Korea Foundation
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Korea Foundation
All About Korea 2014 Catalog of publications and videos on Korea Copyright Ⓒ 2014 by Korean Culture and Information Service All Rights Reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means without the written permission of the publisher. First Published in 2014 by Korean Culture and Information Service Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Phone: +82-44-203-3340~47 Fax: +82-44-203-3592 Website: www.kocis.go.kr ISBN 978-89-7375-583-7 03000 Printed in the Republic of Korea For further information about Korea, please visit: www.korea.net Designed by Sangsang: +82-2-548-3835~7 Photo Sources: Korea Tourism Organization Contents Korea General Introduction, Inter-Korean Issues, History, Diplomacy, Policy, Geography, Government, National Defense Life Korean Lifestyles, People, Traditional Clothing, Yeosu Expo 2012, Fashion, Religion Food Korean Cuisine, Korean Food Culture Economy & Society Business, Investment, Economic Situation, Consumption, Labor Law, Economic Policy, Education, Medicine, Traditional Medicine, Health, Language Arts & Culture Music, Fine Arts, Perfomances, Design, Theater, Dance, Animation, Architecture, Movies, Dramas, Media, Sports, Literature, Cultural Phenomena, Clothing, Crafts, Seoul’s Art Street 008 015 Cultural Heritage 024 026 Nature & Tourism 029 033 Introduction to Organizations & Lists of Books 095 037 041 Korea-related Sites 107 048 064 Index 150 072 080 UNESCO, Holidays, Cultural Facilities, Relics, Religion, Lifestyles 086 091 Landscapes, Natural Wonders, Natural Resources, Tourist Spots, Travel Information, Map, Geography, Environment Each category is divided into printed publications The items in each are alphabetized. and videos/DVDs . Korea 2014 All About Korea 2013 Calendar · Summary: The K-drama Photo Calendar 2013 features images selected from popular Korean TV dramas. · Language: English, Spanish · Format: Calendar · Year of Publication: 2012 · Pages: 52 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) Korea · · · · · · · · General Introduction Inter-Korean Issues History Diplomacy Policy Geography Government National Defense 2013 Diplomatic White Paper · Summary: This book describes diverse diplomatic efforts and foreign policies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2012. It also includes an explanation of the endeavors for peace on the Korean Peninsula, economic diplomacy, international circumstances and public diplomacy, a new paradigm of external policies. · Language: English, Korean · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2013 · Pages: 421 · Publisher: Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Policy Planning Bureau (+82-2-2100-7266) · ISBN: 978-89-86948-25-7 A New Era of Hope · Summary: This book introduces Park Geun-hye, the first female President in Northeast Asia. · Language: English, Chinese, French, Russian, Vietnamese, Indonesian · Format: Brochure · Year of Publication: 2013 · Pages: 31 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) 008/ 009/ Korea Dokdo, Korea’s Beautiful Island 2014 All About Korea KOREA · Summary: This brochure, published in nine languages, provides information about Dokdo, Korea’s easternmost island. It outlines the position of the Korean Government on Dokdo and offers geographical and historical evidence as well as the legal basis to prove that Dokdo is an integral part of Korean territory, using all sorts of materials such as maps, old documents and photos. · Summary: Each month, this periodical covers a fresh and diverse assortment of news and information on Korea. Subscribe today to receive our monthly magazine and join in on the conversation unfolding within our pages. ·L anguage: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Russian, German, Italian, Arabic, Korean · Year of Publication: 2008 to date (Monthly) · Format: Brochure · Year of Publication: 2012 · Pages: 32 · Publisher: Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Price: Not for Sale · Inquiry: Territory and Ocean Division (+82-2-2100-7637) FACTS ABOUT KOREA ·S ummary: A handy booklet on various aspects of Korea · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Italian, Turkish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Mongolian, Portuguese, Indonesian · Language: English · Format: Magazine · Pages: 50 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) · ISBN: 2005-2162 KOREA FOCUS · Summary: This English-language journal (monthly webzine) features commentaries and essays on current political, economic, social and cultural affairs in Korea. · Language: English · Format: Booklet · Format: Webzine · Year of Publication: 2013 · Year of Publication: 1993 (Monthly) · Pages: 262 · Publisher: The Korea Foundation (www.koreafocus.or.kr) · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) · ISSN: 1225-8113 · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) · ISBN: 89-7375-569-1 03910 International Korean Adoptee Resource Book KOREA Impossible to Possible · Summary: In this book, the Overseas Koreans Foundation answers many questions that overseas adoptees want to know about their country of birth and provides a variety of information about adoption policies and organizations in Korea. · Summary: This is a collection of the writings by internationally renowned authors about Korea’s development over the past 60 years. · Language: English, Korean · Format: Book · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2008 · Year of Publication: 2006 · Pages: 257 · Pages: 1,004 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Publisher: Overseas Koreans Foundation · Price: Not for sale · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) · ISBN: 978-89-7375-043-6 03340 · Inquiry: Overseas Koreans Foundation (+82-2-3415-0100) · ISBN: 89-959025-0-9 · Language: English 010/ 011/ Korea Korean Journeys: Heartland of Culture and History · Summary: This book provides practical information about various destinations throughout Korea that reveal the unique lifestyle, cuisine, folklore, history and cultural heritage that can only be found in Korea’s outlying regions. 2014 All About Korea Making a Better World Together · Summary: This gives information about KOICA’s aim, direction, organization and history as well as an introduction to regions, sectors and strategies of KOICA’s ODA business. · Language: English, French, Spanish, Korean · Format: Brochure ·L anguage: English · Year of Publication: 2013 · Format: Book · Pages: 28 · Year of Publication: 2010 · Publisher: Solution Co., Ltd · Pages: 260 · Price: Not for sale · Publisher: The Korea Foundation · Price: $25 / ₩25,000 · Inquiry: KOICA (+82-31-740-0328) · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) · ISBN: 978-89-86090-39-0 Koreana · Summary: The Korea Foundation publishes this quarterly magazine in an effort to enhance the understanding of Korean culture and arts in the international community. · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Indonesian · Format: Periodical · Year of Publication: 1987 (Quarterly) · Pages: 80-100 · Publisher: The Korea Foundation · Price: $37 (Asia by air: $33) / ₩4,500 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) · I SSN: 1016-0744 (English) / 1225-4592 (Japanese) / 1225-8083 (Chinese) / 1225-9101 (French) / 1225-4606 (Spanish) / 1975-0617 (German) / 1738-8252 (Russian) / 1738-6446 (Arabic) / 2287-5565 (Indonesian) Let’s go KOREA ·S ummary: This book is a brief introduction to all Korea has to offer. ·L anguage: English, Japanes, Chinese, Spanish · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2008 · Pages: 183 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) · ISBN: 978-89-7375-046-7 03910 Pays lointains Pays voisins la Corée · Summary: This educational cartoon “In search of the Country, the Society and the People: Korea” was published in French to promote a recognition and understanding of Korea among French-speaking people. · Language: French · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2013 · Pages: 276 · Publisher: Gimm-young Publishers · Price: ₩15,000 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Gimm-young Publishers (+82-31-955-3100) · ISBN: 978-89-3496-420-9 Religion in Korea: Harmony and Coexistence · Summary: This book investigates the history of Korean religions and their development today and contains useful information about such things as the temple-stay program and private museums that welcome international visitors. · Language: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2012 · Pages: 116 · Publisher: Seoul Selection · Price: $16 / ₩9,000 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Seoul Selection (+82-2-734-9567) · ISBN: 978-89-97639-05-2 012/ 013/ Korea Shared Growth Beyond Crisis · Summary: G20 Seoul Summit 2010, Assessments and Suggestions by International Experts 2014 All About Korea Welcome to KOREA · Summary: This brochure introduces Korean culture and provides general information. · Language: English · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Italian, Turkish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Indonesian, Swedish · Format: Book · Format: Brochure · Year of Publication: 2010 · Year of Publication: 2013 · Pages: 241 · Pages: 27 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) · ISBN: 978-89-7375-580-6 04650 The DMZ: Dividing the Two Koreas World’s Friend KOICA · Summary: (Korea Essentials Series 3) This book includes chapters about the background of the DMZ, the Korean War, Panmunjom and the Joint Security Area as well as the natural environment. · Summary: This webzine introduces KOICA’s news and official development assistance (ODA) business by country among other topics. · Language: English · Format: Webzine · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2014 (Monthly) · Year of Publication: 2010 · Pages: 20 (English) / 30 (Korean) · Pages: 104 · Publisher: Chosunnewspress · Publisher: Seoul Selection · Price: $15 / ₩9,000 · Price: Not for sale · Language: English, Korean · Inquiry: KOICA (+82-2-740-0328 / 323) · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Seoul Selection (+82-2-734-9567) · ISBN: 978-89-91913-75-2 Trustpolitik 2013 A Glance at Korea Today ·S ummary: This book is composed of the texts of speeches and contributions by Minister of Foreign Affairs Yun Byung-Se in 2013. The book includes the Minister’s inaugural address, remarks at the ROK-U.S. Foreign Ministers’ joint press conference, remarks at a reception on the 60th anniversary of the Korean War armistice and the keynote speech at a luncheon on the occasion of UN Day, among many others. · Summary: This video was designed to promote Korea overseas especially to those students who know little about the country. ·L anguage: English, Korean · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2013 · Pages: 587 · Publisher: Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Price: Not for Sale · Inquiry: Policy Planning Bureau (+82-2-2100-7273) · Year of Publication: 2011 · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Korean · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Running Time: 9minutes 17seconds · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3336) 014/ 015/ Korea Advanced Technology Korea - America, Europe · Summary: This promotional video about Korea has been broadcast in America and Europe to improve the nation brand. ·L anguage: English · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2009 · Running Time: 30seconds 2014 All About Korea “Ahn Jung-geun” On peace in East Asia · Summary: This program takes us back 100 years to a critical moment in history for Korea, China and Japan, and reviews the actions of Ahn Jung-geun. Was he a terrorist as Japan claims or an independence activist fighting for his country and a visionary of peace in East Asia? · Language: English · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Year of Publication: 2014 · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3336) · Publisher: arirang · Running Time: 60minutes · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) Advanced Technology Korea - Asia, Africa ·S ummary: This promotional video about Korea has been broadcast in Asia and Africa to improve the nation brand. ·L anguage: English · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2009 · Running Time: 30seconds · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3336) After 10 · Summary: After 10 looks at the major issues on the Korean Peninsula with insight from prominent figures in politics and society. The program is named After 10 because it airs every weeknight, right after the 10 p.m. Prime Time News. It is a talk show that invites guests from all over the world who are engaged in matters related to the Korean Peninsula. Produced by the News Production Center of Arirang TV, it covers the hottest issues in politics, society, culture and the economy. “Comfort Women” One Last Cry · Summary: The “Comfort Women” issue is often reported in this countryfrom a Korean perspective. But it is a global issue, and this documentary approaches the issue from that angle. The aim is to portray the sexual enslavement by the Japanese military during World War II as an extreme human rights violation that calls for a concerted response by the global community. · Language: English · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Year of Publication: 2013 · Running Time: 60minutes · Publisher: arirang · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) Korea 2013 · Summary: This video introduces Korea, a country about to take its place on the world stage. · Language: English · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2013 · Language: English · Running Time: 4minutes 7seconds · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Year of Publication: 2014 · Price: Not for sale · Running Time: 30minutes x 145epi · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3336) · Publisher: arirang · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) 016/ 017/ Korea Korea on the New Horizon ·S ummary: The main purpose of making this documentary film was to present the key aspects of the new Administration’s policy to help form a social consensus and imagine a blueprint for the future of Korea. · Language: English · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Year of Publication: 2013 · Running Time: 30minutes x 10epi · Publisher: arirang · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) Korea Reaching Out to the World · Summary: This video highlights various aspects of Korea. The soundtrack features “Arirang,” a famous Korean folk song. · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, Korean · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2014 · Running Time: 5minutes (Short Version), 15minutes (Full-length Version) · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale 2014 All About Korea Korea, Where dreams are realized every day · Summary: This video highlights various aspects of Korea, including the country’s postwar economic development experience and Korean culture. · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Vietnamese · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2011 · Running Time: 5minutes 29seconds · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3336) Korea: A Good Neighbor - Dadeumi · Summary: This video uses the metaphor of traditional Korean methods of ironing clothes to show cooperation between Korea and other nations. · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2010 · Running Time: 32seconds · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3336) · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3336) Korea Wide · Summary: The purpose of this program is to shed light on a small country that was once barely spotted on the world map but that now has become a trendsetter in many areas of life. There are nine different episodes with different themes from Korean traditional culture to modern design and architecture that were designed to catch the attention of people around the world. ·L anguage: English · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Year of Publication: 2012 · Running Time: 30minutes x 9epi · Publisher: arirang · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) Korea: A Good Neighbor - Knocking on doors · Summary: This video shows Korea’s role in the global community, helping with aid, technology and economic growth. · Language: English, Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2010 · Running Time: 30seconds · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3336) 018/ 019/ Korea Korea: it’s worth sharing · Summary: This video shows the values that Korea shares with the world _ kindness, generosity, openness, enjoyment of youth and the excitement of entertainment. We all share similar values. ·L anguage: English · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2013 · Running Time: 59seconds · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3336) 2014 All About Korea The 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Documentary Special · Summary: This is a documentary special produced to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Korean War. · Language: English · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Year of Publication: 2013 · Running Time: 60minutes x 4epi · Publisher: arirang · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) Korean Arts and Lifestyle (Vol.