Description: Korea is a nation with about five thousand years of history and rich cultural heritage. It is a country which realized stunning economic growth and democratic development in a very short span of time. In addition, Korea has recently been put on the proverbial global map, propelled by the Korean wave which hit the world, yet the country is still far from well-known across the world. What is Korea really like? In fact, it is not easy for both Koreans and non-Koreans to answer to this question. This query is where the idea of this book was first created. This book is designed to increase understanding about Korea for people around the world and to present Korean society and culture in a thoughtful manner to foreigners who are not familiar with it. While a great deal of information about any country can be accessed through the internet, this book provides a broad range of information in an organized and systemized collection that is portable and easily accessible to many people. This bilingual publication is presented in both English and Korean in hopes that the information and appreciation of Korea can be shared with people around the world. This book mainly consists of three parts. The first part (pp. 1-32) offers a brief introduction to Korea with reliable barometers in many aspects of Korean identity. The main part (pp. 33-446) of this book reveals Korea by eight categories: geography, history, politics, economy, society, culture, religion and religious culture, and scientific technology and industry. Two special commentaries on the North-South relations and East-West cultural differences are to help readers better understand Korea as a "divided country" with "Confucian culture." Finally, the last appendix section contains statistical information for the reader's convenient reference. CONTENTS 머리말 Preface | 일러두기 Notes | 한국개요 Korea at a Glance 01 지리 Geography오랜 역사 속에서 한국만의 문화적 특징을 만들어온 데에 영향을 끼친 지리적인 환경, 즉 위치, 기후, 지형, 식물과 동물, 행정구역, 인구와 도시 등에 대해 살펴본다.들어가는 말 | 1. 위치와 영역 | 2. 기후와 지형 | 3. 식물과 동물 | 4. 인구 | 5. 가옥과 취락 | 맺음말 This chapter looks at Korea’s location, climate, topography, plants and animals administrative districts, population, and cities, which greatly affected the country and Koreans’ life for so long. Introduction | 1. Location & Territory | 2. Climate & Topography | 3. Plants & Animals | 4. Population5. Settlements | Conclusion 02 역사 History한반도에 처음 사람이 거주하기 시작한 구석기 시대부터 2008년에 들어선 이명박 정부에 이르기까지 한국의 역사를 간략하게 살펴본다. 1. 한국사의 여명 | 2. 삼국의 발전과 통일신라 그리고 발해 | 3. 황제의 나라 고려 | 4. 유교 국가 조선5. 근대화를 향한 노력과 좌절 | 6. 일제강점기의 수난과 독립운동 | 7. 대한민국의 성립과 발전 This chapter briefly describes the history of Korea from the early Paleolithic Age to the establishment of current government. Introduction | 1. The Dawn of Korean History | 2. The Three Kingdoms, Unified Silla, and Balhae3. Goryeo: Land of Empire | 4. Joseon, the Confucian State | 5. Modernization: Exertion & Frustration6. Japanese Colonial Rule & the Independence Movement | 7. Establishment & Development of the Republicof Korea 03 정치 PoliticsThis chapter introduces Korea’s political system and diplomatic relations with neighboring countries. 1. Constitution | 2. The Presidential System | 3. National Assembly | 4. Diplomacy5. Symbols of Korea (Republic of Korea, Aegukga, Taegeukgi, Mugunghwa)한국이 지향하는 정치이념과 체제를 살펴보고, 국제관계 속에서의 위치와 역할에 대해 조명해 본다.1. 헌법 | 2. 대통령제 | 3. 국회 | 4. 외교 | 5. 