________________________________________165 엔시티 NCT Make a Wish (Birthday Song) __________________________________________________________175 We Go Up ______________________________________________________________________________183 화사 HWASA Orbit ____________________________________________________________________________________193 마리아 ___________________________________________________________________________________201 Appendix Translation ________________________________________________________________________ 210 Index ______________________________________________________________________________ 240 Credits ______________________________________________________________________________ 244  

Contemporary Korean Arts Series 6 K-POP How it became the global craze K-pop, referred to pop and dance music performed by idol groups mainly targeted at teens, has been expanding in popularity beyond Asia to Europe and South America. It was the 1990s when this school of music first appeared in Korea, but its emergence was not abrupt and its roots are sunk deep into decades of Korean popular music history. This book is designed to introduce to international audiences interested in Korean music how the modern form of Korean pop music began and evolved. Understanding the history of Korean pop music, which has shifted and progressed in the currents of social transformation, means figuring out just how Korean society has been transfigured. This book is mainly divided into two sections. The first deals with the developments in Korean pop music from Japanese rule up to the early 1990s. Exploring this period, which falls into a prehistory of K-pop, will serve as an opportunity for understanding the historical context surrounding K-pop. The second section illustrates the processes of the formation to K-pop throughout the 1990s and the stages in its development into its current form as a globalized cultural element. The main focuses of the second portion include K-pop’s representative idol groups, the social circumstances that yielded K-pop, and its production system. Gaining a thorough grasp of the K-pop fever around the world requires a more multi-dimensional perspective that encompasses its historical context and structural conditions. In this sense, this book will prove useful to those who desire to learn about K-pop and Korean popular culture, and further about Korean society.

CONTENTS Foreword Survey Process of the Korean Collection at the Museum fur Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, Germany The Korean Collection at the Museum fur Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, Germany Catalogue of Works Earthenware Glazed Ceramics Craft Paintings Apendix Conservation Treatment for the Celadon Gourd-shaped Ewer with Lotus Design Complete Liste of the Korean Cellection at the MKG in Hamburg, Germany  