Ⅰ-Ⅳ) The Beauty of KOREAN STYLE · Summary: This documentary series introduces international audiences to various aspects of Korea’s traditional and contemporary culture. · Summary: This video introduces Korean-style housing, clothing, food, music, dance, paper, pottery and language. · Language: English, Chinese, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, Korean · Year of Publication: 2006 · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Running Time: 35-40minutes (each) · Year of Publication: 2008 · Publisher: The Korea Foundation · Running Time: 29minutes 33seconds · Price: Not for sale, but available through official request from institutions · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3336) Korean Style · Summary: This video contains four documentaries produced with the themes of “Seoul,” “Korean Arts,” “Korean Architecture” and “Korean Food.” The Kanto Earthquake of 1923 (Untold Story 3) · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, MalIndonesian · Summary: “The Untold Story: The Kanto Earthquake” introduces Japanese civic activists who are working to reveal the truth hidden by the Japanese Government. It also looks into ways for Korea and Japan to reconcile and steps that need to be taken to acknowledge the past. · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Language: English · Year of Publication: 2012 · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Running Time: 24minutes · Year of Publication: 2013 · Publisher: Arirang TV (KF Sponsored) · Running Time: 60minutes · Price: Not for sale, but available through official request from institutions · Publisher: arirang · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) 020/ 021/ Korea The more you know, The more you want to know 2014 All About Korea With Love, Korea ·S ummary: This promotional video about Korea has been broadcast in many countries to improve the nation brand. · S ummary: This video takes the form of a letter to Korea’s friends worldwide, emphasizing the ties of cooperation, exchanges and friendship. · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Vietnamese · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2010 · Running Time: 4minutes 48seconds · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3336) · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2011 · Running Time: 34seconds · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3336) Window on Korean Culture 2 · Summary: This is a collection of eight video clips on Korean culture that provides viewers with information on Korean society, history and arts. · Language: English, Korean · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2011 · Running Time: 5minutes (for each video clip) · Publisher: The Korea Foundation · Price: Not for sale, but available through official request from institutions · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) Window on Korean Culture: 20 Video Clips on Korean Culture · Summary: This is a collection of 20 video clips on Korean culture that provides viewers with information on Korean society, history and arts. · Language: English, Korean · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2010 · Running Time: 5minutes (for each video clip) · Publisher: The Korea Foundation · Price: Not for sale, but available through official request from institutions · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) 022/ 023/ Life 2014 All About Korea Guide to Living in KOREA · Summary: This book contains a wide range of information for foreigners living in Korea, including on visa policy, housing, education, transportation and shopping, as well as on KOTRA regional offices for foreign investors visiting Korea. · Language: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2014 · Pages: 162 · Publisher: KOTRA · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: KOTRA (+82-2-3497-1625) Life · Korean Lifestyles · People · Traditional Clothing · Yeosu Expo 2012 · Fashion · Religion Hanbok: Timeless Fashion Tradition · Summary: (Korea Essentials Series 16) This interesting book explains the characteristics, aesthetics and history of hanbok, Korean traditional clothes, which have been in the spotlight recently through the Korean Wave. · Language: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2013 · Pages: 108 · Publisher: Seoul Selection · Price: $16 / ₩9,000 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Seoul Selection (+82-2-734-9567) · ISBN: 978-89-97639-41-0 K-FASHION · Summary: This book gives an overview of the evolution of Korean fashion to date. It looks at how it has been globalized, laying the groundwork for Korean style to make its presence felt in the world. · Language: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2012 · Pages: 119 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) · ISBN: 978-89-7375-566-0 04590 024/ 025/ Life THINGS NEWCOMERS NEED TO KNOW TO LIVE IN KOREA ·S ummary: This book includes a brief sketch of Korean history and culture and advice on how best to adapt to daily life. · Language: English, Vietnamese · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2012 · Pages: 117 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) 2014 All About Korea Decoding Korean Success · Summary: Koreans are more competitive, more ambitious and more jealous than any other people on earth. This was the driving force behind Korea’s rapid development and its miracle of becoming almost an advanced country in just three decades. Where does Korea’s power come from? We searched for the answer in “Decoding Korean Success.” · Language: English · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Year of Publication: 2010 · Running Time: 30minutes x 10epi · Publisher: arirang · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) A Walk through the Yeosu Expo ·S ummary: Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea was held May 12-August 12, 2012 under the theme of “The Living Ocean and Coast.” As the first world expo to take place on the oceanfront, it boasted 80 exhibition facilities in addition to exhibits by 106 countries and 10 international organizations. ·L anguage: English · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2012 · Running Time: 4minutes 39seconds · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) Cloud Path, Journey of a Wandering Monk G-KOREA · Summary: Arirang TV aired a special documentary, G-KOREA, over 12 consecutive weeks. It is composed of three themes: “Beauty of Korea,” “Koreans in the World” and “Traveling around Korea.” The episodes of the program are filled with diverse topics that will enable people to experience Korean traditions, history and culture. · Language: English · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Year of Publication: 2011 · Running Time: 30minutes x 12epi · Publisher: arirang · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) Heart to Heart · Summary: This is a documentary about the experiences in Korea of Paul Munsen, a Harvard University graduate who became a Buddhist monk (Hyongak), and especially his dedication to manhaeng (literally traveling practices), a kind of traditional Buddhist lifestyle. Featuring brilliant scenes of Korea’s landscape and cinematographic artistry, it introduces Korean culture through a viewing of Buddhist temples, local markets, samulnori (music of four percussion instruments) and onggi (dark brown earthenware). · Summary: The “Heart to Heart” program invites fascinating Korean and international guests from all walks of life who love Korea and work hard to introduce Korea overseas. Guests, ranging from foreign ambassadors and CEOs to international stars performing in Korea, talk about their personal and professional life experiences in a relaxed atmosphere. ·L anguage: English, French, Spanish · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2014 · Year of Publication: 2005 · Running Time: 60minutes x 100epi · Running Time: 53minutes · Publisher: arirang · Publisher: KBS (KF Sponsored) · Price: Subject to inquiry · Price: Not for sale, but available through official request from institutions · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) · Language: English 026/ 027/ Life Journey to Yeosu · Summary: On April 15-21, 2012, one month before Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea, some international journalists from major media outlets made an official visit to the Expo site to experience the Expo facilities and Korean culture. ·L anguage: English · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2012 · Running Time: 5minutes 52seconds · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) Korean on the World Stage · Summary: The unsung heroes of Korean power_ wherever they are in the world, Koreans are making a difference. We travel to meet these cosmopolitans who have made a name for themselves and for Korea on the global stage. This documentary series follows their tracks to success, through all the ups and downs, to reveal the origin of their relentless challenging spirit. ·L anguage: English · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Year of Publication: 2010 · Running Time: 30minutes x 10epi · Publisher: arirang · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) The Innerview · Summary: The INNERview crew goes on the road to visit the hottest stars, the most influential leaders and the most fascinating people, all of whom have a unique tie to Korea. Say goodbye to boring studio interviews. · Language: English · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Year of Publication: 2014 · Running Time: 60minutes x 100epi · Publisher: arirang · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) Food · Korean Cuisine · Korean Food Culture 2014 All About Korea 029/ 029/ Food Easy Korean Cooking 2014 All About Korea K-FOOD · Summary: This cookbook was especially published for tourists who wish to make Korean dishes in their home countries. Recipes for 18 popular Korean dishes, including bibimbap and kimchi jjigae, are included with pictures, tips and substitute ingredients. · Summary: This book is not only for people who love Korean cuisine, but for anyone who is even slightly interested in Korean dishes with their intriguing tastes and smells. ·L anguage: English, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional & Simplified), French, German · Format: Book · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2013 · Year of Publication: 2013 · Pages: 129 · Pages: 28 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Publisher: Korea Tourism Organization · Price: Not for sale · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) · Inquiry: Korea Tourism Organization Publications Team (+82-2-728-9783) · Inquiry: 978-89-7375-579-0 04590 Great Food, Great Stories from Korea · Language: English Korea AgraFood · Summary: Great Food, Great Stories from Korea lists a selection of over 100 Korean foods that we are proud to introduce to the world. This broad selection from the even vaster Korean cuisine explains the origin, taste and function of each dish, along with Korean food culture in general. · Summary: This professional monthly magazine is intended to let the world know the excellence of Korean agricultural products and traditional food culture. · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, Russian · Year of Publication: 1995 (Monthly) · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2012 · Pages: 233 · Publisher: Korean Food Foundation · Price: Not for sale · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese · Format: Magazine · Pages: 52 · Publisher: Korea Agro-Fisheries Trade Corp. · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korea Agro-Fisheries Trade Corp. (+82-2-6300-1255) · Inquiry: Korean Food Foundation (+82-2-6300-2050) International Korean Menu Guide Korean Cuisine · S ummary: The International Korean Menu Guide consists of the names and descriptions of 154 leading Korean dishes in 10 languages. The guide will serve as a reference for restaurateurs and help international diners fully appreciate and enjoy the taste of Korean cuisine. · Summary: This book introduces and promotes the unique food culture of Korea. Traditional Korean foods, regional delicacies, jongga (head house of a family) foods, temple foods, food festivals, food museums and much more is included in the book. · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Arabic, Vietnamese, Korean · Format: Book · Format: Book · Pages: 54 · Year of Publication: 2012 · Pages: 206 · Publisher: Korean Food Foundation · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Food Foundation (+82-2-6300-2050) · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional & Simplified), French, German · Year of Publication: 2013 · Publisher: Korea Tourism Organization · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korea Tourism Organization Publications Team (+82-2-728-9788) 030/ 031/ Food Korean Food Guide 2014 All About Korea Traditional Food: A Taste of Korean Life · S ummary: This book is intended to help both foreigners and Koreans better understand Korea’s food culture. This guide consists of over 800 terms for traditional and modern Korean foods in English and Spanish. Each dish is presented with a brief description of the cooking method. · Summary: (Korea Essential Series 4) This book explores Korea’s culinary culture dating back thousands of years and introduces readers to the historical, cultural, nutritional and philosophical aspects of this unique cuisine. · Language: English, Spanish · Format: Book · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2010 · Year of Publication: 2004 · Pages: 136 · Pages: 170 · Publisher: Seoul Selection · Price: $15 / ₩9,000 · Publisher: Cookand / Best Home Inc. · Price: ₩12,000 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Cookand / Best Home Inc. (+82-2-2254-2665) · Language: English · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Seoul Selection (+82-2-734-9567) · ISBN: 978-89-91913-76-9 · ISBN: 89-89782-10-4 Korean Restaurant Guide Edward’s Live Kitchen ·S ummary: The Korean Restaurant Guide is part of the Good Overseas Korean Restaurant Recommendation project that introduces leading Korean restaurants across the globe. Following the introduction of editions of the Korean Restaurant Guide for Western Europe and Tokyo in 2012, and the U.S. (New York, Los Angeles) version in 2013, this 2014 Chinese edition will feature 40 select Korean restaurants in Beijing, Shanghai and Qingdao. · Summary: Edward Kwon is Head Chef of the world’s most luxurious hotel in Dubai favored by VIPs. The world-renowned Korean chef hosted his first cooking show, “Edward’s Live Kitchen,” an outdoor cooking show with a fresh concept. ·L anguage: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Netherlandic, Danish, Greek, Korean · Year of Publication: 2009 · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2011-2014 · Pages: 200 · Publisher: Korean Food Foundation · Language: English · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Running Time: 30minutes x 26epi · Publisher: arirang · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Food Foundation (+82-2-6300-2050) Old Wives Recipes · Summary: This book is edited as an appendix to the International Korean Adoptee Resource Book. We edited Mrs. Jong Suk Park’s Korean recipes introduced through Daejanggeum (Jewel in the Palace) on www.korean.net, the Overseas Koreans Foundation portal site, so that Korean adoptees can make Korean food more easily. Korea Confidential with Paul Schenk · Language: English, Korean · Summary: Paul Schenk is Director of Food & Beverages at two Intercontinental Hotels in Seoul. In this ambitious Korean food cooking program, he instructs viewers on how to cook popular Korean dishes. His witty dialogue and easy to understand explanations of the distinct Korean ingredients prove to be most helpful and his simple recipes help viewers enjoy hansik even more. · Format: Book · Language: English · Year of Publication: 2006 · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Pages: 68 · Year of Publication: 2010 · Publisher: Overseas Koreans Foundation · Running Time: 30minutes x 12epi · Price: Not for sale · Publisher: arirang · Inquiry: Overseas Koreans Foundation (+82-2-3415-0100) · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) 032/ 033/ Food Korea’s Traditional Tastes - Traditions Beyond 500 Years · Summary: This film captures the detailed procedures of Korea’s ceremonial rituals that have been preserved by Choi So-hui, the eldest daughter-in-law of the 14th generation of a family clan in Andong, as she goes about preparing a variety of foods for ancestral rites. · Language: English, Chinese, French, Spanish · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2007 · Running Time: 39minutes · Publisher: IMTV (KF Sponsored) · Price: Not for sale, but available through official request from institutions · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) Korean Food: Straight to the Source ·S ummary: American star chef Todd English and his Korean friend Ricky Kim introduce ingredients available in Korea and Korean foods classified into four themes. · Language: English · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2013 · Running Time: 120minutes · Publisher: Korea Agro-Fisheries Trade Corp. · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korea Agro-Fisheries Trade Corp. (+82-2-6300-1253) 2014 All About Korea Tales of Hansik · Summary: Hansik is the new global culinary trend! What secrets are hidden in the tables of Korean diners? Korean food is a symbol of Korean culture, and the secret to a long and healthy life. The dazzling array of dishes, made with seasonal vegetables and scientific preparation methods, are more