Description: Buddhist culture and thought have had a tremendous impact on the lives and thought of Korean people ever since the religion was introduced to the Korean peninsula in the late fourth century. Most of the time, the religion received strong state support for the construction of temples and pagodas and the making of Buddhist images for worship. At times, the religion encountered opposition, often for political reasons, but it continued to play an important role in the cultural and religious activities of the various strata of Korean society from the time of its introduction and it continues to remain in the mind of modern Koreans as well. Most of the research on Korean Buddhist sculpture is in Korean and some in Japanese, but very little in English. Therefore, this work is a significant resource for those interested in studying Korean Buddhist art. The author has tried to put Korean sculpture in the context of history, Buddhist teachings and iconography and makes stylistic comparisons with relevant examples from neighboring countries. This is a first of its kind work that will educate readers who are new to the unique qualities of Korean Buddhist sculpture, as well as provide helpful references to many of the scholarly articles written in Korean. Author: Professor Lena Kim majored in History at Seoul National University, and studied Art History at the Graduate School of Harvard University and received her Ph.D. in 1972. A Professor of Korean Art and Buddhist Art at Hongik University, in Seoul, she has since retired, as of February 2007. Today, she actively participates in a variety of art history-related projects, along with serving as a member of the Advisory Committee of Cultural Properties Administration and ICOMOS-Korea. Professor Kim has written several books and a number of articles, on the comparative analysis of Korea’s Buddhist sculptures, in Korean and Japanese as well as English.

The Korean people have a culinary history that is as long and colorful as the history of the nation, recorded not only in documents but vividly captured in the paintings of the time. This book, Korean Food in Art, comprises a selection of important genre paintings and documentary paintings of Joseon accompanied by commentary explaining the food featured in the works. It gives a vivid account of the everyday food and culinary culture of the Joseon people, the food set on tables for special occasions such as rites of passage and banquets in the royal court, and the process of producing food ingredients and cooking dishes to eat. The Korean Food Promotion Institute The Korean Food Promotion Institute is a specialized public organization that searches for new dishes and conducts research on Korean cuisine in order to introduce Korean food and culinary culture to the world, and supports related content development and marketing.   TABLE of CONTENTS Part 1. Food from the Land and Sea Rice Threshing Catching Fish Salt Furnace The Markets By The Well Water Carriers Milking Making Noodles Making Bean Curd Pounding Rice Cakes Making Taffy Scooping Rice and Setting The Table Part 2. Food in Festive Settings Raising A Cup For A Drink Going On A Spring Picnic Lunch Eathing And Drinking By The Riverside Tavern Drinking At A Gisaeng House Party In The Field Party Outdoors After Snow Part 3. Food for Ceremonies and Celebrations First Birthday Celebration First Bow Between The Bride And Groom, Wedding Ceremony, Feast For The Bride Sixtieth Birthday Celebration Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary Celebration Invoking The Spirit Of The Dead At The Funeral Rite After The First Wearing Of Mourning Clothes, First And Second Anniversaries Of Death

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

Western Gardeners’ Guide to the Essence of Korean Traditional Gardens Korean gardens strive to be in harmony with nature and to encourage the quiet contemplation of the natural world. They are intentionally humble in their conception and very different from Japanese and Chinese gardens. Korean gardens deserve to be more widely appreciated in the West as a separate, distinctive, venerable and continuing garden tradition, capable of wide appeal if better known. They are the unknown treasures among the world’s gardening traditions. The survival and continuous restoration of old Korean gardens demonstrate the cultural resilience and tenacity of the Korean people despite their tumultuous history. This book introduces, describes and explains traditional Korean gardens to Western readers. It contains more than one hundred photos and maps and details of 20 notable gardens.   About the Author Jill Matthews is a garden designer who holds a Diploma of Horticulture (Landscape Design) Honours from the Ryde School of Horticulture in Sydney Australia, and university degrees in Arts and Law. She is a Member of the Australian Institute of Landscape Designers and Managers and a Research Associate of the Korea Research Institute at the University of New South Wales in Sydney. Jill has travelled widely in Asia and observed and photographed gardens in India, Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia and China. She has visited South Korea eight times over three decades, visiting gardens in every province. She has also lived in Tokyo and, for eighteen months, in Hong Kong where she researched and wrote her thesis on the Conservation and Restoration of the Private Tiger Balm Garden there. She makes regular presentations on aspects of Asian gardens in both Australia and Hong Kong to societies such as the Australian Garden History Society, the Hong Kong Gardening Society and the Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong, and has published numerous articles on aspects of garden design.