대한민국의 상징들 (대한민국, 애국가, 태극기, 무궁화) [특집] 남북관계의 이해남한과 북한이 분단하게 된 배경과 한국전쟁, 그리고 한국전쟁 이후부터 현재까지의 남북관계에 대해 고찰해 본다.[Special Feature] Understanding of North-South RelationsThis chapter examines the background behind the national division, the Korean War, and North-South relations after the war to help international community gain a greater understanding of the two Koreas. 04 경제 Economy일제로부터의 해방 이후 60여 년 동안의 한국의 경제발전 과정과 정책들을 살펴보고 이를 통해 앞으로 한국 경제가 해결해야 할 문제들을 짚어본다. 들어가는 말 | 1. 전후 경제발전 전략과 그 성과들 | 2. 중공업화 정책과 80년 위기 이후3. 86년 이후 경제민주화와 금융자유화 | 4. 1997년 금융위기와 대응 | 5. IMF 위기 이후 현대의 한국 경제 In this chapter, the history of Korea’s economic growth and the strategies that make it happen are briefly reviewed. In addition, the causes of the current economic problems are examined in detail. Introduction | 1. Economic Strategies and Achievements after the War2. Heavy Industry Strategy, the Depression of 1980 and Beyond3. Economic Democracy and Banking Liberalization after 19864. The Financial Crisis of 1997 and Solution | 5. The Korean Economy after the Asian Financial Crisis 05 사회 Society지역적, 계층적, 인종적, 그리고 문화적 다양성이 커지고 있는 현대 한국 사회의 역동적인 모습과 한국인에 대해서 살펴본다. 들어가는 말 | 1. 압축 근대화 | 2. 인구, 가구, 주거 | 3. 가족, 혼인, 여성 | 4. 국제결혼, 다문화사회5. 교육 | 6. 고용과 복지 | 7. 종교생활 및 여가생활 In this chapter, the dynamic transformation of Korean society and its people are examined. Introduction | 1. Compressed Modernization: The Key to Understanding Modern Korean Society2. Population, Households, and Dwellings | 3. Family, Marriage, and Women4. International Marriages and a Multicultural Society | 5. Education6. Employment and Welfare | 7. Religion and Leisure Time 06 문화 Culture한국인의 일상생활을 구성하는 다양한 문화적 요소 중에서 옷, 음식, 주거 양식 등을 살펴보고, 최근 전세계적으로 주목받고 있는 한국 대중문화의 몇 가지 특성을 소개한다. 들어가는 말 | 1. 한국어와 한글 | 2. 한국의 통과의례 | 3. 한국인의 옷 | 4. 주거 | 5. 음식6. 예술과 대중문화 | 맺음말 This chapter reviews some cultural elements which are a part of the everyday life of Koreans, such as clothing, food, housing, and popular culture. Introduction | 1. Korean and the Korean Alphabet | 2. Rites of Passage | 3. Clothes4. Dwellings | 5. Food | 6. Fine Arts and Pop Culture | Conclusion [특집] 동서양 문화 비교동서양의 문화 차이를 한국과 미국을 중심으로 비교 고찰해 본다.[Special Feature] Comparison of Eastern and Western CultureThis chapter focuses on a comparison between Korean and US culture to help people from other countries gain a better understanding of Korea and its culture. 07 종교와 전통문화 Religion and Religious Culture한국 종교의 특징과 각 종교가 끼친 사회문화적 영향에 대해 살펴본다. 들어가는 말 | 1. 기독교 | 2. 불교 | 3. 유교 | 4. 샤머니즘 | 맺음말 This chapter describes various features associated with religions in Korea as well as cultural traditions that have been influenced by religions. Introduction | 1. Christianity | 2. Buddhism | 3. Confucianism | 4. Shamanism | Conclusion 08 과학기술과 산업 Scientific Technology and Industry한국이 일제강점기와 한국전쟁을 통해 궤멸상태에 이르렀던 경제를 회복시키고 나아가 괄목할 만한 성장을 이루게 된 배경과 과정에 대해 산업 분야별로 살펴본다. 들어가는 말 | 1. 건설 산업 | 2. 철강 산업 | 3. 조선 산업 | 4. 자동차 산업 | 5. IT 산업6. 과학기술의 육성과 보급 | 맺음말 This chapter looks at the background of Korea’s stunning economic growth and the process of industrial development after 1960. Introduction | 1. Construction Industry | 2. Steel Industry | 3. Shipbuilding Industry | 4. Automotive Industry5. IT Industry | 6. Development and Dissemination of Science and Technology | Conclusion 참고문헌 Bibliography | 부록 Appendix  