than enough to stimulate the palates of diners around the world. · Language: English · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Year of Publication: 2013 · Running Time: 30minutes x 13epi · Publisher: arirang · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) Taste of Wisdom · Summary: This program explores the four main fermented foods in Korea from the perspective of a foreign-born chef. He experiences the whole fermentation process and recreates “jang”-based dishes into something that even foreigners can enjoy. This is not a onetime hanshik promotion show, but the true vanguard of culinary hallyu. · Language: English · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Year of Publication: 2012 · Running Time: 30minutes x 6epi · Publisher: arirang · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) Korean Master Chefs ·S ummary: This documentary celebrates the journey and success of two Korean chefs_ Hooni Kim and Corey Lee _ located in New York and San Francisco. It is a detailed look into their restaurants, techniques, inspiration and personal stories. · Language: English, Korean · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2011 · Running Time: 30minutes · Publisher: DreamVille Entertainment (KF Sponsored) · Price: Not for sale, but available through official request from institutions · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) Tasty Trail with Benjamin (Season 1/2) · Summary: In this program, food columnist Benjamin Joinau explores various Korean dishes, informing viewers about where great restaurants obtain the best ingredients. In every episode Benjamin decodes Korea’s unique culinary customs and offers a fresh, fun look at Korean food from a foreigner’s point-of-view. The program is a guide for non-Koreans to the world of Korean food. · Language: English · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Year of Publication: 2010 · Running Time: 30minutes x 25epi · Publisher: arirang · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) 034/ 035/ Food 2014 Contents Include Korea Two Chefs · Summary: This series will show you how popular Korean foods are made using traditional methods that can be copied by anyone around the world. Staying traditional, but with easily accessible ingredients, Two Chefs will not only teach the viewer how to cook but will also share some nutritional information and secrets of Korean culinary culture. · Language: English · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Year of Publication: 2011 · Running Time: 30minutes x 20epi · Publisher: arirang · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) Economy & Society · Business · Investment · Economic Situation · Consumption · Labor Law · Economic Policy · Education · Medicine · Traditional Medicine · Health · Language 037/ 037/ Economy & Society A Breeding Ground for Success 2014 All About Korea Invest Korea Annual Report · Summary: This brochure presents eight great reasons to invest in Korea: A market of opportunities, an environment of continuous growth, a driven people, a focus on innovation and R&D, world-class industries, ease of doing business, a safe and convenient society and a government that is on your side. · Summary: In the annual report, Invest Korea (IK) examines its outcomes during the previous year and makes a fresh resolution for its activities in the coming one. The report examines trends in foreign direct investment (FDI), foreign investment attraction by major industry and the contribution of FDI to the Korean economy. ·L anguage: English · Language: English · Format: Book · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2014 · Year of Publication: 2013 · Pages: 34 · Pages: 84 · Publisher: KOTRA · Publisher: KOTRA · Price: Not for sale · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: KOTRA (+82-2-3460-7531) · Inquiry: KOTRA (+82-2-1600-7114) CONSUMER INFORMATION GUIDE - Knowledge is Power · Summary: This is a guidebook intended to help married immigrants become wise consumers. Wise spending habits can lead to a happy life in Korea! ·L anguage: English, Vietnamese · Format: Brochure · Year of Publication: 2009 · Pages: 23 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) Invest KOREA Bulletin · Summary: · - The East Busan Tourism Complex Attracts First FDI · - Yeongcheon City to Nurture Aerospace and Auto Parts Industries · - Incheon Port One Step Closer to Becoming Marine Tourism Mecca of Northeast Asia · - Korea to Construct Tourism District by 2018 · - Govt. to Expand Real Estate Investment Immigration System · Language: English · Format: Newsletter · Year of Publication: 2013 (Monthly) · Pages: 16 · Publisher: KOTRA · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: KOTRA (+82-2-1600-7119) Doing Business In Korea Invest Korea, Invest In Success · Summary: This book contains information about such topics as foreign direct investment procedures, tax incentives, policies favorable to foreign investors and customs clearance for those wanting to do business in Korea. · Summary: This brochure introduces Invest Korea, an organization that provides support to foreign investors; it has information on its organizational structure and range of work as well as other topics. ·L anguage: English · Language: English · Format: Book · Format: Brochure · Year of Publication: 2013 · Year of Publication: 2014 · Pages: 147 · Pages: 28 · Publisher: KOTRA · Publisher: KOTRA · Price: Not for sale · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: KOTRA (+82-2-1600-7119) · Inquiry: KOTRA (+82-2-1600-7119) 038/ 039/ Economy & Society KOREA OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES · Summary: Written in the midst of a financial crisis, this book encourages investors to take advantage of the great opportunities in the vibrant Korean market as a way to help overcome the crisis. ·L anguage: English · Format: Brochure · Year of Publication: 2009 · Pages: 40 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) 2014 All About Korea Overview of Korea’s Industries · Summary: This brochure introduces foreign investors to the business environment of Korea’s 14 major industries: parts & materials, auto parts, display, ICT industries, aerospace, biopharmaceuticals, finance, culture content, new and renewable energy, logistics and distribution, real estate, semiconductors, tourism and leisure and fine chemicals. · Language: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2014 · Pages: 20 · Publisher: KOTRA · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: KOTRA (+82-2-3460-7519) Korean Medicine: A Holistic Way to Health and Healing Q&A on FDI in Korea 2013 ·S ummary: (Korea Essentials Series 14) This book explains traditional Korean medicine, which has developed its own methods with the influences of Chinese medicine; the book also includes the principles behind traditional medicine as well as diagnosis and treatment methods. · Summary: This book contains common questions and answers regarding accounting, law, taxation and labor, along with other information related to the Korean investment market. ·L anguage: English · Format: Book · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2013 · Year of Publication: 2013 · Pages: 144 · Pages: 98 · Publisher: KOTRA · Publisher: Seoul Selection · Price: $16 / ₩9,000 · Price: Not for sale · Language: English · Inquiry: KOTRA (+82-2-1600-7119) · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Seoul Selection (+82-2-734-9567) · ISBN: 978-89-97639-39-7 LABOR LAW GUIDE FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS Bizline ·S ummary: This is for new foreign-invested businesses: hiring and maintaining qualified human resources and promoting harmonious labor relations are essential factors for successful business establishment in Korea. · Summary: Bizline is like a weekly magazine delivering the week’s economic news and introducing corners that highlight Korean and overseas economic trends. ·L anguage: English · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2014 · Year of Publication: 2013 · Running Time: 60minutes x 50epi · Pages: 35 · Publisher: arirang · Publisher: KOTRA · Price: Subject to inquiry · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) · Inquiry: KOTRA (+82-2-1600-7119) · Language: English 040/ 041/ Economy & Society Economix Korea 2014 All About Korea Korean for Intermediate Learners 1 · Summary: Economix Korea focuses on Korea’s rising stature in the global economy as well as its green industry, high-tech industry, FTAs and national economic policies. Industry experts, policymakers and economists were invited to share their views and analysis of the private and public sector. · Summary: This class has been developed to help learners of Korean improve their ability to communicate to the intermediate level so that they can speak, listen, read and write. Moreover, it will help broaden their comprehension of Korean culture. ·L anguage: English · Format: e-learning · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Year of Creation: 2010 · Year of Publication: 2011 · Learning Time: 40minutes x 20epi · Running Time: 30minutes x 48epi · Level: Intermediate · Publisher: arirang · Price: Not for sale · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: King Sejong Institute Foundation Nurisejong Department (+82-2-3276-0737) · Language: English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Mongolian, Korean · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) Korea, a Medical Powerhouse ·S ummary: Korea, newly branded as “Medical Korea,” has emerged as a hub of medical tourism thanks to its advanced medical technologies. This video takes a closer look at its present and future. Korean One expression · Summary: This material will allow learners of Korean to study everyday expressions, one at a time. · Language: English · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Mongolian, Thai, Indonesian , Korean · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Format: e-learning (pdf, mp3) · Year of Publication: 2013 · Year of Creation: 2012 · Running Time: 60minutes · Learning Time: 1minutes 12seconds · Publisher: arirang · Session: 60 · Price: Subject to inquiry · Level: Elementary · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: King Sejong Institute Foundation Nurisejong Department (+82-2-3276-0737) Korea’s Ancient Medicine Listening Korean Language - Beginner Level · Summary: How did Korean practitioners treat disease in the past when state-ofthe-art medical equipment was yet to be developed? This film focuses on historic documents of Korea’s traditional medicine, including Dongeuibogam (Exemplar of Eastern Medicine), a medical encyclopedia compiled in 1613 by Heo Jun and inscribed by UNESCO on the Memory of the World Register in 2009. It provides detailed introductions to acupuncture, meridians and medicinal herbs. · Summary: This material is intended to help students learn Korean culture and language by setting goals at the beginning of each chapter as well as by using various images. Each chapter contains related cultural examples in the middle or at the end of the lesson. The lesson also offers a self-assessment section to help students to track their progress in learning Korean. ·L anguage: English · Format: e-learning · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Creation: 2010 · Year of Publication: 2008 · Learning Time: 25minutes x 20epi · Running Time: 48minutes · Level: Elementary · Publisher: Oak3 Films (KF Sponsored) · Price: Not for sale · Price: Not for sale, but available through official request from institutions · Inquiry: King Sejong Institute Foundation Nurisejong Department (+82-2-3276-0737) · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) · Language: English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Mongolian, Korean 042/ 043/ Economy & Society Reading Korean Language - Beginner Level · Summary: This material is intended to help students learn Korean culture and language by setting goals at the beginning of each chapter as well as by using various images. Each chapter contains related cultural examples in the middle or at the end of the lesson. The lesson also offers a self-assessment section to help students to track their progress in learning Korean. · Language: English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Mongolian, Korean · Format: e-learning · Year of Creation: 2010 · Learning Time: 25minutes x 20epi · Level: Elementary 2014 All About Korea Sejong Korea Culture 2 · Summary: (Sejong Korea Culture Series 2) This class has been developed to help students understand Korean culture as it is. · Language: English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Korean · Format: e-learning · Year of Creation: 2011 · Learning Time: 20minutes x 28epi · Level: Elementary · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: King Sejong Institute Foundation Nurisejong Department (+82-2-3276-0737) · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: King Sejong Institute Foundation Nurisejong Department (+82-2-3276-0737) Secrets behind Korea’s Economic Success Sejong Korean 1 ·S ummary: This documentary unveils the secrets behind how the poorest country in the world escaped poverty and grew to become the world’s 14th largest economy and the first Asian nation to host the G20 Summit in 2010. The film identifies key factors behind Korea’s economic success such as strategies, unceasing efforts and investments that helped the nation achieve what the world came to call the “Miracle on the Han River.” · Summary: (Sejong Korean Series 1) This class has been developed to help learners of Korean who study at the King Sejong Institute to improve their ability to communicate and to widen their understanding of Korean culture. ·L anguage: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Korean · Year of Creation: 2011 · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2010 · Running Time: 24minutes · Publisher: The Korea Foundation · Price: Not for sale, but available through official request from institutions · Language: English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Korean · Format: e-learning · Learning Time: 25minutes x 20epi · Level: Elementary · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: King Sejong Institute Foundation Nurisejong Department (+82-2-3276-0737) · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) Sejong Korea Culture 1 · Summary: (Sejong Korea Culture Series 1) This class has been developed to help students understand Korean culture as it is. Sejong Korean 2 · Language: English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Korean · Summary: (Sejong Korean Series 2) This class has been developed to help learners of Korean who study at the King Sejong Institute to improve their ability to communicate and to widen their understanding of Korean culture. · Format: e-learning · Language: English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Korean · Year of Creation: 2011 · Format: e-learning · Learning Time: 30minutes x 27epi · Year of Creation: 2011 · Level: Elementary · Learning Time: 25minutes x 20epi · Price: Not for sale · Level: Elementary · Inquiry: King Sejong Institute Foundation Nurisejong Department (+82-2-3276-0737) · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: King Sejong Institute Foundation Nurisejong Department (+82-2-3276-0737) 044/ 045/ Economy & Society Sejong Korean 3 · Summary: (Sejong Korean Series 3) This class has been developed to help learners of Korean to improve their ability to communicate and to widen their understanding of Korean culture. · Language: English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Korean · Format: e-learning · Year of Creation: 2012 · Learning Time: 30minutes x 14epi · Level: Elementary · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: King Sejong Institute Foundation Nurisejong Department (+82-2-3276-0737) 2014 All About Korea Speaking Korean language - Beginner Level · Summary: This material is intended to help students learn Korean culture and language by setting goals at the beginning of each chapter as well as by using various images. Each chapter contains related cultural examples in the middle or at the end of the lesson. The lesson also offers a self-assessment section to help students to track their progress in learning Korean. · Language: English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Mongolian, Korean · Format: e-learning · Year of Creation: 2010 · Learning Time: 30minutes x 20epi · Level: Elementary · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: King Sejong Institute Foundation Nurisejong Department (+82-2-3276-0737) Sejong Korean 4 · Summary: (Sejong Korean Series 4) This class has been developed to help learners of Korean to improve their ability to communicate and to widen their understanding of Korean culture. Top MDs of Korea · Language: English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Korean · Summary: This program introduces renowned Korean doctors in various medical fields and their efforts to develop outstanding surgical methods and help patients regain hope. Viewers can learn about superb Korean surgical technologies that have gained worldwide recognition and talented Korean doctors who are trusted by their patients. · Format: e-learning · Language: English · Year of Creation: 2012 · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Learning Time: 30minutes x 14epi · Year of Publication: 2010 · Level: Elementary · Running Time: 30minutes x 5epi · Price: Not for sale · Publisher: arirang · Inquiry: King Sejong Institute Foundation Nurisejong