61. Welcome To KCCLA - Korean Cultural Center: Los Angeles Operated by the korean government's Ministry of culture and Tourism, dedicated to providing insights into the rich cultural heritage of korea. http://www.kccla.org/

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62. Marimari.com : Korea - Culture - Mask Dance-Drama , Madangguk Mask dancedrama goes by many names in the traditional Korean culture t alch um, sandae-nori, ogwangdae-nori, yayu, and pyolshin-gut-nori. http://www.marimari.com/content/korea/best_of/culture/culture1.html

Select Destination Australia Bali Brunei China Hong Kong Japan Korea Macau Malaysia Myanmar New Zealand Philippines Singapore Taiwan Thailand Vietnam Hotels in Korea Popular Places Best of Korea Entertainment ... Site Map Best of Korea Craft l Culture l Games l Kimchi Culture Back Mask Dance-Drama Mask dance-drama goes by many names in the traditional Korean culture: t'alch'um, sandae-nori, ogwangdae-nori, yayu, and pyolshin-gut-nori. Different names are used in different regions. For example, Sandae-nori is the name used in the province of Kyonggi, where Seoul is located. In the northern part of Korea, the term t'alch'um, meaning "mask dance", is used. In the southeast, people use the term yayu, meaning "field play". There are a total of 14 traditional mask dance-dramas that are still performed today. Mask dance-dramas acted as an outlet for expressing emotions and views for the common people. It was a way of social protest and community building. As time passed and the Korean society modernized, mask dance-dramas changed. Its satirical elements became even more pronounced as there were more contradictions between tradition and modernity. Religious and spiritual elements began to decline and mask dance-dramas were embraced as a form of entertainment. Masked dance-dramas reflect the optimism, creativity, and wit of the Korean people. It was one of the few forms of relief from the hardships of Korea's rigid traditional society. The masks offered protection, mystery and entertainment.

63. :: Culture & Art In KOREA :: Korean traditional court music is slow and simple in tempo and rhythm in Korean court music consists of two kinds, Dangak (Chinese court music invented http://www.culture-arts.go.kr/english/contents/con1_1.html

Overview Participating Organizations Available Data System Network Menus Trends in Music Korean traditional court music is slow and simple in tempo and rhythm in comparison with Western music. In an age that favors quickness and complexity in all fields, it naturally has experienced less popularity in Korea than Western music. Thus for a long time since the introduction of Western music, traditional music tended to be neglected, seldom appearing on radio, records, or theaters and concerts. Recently however, a tendency has been growing among music lovers to give traditional music its rightful place in the life of the Korean people. Particular mention should be made of the work being done at the National Classical Music Institute (formerly the Prince Yi Conservatory), which used to provide music for the royal family of the Yi dynasty. Korean Music Traditional Korean Musical Instrument Woodwind instrument Percussion instrument Stringed instrument This institute has been busy training Korean musicians in the task of notating, collecting and preserving a library and museum of Korea's traditional musical heritage. The institute now owns specimens of over sixty different kinds of traditional instruments. Following the fall of the Yi dynasty, most of the ancient traditional rituals and ceremonies were abolished. At the same time, traditional music began to be treated as a sort of useless relic to be preserved purely for the sake of being handed down to future generations. Since the war, many students of traditional music have had to abandon their studies. To remedy this regrettable state of affairs, the National Classical Music Institute and the authorities concerned have launched an intensive campaign for the propagation of traditional music and the training of new students. Their efforts have been highly successful in recent years.

64. Korean Online - History Of Hangul Part I A simple look at the origins of korea's written language and the impact it has had on the culture. http://www.johnwasham.com/koreanonline/hangul_history.shtml

Home Korean Forum Espresso ... Gallery Time In Seoul(¼­¿ï): Member Area You are NOT logged in. No account? Register Menu Home Hangul History Part I Part II Part III Appearance Structure ... History of Hangul Donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. History of Hangul - Part I Koreans use their own unique alphabet called Hangul. It is considered to be one of the most efficient alphabets in the world and has garnered unanimous praise from language experts for its scientific design and excellence. Hangul was created under King Sejong during the Choson Dynasty (1393-1910). in 1446, the first Korean alphabet was proclaimed under the original name Hunmin chong-um, which literally meant "the correct sounds for the instruction of the people." King Sejong, the creator of Hangul, is considered to be one of the greatest rulers in the history of Korea. Highly respected for his benevolent disposition and diligence, King Sejong was also a passionate scholar whose knowledge and natural talent in all fields of study astounded even the most learned experts. During his reign, King Sejong always deplored the fact that the common people, ignorant of the complicated Chinese characters that were being used by the educated, were not able to read and write. He understood their frustration in not being able to read or to communicate their thoughts and feelings in written words.