Mängelexemplar: Buchumschlag hinten angeknickt, sonst neu und einwandfrei Damaged Copy: Back cover dented, otherwise new copy Description: Korea is a nation with about five thousand years of history and rich cultural heritage. It is a country which realized stunning economic growth and democratic development in a very short span of time. In addition, Korea has recently been put on the proverbial global map, propelled by the Korean wave which hit the world, yet the country is still far from well-known across the world. What is Korea really like? In fact, it is not easy for both Koreans and non-Koreans to answer to this question. This query is where the idea of this book was first created. This book is designed to increase understanding about Korea for people around the world and to present Korean society and culture in a thoughtful manner to foreigners who are not familiar with it. While a great deal of information about any country can be accessed through the internet, this book provides a broad range of information in an organized and systemized collection that is portable and easily accessible to many people. This bilingual publication is presented in both English and Korean in hopes that the information and appreciation of Korea can be shared with people around the world. This book mainly consists of three parts. The first part (pp. 1-32) offers a brief introduction to Korea with reliable barometers in many aspects of Korean identity. The main part (pp. 33-446) of this book reveals Korea by eight categories: geography, history, politics, economy, society, culture, religion and religious culture, and scientific technology and industry. Two special commentaries on the North-South relations and East-West cultural differences are to help readers better understand Korea as a "divided country" with "Confucian culture." Finally, the last appendix section contains statistical information for the reader's convenient reference. CONTENTS 머리말 Preface | 일러두기 Notes | 한국개요 Korea at a Glance 01 지리 Geography오랜 역사 속에서 한국만의 문화적 특징을 만들어온 데에 영향을 끼친 지리적인 환경, 즉 위치, 기후, 지형, 식물과 동물, 행정구역, 인구와 도시 등에 대해 살펴본다.들어가는 말 | 1. 위치와 영역 | 2. 기후와 지형 | 3. 식물과 동물 | 4. 인구 | 5. 가옥과 취락 | 맺음말 This chapter looks at Korea’s location, climate, topography, plants and animals administrative districts, population, and cities, which greatly affected the country and Koreans’ life for so long. Introduction | 1. Location & Territory | 2. Climate & Topography | 3. Plants & Animals | 4. Population5. Settlements | Conclusion 02 역사 History한반도에 처음 사람이 거주하기 시작한 구석기 시대부터 2008년에 들어선 이명박 정부에 이르기까지 한국의 역사를 간략하게 살펴본다. 1. 한국사의 여명 | 2. 삼국의 발전과 통일신라 그리고 발해 | 3. 황제의 나라 고려 | 4. 유교 국가 조선5. 근대화를 향한 노력과 좌절 | 6. 일제강점기의 수난과 독립운동 | 7. 대한민국의 성립과 발전 This chapter briefly describes the history of Korea from the early Paleolithic Age to the establishment of current government. Introduction | 1. The Dawn of Korean History | 2. The Three Kingdoms, Unified Silla, and Balhae3. Goryeo: Land of Empire | 4. Joseon, the Confucian State | 5. Modernization: Exertion & Frustration6. Japanese Colonial Rule & the Independence Movement | 7. Establishment & Development of the Republicof Korea 03 정치 PoliticsThis chapter introduces Korea’s political system and diplomatic relations with neighboring countries. 1. Constitution | 2. The Presidential System | 3. National Assembly | 4. Diplomacy5. Symbols of Korea (Republic of Korea, Aegukga, Taegeukgi, Mugunghwa)한국이 지향하는 정치이념과 체제를 살펴보고, 국제관계 속에서의 위치와 역할에 대해 조명해 본다.1. 헌법 | 2. 