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12 cultural symbols showing the true inside of Korea Discover the lure of Korea through 12 keywords. The true nature of Korea is experienced through the introduction of the following inherently Korean keywords: Kimchi, bulgogi, insam (ginsaeng), hanbok (Korean traditional clothes), taekwondo (a martial art), hangeul (Korean alphabet), talchum (traditional mask dance), the Jongmyo Jeryeak (Royal Ancestral Ritual Music), Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, Seorak Mountain, and World-Class Artists Born out of Korean Culture. Contents Food & Medicine Kimchi: The Taste of 2,000 Years Bulgogi: The Emblem of Korean Meat Dishes Ginseng: Restorative Medicine from the Earth Cultural Heritage Hanbok: Clothing of the Wind Hanguel: The Alphabet of Love Bulguksa Temple: Buddha's Palace Seokguram Grotto: the Essence of Buddhist Art Traditional performances The Jongmyo Jerye and the Jongmyo Jeryeak: Ritual Ceremonies Invokingthe Spirits of the Royal Ancestors Talchum: A Performancein which the Audience Takes Part Taekwondo: Martial Art which Exercises Both Body and Mind Nature & Artists Seorak Mountain: Symbol of Korean mountains World-Class Artists Born out of Korean Culture Foreword 12 cultural symbols showing the true inside of Korea There is no place like Korea. This basic belief has been reinforced during the long arduous process of making this book. Korea boasts 5,000 years of history. During this long history, its people have reached spiritual and physical achievements which have been uniquely Korean. They developed their own spoken and written language, art, philosophy, lifestyle, and spiritual world. In otherwords, Koreans have for 5000 years created a beautiful and precocious culture, the likes of which cannot be found anywhere in the world. We hope that this book will help those within the international community who do not have much knowledge about Korea develop a feel for not only Korea's external beauty, but for its internal one as well. We hope that this work will shed some light on who traditional Koreans were, what they ate and what they thought, as well as into the lifestyles of modern Koreans. In essence, we wanted to use literary devices to highlight Koreans and the spirit of Korea. Whether it be its food, cultural legacy, religions or lifestyles, Koreapossesses endless symbols which can be said to be representative of its culture. We have selected 12 cultural symbols with which to showcase the lure of Korea. Let us explain each of these briefly. Kimchi, the symbol of Korean food, was selected as one of the five healthiest foods in 2006 by the American magazine . The Hanbok is the name given to Korea's traditional clothes. The Hanbok, which consist of simple designs created through the harmony of curves and straight lines, is representative of Koreans'harmonious nature and aesthetical emotions. Koreans also have their own language and writing system known as Hangeul. Linguists have not hesitated to identify Hangeul as the most scientific and systematic writing system in the world. Bulguksa is a Buddhist temple located inthe 2000-year old historical city of Gyeongju. Bulguksa, composed of stones and wood, has been labeled by UNESCO as the essence of Korean architecture. Taekwondo is a martial art that people the world over have flocked to learn, and Insam, whose scientific name in effect means a universal panacea, is a product which boasts outstanding medicinal effects. Korea has also produced numerous world-class artistswhich have exhibited their artistic genius and musical talents on the global stage. These include amongst others the founder of video art Paik Nam-june, violinist Chung Kyung-hwa, and the Soprano blessed with a voice from the heavens Jo Sumi. These artists have played an important role in fostering Korea's image as a land of arts and culture. Let us go back to the beginning of this story. It is our fervent hope that this book will help people the world over to discover the internal and external lure of Korea, and that all of those who read this book will develop a special affection for Korean culture. Many people helped to make this book possible. First we would like to single out the poetLee Ji-hye, who served as an inspiration to us all, as well as furniture designer Song Jae-min andpainter Lee Jong-song. In addition, many thanks go out to Korean culinary researcher Kim Yeong-hee for the beautiful foods she provided, photographerYang Hyeon-mo for his outstanding pictures ofthese culinary delights, and fashion designer Lee Yeong-hee for having helped to introduce the Hanbok to the world. Last, but certainly not least, a great debt of gratitude is owed to the Korea Foundation, for without their financial support, none of this would have been possible. About the authors Yoo Myeong-jong is a poet and documentary editor. He majored in Korean Literature at Korea University. He held the post of senior reporter at the monthly , chief writer for , editor-in-chief of the prestigious magazine as well as editor for the prestigious Korean Air in-flight magazine . He has contributed numerous articles on photography, art, Korean culture to several magazines. His works also include the poetry book and the books , . Lee Gap-chul, who majored in photography at Shingu College, is one of the most prominent photographers in Korea. His professional efforts have been focused on expressing the common emotional and invisible world embedded in everyday Korean life. His works, through which one can feel the essence of life, have their own unique and dynamic feeling. Recently, he has begun to focus his efforts on the reinterpretation of landscapes. His works, which create a picturesque atmosphere, help beholders develop a new unforgettable perception of landscapes. Lee has held 5 personal exhibitions and 20 group exhibitions in Korea, China, France, and the United States. He has also published three albums and single volumes about Korean culture and traditions such as . |
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