65. Welcome To Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea Details about housing, MWR, tenant commands, and Korean history and culture. http://www.cnfk.navy.mil/

W elcome to the website for naval forces in Korea! Whether you're contemplating orders to Korea or already here, this website provides information to assist you. It offers a glimpse of what Duty in Korea is like, details what to expect when Moving to Korea , and spotlights news headlines and various Activities in Korea for naval personnel here. You can get information from our command Ombudsman or the Command Sponsorship Coordinator to make your transition to life in Korea smoother. E-mail Server for CNFK personnel Privacy and Security Notice Contact Us

66. Welcome To Korea Now !!!-Society & The Arts An article from the korea Herald by Jeremy Garlick discussing the role which Toegye and the Dosan Confucian academy have played in korean culture. http://kn.koreaherald.co.kr/SITE/data/html_dir/2002/09/26/200209260028.asp

[CONFUCIAN SCHOLAR] Living History Dosan Seowon: Most prestigious school of Joseon Dynasty era W ho is that handsome chap with the wispy facial hair on the front of the 1,000 won banknote? Look at the small print in Korean near the bottom right corner and you will find the answer. He is Toegye Yi Hwang (1501-1570), one of the foremost Confucian scholars of the Joseon era and the founder of one of the earliest and most famous private academies in Korea, Dosan Seodang (later named Dosan Seowon), situated near Andong in North Gyeongsang Province. In fact, if you turn over the same banknote, you will find a picture of Dosan Seowon on the reverse, which has now been restored to all its original glory, thanks to subsidies from the government. Toegye is an interesting figure in Korean educational history as both a school founder and a great Confucian thinker and writer. Renowned for his self-discipline and search for the virtuous life, he is the originator of such famous sayings as "When you are alone, behave decently," and "In practicing virtue one should perform it with perseverance, suppressing one's desires." Toegye gave up a career in government for the sake of self-cultivation and to pass on his ideas to certain selected individuals in his school. He began to build his academy, Dosan Seodang, in 1557, but financial problems delayed construction for four years.

67. Consulate General Of The Republic Of Korea In San Francisco Korean Consulate General in San Francisco, with jurisdiction in Northern California, Colorado, Utah and Wyoming. Has information on consular affairs, the Korean economy, culture and art, and learning Korean. http://www.koreanconsulatesf.org/

3500 Clay Street, San Francisco, CA 94118, U.S.A. Contact Us : consularsf@mofat.go.kr J-1ºñÀÚ BAY AREA ÀçÇع߻ý´ëºñ¹×ʱâ´ë³¿ä·É ABOUT THE CONSULATE CONSULAR AFFAIRS ... Honorary Consul-Denver FACTS ABOUT KOREA Korean-American Population Impressions of the country of South Korea GOVERNMENT OF KOREA KOREAN COMMUNITY ... The 4th World Korean Business Convention Last Updated : Sep. 13, 2005

68. Fiji Embassy - Tokyo, Japan Embassy of the Republic of the Fiji Islands, located in Tokyo and accredited to Japan and South korea. With information on the embassy staff, investing in Fiji, and Fijian culture. http://www.fijiembassy.jp/

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69. Pacific University's Portal On Korea - Culture culture, Korean War Resources An Interview With a KoreanAmerican on Cultural Differences Korean Immigrants to America Korean Food http://mcel.pacificu.edu/as/students/korea/culture.html

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70. Pacific University's Portal On Korea - Culture - Gaming The rise of online gaming in South korea has brought improved economic prospects Gaming and the culture that has grown up around it are now the defining http://mcel.pacificu.edu/as/students/korea/culture-gaming.html