Department (+82-2-3276-0737) · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) Seowon, a Sanctuary of Well-rounded Education · Summary: The history of Seowon schools that began about 500 years ago has been reinterpreted in a modern perspective. The legacy of Seowon schools is still meaningful today. ·L anguage: English · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Year of Publication: 2013 · Running Time: 60minutes · Publisher: arirang · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) Writing Korean Language - Beginner Level · Summary: This material is intended to help students learn Korean culture and language by setting goals at the beginning of each chapter as well as by using various images. Each chapter contains related cultural examples in the middle or at the end of the lesson. The lesson also offers a self-assessment section to help students to track their progress in learning Korean. · Language: English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Mongolian, Korean · Format: e-learning · Year of Creation: 2010 · Learning Time: 30minutes x 20epi · Level: Elementary · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: King Sejong Institute Foundation Nurisejong Department (+82-2-3276-0737) 046/ 047/ Arts & Culture 2014 All About Korea 2014 Photo Diary · Summary: This is a photo diary to introduce Korean Culture. · Language: English · Format: Diary · Year of Publication: 2013 · Pages: 110 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) Arts & Culture · Music · Fine Arts · Performances · Design · Theater · Dance · Animation · Architecture · Movies · Dramas · Media · Sports · Literature · Cultural Phenomena · Clothing · Crafts · Seoul’s Art Street Acts and Scenes: Western Drama in Korean Theater · Summary: (Contemporary Korean Arts Series 8) This 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. · Language: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2013 · Pages: 144 · Publisher: Hollym · Price: ₩10,000 · Inquiry: Arts Council Korea Policy & Evaluation Department (+82-2-760-4546) · ISBN: 978-1-56591-334-9 Bojagi: Korea’s Traditional Gift Wrap · Summary: It is a time-honored practice for Koreans to own several bojagi in the home, and to carry them around to be used as covers, wrappers, headdresses or mats. · Language: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2013 · Pages: 95 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) 048/ 049/ Arts & Culture Buddhist Architecture of Korea 2014 All About Korea Coexisting Differences · Summary: (Korean Culture Series 9) This book focuses on the role that architecture played in Korea’s Buddhist culture. It also seeks to explain the characteristics of Buddhist-related architecture. · Summary: (Contemporary Korean Arts Series 7) This book is a critical look at 21st century Korean arts. It is intended to enhance an awareness of the immediate theoretical issues facing art scenes everywhere and is dedicated to art lovers around the globe. ·L anguage: English · Language: English · Format: Book · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2007 · Year of Publication: 2012 · Pages: 152 · Pages: 176 · Publisher: Hollym · Price: $30 / ₩19,800 · Publisher: Hollym · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Hollym (+82-2-795-7551~4) · ISBN: 978-1-56591-226-7 · Inquiry: Arts Council Korea Policy & Evaluation Department (+82-2-760-4546) Choreographers in Motion ·S ummary: (Contemporary Korean Arts Series 9) This book explores the lives and works of prominent contemporary dance choreographers in Korea, primarily based in Seoul. The artists selected are covered in detail through interviews and thorough research into their education, influences and the creative process that determines their aesthetic inclination. ·L anguage: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2013 · Pages: 152 · Publisher: Hollym · Price: ₩10,000 · Inquiry: Arts Council Korea Policy & Evaluation Department (+82-2-760-4546) · ISBN: 978-1-56591-336-3 City as Arts: 100 Notable Works of Architecture in Seoul ·S ummary: (Contemporary Korean Arts Series 4) One hundred buildings were selected based on their significance as historical relics, works of art or public facilities. The book is divided chronologically into six chapters. ·L anguage: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2011 · Pages: 232 · Publisher: Hollym · Price: ₩10,000 · Inquiry: Arts Council Korea Policy & Evaluation Department (+82-2-760-4546) · ISBN: 978-1-56591-326-4 · Price: ₩10,000 · ISBN: 978-1-56591-333-2 Confucian Ritual Music of Korea · Summary: (Korean Culture Series 11) This illustrated book describes in detail the history of the rite to royal ancestors, the general background of Confucian ritual music and dance, and the musical characteristics of two types of Confucian ritual music transmitted in Korea. It includes a music CD. · Language: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2008 · Pages: 180 · Publisher: The Korea Foundation · Price: $30 / ₩20,000 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) · ISBN: 978-89-86090-28-4 Daehangno: Theater District in Seoul · Summary: (Contemporary Korean Arts Series 1) This book describes what makes Daehangno what it is today, in addition to listing the hundreds of small theaters that make this neighborhood unique in the world. · Language: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2011 · Pages: 128 · Publisher: Hollym · Price: ₩10,000 · Inquiry: Arts Council Korea Policy & Evaluation Department (+82-2-760-4546) · ISBN: 978-1-56591-321-9 050/ 051/ Arts & Culture Dancing Korea · Summary: (Contemporary Korean Arts Series 5) Dancing Korea: New Waves of Choreographers and Dance Companies is an overview of the history and current status of contemporary Korean dance, along with information about major contemporary dancers and dance companies. · Language: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2012 · Pages: 136 · Publisher: Hollym · Price: ₩10,000 · Inquiry: Arts Council Korea Policy & Evaluation Department (+82-2-760-4546) · ISBN: 978-1-56591-329-5 Diaspora: Korean Nomadism 2014 All About Korea Harmonia Koreana · Summary: (Contemporary Korean Arts Series 3) Harmonia Koreana: A Short History of 20th-century Korean Music is a brief overview of how Western classical music was introduced and developed in Korea. This book explains the distinguishing features of the music of Korean composers in general and takes an in-depth look at several of the most important modern compositions. · Language: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2011 · Pages: 128 · Publisher: Hollym · Price: ₩10,000 · Inquiry: Arts Council Korea Policy & Evaluation Department (+82-2-760-4546) · ISBN: 978-1-56591-326-0 K-ANIMATION · Summary: (Contemporary Korean Arts Series 2) This book is a brief study of the Korean diaspora, introducing those who contributed to the development of Korean art by explaining Korean aesthetic sensibility and artistic creativity to the international art world and by introducing their diverse artistic activities overseas to Korea. · Summary: This book includes a brief history of Korean animation and a summary of where the animation industry stands today along with the results it has achieved overseas. · Language: English · Format: Book · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2013 · Year of Publication: 2011 · Pages: 106 · Pages: 160 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Publisher: Hollym · Price: ₩10,000 · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Arts Council Korea Policy & Evaluation Department (+82-2-760-4546) · ISBN: 978-1-56591-322-6 · ISBN: 978-89-7375-581-3 04650 Discoveries of Korea ·S ummary: This book is a compilation of the “My Korea” articles as published in KOREA magazine from February 2010 to September 2011. · Language: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2011 · Pages: 129 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) · ISBN: 978-89-7375-165-5 · Language: English · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) K-ARCHITECTURE · Summary: This book offers an exploration of the lesser-known aspects of this dynamically changing field, starting with a look at the forms of traditional architecture before moving on to examining the issues and currents that have unfolded in architecture as it developed on Korean soil in the postmodern era _ and began to find its way into the world. · Language: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2013 · Pages: 131 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) · ISBN: 978-89-7375-582-0 04610 052/ 053/ Arts & Culture K-ART · S ummary: This book seeks to help readers overseas gain a comprehensive understanding of Korean contemporary art by examining its various features and movements. ·L anguage: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2013 · Pages: 123 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) · ISBN: 978-89-7375-580-6 04650 K-arts 2014 All About Korea K-DRAMA · Summary: This book, the third volume in the K-Culture Series intended to promote contemporary Korean culture overseas, introduces foreign audiences to Korean dramas. · Language: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2011 · Pages: 115 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) · ISBN: 978-89-7375-167-9 04600 K-LITERATURE · Summary: This magazine introduces the various performing arts stages in Korea to foreign tourists and foreigners living in Korea. It includes schedules, ticket prices, theater information, discount coupons and much more. · Summary: Literature can do a lot to help people bridge their differences and avoid conflict. ·L anguage: English, Japanese · Format: Book · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2012 · Year of Publication: 2013 · Pages: 115 · Running Time: 20 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Publisher: Korea Tourism Organization · Price: Not for sale · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) · Inquiry: Korea Tourism Organization Publications Team (+82-2-728-9786) · ISBN: 978-89-7375-567-7 04810 K-CLASSICS · Language: English K-MOVIE ·S ummary: This book is the fourth and final volume of the K-Culture Series, a collection of books promoting contemporary Korean culture. It introduces Korea’s classical music and musicians. · Summary: This book introduces Korea’s movies, actors and actresses. ·L anguage: English · Year of Publication: 2012 · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2011 · Pages: 125 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) · ISBN: 978-89-7375-168-6 04600 · Language: English · Format: Book · Pages: 109 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) · ISBN: 978-89-7375-564-6 04680 054/ 055/ Arts & Culture K-POP Korea for Kids · Summary: This book, the second volume in the K-Culture Series, introduces popular Korean music to promote contemporary Korean culture. · Summary: An introduction to Korea for young readers ·L anguage: English · Format: Book · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2009 · Year of Publication: 2011 · Pages: 151 · Pages: 93 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) · ISBN: 978-89-7375-152 563980 · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) · ISBN: 978-89-7375-166-2 04600 K-POP 2014 All About Korea · Language: English Korean Abstract Painting · Summary: (Contemporary Korean Arts Series 6) K-POP: Roots and Blossoming of Korean Popular Music is designed to explain to international audiences interested in Korean music how the modern form of Korean pop music began and evolved. · Summary: (Contemporary Korean Arts Series 10) Korean Abstract Painting: A Formation of Korean Avant-Garde explores the development of post-war Korean abstract painting and introduces eight leading Korean abstract painters. ·L anguage: English · Language: English · Format: Book · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2012 · Year of Publication: 2013 · Pages: 160 · Pages: 160 · Publisher: Hollym · Price: ₩10,000 · Publisher: Hollym · Price: $16 / ₩10,000 · Inquiry: Arts Council Korea Policy & Evaluation Department (+82-2-760-4546) · ISBN: 978-1-56591-330-1 · Inquiry: Arts Council Korea Policy & Evaluation Department (+82-2-760-4546) · ISBN: 978-1-56591-338-7 K-SPORTS Korean Architecture: Breathing with Nature ·S ummary: Today, Korea has become an economic power that is capable of hosting any major sporting event, including the Olympic Winter Games, as demonstrated in the successful hosting of the 1988 Summer Olympics and the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/ Japan. · Summary: (Korea Essentials Series 12) This book introduces the principle of each feature of Korean architecture and explains the aesthetics by selecting 10 representative buildings reflecting the principles like temples, palaces, houses and so on. ·L anguage: English · Format: Book · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2012 · Year of Publication: 2012 · Pages: 120 · Pages: 104 · Publisher: Seoul Selection · Price: $16 / ₩9,000 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) · ISBN: 978-89-7375-565-3 04690 · Language: English · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Seoul Selection (+82-2-734-9567) · ISBN: 978-89-97639-23-6 056/ 057/ Arts & Culture Korean Beauty 2014 All About Korea Korean Dance: Pure Emotion and Energy · Summary: One of the things that distinguish the special character of Korean artistic culture and the aesthetic values of East Asia, setting them apart from the artistic culture of the West, is the aesthetic of yeobaek, blank spaces. · Summary: (Korea Essentials Series 15) This book introduces the features of court dance and folk dance and the changes in modern Korean dance, while retracing the aesthetic sense and thought behind Korean dance. ·L anguage: English · Language: English · Format: Book · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2010 · Year of Publication: 2013 · Pages: 276 · Pages: 98 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Publisher: Seoul Selection · Price: $16 / ₩9,000 · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) · ISBN: 978-89-7375-120-4 03600 Korean Ceramics: The Beauty of Natural Forms ·S ummary: (Korea Essentials Series 11) This book explains the history and aesthetics of Korean porcelain, which symbolizes the spirit of each dynastic period. ·L anguage: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2012 · Pages: 108 · Publisher: Seoul Selection · Price: $16 / ₩9,000 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Seoul Selection (+82-2-734-9567) · ISBN: 978-89-97639-07-6 Korean Court Dance · Summary: (Korean Culture Series 14) This book provides descriptions of the dances performed at festive events of the Royal Court from the Three Kingdoms period (57 BCE-668 CE) up through the Joseon era (1392-1910). ·L anguage: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2010 · Pages: 140 · Publisher: The Korea Foundation · Price: $30 / ₩20,000 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) · ISBN: 978-89-86090-37-6 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Seoul Selection (+82-2-734-9567) · ISBN: 978-89-97639-40-3 Korean Folk Dance · Summary: (Korean Culture Series 13) This is the first attempt to fully explain the Korean folk dance tradition. Folk dances from various regions are introduced and their characteristics discussed. This book also deals with the underlying spirit of Korean folk dance and its profound spiritual background. · Language: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2008 · Pages: 160 · Publisher: The Korea Foundation · Price: $30 / ₩20,000 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) · ISBN: 978-89-86090-31-4 Korean Landscape Painting · Summary: (Korean Culture Series 4) The text and illustrations of this book are presented by historic period: the Three Kingdoms and unified Silla periods, the Goryeo and early Joseon periods, the mid-Joseon period, the late Joseon period and the late 19th to the early 20th century. · Language: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2006 · Pages: 224 · Publisher: Hollym · Price: $30 / ₩19,800 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Hollym (+82-2-795-7551~4) · ISBN: 978-1-56591-230-6 (H) / 978-1-56591-231-4 (S) 058/ 059/ Arts & Culture Masterpieces of Korean Art 2014 All About Korea Modern Korean Artists · Summary: This is a collection of 40 articles that feature noteworthy masterpieces of Korea with descriptive texts and full-color photographs. The book offers a glimpse into Korea’s art history and its evolution by genre: painting, sculpture, metal craft, ceramics, wood/lacquer crafts and stone pagodas. · Summary: This compilation of articles about contemporary artists from the quarterly magazine Koreana helps readers to better understand and appreciate Korea’s modern arts ranging from the fine arts to Korean film. ·L anguage: English · Format: Book · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2009 · Year of Publication: 2010 · Pages: 224 · Pages: 223 · Publisher: The Korea Foundation · Price: $50 / ₩50,000 · Publisher: The Korea Foundation · Price: $50 / ₩50,000 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) · ISBN: 978-89-86090-36-9 Masters of Traditional Korean Handicrafts · Language: English · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) · ISBN: 978-89-86090-33-8 Modern Korean Ink Painting · Summary: This book offers a glimpse into Korea’s foremost handicraft artisans with examples of their masterpieces in such areas as wood, bamboo, fabric and metal crafts. In addition, the articles