Practitioners of Korean traditional medicine say the ultimate cause of disease is not so much the invasion of external elements but rather malfunctions in inherent bodily function. Since disease is considered to result from the weakening of vital energy, the emphasis is placed on boosting the body’s ability to defend against disease. Illness may be attributed to emotional states like joy or sorrow or to other internal causes such as overwork and fluctuations in the function of internal organs. Even diseases that appear to have external causes are ultimately seen as the products of internal factors. If one’s ability to fend off sickness is strong enough, then one will not get sick even if pathogens do enter the body. Thus, treatment focuses mainly on bolstering the body’s vital energy. Contents Introduction 6 Chapter 1What Is Korean Traditional Medicine? 10Origins and History | Differences from Western Medicine |Korean, Chinese and Japanese Traditions in Medicine Chapter 2Basic Principles and Philosophies 26Yin, Yang, and the Five Elements | The ‘Whole Body’ Concept |Meridians, Energy, and Blood | Internal Organs: The Five Viscera and Six Bowels Chapter 3Diagnosis: The Four Methods 40Visual Examination | Listening/Smelling | Inquiry | Palpation Chapter 4Methods of Treatment 48Acupuncture | Moxibustion | Herbal Medicine | Other Treatments Chapter 5Remedies for Common Conditions 68Cold | Menopausal Syndrome | Headaches | Melancholy and Rage |Chronic Fatigue | Conditions Related to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Postpartum Treatment | Hair Loss Chapter 6Korean Medicine Today and Tomorrow 80New Trends | Modern Diagnostic Equipment | Globalizing Korean Traditional Medicine AppendixInformation 94

History of Modern and Contemporary Korean Painting Korean Painting: From Modern to Contemporary, 1945-1980s is intended for the use of those who are curious about the modern history of Korean art, especially in the field of the painting. Compared to earlier art book series which focused on specific topic like diaspora-artist, women artists, abstract painting, the newly released book shows the history of modern and contemporary Korean painting through its selected introductions of artists and their paintings from 1945 to 1980s. The book also contains developing stages, historical contexts, important artists, and movements of Korean art history. Since beginning of the 20th century, Korean society was a state of confusion and disorganized change: Japanese occupation of Korea, the U.S. and Soviet Union’ military rule, the Korean War, and division of territory. This book contains the individual and group movements and experiments of the period in Korean art world which is closely connected with these political situations. In the first and second chapters, it is presented one by one: problem of cultural identity under the Japanese colonial era, art groups of the liberation period, neo-realists group, and art activities during the Korean War. In the third and fourth chapters, it is introduced that the development of art college and National Art Exhibition, and pluralistic movements after the Korean War. The fifth and sixth chapters contain 1970s’ conceptual art and monochrome painting, and 1980s’ Minjung art and realism art. The last chapter deals with the terms of modernism. The book will encourage readers to take an interest to the ceaseless struggles of Korean painters and to understand the many causes of the actions behind various conflicts between generations, schools, and tendencies. This book will continue to help the world public’s understanding and interest in modern art by introducing not only the modern art of Korea but that of foreign countries. 01 Introduction: Aftermath of Japanese Colonialism and the Problem of Cultural Identity 02 From the Liberation to the Korean War •Art Groups of the Liberation Period •Neo-Realists Group and Birth of Formative Ideology in Modernism •Art Activities during the Korean War 03 Formation of Academism •The Development of Art College •The Rise and Fall of National Art Exhibition of the Republic of Korea 04 Pluralistic Movements after the Korean War •Declaration of Anti-National Art Exhibition (Anti-Gukjeon) and Informel Movement •Korean Artists in the Period of International Biennales •Figurative Artists, the Outsiders 05 Avant-Gardes and Conservatives of the 1970s •Introduction of Conceptual Art •Monochrome Painting 06 Counterattack of the Image in the 1980s •Minjung Art and the Aesthetics of Realism •Beyond the Restriction of Modernism 07 Conclusion: Modernism, Modernity, Modernization