Gender Roles Military Culture Korean War Resources Gaming Religion Interview Immigrants Food ... Resources South Korea: King of the Virtual World The rise of online gaming in South Korea has brought improved economic prospects and notoriety, but at what price? By Brian Callies The bangs, and from them the current state of gaming in Korea, rose from the economic crisis that hit Korea and much of Asia in 1997. Some recently out of work Koreans had enough money in their family to open bangs which provided a cheap source of entertainment for the many laid-off workers (Herz 3). Popularity grew and more and more bangs opened up. To international gamers South Korea has become something of a Mecca. There, gaming has grown into a national sport to such an extant that three cable stations are dedicated full-time to broadcasting gaming tournaments (Herz 2). Unless ESPN were to expand to ESPN6 such a scenario is hard to imagine in the U.S. Gamers in Korea can and do become celebrities. There are professional gamers who garner the respect and adoration that professional athletes do in other countries (Electro Lobby). For U.S. gamers who are typically branded nerds or social misfits in their own country, South Korea must seem like heaven. Online gaming is South Korea is a unique phenomenon. No other place is the world is so wired, or has such a large game-playing population base, or treats their best gamers as star athletes. The dramatic rise in gaming has brought increased economic opportunities to the country and international notoriety. The culture of game playing has had a negative effect on some South Koreans, however, as gaming addicts lose touch with the real world. The net effect of this rapid growth in gaming and internet usage will be positive or negative remains to be seen.

71. Goethe Lands In North Korea | Culture & Lifestyle | Deutsche Welle Deutsche Welle News, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe - in 30 Languages. http://www.dw-world.de/english/0,3367,1441_A_1207346_1_A,00.html

window.name = 'DWCDAFenster'; Search language selector German English Arabic Russian Chinese Portuguese for Brazil Spanish Albanian Amharic Arabic Bengali Bosnian Bulgarian Chinese Croatian Dari English French German Greek Hausa Hindi Indonesian Kiswahili Macedonian Pashto Persian Polish Portuguese Portuguese for Brasil Romanian Russian Serbian Spanish Turkish Ukrainian Urdu Home News Bulletin Current Affairs World War II ... Mobile Goethe Lands in North Korea The Goethe Institute is coming. After years of delicate negotiation Germany's Goethe Institute is becoming the first western cultural institute to open a reading room in the North Korean capital Pyongyang, a major cultural coup. Located in a cultural center in the middle of the city, the Goethe Institute's reading room is about 150 square meters (1,615 square feet) in size and contains 8,000 books, magazines, CDs and videos. On June 3, the unprecedented project will be opened in Stalinism's last stronghold by a German delegation that includes the Goethe Institute's president, Jutta Limbach. "The opening of the center is a big success for our cultural policies," Limbach (photo) said in a statement. "Culture and education can achieve many things which politics alone cannot. It is our interest to use the existing possibilities for a free flow of information anywhere in the world. It is a big step forward that we have now found partners in North Korea."

72. Goethe Institute Opens Center In North Korea | Culture & Lifestyle | Deutsche We Deutsche Welle News, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe - in 30 Languages. http://www.dw-world.de/english/0,3367,1441_A_1224511_1_A,00.html

window.name = 'DWCDAFenster'; Search language selector German English Arabic Russian Chinese Portuguese for Brazil Spanish Albanian Amharic Arabic Bengali Bosnian Bulgarian Chinese Croatian Dari English French German Greek Hausa Hindi Indonesian Kiswahili Macedonian Pashto Persian Polish Portuguese Portuguese for Brasil Romanian Russian Serbian Spanish Turkish Ukrainian Urdu Home News Bulletin Current Affairs World War II ... Mobile Goethe Institute Opens Center in North Korea Pyongyang's new German cultural center will open the doors to Europe for North Koreans With the opening of its reading room in Pyongyang, Germany’s Goethe Institute has become the first Western cultural organization to open shop in North Korea. Institute leaders believe they can operate free of censorship. The Goethe Institute in Pyongyang comprises of 150 square meters packed with 8,000 books, newspapers, CDs and videos stored in a cultural center in a space located deep in the heart of the city. In that sense, the cultural center could be just like any other if it weren't located in the North Korean capital. On June 3, a delegation led by the president of the Goethe Institute opened the first Western cultural institution in the Stalinist state. The move has been viewed as controversial, since North Korea still remains almost completely shut off from the rest of the world.