provide insight into the cultural traditions and lifestyle of Koreans. · Summary: (Korean Culture Series 5) This book seeks to define how the term “modern” should be applied to Korean art, while exploring its evolution over roughly a hundred years, from the opening of Korea’s ports to outside trade in 1876 through the 1980s. ·L anguage: English · Format: Book · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2006 · Year of Publication: 2009 · Pages: 160 · Pages: 169 · Publisher: Hollym · Price: $30 / ₩19,800 · Publisher: The Korea Foundation · Price: $50 / ₩50,000 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) · ISBN: 978-89-86090-32-1 Modern and Contemporary Art in Korea · Language: English · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Hollym (+82-2-795-7551~4) · ISBN: 978-1-56591-237-3 (H) / 978-1-56591-238-1 (S) Passport to Korean Culture · Summary: (Korean Culture Series 1) This book discusses the issues of tradition and modernity as well as the identity of modern and contemporary art in Korea. It introduces Korean art not only to art lovers or specialists but to those with a general interest as well. · Summary: This book is an introduction to Korea and its history and people. ·L anguage: English · Year of Publication: 2009 · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2005 · Pages: 121 · Publisher: Hollym · Price: $30 / ₩19,800 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Hollym (+82-2-795-7551~4) · ISBN: 978-1-56591-215-2 (H) / 978-1-56591-217-9 (S) · Language: English · Format: Book · Pages: 151 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) · ISBN: 978-89-7375-153-2 03910 060/ 061/ Arts & Culture Seasonal Customs of Korea 2014 All About Korea The KOREAN WAVE · Summary: (Korean Culture Series 7) The seasonal customs of Korea are folk traditions of everyday life that have been observed annually throughout the ages. In this way, the residents of a particular community living within the same natural environment and cultural setting came to share similar everyday customs. · Summary: This book is the first in a series of books to introduce modern Korean culture overseas. ·L anguage: English · Year of Publication: 2011 · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2007 · Pages: 208 · Publisher: Hollym · Price: $30 / ₩19,800 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Hollym (+82-2-795-7551~4) · ISBN: 978-1-56591-245-8 Taekwondo: The Unity of Body, Mind and Sprit ·S ummary: (Korea Essentials Series 13) This guidebook is suitable for readers as well as beginners and trainees who are attracted to the dynamics and beauty of Taekwondo and need a deeper understanding of it. ·L anguage: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2013 · Pages: 116 · Publisher: Seoul Selection · Price: $16 / ₩9,000 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Seoul Selection (+82-2-734-9567) · ISBN: 978-89-97639-37-3 THE KOREA COLLECTION ·S ummary: Selected Cover Stories from Years Past (2/2010-12/2011) ·L anguage: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2012 · Pages: 227 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) · ISBN: 89-7375-554-703060 · Language: English · Format: Book · Pages: 101 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) · ISBN: 978-89-7375-164-8 04600 Traditional Music: Sounds in Harmony with Nature · Summary: (Korea Essentials Series 8) Over the past several hundred years, instrumental genres based on the music of shaman rituals and agricultural ceremonies developed into highly sophisticated art forms. This book will examine the development of Korean traditional music, looking at what makes it unique, surveying its wide variety of genres and reviewing its dramatic history as an art form. · Language: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2011 · Pages: 109 · Publisher: Seoul Selection · Price: $16 / ₩9,000 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Seoul Selection (+82-2-734-9567) · ISBN: 978-89-91913-88-2 Traditional Painting: Window on the Korean Mind · Summary: (Korea Essentials Series 2) This book provides readers with information about traditional Korean painting: Buddhist painting, scholar’s art, landscape painting, genre painting, portrait painting and folk painting. · Language: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2010 · Pages: 132 · Publisher: Seoul Selection · Price: $15 / ₩9,000 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Seoul Selection (+82-2-734-9567) · ISBN: 978-89-91913-74-5 062/ 063/ Arts & Culture Traditional Performing Arts of Korea · Summary: (Korean Culture Series 10) This book provides a comprehensive overview of the historical background, genres and performers of the traditional performing arts of Korea, including puppet plays, mask dance-dramas and pansori, a uniquely Korean form of narrative song, which originated from the song and dance traditions of ancient Korean people. ·L anguage: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2008 · Pages: 160 · Publisher: The Korea Foundation · Price: $30 / ₩20,000 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) · ISBN: 978-89-86090-26-0 2K13 Feel Korea 2014 All About Korea Arts Avenue (Season 1/2) · Summary: Arts Avenue is a culture and arts magazine program, featuring the diverse and dynamic world of Korean Arts, or K-Arts, past and present. In addition to introducing the latest showcases around town, Arts Avenue offers insight into trends and traits of Korean creativity. · Language: English · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Year of Publication: 2013 · Running Time: 30minutes x 26epi · Publisher: arirang · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) Asia Song Festival · Summary: This video promotes a correct knowledge and understanding of various elements of Korean culture and also forms the basis of cultural exchange programs between Korea and two countries. (2K13 Feel Korea in Vancouver Program / 2K13 Feel Korea at Korea Week in Perth Program) · Summary: Asia Song Festival, also known as A-Song-Fe, was an annual Asian pop music festival held in South Korea, featuring top artists from Asian countries. This festival was hosted by the Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange (KOFICE) from 2004 to 2012. ·L anguage: English · Language: English, Korean · Format: Streaming · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Year of Publication: 2013 · Year of Publication: 2004-2012 (Once a year) ·R unning Time: 2K13 Feel Korea in Vancouver (13minutes 41seconds) / · Running Time: Difference by year 2K13 Feel Korea at Korea Week in Perth (9minutes 46seconds) · Publisher: Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange · Publisher: Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange · Price: Not for sale · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: KOFICE Exchange Program Division (+82-2-3153-1778) · Inquiry: KOFICE Exchange Program Division (+82-2-3153-1778) A Novelist’s Day in Seoul · Summary: This film features modern and contemporary Seoul as depicted in the novels of such writers as Kim Seung-ok, Park Kyung-ri, Lee Dong-ha, Yi Mun-yol, and Park Taewon. Based on these works, it covers various aspects of Seoul, including the daily lives of ordinary people. In addition, it delves into what modern and contemporary novels mean to contemporary Korean society. ·L anguage: French · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2008 · Running Time: 52minutes · Publisher: Actes Sud (France) (KF Sponsored) · Price: Not for sale, but available through official request from institutions · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) Experience Korea through Your Five Senses · Summary: This film presents aspects of Korean traditional culture that can be experienced through the five senses. It describes hands-on cultural experiences like a temple-stay program and tea ceremony, which convey a close harmony between nature and Korean culture, Korea’s martial arts, such as taekwondo and traditional Korean archery, making Onggi earthenware and singing Korea’s favorite folk song “Arirang.” · Language: English, Chinese, French, Spanish, Korean · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2009 · Running Time: 52minutes · Publisher: Indecom Cinema (KF Sponsored) · Price: Not for sale, but available through official request from institutions · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) 064/ 065/ Arts & Culture Fashion Express, Dongdaemun 2014 All About Korea Il Ji-Mae (The Phantom Thief) · Summary: Beyond its lengthy history as a traditional marketplace, Dongdaemun Market has been transformed into a center of Korean fashion. To glimpse the future of Dongdaemun, the film also features interviews with designers who are out to challenge the world. · Summary: Il Ji-Mae is a drama about a man who was a hero of the common people during the Joseon era (1392-1910). ·L anguage: English, Chinese, French, Spanish, Korean · Year of Publication: 2008 · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2008 · Running Time: 54minutes · Publisher: Korea Cinetel (KF Sponsored) · Price: Not for sale, but available through official request from institutions · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) Hangeul, the Dream Alphabet of the World · Summary: This video introduces foreigners with a passion for learning and using Hangeul, including a group of Japanese women who visit Korea to learn more about Han-geul; Professor Werner Sasse, a former Korean Studies professor from Germany who now resides in Korea and conducts research on Korean literature; and Panta Navarage of Nepal who teaches Han-geul as part of his efforts to reduce illiteracy among the Nepalese. · Language: English, Chinese, French, Spanish · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2007 · Running Time: 51minutes · Publisher: TV Mania Production (KF Sponsored) · Price: Not for sale, but available through official request from institutions · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) Huge Family, Taekwondo · Language (Subtitle): English, French, Russian · Format: DVD (PAL) · Running Time: 60minutes x 20epi · Publisher: SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System) · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korea Creative Content Agency (+82-2-3153-1396~7) · ISBN: 978-89-86090-36-9 Jeju Onggi, Crafted from Stone and Fire with the Spirit of Jeju · Summary: Based on three months of filming, this documentary vividly captures the entire process of crafting Onggi earthernware infused with the spirit of the island artisans from only natural clay and fire. · Language: English, Chinese, Spanish · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2007 · Running Time: 46minutes · Publisher: Asia Channel (KF Sponsored) · Price: Not for sale, but available through official request from institutions · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) Korean Cinema Unleashed · Summary: Eighty million people in 205 countries enjoy taekwondo as a sport. Why have so many people chosen taekwondo? To find the answer, we look into some amazing lives driven by passion and dreams. Not broken by their sudden misfortunes, these people kept challenging themselves to achieve their goals. · Summary: The documentary focuses on the recent developments of Korea’s cinema, a fundamental component of the Korean Wave (Hallyu) phenomenon. It also identifies key factors behind the rise of Korea’s film industry and introduces Korean film festivals as well as the advanced technology used by Korean filmmakers. ·L anguage: English · Language: English, Chinese, Spanish · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2013 · Year of Publication: 2006 · Running Time: 60minutes · Running Time: 52minutes · Publisher: arirang · Publisher: Indecom Cinema (KF Sponsored) · Price: Subject to inquiry · Price: Not for sale, but available through official request from institutions · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) 066/ 067/ Arts & Culture Korean Traditional House, Hanok ·S ummary: This film showcases the architectural features, nature-friendly characteristics and seasonal changes in the unique appearance of hanok (traditional Korean housing). It also brings attention to an urgent need to preserve existing hanok neighborhoods, which are rapidly being lost due to new development projects. 2014 All About Korea Peace & Harmony, Taekwondo ·L anguage (Subtitle): English, Japanese · Summary: Of the 237 nations in the world today, over 204 officially practice taekwondo. Currently, the sport has the seventh largest number of member nations in the world. What has made taekwondo so popular? To find the answer to this question, this documentary will peer into the lives of a young Zambian boy and confident Iranian women who are breaking new ground. · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Language: English · Year of Publication: 2008 · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Running Time: 52minutes · Year of Publication: 2013 · Publisher: KNTV (Japan), SkyFish Media (Korea) (KF Sponsored) · Running Time: 60minutes · Price: Not for sale, but available through official request from institutions · Publisher: arirang · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) Life Between Games Photographer Bae Bien-U and the Pine Tree · Summary: Focusing on athletes in all disciplines, this program conveys a basic knowledge of sports and the efforts put forth by the athletes to become the best in their league. We went outside of the sports arena to observe a different side of the lives of athletes _ the part that displays the sweat, passion, and constant battle with themselves in order to be the best. · Summary: Bae Bien-U is a world-renowned Korean photographer known especially for his images of landscapes. The documentary features his world of photographic art and his enchanting Korean pine trees, which have long stood in silence, while observing the everyday lives and culture of the Korean people. ·L anguage: English · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Year of Publication: 2009 · Year of Publication: 2011 · Running Time: 55minutes · Running Time: 30minutes x 26epi · Publisher: Knock Media (KF Sponsored) · Publisher: arirang · Price: Not for sale, but available through official request from institutions · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) On Air · Summary: This is a drama about the lives and the loves of an actress, a manager, a drama writer and a producer. ·L anguage (Subtitle): Russian · Format: DVD (PAL) · Year of Publication: 2008 · Running Time: 60minutes x 21epi · Publisher: SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System) · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korea Creative Content Agency (+82-2-3153-1396~7) · ISBN: 978-89-86090-36-9 · Language: English, Chinese, French, Spanish, Korean Pororo Goes to Korea · Summary: This animation introduces the story of Pororo and his friends coming to Korea and experiencing Korean culture before returning to his homeland with good memories of his trip. · Language: English · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2013 · Running Time: 14minutes 50seconds · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3336) 068/ 069/ Arts & Culture Rock on Korea 2014 All About Korea The Beat, Beat, Beat of Korea! · Summary: This video provides viewers an opportunity to learn about the past and present of Korean rock music, as well as how it has been affected by social trends over the past 50 years. They will also be able to see how K-pop is becoming mainstream and sweeping the world. · S ummary: This film shows how the pulsating rhythms of modern percussion performances are rooted in the roaming troupes of entertainers of long ago, Namsadangpae, and the traditional percussion music of samulnori. ·L anguage: English · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Year of Publication: 2007 · Year of Publication: 2012 · Running Time: 46minutes · Running Time: 60minutes x 13epi · Publisher: Indecom Cinema (KF Sponsored) · Publisher: arirang · Price: Not for sale, but available through official request from institutions · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) · Language: English, Chinese, French, Spanish · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) Semipermanent · Summary: This program is part travelogue, part cultural documentary; the aim is to share stories about interesting expats while showing the city through their eyes. We intertwine lighthearted and fun discovery with frank discussions about what it’s really like to put down roots abroad. ·L anguage: English · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Year of Publication: 2012 · Running Time: 30minutes x 20epi · Publisher: arirang · Price: Subject to inquiry The Curves of Korea · Summary: This film features the unique Korean curves illustrated by Gyeongbok Palace, Seoul World Cup Stadium, Buddhist dance, hanbok (traditional clothing) and ceramics. It offers a glimpse into the Korean sentiment of harmony with nature, a distinct characteristic of Korean culture. · Language: English, French, Spanish, Korean · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2010 · Running Time: 35minutes · Publisher: Sky HD (KF Sponsored) · Price: Not for sale, but available through official request from institutions · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) Simply K-pop · Summary: Through this unique music program, K-pop fans around the world can watch K-pop stars as they perform on-stage and interact with their audiences. ·L anguage: English · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Year of Publication: 2014 · Running Time: 60minutes x 100epi · Publisher: arirang · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) The Sensation · Summary: These days, interest in the Korean Wave has been increasing all around the world, and Arirang TV has been at the forefront of making the Korean Wave become an international phenomenon. Based on ever-increasing popularity of Korean pop culture, especially K-pop, we are now planning to spread the beauty of traditional Korean music throughout the world. · Language: English · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Year of Publication: 2013 · Running Time: 60minutes x 24epi · Publisher: arirang · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) 070/ 071/ Cultural Heritage 2014 All About Korea Buddhist Sculpture of Korea · Summary: (Korean Culture Series 8) This book provides a comprehensive overview of the Buddhist sculpture of Korea, from the Three Kingdoms period through the Joseon era. The author provides in-depth descriptions of Joseon Buddhist sculpture and demonstrates how Buddhist art remained an integral part of the everyday life of the common people. · Language: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2007 · Pages: 223 · Publisher: Hollym · Price: $30 / ₩19,800 Cultural Heritage · · · · · · · UNESCO Music Holidays Cultural Facilities Architecture Relics Lifestyles · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Hollym (+82-2-795-7551~4) · ISBN: 978-1-56591-243-4 Dictionary of Korean Art and Archaeology · Summary: This publication seeks to promote a broader understanding of Korean culture and arts among foreigners with an interest in Korea’s cultural legacy, and support scholarly research by providing English definitions and explanations of terminology used for cultural artifacts. · Language: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2004 · Pages: 332 · Publisher: Hollym · Price: $29.95 / ₩18,000 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Hollym (+82-2-795-7551~4) · ISBN: 1-56591-201-2 Eternal Images of Sakyamuni: Two Gilt-Bronze Korean National Treasures · Summary: This English-language Catalog features two gilt-bronze pensive images from the Three Kingdoms period (37 BCE - 668 CE) of Korea, which are Korea’s National Treasures No. 78 and No. 83. With an abundance of photos and insightful essays, it provides an in-depth introduction to these ancient masterpieces of Korean Buddhist art. · Language: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2008 · Pages: 136 · Publisher: The Korea Foundation · Price: $100 / ₩100,000 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) · ISBN: 978-89-86090-29-1 072/ 073/ Cultural Heritage Fine Arts 2014 All About Korea GUIDE TO KOREAN CULTURE · Summary: (Korean Cultural HeritageⅠ) In this book, experts introduce in detail the beauty and originality of the Korean fine arts. · Summary: This book provides a comprehensive introduction to Korea’s cultural heritage. · Language: English · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese · Format: Book · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 1994 · Year of Publication: 2013 · Pages: 300 · Pages: 288 · Publisher: The Korea Foundation · Price: $40 / ₩30,000 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: ₩15,000 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) · ISBN: 978-89-86090-06-6 · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) Fragrance of Korea: The Ancient Gilt-Bronze Incense Burner of Baekje ·S ummary: This book is an extensively illustrated English-language book about the GiltBronze Incense Burner of Baekje. This ancient artifact has been designated National Treasure of Korea No. 287. ·L anguage: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2006 · Pages: 144 · Publisher: The Korea Foundation · Price: $100 / ₩100,000 (H), $20 / ₩20,000 (S) · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) · ISBN: 978-89-86090-23-6 (H) / 978-89-86090-24-4 (S) Gold Crowns of Silla: Treasures from a Brilliant Age · Summary: This book introduces the gold crowns and related articles excavated from five royal tombs. The descriptions are accompanied by numerous photographs and related details. In addition, three insightful essays by art history scholars are included, which explain the gold culture of Silla, significance of Silla gold crowns and historical background of Silla’s exceptional culture. ·L anguage: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2010 · Pages: 144 · Publisher: The Korea Foundation · Price: $100 / ₩100,000 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) · ISBN: 978-89-86090-38-3 · ISBN: 978-89-7375-571-4 03910 Hangeul: Korea’s Unique Alphabet · Summary: (Korea Essentials Series 1) This book examines the unique characteristics of the Han-geul writing system, the structure of the alphabet, the history of its creation and creator King Sejong the Great as well as its widespread influence on Korean society. · Language: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2010 · Pages: 104 · Publisher: Seoul Selection · Price: $15 / ₩9,000 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Seoul Selection (+82-2-734-9567) · ISBN: 978-89-91913-69-1 Joseon’s Royal Heritage: 500 Years of Splendor · Summary: (Korea Essentials Series 7) This book examines three of the better-known cultural legacies of the Joseon era (1391-1910): royal palaces, royal tombs and the Annals of the Dynasty of Joseon. Each of these treasures, deeply imbued with Confucianism, reveals unique aspects about the kingdom and its culture. · Language: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2011 · Pages: 121 · Publisher: Seoul Selection · Price: $16 / ₩9,000 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Seoul Selection (+82-2-734-9567) · ISBN: 978-89-91913-87-5 074/ 075/ Cultural Heritage Korean Ceramics 2014 All About Korea Maedeup: The Art of Traditional Korean Knots · Summary: (Korean Culture Series 12) The uniqueness of Korean ceramics stems from the austere humility of the earthenware, the jade-green color of Goryeo celadon, the wit of Joseon buncheong ware and the refined beauty of Joseon white porcelain. · Summary: (Korean Culture Series 6) Maedeup is a language of the hands, a flower of the heart. This book introduces the history of maedeup, its uses and the art of Korean knotting, through detailed explanations and illustrations. ·L anguage: English · Language: English · Format: Book · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2008 · Year of Publication: 2006 · Pages: 232 · Pages: 160 · Publisher: The Korea Foundation · Price: $30 / ₩20,000 · Publisher: Hollym · Price: $30 / ₩19,800 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) · ISBN: 978-89-86090-30-7 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Hollym (+82-2-795-7551~4) · ISBN: 978-1-56591-232-2 (H) / 978-1-56591-233-0 (S) KOREAN DOCUMENTS ON UNESCO’S MEMORY OF THE WORLD REGISTER Museums & Galleries: Displaying Korea’s Past and Future · Summary: Hunmin jeong-eum (1997) / Joseon wangjo sillok (1997) / Seungjeong-won ilgi (2001) / Baegun hwasang chorok buljo jikji simche yojeol (2001) / Joseon wangjo Uigwe (2007) / Goryeo Daejanggyeong-pan and Je-gyeong-pan (2007) / Dong-ui bogam (2009) · Summary: (Korea Essentials Series 6) Korea’s museums and galleries, displaying everything from Paleolithic relics to the latest experimental works by contemporary artists, offer windows into the country’s past, present and future. ·L anguage: English · Language: English · Format: Book · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2009 · Year of Publication: 2011 · Pages: 67 · Pages: 129 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Publisher: Seoul Selection · Price: $16 / ₩9,000 · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) · ISBN: 978-89-7375-151-8 03910 Korean Relics in the U.S. ①⁻② / Korean Relics in Western Europe / Korean Relics in Japan ①⁻⑤ · Summary: Each volume contains a list of 1,400 Korean paintings, ceramics or handicrafts preserved in the United States, Western Europe and Japan with approximately 300 illustrations and descriptions. ·L anguage: English, Korean · Format: Book (Illustrated with a wealth of full-color / full-page photographs) · Year of Publication: U.S. 1989 / Western Europe 1992 / Japan 1998 · Pages: 404-517 · Publisher: The Korea Foundation / International Cultural Society of Korea · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Seoul Selection (+82-2-734-9567) · ISBN: 978-89-91913-86-8 Palaces of Korea · Summary: (Korean Culture Series 3) This book offers lists of East Asian capitals and palaces, a brief history of palaces in Korea, the everyday life and ceremonies of palaces, Korean palace architecture and noteworthy palaces in Korea. · Language: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2006 · Pages: 144 · Publisher: Hollym · Price: $30 / ₩19,800 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Hollym (+82-2-795-7551~4) · ISBN: 978-1-56591-224-1 (H) / 978-1-56591-225-X (S) 076/ 077/ Cultural Heritage Performing Arts ·S ummary: (Korean Cultural Heritage Ⅲ) Korea’s performing arts have yet to be widely exposed to Western audiences. This book provides an overview of the cultural roots and development of Korea’s traditional and contemporary performing arts. ·L anguage: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 1997 · Pages: 256 · Publisher: The Korea Foundation · Price: $40 / ₩30,000 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) · ISBN: 978-89-86090-11-2 SAMULNORI Textbook Series of Korean Culture Lesson · Summary: The Learning Korean Culture Series is a special project of the Overseas Koreans Foundation and the Korean National University of Arts aimed at providing systematic teaching for overseas Koreans who want to learn about their cultural roots. ·L anguage: English, Japanese, Korean · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 1999 · Pages: 58 · Publisher: Overseas Koreans Foundation · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Overseas Koreans Foundation (+82-2-3415-0100) Seowon ·S ummary: (Korean Culture Series 2) This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the private institutions, seowon, which were dedicated to higher learning and eventually emerged at the forefront of Neo-Confucianism in Korea. 2014 All About Korea Taking Korean Traditional Dance Lessons with Chung, Seung-Hee - Series of Korean Culture Lesson · Summary: The Learning Korean Culture Series is a special project of the Overseas Koreans Foundation and the Korean National University of Arts aimed at providing systematic teaching for overseas Koreans who want to learn about their cultural roots. · Language: English, Korean · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2001 · Pages: 232 · Publisher: Overseas Koreans Foundation · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Overseas Koreans Foundation (+82-2-3415-0100) Thought and Religion · S ummary: (Korean Cultural HeritageⅡ) This book describes how Buddhism, Confucianism, shamanism and modern religions have contributed to the spiritual outlook of the Korean people, along with explaining the origins of various Korean religions. · Language: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 1996 · Pages: 269 · Publisher: The Korea Foundation · Price: $40 / ₩30,000 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) · ISBN: 978-89-86090-08-2 Traditional Lifestyles ·L anguage: English · Summary: (Korean Cultural Heritage Ⅳ) Based on a belief that the entire country was an extension of the family, respect for one’s parents and the nation was a fundamental principle of everyday Korean life. This can be seen in the rites of passage, architecture, clothing and food and drink, as presented in Traditional Lifestyles. · Format: Book · Language: English · Year of Publication: 2006 · Format: Book · Pages: 208 · Year of Publication: 1997 · Publisher: Hollym · Price: $30 / ₩19,800 · Pages: 264 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Hollym (+82-2-795-7551~4) · ISBN: 978-1-56591-218-7 (H) / 978-1-56591-219-5 (S) · Publisher: The Korea Foundation · Price: $40 / ₩30,000 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) · ISBN: 978-89-86090-13-9 078/ 079/ Cultural Heritage 100 Icons of Korean Culture 2014 All About Korea Jongmyo, a Shrine for Human Beings ·L anguage: English · Summary: Ancestral rites held at the Jongmyo royal shrine include music, song and dance that are rooted in Confucian ethics, philosophy and thought. The film highlights the four seasons of Korea, architectural characteristics of Jongmyo, Jongmyo Jeryeak (royal ancestral ritual music), Ilmu (line dance) and Jongmyo Daeje (royal ancestral rite). · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Language: English, Chinese, French, Spanish, Korean · Year of Publication: 2012 · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Running Time: 15minutes x 100epi · Year of Publication: 2008 · Publisher: arirang · Running Time: 52minutes · Price: Subject to inquiry · Publisher: Production Ray (KF Sponsored) · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) · Price: Not for sale, but available through official request from institutions · Summary: This program explores 100 icons that represent Korea’s several thousand years of history, its traditions and its modern culture. These include a diversity of ethnic, religious, artistic and historic icons and more. · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) Accolades for Arirang Korea’s National Holiday Part 1- Seollal · Summary: In December 2012, UNESCO registered the folk song “Arirang,” which embodies the spirit of the Korean people, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. For over 600 years, “Arirang” has spread throughout the country and beyond. Now having been registered by UNESCO, it is truly becoming globalized. · Summary: This video introduces one of the most important Korean holidays, Seollal, Lunar New Year’s Day. ·L anguage: English · Year of Publication: 2012 · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Year of Publication: 2013 · Running Time: 60minutes · Publisher: arirang · Price: Subject to inquiry · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, Korean · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Running Time: 9minutes 44seconds · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3336) · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) Arch of Enlightenment Korea’s National Holiday Part 2 - Chuseok ·S ummary: This is a documentary about the remarkable attempt to restore a symbol of national pride and history, the Gwangwhamun Gate of Gyeongbok Palace. This lavish high definition film follows the trials and tribulations of the ensemble of archaeologists, engineers, architects and craftsmen as they set about restoring one of the nation’s most important historic landmarks. · Summary: This video introduces the Harvest Moon Festival, Chuseok, Korea’s festival of thanksgiving for the harvest. ·L anguage: English · Year of Publication: 2012 · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2010 · Running Time: 56minutes · Publisher: West Park Pictures (KF Sponsored) · Price: Not for sale, but available through official request from institutions · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, Korean · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Running Time: 9minutes 44seconds · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3336) 080/ 081/ Cultural Heritage Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty · Summary: This documentary introduces the royal tombs of the dynasty of Joseon, which encompass 40 some tombs of kings and queens built over a period of five centuries. Honoring Korea’s rulers and the achievements of their reign, the tombs also reveal the burial customs, historic practices and memorial rituals during the Joseon era (1392-1910). ·L anguage: English, Chinese, French, Spanish, Korean · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2009 · Running Time: 47minutes · Publisher: Asia Channel (KF Sponsored) 2014 All About Korea UNESCO Heritage in Korea (2009 - 2010) · Summary: This video introduces the Korean treasures and sites registered by UNESCO on the World Heritage lists in 2009 and 2010, both tangible and intangible. · Language: English · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2012 · Running Time: 47minutes 43seconds · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3336) · Price: Not for sale, but available through official request from institutions · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) The Culinary Art of Kimchi · Summary: Kimjang, the tradition of making and sharing kimchi, is a culinary custom handed down through centuries. Why is kimjang undertaken around the same time each year by women throughout the country and in such massive quantities? What does kimjang mean to Koreans? Arirang TV’s special explores Korea’s unique culinary culture of kimjang. ·L anguage: English · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Year of Publication: 2013 · Running Time: 60minutes · Publisher: arirang · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) UNESCO Heritage in Korea (1995 - 2007) UNESCO Heritage in Korea (Archives for the May 18th Democratic Uprising against Military Regime, in Gwangju, Repub) · Summary: This video introduces “Documents of the May 18 Democratic Uprising” which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2011. · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, Korean · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2013 · Running Time: 12minutes 1seconds · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3336) UNESCO Heritage in Korea (Daemokjang) ·S ummary: This video introduces the Korean treasures and sites registered by UNESCO on the World Heritage lists between 1995 and 2007. · Summary: This video introduces daemokjang (traditional wooden architecture), which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2010. ·L anguage: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Arabic · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, Korean · Year of Publication: 2012 · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Running Time: 53minutes 45seconds · Year of Publication: 2013 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Running Time: 9minutes 54seconds · Price: Not for sale · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3336) · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3336) 082/ 083/ Cultural Heritage UNESCO Heritage in Korea (Falconry) 2014 All About Korea UNESCO Heritage in Korea (Jultagi) · Summary: This video introduces falconry (hunting with falcons), which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2010. · Summary: This video introduces jultagi (tightrope walking), which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2011. · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, Korean · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2013 · Year of Publication: 2013 · Running Time: 10minutes 13seconds · Running Time: 10minutes 20seconds · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3336) · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3336) UNESCO Heritage in Korea (Gagok) UNESCO Heritage in Korea (Taekkyeon) · Summary: This video introduces gagok (traditional Korean long lyric song cycles), which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2010. · Summary: This video introduces taekkyeon (a traditional Korean martial art), which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2011. · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, Korean · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2013 · Year of Publication: 2013 · Running Time: 10minutes 42seconds · Running Time: 8minutes 44seconds · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3336) · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3336) UNESCO Heritage in Korea (Ilseongnok) · Summary: This video introduces Ilseongnok (Records of Daily Reflection or royal diaries), which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2011. · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, Korean · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2013 · Running Time: 7minutes 20seconds · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3336) UNESCO Heritage in Korea (Weaving of Mosi (fine ramie) in the Hansan region) · Summary: This video introduces the weaving of Hansan mosi (fine ramie), which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2011. · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, Korean · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2013 · Running Time: 10minutes 33seconds · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3336) 084/ 085/ Nature & Tourism 2014 All About Korea Green Growth - A NEW PATH FOR KOREA · Summary: “Low Carbon, Green Growth” is a key catchphrase in Korea. The Korean Government has launched a series of bold green initiatives to help Korea leapfrog into a low-carbon society. · Language: English · Format: Leaflet · Year of Publication: 2009 · Pages: 4 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) Nature & Tourism · Landscapes · Natural Wonders · Natural Resources · Tourist Spot · Travel Information · Map · Geography · Environment Jeju Island: Reaching to the Core of Beauty · Summary: (Korea Essentials Series 5) This is an English-language book introducing Jeju’s natural landscape, culture, history and people. It also includes useful information for international travelers visiting the island, including sections on its three natural wonders listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, its Olle trails and twelve things to do on the island. · Language: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2011 · Pages: 140 · Publisher: Seoul Selection · Price: $16 / ₩9,000 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Seoul Selection (+82-2-734-9567) · ISBN: 978-89-91913-83-7 Keywords to Korea · Summary: This booklet introduces the history, language, food, tourism and culture of Korea through nine keywords–Annyeonghaseyo, 2333 BCE, DMZ, Seoul, Olleh, Kimchi / Bulgogi / Makgeolli, Smart IT, K-pop, Jisung Park / Yuna Kim / Tank Choi / Choo Choo Train. · Language: English, French, German, Russian · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2013 · Pages: 20 · Publisher: Korea Tourism Organization · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korea Tourism Organization Publications Team (+82-2-728-9783) 086/ 087/ Nature & Tourism Korea 2014 All About Korea Korea Travel Guide · Summary: This comprehensive tourist guidebook was written by an expatriate for international tourists in Korea. It introduces regional attractions, themed tours, recommended tour courses and interesting historical and cultural background information as well as various other attractions. · Summary: Intended for tourists traveling on their own, this guidebook introduces attractive destinations in Korea. It includes a brief introduction of the Republic of Korea, themed tours, regional attractions, maps and handy information such as immigration laws, accommodations, transportation and more. ·L anguage: English · Language: English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Italian, Arabic, Thai · Format: Book · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2012 · Year of Publication: 2013 · Pages: 756 · Pages: 152 · Publisher: Korea Tourism Organization / Seoul Selection · Price: $45 / ₩37,000 · Publisher: Korea Tourism Organization · Inquiry: Korea Tourism Organization Publications Team (+82-2-728-9783) · ISBN: 978-89-91913-99-8 · Inquiry: Korea Tourism Organization Publications Team (+82-2-728-9786) Korea Illustrated Booklet ·S ummary: This illustrated booklet portrays the unique charm of Korea through colorful photos. Focusing on Korea’s “Gi (energy)”, “Heung (excitement)” and “Jeong (affection),” it introduces various aspects of Korea, including its four seasons, its food, K-pop, UNESCO sites and much more. · Language: English, Chinese (Traditional & Simplified), French, Spanish, German, Russian, Italian, Turkish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Indian · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2013 · Pages: 20 · Publisher: Korea Tourism Organization · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korea Tourism Organization Publications Team (+82-2-728-9788) Korea Tourist Map · Price: Not for sale Korea’s Natural Wonders: Exploring Korea’s Landscapes · Summary: (Korea Essentials Series 9) This book introduces the spectacular landscapes of Korea while also providing cultural, historical and geographical explanations. · Language: English · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2012 · Pages: 104 · Publisher: Seoul Selection · Price: $16 / ₩9,000 · Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Seoul Selection (+82-2-734-9567) · ISBN: 978-89-97639-04-5 View & Story of Korea · Summary: Intended for independent travelers, this brochure includes a national map of Korea and maps of major tourist areas, including Seoul, Gyeonggi-do, Busan and Gyeongju. It also includes subway maps, trains, express buses and other useful transportation information. · Summary: Attractive tourist destinations of Korea are introduced in two colorful photo books. In addition, 30 pictures were carefully selected and created into a postcard book. · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional & Simplified) · Year of Publication: 2013 · Format: Brochure · Year of Publication: 2013 · Pages: 32 · Publisher: Korea Tourism Organization · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korea Tourism Organization Publications Team (+82-2-728-9788) · Language: English · Format: Book · Pages: Photo book each 120, Postcard book 34 · Publisher: Korea Tourism Organization / Design Soomokwon · Price: ₩42,000 (Set) / Photo book ₩16,000 (each) / Postcard Book ₩10,000 · Inquiry: Korea Tourism Organization Publications Team (+82-2-728-9783) · ISBN: 978-89-961851-3-0 (View of Korea Photo book) / 978-89-961851-4-7 (Story of Korea Photo book) / 978-89-961851-6-1 (Postcard booklet) 088/ 089/ Nature & Tourism Volunteers Work Wonders in Taean, Korea · Summary: Taean is an area of soft sandy beaches spreading out as far as the eye can see. Rocks carved out by waves for hundreds of millions of years add to this breathtaking landscape. This video is about the heroic efforts of thousands upon thousands of volunteers who rushed to Taean to help clean up the vast amount of crude oil that spilled into the ocean in December 2007, when an oil tanker collided with a floating crane. Their efforts helped restore the ocean and protect fishing in the area. · Language: English · Format: Brochure · Year of Publication: 2008 · Pages: 48 · Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) 韓國8大魅力之旅 2014 All About Korea Adventure Club · Summary: Tourism in Korea is no longer limited to appreciating nature and history. Tourists want to experience Korea to the fullest in the most dynamic and exciting ways such as paragliding, scuba diving, rafting and rock climbing. Members of Internet groups in Korea actively introduce the country’s natural wonders, culture and leisure sports as Korea’s new tourist guides. · Language: English · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Year of Publication: 2009 · Running Time: 30minutes x 27epi · Publisher: arirang · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) Bon Voyage · Summary: Published in traditional and simplified Chinese, this tourist guidebook introduces the “Eight Charms of Korea” (Hallyu, shopping & spa, themed parks, food, green tourism, athletes, medical tourism and electronics). It also includes regional attractions and other useful tourist information. · Summary: This video is like a visual record of a tour of Korea, introducing exciting eateries, scenery and tourist spots. Discover the true beauty of Korea at every stop. · Language: Chinese (Traditional & Simplified) · Year of Publication: 2012 · Format: Book · Year of Publication: 2013 · Pages: 170 · Publisher: Korea Tourism Organization · Price: Not for sale · Language: English · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Running Time: 30minutes x 24epi · Publisher: arirang · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) · Inquiry: Korea Tourism Organization Publications Team (+82-2-728-9788) 韓國の旅ガイド Fareway to Refreshing · Summary: Targeted at Japanese tourists traveling on their own, this guidebook introduces the various charms of Korea. It includes specially themed tours, current trends and regional attractions as well as useful information such as transportation, visa issues, basic conversational Korean, maps and much more. · Summary: This video takes viewers on an exciting golf tour in Korea sure to satisfy both the golfer and epicure. Explore world-class Korean golf courses that have drawn the world’s attention and indulge in luxury resorts and famous restaurants as well. The experience will leave viewers refreshed. ·L anguage: Japanese · Language: English · Format: Book · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Year of Publication: 2013 · Year of Publication: 2010 · Pages: 148 · Running Time: 30minutes x 13epi · Publisher: Korea Tourism Organization · Publisher: arirang · Price: Not for sale · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: Korea Tourism Organization Publications Team (+82-2-728-9783) · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) 090/ 091/ Nature & Tourism In Frame 2014 All About Korea Korean Seafood Out to the World · Summary: This video shows a side of South Korea that most international visitors are curious about, rather than the tourist landmarks or aspects of local culture Koreans want to show. It introduces Korea from the perspective of well-known overseas photographers. · Summary: This documentary introduces the Korean king olive flounder, which is being exported to the United States, and Korean fish farming for abalone and seaweed. It also introduces numerous seafood recipes and contains interviews with experts in the field and those involved in the globalization of Korean seafood. ·L anguage: English · Language: English · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Year of Publication: 2013 · Year of Publication: 2013 · Running Time: 60minutes x 20epi · Running Time: 60minutes · Publisher: arirang · Publisher: arirang · Price: Subject to inquiry · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) Korea Top 10 (Season 1) ·S ummary: This video shows viewers a whole new way to enjoy Korea. It provides a top 10 list for 13 themes. Korea Top 10 is the most informative and stylish guide to Korea. Quilt Your Korean Map ·L anguage: English · Summary: This video will help viewers to discover more about Korea by visiting less known but equally amazing places, immersing them in various cultural experiences. Each episode unveils new sides of Korea. · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Language: English · Year of Publication: 2011 · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Running Time: 60minutes x 13epi · Year of Publication: 2010 · Publisher: arirang · Running Time: 30minutes x 10epi · Price: Subject to inquiry · Publisher: arirang · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) Korea Top 10 (Season 2) Smart Love in Korea · Summary: Here is a new way to enjoy Korea. The video introduces hidden gems around Korea, including great eateries and exciting places. You can go wherever you want to see the sights and do any of these exciting activities. Everything you’ve imagined about Korea is accessible on the Korea Top 10 show. · Summary: This is a collection of 31 videos produced between 2008 and 2012 to promote the attractiveness of Korea as a tourism destination. Each film introduces natural wonders, the four seasons, UNESCO heritage sites, traditional foods and Korean culture in general through various colorful scenes. ·L anguage: English · Language: English · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) · Year of Publication: 2013 · Year of Publication: 2013 · Running Time: 60minutes x 20epi · Running Time: 110minutes (estimated total running time of 31videos) · Publisher: arirang · Publisher: Korea Tourism Organization · Price: Subject to inquiry · Price: Not for sale · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) · Inquiry: Korea Tourism Organization (+82-2-729-9405) 092/ 093/ Nature & Tourism Stars’ Road ·S ummary: In this video, celebrity guests take viewers on an exciting journey across the country to show the true style and flavor of Korea and discover the scenic places that are unknown to many. Along the way, viewers can learn about the history and culture of Korea. · Language: English · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Year of Publication: 2012 · Running Time: 60minutes x 5epi · Publisher: arirang · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) Travel Story · Summary: This program helps viewers discover little-known places in Korea. It shows the culture and people through the interesting stories of those who have visited the country’s hidden treasures. It takes viewers to scenic spots and introduces the local people. ·L anguage: English · Format: DVD (NTSC) · Year of Publication: 2013 · Running Time: 60minutes x 20epi · Publisher: arirang · Price: Subject to inquiry · Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033) Introduction to Organizations & Lists of Books Introduction to Organizations & Lists of Books 2014 All About Korea Korean Culture and Information Service (http://www.korea.net) The Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS), under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, provides general services in promotion of Korean culture and information around the world. Its major jobs are to manage the overseas Korean Cultural Centers and Culture & Information Officers, to introduce Korean culture, to support cultural exchange activities, to support foreign correspondents in their coverage of Korea and to manage the official English website of the Korean Government. Its functions have expanded greatly as the role of soft power, including exchanges of scientific techniques and culture, has become increasingly important. KOCIS takes the initiative in informing the policy and promoting the cultural projects of the Korean Government overseas. Contents List Korea 2013 017 Korea for Kids 057 KOREA Impossible to Possible 011 KOREA OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES 040 Korea Reaching Out to the World 018 Korea, Where dreams are realized every day 019 Korea: A Good Neighbor - Dadeumi 019 Korea: A Good Neighbor - Knocking on doors 019 Korea: it's worth sharing 020 Korean Beauty 058 2013 Calendar 009 KOREAN DOCUMENTS ON UNESCO'S MEMORY OF THE WORLD REGISTER 076 2014 Photo Diary 049 Korea's National Holiday Part 1- Seollal 081 A Glance at Korea Today 015 Korea's National Holiday Part 2- Chuseok 081 A New Era of Hope 009 Let's go KOREA 012 A Walk through the Yeosu Expo 026 Passport to Korean Culture 061 Advanced Technology Korea - America, Europe 016 Pororo Goes to Korea 069 Advanced