About This Book The 100 keywords for this book have been selected through several rounds of surveys with the students at the Korean Cultural Center in Paris, France. The 100 facts address extensive sectors. The facts have been selected because they not only help French and global learners have an overall understanding of the state of Korea, but also represent the background knowledge necessary to study essential words and grammar in learning Korean from various aspects including culture, history, tradition and society. The 100 keywords thus chosen serve as the topic of each subject. This book has a total of 100 subjects, largely divided in six themes so that learners can easily search the subject they would like to know. The six themes are: Theme 1: Symbolic Icons (10 Subjects) Theme 2: Food, Clothing and Shelter (12 Subjects) Theme 3: Geography and Tourism (21 Subjects) Theme 4: Society & Daily Life (19 Subjects) Theme 5: History and Religion (20 Subjects) Theme 6: Arts and Culture (18 Subjects) Each subject consists of two pages. On the upper left side is a photo that can explain the subject at a glance. Under the photo is a Korean text that introduces contents that must be learned regarding the subject. In order to help the learning, two questions are added to check the learner’s understanding of the text. The answers are provided in the appendices at the end of this book. In the upper right side is the English translation of the Korean text. The translation will serve for learners to measure their level of Korean proficiency in terms of understanding; in addition, it will satisfy the need for Korean learners who have long wanted to have a bilingual textbook. On the bottom is the English translation of each Words and Expressions section to help readers understand the Korean text. Small photos that are relevant to each subject are added to provide greater enjoyment.     Contents       서문 / 4 일러두기 / 6 차례 / 10 1장 상징물 Symbolic Icons 001 한글 Hangeul 14 002 태극기 Taegeukgi 16 003 애국가 Aegukga 18 004 무궁화 Mugunghwa 20 005 아리랑 Arirang 22 006 고려청자 Goryeo Celadon 24 007 김치 Kimchi 26 008 비빔밥 Bibimbap 28 009 태권도 Taekwondo 30 010 첨단 과학 기술 Advanced Science and Technology 32 2장 의식주 Food, Clothing and ShelterFood, Clothing and Shelter 001 한복 Hanbok 36 002 불고기 Bulgogi 38 003 인삼 Gingseng 40 004 한국의 술 Korean Liquor 42 005 젓갈/젓 Jeotgal/Jeot (Salted Fermented Seafood) 44 006 김장 Gimjang (Seasonal Preparation of Kimchi 46 007 장독대 Jangdokdae (Jar Stand) 48 008 다례 Tea Ceremony 50 009 한옥 Hanok 52 010 온돌 Ondol 54 011 마당 Madang (Courtyard) 56 012 전통 정원의 아름다움 Beauty of Traditional Garden 58 3장 지리와 관광 Geography and Tourism and Tourism 001 한반도 Korean Peninsula 62 002 극동 아시아 속의 한국 Korea in East Asia 64 003 계절과 날씨 Seasons and Weather 66 004 한강 Hangang River 68 005 서울의 고궁 Ancient Palaces in Seoul 70 006 서울 남산 Namsan Mountain, Seoul 72 007 남대문과 남대문시장 Namdaemun Gate and Namdaemun Market 74 008 동대문과 근처 시장들 Dongdaemun Gate and Nearby Markets 76 009 인사동 Insadong 78 010 북촌한옥마을 Bukchon Hanok Village 80 011 홍대 앞 거리 Hongdae (Hongik University) Streets 82 012 강남 Gangnam 84 013 서울 지하철 Seoul Metropolitan Subway 86 014 제주도와 한라산 Jejudo Island and Hallasan Mountain 88 015 경주와 경주 남산 Gyeongju and Gyeongju Namsan Mountain 90 016 하회마을 Hahoe Folk Village 92 017 부여와 백제 유적 Buyeo and Baekje Historic Sites 94 018 부산과 자갈치시장 Busan and Jagalchi Market 96 019 동해안과 설악산 국립 공원 Donghae Coast and Seoraksan National Park 98 020 다도해와 해상 국립 공원 Dadohae and Haesang (Marine Archipelago) National Park 100 021 보성 차밭 Boseong Tea Plantation 102 4장 사회와 일상생활 Society and Daily Life Daily Life 001 한국어 The Korean Language 106 002 인구 Population 108 003 성과 이름 Family Name and Surname 110 004 호칭 Titles Addressing People 112 005 숫자 Numbers 114 006 나이 Age 116 007 결혼식 Wedding Ceremony 118 008 교육 제도 Educational System 120 009 대학 입학 시험 University Entrance Exam 122 010 병역 의무 Duty of Military Service 124 011 설날 Seollal (New Year’s Day) 126 012 추석 Chuseok 128 013 한의학 Traditional Korean Medicine 130 014 노래방 Noraebang (Singing Room) 132 015 찜질방 Jjimjilbang (Korean Dry Sauna) 134 016 단풍놀이 Fall Foliage Picnic 136 017 등산 Hiking 138 018 집들이 Housewarming 140 019 비상 시 긴급 전화 Emergency Phone Numbers 142 5장 역사와 종교 History and Religion and Religion 001 단군 신화 The Dangun Myth 146 002 원효대사 Great Master Wonhyo 148 003 세종대왕 King Sejong the Great 150 004 이순신 장군과 거북선 Admiral Yi Sun-sin and the Geobukseon 152 005 신사임당 Shin Saimdang 154 006 이황 Yi Hwang 156 007 한국의 종교 Religions of Korea 158 008 고인돌 Dolmen 160 009 무속 신앙 Shamanism 162 010 점과 사주 Fortunetelling and Saju 164 011 선 Seon 166 012 절 Buddhist Temple 168 013 불국사와 석굴암 Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto 170 014 팔만대장경 Tripitaka Koreana (Palman Daejanggyeong) 172 015 템플 스테이 Temple Stay 174 016 서원 Seowon (Confucian Academy) 176 017 장례식, 제사, 차례 Funeral, Jesa and Charye Rituals 178 018 천주교와 개신교 Roman Catholicism and Protestantism 180 019 판문점 Panmunjeom 182 020 이산가족 Dispersed Families 184 6장 예술과 문화 Arts and Culture and Culture 001 한지 Hanji (Korean Paper) 188 002 택견 Taekkyon 190 003 인쇄술 Printing Technology 192 004 종묘 제례 Jongmyo Jerye (Royal Ancestral Memorial Rite of Joseon) 194 005 춘향전 The Chunhyangjeon (The Tale of Chunyhyang) 196 006 판소리 Pansori 198 007 시조 Sijo Poetry 200 008 탈춤 Talchum (Korean Mask Dance) 202 009 풍속화와 민화 Genre Painting and Folk Painting 204 010 전통 악기 Traditional Musical Instruments 206 011 민속촌 Korean Folk Village 208 012 벚꽃놀이 Cherry Blossom Picnic 210 013 부산 국제 영화제 Busan International Film Festival 212 014 전주와 전주 축제들 Jeonju and Its Festivals 214 015 세종문화회관, 국립 극장, 예술의 전당 Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, National Theater of Korea, Seoul Arts Center 216 016 한류 Hallyu (The Korean Wave) 218 017 K-드라마 K-Drama 220 018 K-팝 K-Pop 222 부록 정답 Answers / 226 색인 Index / 234 사진 출처 Sources of photos / 270  