73. Culture Of Korea korean art possesses several distinguishing characteristics that create a Once known as the Eastern Land of Courtesy, korea, in its long history, http://user.chollian.net/~jis0523/korea-culture.htm

Korean art possesses several distinguishing characteristics that create a unique style of its own. Korean art respects nature, and the extensive use of quiet and subdued colors is manifested in Korean paintings and ceramics. Humor is another characteristic of Korean art. Bold exaggeration, the acceptance of non-symmetrical cubic objects, and unique spatial beauty conveyed by imperfect roundness are examples of humor in Korean art. Quiet harmony may be cited as another characteristic of Korean art. This means that there is no excess, the right materials being selected in scale with the surroundings. With all of these characteristics, the Korean arts have inherited a unique aesthetic sense which depicts beauty with honesty and simplicity that is free of artifice. Koreans traditionally have shown an intense love of their land, an emotion felt so strongly that it has been reflected in their beliefs, philosophy and religion. The mountains, rivers, coasts and seas, and the four seasons that nurture them, have played important roles in forming basic thoughts and relationships among the people of the peninsula since earliest times. Their ancestors migrated across the vast plains from Siberia and Manchuria, seeking to find homes in a warmer clime. Settling of their own free will, they came to shape a history distinctively their own.

74. Korean Culture, With Photos Last revised November 24, 2004. korea s culture. korean literature List of my translations and articles, with the text of a few articles. http://www.sogang.ac.kr/~anthony/index02.htm

Last revised November 24, 2004 Korea's Culture Korean literature : List of my translations and articles, with the text of a few articles. A brief history of tea, especially Korean tea, with pictures. Korean studies and culture : links to sites, including Korean Literature Today and environmental issues. Two short essays , written on request, allow me to express a few random thoughts on living in Korea. Korean Fascination Korean Culture Short articles written for Yonhap News Service or other media: Korean houses : a lost way of life Ku Sang Korean green tea The poet's widow The poet Yi Yuk-sa , 100th anniversary Fifty-nine years after Hiroshima Margaret Drabble's new novel The Red Queen , set in Korea Links to a series of pictures , some taken by me, some scanned from calendars or catalogues. Photos of the houses once inhabited by Chusa and Admiral Yi Sun-shin Photos of autumn at Bulguksa , Kyongju. Photos of a traditional Korean house in Gurye-gu, near the entrance to Hwaom-sa. Lotus 1 Lotus 2 Lotus 3 An article about a Korean house in Seoul in 5 pages ( Paintings from the Choson Era Korean pagodas Pulguk Temple Kim Dae-gyun - the only authorized (Human Cultural Assset) exponent of the Korean art of the Tight-rope.

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76. Maps Of South Korea. Buy Maps Of South Korea Map 6, korea culture Shock! £9.95 . 7, Lonely Planet korea Travel Guide £14.99 . 8, South korea Handbook £12.99 http://www.mapsworldwide.com/maps_of_south_korea_119s0.htm

South Korea travel Maps of South Korea buy online home faq contact us shopping cart ... checkout now Search Mapsworldwide view cart back to last item Maps of South Korea Items 1 to 10 of 10 China / Korea / Japan Insight Travel Map (National Geographic, Laminated Wall Map, 600 x 770mm, Scale 1: 2 982 000) The region surrounding the Sea of Japan, including the Korean Peninsula and the Japanese islands.... Korea - Culture Shock! (Kuperard, Paperback, 246 pp, 198 x 130 mm) Success in a foreign country depends on one's ability to think, feel and interact in terms of the host culture. Each Culture Shock! title takes the reader through the mindscapes of... Korea Insight Guide This guide to Korea includes a section detailing the country's history, eight features covering aspects of the country's life and culture, a region-by-region visitor's guide to the... Korea Map Featuring a new-style cover and easy-fold system, this revised and updated map of Korea is marked with tourist attractions and public transport systems, and inset maps of major cit... Lonely Planet: Korea Travel Guide (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, Paperback, 432pp, 184 x 128mm, Colour illustrations, 60 maps)