Unlike the majority of books that examine Korean art from broad, sweeping perspectives, Korean Patterns is a closer look at traditional patterns on the Korean peninsula over the centuries. Specifically, Korean patterns and their use in classic food, clothing and shelter are examined in this watershed coffee table book, the perfect addition to your artistic library.

Koreans have long been known for their love of song and dance. Indeed throughout their history, dating back more than 5000 years, they have developed and nurtured a unique style of performing arts. As a result, the performing arts in Korea have attained a "naturalness" in vitality and gracefulness that nears perfection. This book will hopefully give the reader an introductory overview of the Korean performing arts and how they have evolved and adapted themselves to the constantly changing historical and social environments of Korea.

서문 / 4 일러두기 / 6 차례 / 10 Ⅰ 상징물 Embl?mes de la Cor?e 001 한글 Le hangeul -------------14 002 태극기 Le Taegeukgi -------------16 003 애국가 Aegukga , hymne national de Coree-------------18 004 무궁화 L’hibiscus-------------20 005 아리랑 Arirang ------------- 22 006 고려청자 Le celadon Goryeo -------------24 007 김치 Le kimchi-------------26 008 비빔밥 Le bibimbap -------------8 009 태권도 Le taekwondo-------------30 010 첨단 과학 기술 -------------32 La technologie scientifique de pointe Ⅱ 의식주 V?tements, cuisine, habitation 001 한복 Le hanbok , costume traditionnel coreen ------------- 36 002 불고기 Le bulgogi , barbecue coreen -------------38 003 인삼 Le ginseng ------------- 40 004 한국의 술 Les alcools coreens -------------42 005 젓갈/젓 Le jeotgal , ou jeot , saumurage -------------44 006 김장 Le gimjang , preparation du kimch -------------46 007 장독대 -------------48 Les jangdogkdae , la ou sont les jarres de pates fermentees 008 다례 Le darye , ceremonie du the -------------50 009 한옥 Le hanok , maison traditionnelle -------------52 010 온돌 L’ondol , chauffage par le sol -------------54 011 마당 Le madang, cour -------------56 012 전통 정원의 아름다움 -------------58 La beaute du jardin traditionnel Ⅲ 지리와 관광 G?ographie et tourisme 001 한반도 La peninsule coreenne -------------62 002 극동 아시아 속의 한국 ------------- 64 La situation geographique de la Coree dans l’Extreme Orient 003 계절과 날씨 Les saisons et le climat -------------66 004 한강 Le fleuve Hangang -------------68 005 서울의 고궁 Les palais anciens de Seoul -------------70 006 서울 남산 Namsan a Seoul -------------72 007 남대문과 남대문시장 -------------74 Namdaemun et son marche 008 동대문과 근처 시장들 -------------76 Dongdaemun et les marches dans les environs 009 인사동 Insadong -------------78 010 북촌한옥마을 ------------- 80 Bukchon, village de maisons traditionnelles coreennes 011 홍대 앞 거리 Quartier de l’Universite Hongik -------------82 012 강남 Gangnam -------------84 013 서울 지하철 Le metro de Seoul -------------86 014 제주도와 한라산 L’ile Jejudo et le mont Hallasan -------------88 015 경주와 경주 남산 Gyeongju et le mont Namsan -------------90 016 하회마을 Le village de Hahoe -------------92 017 부여와 백제 유적 -------------94 Buyeo et les vestiges du royaume de Baekje 018 부산과 자갈치시장 -------------96 Busan et le marche aux poissons Jagalchi 019 동해안과 설악산 국립 공원 -------------98 La cote de la mer de l’Est et le parc national du mont Seoraksan 020 다도해와 해상 국립 