대통령제 | 3. 국회 | 4. 외교 | 5. 대한민국의 상징들 (대한민국, 애국가, 태극기, 무궁화) [특집] 남북관계의 이해남한과 북한이 분단하게 된 배경과 한국전쟁, 그리고 한국전쟁 이후부터 현재까지의 남북관계에 대해 고찰해 본다.[Special Feature] Understanding of North-South RelationsThis chapter examines the background behind the national division, the Korean War, and North-South relations after the war to help international community gain a greater understanding of the two Koreas. 04 경제 Economy일제로부터의 해방 이후 60여 년 동안의 한국의 경제발전 과정과 정책들을 살펴보고 이를 통해 앞으로 한국 경제가 해결해야 할 문제들을 짚어본다. 들어가는 말 | 1. 전후 경제발전 전략과 그 성과들 | 2. 중공업화 정책과 80년 위기 이후3. 86년 이후 경제민주화와 금융자유화 | 4. 1997년 금융위기와 대응 | 5. IMF 위기 이후 현대의 한국 경제 In this chapter, the history of Korea’s economic growth and the strategies that make it happen are briefly reviewed. In addition, the causes of the current economic problems are examined in detail. Introduction | 1. Economic Strategies and Achievements after the War2. Heavy Industry Strategy, the Depression of 1980 and Beyond3. Economic Democracy and Banking Liberalization after 19864. The Financial Crisis of 1997 and Solution | 5. The Korean Economy after the Asian Financial Crisis 05 사회 Society지역적, 계층적, 인종적, 그리고 문화적 다양성이 커지고 있는 현대 한국 사회의 역동적인 모습과 한국인에 대해서 살펴본다. 들어가는 말 | 1. 압축 근대화 | 2. 인구, 가구, 주거 | 3. 가족, 혼인, 여성 | 4. 국제결혼, 다문화사회5. 교육 | 6. 고용과 복지 | 7. 종교생활 및 여가생활 In this chapter, the dynamic transformation of Korean society and its people are examined. Introduction | 1. Compressed Modernization: The Key to Understanding Modern Korean Society2. Population, Households, and Dwellings | 3. Family, Marriage, and Women4. International Marriages and a Multicultural Society | 5. Education6. Employment and Welfare | 7. Religion and Leisure Time 06 문화 Culture한국인의 일상생활을 구성하는 다양한 문화적 요소 중에서 옷, 음식, 주거 양식 등을 살펴보고, 최근 전세계적으로 주목받고 있는 한국 대중문화의 몇 가지 특성을 소개한다. 들어가는 말 | 1. 한국어와 한글 | 2. 한국의 통과의례 | 3. 한국인의 옷 | 4. 주거 | 5. 음식6. 예술과 대중문화 | 맺음말 This chapter reviews some cultural elements which are a part of the everyday life of Koreans, such as clothing, food, housing, and popular culture. Introduction | 1. Korean and the Korean Alphabet | 2. Rites of Passage | 3. Clothes4. Dwellings | 5. Food | 6. Fine Arts and Pop Culture | Conclusion [특집] 동서양 문화 비교동서양의 문화 차이를 한국과 미국을 중심으로 비교 고찰해 본다.[Special Feature] Comparison of Eastern and Western CultureThis chapter focuses on a comparison between Korean and US culture to help people from other countries gain a better understanding of Korea and its culture. 07 종교와 전통문화 Religion and Religious Culture한국 종교의 특징과 각 종교가 끼친 사회문화적 영향에 대해 살펴본다. 들어가는 말 | 1. 기독교 | 2. 불교 | 3. 유교 | 4. 샤머니즘 | 맺음말 This chapter describes various features associated with religions in Korea as well as cultural traditions that have been influenced by religions. Introduction | 1. Christianity | 2. Buddhism | 3. Confucianism | 4. Shamanism | Conclusion 08 과학기술과 산업 Scientific Technology and Industry한국이 일제강점기와 한국전쟁을 통해 궤멸상태에 이르렀던 경제를 회복시키고 나아가 괄목할 만한 성장을 이루게 된 배경과 과정에 대해 산업 분야별로 살펴본다. 들어가는 말 | 1. 건설 산업 | 2. 철강 산업 | 3. 조선 산업 | 4. 자동차 산업 | 5. IT 산업6. 과학기술의 육성과 보급 | 맺음말 This chapter looks at the background of Korea’s stunning economic growth and the process of industrial development after 1960. Introduction | 1. Construction Industry | 2. Steel Industry | 3. Shipbuilding Industry | 4. Automotive Industry5. IT Industry | 6. Development and Dissemination of Science and Technology | Conclusion 참고문헌 Bibliography | 부록 Appendix  

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