77. Asia Bookroom: Korea - Culture & Customs Asia Bookroom (formerly The Old Bookroom) is a large bookshop which sells new, out of print and antiquarian books on Asia primarily. http://www.asiabookroom.com/currentlists_xAsia/koreaculturecu.htm

Asia Bookroom Global Service Personal Attention Adams, Edward B. Korea's Kyongju. Cultural Spirit of Silla in Korea. Map, black and white and colour plates, paperback worn at extremities, upper corner bumped. Reprint. Seoul International Publishing House. Seoul. 1983. This pictorial guide portrays Korea's fascinating legacy of one thousand years when Silla's capital was one of the major cities of the world. (ISBN ). AU$22.00 [Please quote ID:67114 when referring to this item] Chun Shin-Yong. (Editor). Folk Culture in Korea. Black and white photographic illustrations showing Shaman customs and mask play, a few in colour, 304pp, very light wear dustjacket. International Cultural Foundation. Seoul. 1974. Text in English and Korean. The chapters included in this book are: Some Aspects of Korean Mythology; The Heroic Archetype in Korean Folk Story; Oral Literature and the Growth of Popular Consciousness; Mu-sok - the Shaman culture of Korea; Korean Folk Music and Dance; Korean Folk Play; Korean Folk Culture: A Dialogue. (ISBN ).

78. Kids.net.au Korea Lonely Planet s Guide to South korea culture profile - A brief look at All About korea korean culture profile - Provides an illustrated look http://www.kids.net.au/kidscategories/Kids_and_Teens/School_Time/Social_Studies/

Web kids.net.au Thesaurus Dictionary Kids Categories Encyclopedia ... Korea Sort by Alphabet Food Arts Literature ... profile - Take a virtual journey to Korea, learn a little bit of the language, and explore a popular form of poetry. The Korea Herald profile - The home of one of South Korea's largest English newspapers, this site provides information on what is happening in Korea today. Korean Culture and Life profile - Examines Korean symbols, folklore, daily life, family life, faith, and moral philosophy. Survival Korean Restaurant profile - Provides the words and phrases foreigners need in a Korean restaurant. Cheong Wa Dae for Kids profile - A look at the people and culture of Korea. Simple illustrated text. From the Office of the President. CIA World Factbook: Korea, South profile - Features a map and brief descriptions of geography, economy, government, and people. Korea Traditional Wedding profile - Introduces and explains Korean marriage traditions. PBS Online: Hidden Korea/Culture profile - A brief look at Korean culture. Lonely Planet's Guide to South Korea - Culture profile - A brief look at South Korean culture. Includes links to general facts about the country and tourist information.

79. Bibliography / Book List: Korea - Culture, History, Economics, Development, Lite Clark, Donald N. culture and Customs of korea (culture and Customs of Asia Series). Greenwood Publishing Group, 2000. Cumings, Bruce. korea s Place in the http://www.ibike.org/bibliography/korea-books.htm

Bibliography / Book List: Korea If you link to Barnes and Noble from the links in the bibliography and purchase something, the International Bicycle Fund will benefit slightly from your purchase. Thanks for your help. To help on your search for knowledge we provide the following bibliographies / book lists. The variety of subject matter these publications cover foretells of the diversity you will find in the country. Specific titles are sometimes hard to find. Even if your local bookstore or library doesn't have the specific titles listed, pick up what is available. We welcome you comments and suggestions on books and articles to add. Armstrong, Charles K (ed). Korean Society: Civil Society, Democracy and the State Blair, Clay. The Forgotten War: America in Korea, 1950-1953 New York: Times Books, 1988. Clark, Donald N. Culture and Customs of Korea (Culture and Customs of Asia Series) . Greenwood Publishing Group, 2000. Cumings, Bruce. Korea's Place in the Sun: A Modern History Harrison, Selig S. Korean Endgame: A Strategy for Reunification and U.S. Disengagement

80. Click Korea: Access To Korean Arts & Culture Click korea is an online resource developed by the korea Foundation to meet the need for broader access to information about korean arts and culture. http://www.clickkorea.org/News/newsContent.asp?menubar=2&page=11&strTitle=0&strC

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