공원 -------------100 Dadohae et le parc national maritime 021 보성 차밭 Les champs de the de Boseong -------------102 Ⅵ 사회와 일상생활 Soci?t? et vie quotidienne 001 한국어 La langue coreenne -------------106 002 인구 La population -------------108 003 성과 이름 Le nom et le prenom -------------110 004 호칭 L’appellation -------------112 005 숫자 Les nombres -------------114 006 나이 L’age -------------116 007 결혼식 La ceremonie de mariage -------------118 008 교육 제도 Le systeme d’enseignement ------------- 120 009 대학 입학 시험 L’examen d’entree a l’universite -------------122 010 병역 의무 Le service militaire obligatoire -------------124 011 설날 Seollal, jour de l’An -------------126 012 추석 Chuseok, fete de la moisson ------------- 128 013 한의학 La medecine traditionnelle -------------130 014 노래방 Le noraebang -------------132 015 찜질방 Le jjimjilbang -------------134 016 단풍놀이 -------------136 L’excursion pour admirer les feuilles d’automne flamboyantes 017 등산 La randonnee en montagne -------------138 018 집들이 La pendaison de cremaillere -------------140 019 비상 시 긴급 전화 Les numeros d’urgence -------------142 Ⅴ 역사와 종교 Histoire et religions 001 단군 신화 Le mythe de Dangun -------------146 002 원효대사 Le grand moine Wonhyo -------------148 003 세종대왕 Sejong le Grand -------------150 004 이순신 장군과 거북선 -------------152 L’amiral Yi Sun-sin et Geobukseon , bateau en forme de tortue 005 신사임당 Sin Saimdang -------------154 006 이황 Yi Hwang -------------156 007 한국의 종교 Religions en Coree -------------158 008 고인돌 Les dolmens -------------160 009 무속 신앙 Les croyances chamaniques -------------162 010 점과 사주 La divination et les ≪quatre piliers≫ ------------- 164 011 선 Le seon (zen) ------------- 166 012 절 Les temples bouddhiques (Jeol ) ------------- 168 013 불국사와 석굴암 -------------170 Le temple Bulguksa et la grotte Seokguram 014 팔만대장경 Tripitaka Koreana -------------172 015 템플 스테이 Le temple stay ------------- 174 016 서원 L’ecole confuceenne privee (seowon ) -------------176 017 장례식, 제사, 차례 -------------178 Les ceremonies de funerailles, les rites pour les ancetres 018 천주교와 개신교 -------------180 Le catholicisme et le protestantisme 019 판문점 Le Panmunjeom -------------182 020 이산가족 Les familles separees -------------184 Ⅵ 예술과 문화 Art et culture 001 한지 Le hanji , papier coreen -------------188 002 택견 Le taekkyon -------------190 003 인쇄술 L’imprimerie -------------192 004 종묘 제례 Jongmyojerye -------------194 005 춘향전 -------------196 Chunhyangjeon , l’histoire de Chunhyang 006 판소리 Le pansori -------------198 007 시조 Le sijo ------------- 200 008 탈춤 Le talchum , danse masquee -------------202 009 풍속화와 민화 -------------204 Le pungsokhwa , peinture de moeurs et le minhwa , peinture populaire 010 전통 악기 -------------206 Les instruments de musique traditionnels 011 민속촌 Le Village folklorique -------------208 012 벚꽃놀이 La fete des cerisiers en fleurs ------------- 210 013 부산 국제 영화제 -------------212 Le Festival international du film de Busan 014 전주와 전주 축제들 Jeonju et ses festivals-------------214 015 세종문화회관, 국립 극장, 예술의 전당 ------------- 216 Le Centre culturel Sejong, le Theatre national, le Centre d’art 016 한류 Le Hallyu -------------218 017 K-드라마 K-drama ------------- 220 018 K-팝 K-pop -------------222 부록 정답 Corriges / 226 색인 Index / 234 사진 출처 Source des photos / 270