Part of the Korea Foundation's Korean Culture Series, a series aimed at disseminating ideas and knowledge of Korean art and culture throughout the world, Korean Landscape Painting discusses the art form beginning at its earliest roots two millennia ago, in the Three Kingdoms period, right up until the 20th century. Accompanied by many maps, pictures and a glossary of names and terms, this book provides a complete overview of Korean landscape painting.

Maedeup is a language of the hands, a flower of the heart. It was like a kind of wings for Korean culture, leading the Korean spirit into flight, like the wings of the bats adorning a Joseon nobleman’s coat, and the wings of butterflies and phoenixes that decorate silver daggers. This book introduces the history of maedeup, its uses, and the making of maedeup, through detailed explanation and illustrations. About the Autor Kim Hee-jin was born in 1934 and attended Jin Myeong Girls’ High School in 1946. It was in 1963 that she first developed an interest in traditional ornamental knots, maedeup, which in the aftermath of devastating social turmoil in the first half of the 20th century, was quickly becoming a dyeing art. Kim embarked on a quest to learn the techniques of creating traditional maedeup and dahoe, or knots and cords, from the last surviving artisans of the craft. After studying the various techniques with the masters, Kim organized and developed them into the art of Korean traditional ornamental knot-making, known as maedeup.In 1973 Kim founded the Kim Hee-jin Traditional Craft Institute where she began to offer individual classes in maedeup, and in 1976 she was designated a master in the field of maedeup, a state-designated Important Intangible Cultural Asset. In 1979, she founded, along with her students, the Korea Maedeup Research Institute to help train and nurture a new generation of maedeup artists.In 1984, on the occasion of Pope John Paul II’s visit to Korea for the bicentennial of the Catholic Church in Korea and the canonization of 103 Korean saints, Kim contributed her first maedeup rendition of a cross to be used in the ceremonies.Kim Hee-Jin has held nine solo exhibitions and participated in 22 group shows as a member of the Korea maedeup Research Institute, both in Korea and abroad. In September 2004, she held a retrospective at the National Museum of Korea titled “Aesthetics of Balance and Symmetry-maedeup, Korean Traditional Knots,” which brought together her own creations from the past four decades, along with her extensive collection of antique maedeup. This show was organized in conjunction with the International Council of Museums 2004 held in Seoul on the theme “Museums and Intangible Heritage.” Kim donated the entire contents of the exhibition to the museum.   Contents 1. Introduction2. History of Maedeup3. Maedeup and Its Uses1) Trappings of Authority2) Musical Instruments3) Buddhist Art4) Ornaments for Women5) Ornaments for Men6) Other Decorations4. The Making of Maedeup1) Dyeing2) Dahoe (Cord)3) Maedeup (Knots)4) Sul (Tassels)5. ConclusionAppendixI. Contemporary MaedeupII. Basic Knots and Their UsesBibliography