Just prior to the flight of Mark Dake’s parents from Toronto to visit him in Seoul - where he was teaching English - his mother phoned to ask if they needed to get inoculated for disease. Realizing how little North Americans know about South Korea, Dake decided to write a travel book, to introduce the country to foreigners. He purchased an old car, and, with his best friend, Kim Heju as translator, spent an intensive, exhaustive four months driving 5,000 miles through the nation’s villages, towns, mountains, plains and islands.Along the way, he discovered some strange things: an island of lepers; a Shangril-La where locals live past 100; a seaside village where everyone is a diver. He kidnapped a dog destined to be stew, and he swam in waters where a 2,500-pound great white shark had been hauled aboard a fishing trawler. He interviewed a would-be king and an elderly woman imprisoned during the Japanese occupation. Citing overwork, Heju temporarily quit the journey after six weeks. Two other translators bailed prematurely. Dake had a million places to explore and needed answers. If fellow travelers couldn’t keep up, tough luck, it was full-steam ahead! Dake, a former reporter, has spent about twenty years between 1995 and 2022 living and working in South Korea. He leaves no stones unturned on this fascinating journey through an ancient and modern land. About the Author Mark Dake grew up in Toronto, Canada, playing ice hockey and tennis and hoping to make the big leagues. Not nearly proficient enough in either sport, he was forced to get a real job. He coached tennis in Canada, Austria, Germany, Qatar and the U.S., and was a newspaper sports reporter in Lake Tahoe, California. He generally didn’t stay in one place for long. In 1995, living in Long Beach, California, Dake answered an ad in the Los Angeles Times seeking Westerners to teach English in South Korea. Three weeks later he was in Seoul. He discovered that Koreans are energetic and hard charging, and Seoul vibrant and pulsating – the city never sleeps. He taught young Korean students at an after-school academy beginning at 2:00 p.m. daily, so he got to sleep in late. Life didn’t get much better than this. Dake has spent parts of three largely enjoyable decades living and teaching in this ancient, mountainous land. He also served as a copy editor at The Korea Herald and Yonhap, the national news agency. He occasionally spends summers teaching tennis in Toronto. He’s visited thirty-seven countries but still hasn’t figured out where to settle down.

Key Points of the Human Body Explained by Artist TACO A human anatomy guide following the steady-seller in the drawing field, Secret Character Drawing. There’s no single correct answer in drawing, and Point Character Drawing is just one of many possible guides based on drawing theory. Rather than treating the theories in this book as absolute rules, I hope you see it as a simplified, reinterpreted guide to stylized human anatomy. — From the Author’s Note Drawing is about imagining and expressing freely! What matters most are fun and interpretation!Text in Korean and English! 타코 작가가 짚어주는 ‘인체의 핵심 포인트’드로잉 분야 스테디셀러 〈시크릿 캐릭터 드로잉〉에 이은 인체 가이드 그림에 정답은 없고,〈포인트 캐릭터 드로잉〉은 수많은 그림 이론 중 하나의 가이드입니다.책에 나오는 이론을 절대적인 규칙으로 생각해서 따르기보다는조금은 쉽게 재해석한 데포르메 인체 가이드로 봐주겼으면 합니다.-작가의 말 중에서그림은 자유롭게 상상하고 표현하는 것!중요한 것은 재미와 해석!

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

The author sums up the Korea's traditional space in two words - emptiness and formlessness, and examines many of the spatial characteristics under such various notions as transparency, overlapping, multi-layering, inner/outer unity, variability and circularity. He recognizes that emptying and non-definitiveness are all incorporated in the teachings of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, and thus takes them as a symbolic manifestation of the most popular sentiment of Korean people. “The Spirit of Korean Cultural Roots” series has been planned as part of the projects to figure out the source and the characteristics of Korean culture in general. The publisher of the series plans to release a total of 100 volumes (50 in Korean and 50 in English) by the year 2009 to precisely deal with various topics related to traditional Korean cultures - including literature, history, music, fine art, craft, furniture, food, costumes, architecture, and plays - under one grand theme. Pursuing openness and professionalism, these volumes finally aim to help readers understand Korean culture more deeply. One of the merits of this series is that it comes closer to the readers through its unique editing with small-size format and with abundant visual materials. One of the characteristics is that the series offer English translations with a view to contribute to the globalization of Korean culture abroad.