Technology Korea - Asia, Africa 016 Shared Growth Beyond Crisis 014 Bojagi : Korea' Traditional Gift Wrap 049 The Beauty of KOREAN STYLE 021 CONSUMER INFORMATION GUIDE - Knowledge is Power 038 THE KOREA COLLECTION 062 Discoveries of Korea 052 The KOREAN WAVE 063 FACTS ABOUT KOREA 010 The more you know, The more you want to know 022 Green Growth - A NEW PATH FOR KOREA 087 THINGS NEWCOMERS NEED TO KNOW TO LIVE IN KOREA 026 GUIDE TO KOREAN CULTURE 075 UNESCO Heritage in Korea (1995 - 2007) 082 Journey to Yeosu 028 UNESCO Heritage in Korea (2009 - 2010) 083 K-ANIMATION 053 083 K-ARCHITECTURE 053 UNESCO Heritage in Korea (Archives for the May 18th Democratic Uprising against Military Regime, in Gwangju, Repub) K-ART 054 UNESCO Heritage in Korea (Daemokjang) 083 K-CLASSICS 054 UNESCO Heritage in Korea (Falconry) 084 K-DRAMA 055 UNESCO Heritage in Korea (Gagok) 084 K-FASHION 025 UNESCO Heritage in Korea (Ilseongnok) 084 K-FOOD 031 UNESCO Heritage in Korea (Jultagi) 085 K-LITERATURE 055 UNESCO Heritage in Korea (Taekkyeon) 085 K-MOVIE 055 UNESCO Heritage in Korea (Weaving of Mosi (fine ramie) in the Hansan region) 085 K-POP 056 Volunteers Work Wonders in Taean, Korea 090 K-SPORTS 056 Welcome to KOREA 015 KOREA 011 With Love, Korea 023 096/ 097/ Introduction to Organizations & Lists of Books 2014 All About Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs (http://www.mofa.go.kr) The Korea Foundation (http://www.kf.or.kr) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was inaugurated according to the Government Organization Act enacted by the Government of the Republic of Korea on July 17, 1948. As a part of the government organizational reforms in 1998, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was reorganized as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and was reorganized again as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2013. The Ministry establishes and carries out foreign policies, economic diplomacy and economic cooperation, takes part in international economic communities, administers treaties and international agreements, protects and supports overseas Korean nationals, promotes cultural cooperation, and analyzes international affairs. As a lead organization of Korea’s international exchange and public diplomacy initiatives, The Korea Foundation (KF) communicates and interacts with the world so that Korea and its people can be better understood throughout the global community. In doing so, The Korea Foundation strives to make friends with people across the world, along with enhancing Korea’s global stature. Now, it implements a variety of programs to share Korea’s success story in terms of its acclaimed economic development and notable transition to a liberal democracy, to help advance the world’s prosperity and well-being. Contents List Contents List A Novelist’s Day in Seoul 064 2013 Diplomatic White Paper 009 Arch of Enlightenment 080 Dokdo, Korea’s Beautiful Island 010 Buddhist Architecture of Korea 050 Trustpolitik 2013 014 Buddhist Sculpture of Korea 073 Cloud Path, Journey of a Wandering Monk 026 Confucian Ritual Music of Korea 051 Dictionary of Korean Art and Archaeology 073 Eternal Images of Sakyamuni: Two Gilt-Bronze Korean National Treasures 073 Experience Korea through Your Five Senses 065 Fashion Express, Dongdaemun 066 Fine Arts 074 Fragrance of Korea: The Ancient Gilt-Bronze Incense Burner of Baekje 074 Gold Crowns of Silla: Treasures from a Brilliant Age 074 Hanbok: Timeless Fashion Tradition 025 Hangeul, the Dream Alphabet of the World 066 Hangeul: Korea’s Unique Alphabet 075 030 Jeju Island: Reaching to the Core of Beauty 087 054 Jeju Onggi, Crafted from Stone and Fire with the Spirit of Jeju 067 087 Jongmyo, a Shrine for Human Beings 081 Korea 088 Joseon’s Royal Heritage: 500 Years of Splendor 075 Korea Illustrated Booklet 088 KOREA FOCUS 011 088 Korea’s Ancient Medicine 042 089 Korea’s Natural Wonders: Exploring Korea’s Landscapes 089 Korean Cuisine 031 Korea’s Traditional Tastes - Traditions Beyond 500 Years 034 Smart Love in Korea 093 Korean Architecture: Breathing with Nature 057 089 Korean Arts and Lifestyle (Vol.Ⅰ-Ⅳ) 020 韓國8大魅力之旅 090 Korean Ceramics 076 韓國の旅ガイド 090 Korean Ceramics: The Beauty of Natural Forms 058 Korea Tourism Organization (http://www.visitkorea.or.kr) The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) was established in 1962 under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (today’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism). KTO promotes Korea as a tourist destination and is dedicated to spreading the country’s unique culture and heritage worldwide. Since the 1980’s the organization is also responsible for promoting domestic tourism. The organization’s main goal is to strengthen and develop the tourism industry of Korea, to contribute to the country’s economy, and also improve the quality of life of the Korean people. Contents List Easy Korean Cooking K-arts Keywords to Korea Korea Tourist Map Korea Travel Guide View & Story of Korea 098/ 099/ Introduction to Organizations & Lists of Books 2014 All About Korea Korean Cinema Unleashed 067 Traditional Painting: Window on the Korean Mind 063 Korean Court Dance 058 Traditional Performing Arts of Korea 064 Korean Dance: Pure Emotion and Energy 059 Window on Korean Culture 2 022 Korean Folk Dance 059 Window on Korean Culture: 20 Video Clips on Korean Culture 022 Korean Food Guide 032 Korean Journeys: Heartland of Culture and History 012 Korean Landscape Painting 059 Korean Master Chefs 034 Korean Medicine: A Holistic Way to Health and Healing 040 Korean Relics in the U.S. ① - ② / Korean Relics in Western Europe / Korean Relics in Japan ① - ⑤ 076 Korean Style 020 Korean Traditional House, Hanok 068 Koreana 012 Maedeup: The Art of Traditional Korean Knots 077 Masterpieces of Korean Art 060 Masters of Traditional Korean Handicrafts 060 Modern and Contemporary Art in Korea 060 Modern Korean Artists 061 Contents List Modern Korean Ink Painting 061 Making a Better World Together 013 Museums & Galleries: Displaying Korea’s Past and Future 077 World’s Friend KOICA 015 Palaces of Korea 077 Pays lointains Pays voisins la Corée 013 Performing Arts 078 Photographer Bae Bien-U and the Pine Tree 069 Religion in Korea: Harmony and Coexistence 013 Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty 082 Seasonal Customs of Korea 062 Secrets behind Korea’s Economic Success 044 Seowon 078 Taekwondo: The Unity of Body, Mind and Sprit 062 The Beat, Beat, Beat of Korea! 071 The Curves of Korea 071 The DMZ: Dividing the Two Koreas 014 Thought and Religion 079 Traditional Food: A Taste of Korean Life 033 Traditional Lifestyles 079 Traditional Music: Sounds in Harmony with Nature 063 Korea International Cooperation Agency (http://www.koica.go.kr) Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is a government organization responsible for foreign cooperation projects and Korea’s grant aid programs for developing countries, and has played its role faithfully through sustainable growth and development as Korea’s representative grant organization. It improves Korea’s international image in the world by supporting economic and social development of developing countries and takes the initiatives in promoting friendly and cooperative relations with many developing countries. Korea Creative Content Agency (http://www.kocca.kr) Korea Creative Content Agency (kocca) is an organization dedicated to support effective and sustainable growth of contents industry in the creative economy. It performs the business such as △creating ecosystem for coexisting contents △activating production and distribution △supporting overseas expansion △ cultivating human resources △constructing infrastructure △policy research and industry analysis, in order that Korea can jump up to be a global contents power by strengthening competition of contents industry in the field of broadcasting, game, animation, character, cartoon, music and fashion. Contents List Il Ji-Mae (The Phantom Thief) 067 On Air 068 100/ 101/ Introduction to Organizations & Lists of Books Arts Council Korea (http://www.arko.or.kr) Arts Council Korea (ARKO) focuses on making creation, mediation and enjoyment have a virtuous circle targeting the nonprofit cultural industry and the field of basic arts such as literature, visual arts, performing arts, traditional arts and multidisciplinary arts, and on building infrastructure for it. Through this, it secures the production capacity of arts market by developing artistic prosperity and social productivity, increasing autogenic power of arts and leading creation of arts, while striving to make all the people feel the creative pleasure. Contents List Acts and Scenes: Western Drama in Korean Theater 049 Choreographers in Motion: Retrospective and Perspectives 050 City as Arts: 100 Notable Works of Architecture in Seoul 050 Coexisting Differences: Women Artists in Contemporary Korean Art 051 Daehangno: Theater District in Seoul 051 Dancing Korea: New Waves of Choreographers and Dance Companies 052 Diaspora: Korean Nomadism 052 Harmonia Koreana: A Short History of 20th-century Korean Music 053 K-POP: Roots and Blossoming of Korean Popular Music 056 Korean Abstract Painting: A Formation of Korean Avant-Garde 057 King Sejong Institute Foundation (http://www.ksif.or.kr) King Sejong Institute Foundation (KSIF) is a public institution that supports ‘King Sejong Institute (KSI)’ an overseas education institute for Korean language and culture. KSIF was founded in October 2012 in accordance with Clause 2 of Article 19 in the Framework Act on the Korean Language to generally manage and oversee the Korean government’s task of spreading the Korean language and culture. It designates King Sejong Institute, supports and evaluates its management, and develops and manages Nuri-Sejonghakdang (www.sejonghakdang.org), which teaches Korean language and culture online. It also publishes and distributes textbooks suitable for the curriculum of King Sejong Institute as well as guidebooks for teachers and assessment tests, reeducates teachers for the King Sejong Institute, and dispatches professional teachers. Contents List Korean for Intermediate Learners 1 2014 043 All About Korea Korean One expression 043 Listening Korean Language - Beginner Level 043 Reading Korean Language - Beginner Level 044 Sejong Korea Culture 1 044 Sejong Korea Culture 2 045 Sejong Korean 1 045 Sejong Korean 2 045 Sejong Korean 3 046 Sejong Korean 4 046 Speaking Korean language - Beginner Level 047 Writing Korean Language - Beginner Level 047 Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (http://www.kotra.or.kr) Since its establishment in 1962 as part of the Korea’s first 5-year Economic Plan, Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) has been dedicated to creating new export markets and increasing Korea’s trade value. KOTRA plays new role to support overseas investment, to invite foreign professional manpower, and to support making overseas jobs, keeping up with the times. In particular, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2012, KOTRA operates as a Global Business Platform that helps Korean companies break out into a bigger market and better future, and takes the lead for ‘being best five trade powers and achieving trade of 2 trillion dollars in 2020’. Contents List A Breeding Ground for Success 038 Doing Business In Korea 038 Guide to Living in KOREA 025 Invest Korea Annual Report 039 Invest KOREA Bulletin 039 Invest Korea, Invest In Success 039 LABOR LAW GUIDE FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS 040 Overview of Korea's Industries 041 Q&A on FDI in Korea 2013 041 102/ 103/ Introduction to Organizations & Lists of Books 2014 All About Korea Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (http://www.at.or.kr) Contents List Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT) is established as Agriculture and Fishery Development Corporation in 1967 for easing disparity between farmers and manufacturers. After changing its name to Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation in 2012, it concentrates on reorganizing with differentiated and specialized structure and function by establishing new vision as ‘a public enterprise for promoting global agricultural and fishery food industry trusted by the people’ and enforcing the function of supporting agricultural and fishery food industry which will be the growing power of our agriculture. International Korean Adoptee Resource Book 010 Old Wives Recipes 032 SAMULNORI Textbook - Series of Korean Culture Lesson 078 Taking Korean Traditional Dance Lessons with Chung, Seung-Hee - Series of Korean Culture Lesson 079 Contents List Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange (http://kofice.or.kr) Korea AgraFood 031 Korean Food: Straight to the Source 034 Korean Food Foundation (http://www.hansik.org) Established in March 2010 in order to develop the industries such as food industry, food service industry, culture and tourism industry through the promotion of Korean food and the expansion of Korean culture, and to improve the image of Korea, Korean Food Foundation (KFF) is an only official private organization certified by government. It performs the major roles to establish legitimacy of Korean food, to foster Korean food industry and to pursue the globalization of Korean food by promoting and developing the excellence of Korean food at home and abroad based on private expertise. Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange (kofice) promotes right recognition and understanding about culture of each country through diverse exchanges of cultural industries beyond the borders, and strives to improve the friendship between countries through the mutual cultural events such as ‘Feel Korea’, ‘Asia TV Drama Conference’ and ‘Asia Song Festival’. And it also contributes to expansion and development of Korean Wave by initiating underdeveloped countries into cultural knowhow, managing overseas correspondents and supporting fan club. Contents List 2K13 Feel Korea 064 Asia Song Festival 065 Contents List Great Food, Great Stories from Korea 030 International Korean Menu Guide 030 Korean Restaurant Guide 032 Arirang (http://www.arirang.co.kr) Arirang, a representative Korean global TV broadcasting station, strives to make international society understand Korea rightly and global village friendly through TV and radio network. It completed broadcasting network all over the world including America, Europe and Africa in 2000, and has provided overseas Koreans and foreigners with various contents such as politics, economy, society and culture of Korea. Overseas Koreans Foundation (http://www.okf.or.kr) Contents List Overseas Koreans Foundation (OKF) supports overseas Korean to grow as exemplary member in the country of residence with pride as Korean. It contributes to the mutual development of overseas Korean society and homeland through ‘Global Korean Network’, and plays a role of bridge to establish ‘Korean Community’. It also tries to help the young generations who were born and grew in the country of residence have identity as Korean and sense of fellowship with homeland. 100 Icons of Korean Culture 080 Accolades for Arirang 080 Adventure Club 091 After 10 016 “Ahn Jung-geun” On peace in East Asia 017 104/ 105/ Introduction to Organizations & Lists of Books Arts Avenue (Season 1/2) 065 Bizline 041 Bon Voyage 091 “Comfort Women” One Last Cry 017 Decoding Korean Success 027 Economix Korea 042 Edward’s Live Kitchen 033 Fareway to Refreshing 091 G-KOREA 027 Heart to Heart 027 Huge Family, Taekwondo 066 In Frame 092 Korea Confidential with Paul Schenk 033 Korea on the New Horizon 018 Korea Top 10 (Season 1) 092 Korea Top 10 (Season 2) 092 Korea Wide 018 Korea, a Medical Powerhouse 042 Korean on the World Stage 028 Korean Seafood Out to the World 093 Life Between Games 068 Peace & Harmony, Taekwondo 069 Quilt Your Korean Map 093 Rock on Korea 070 Semipermanent 070 Seowon, a Sanctuary of Well-rounded Education 046 Simply K-pop 070 Stars’ Road 094 Tales of Hansik 035 Taste of Wisdom 035 Tasty Trail with Benjamin (Season 1/2) 035 The 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Documentary Special 021 The Culinary Art of Kimchi 082 The Innerview 028 The Kanto Earthquake of 1923 (Untold Story 3) 021 The Sensation 071 Top MDs of Korea 047 Travel Story 094 Two Chefs 036 Korea-related Sites Korea-related Sites Government ▼ Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes Technology | Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour 2014 | | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Government ▼ Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes Technology | Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour All About Korea | | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Cheong Wa Dae: Office of the President, Republic of Korea Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs ·H omepage: http://www.president.go.kr · Homepage: http://www.mafra.go.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English Provides information about Korea and its culture, as well as activities of the Korean government. Offers a profile on President Park Geun-hye, press releases, tour information, kids resources, and links. Introduces agriculture in Korean economy, developments in the agricultural sector, agricultural production, food consumption and trade information including overseas agricultural statistics Introduces Korea’s agricultural policies and fishing industries. Korean National Police Agency Ministry of Culture, Sports And Tourism · Homepage: http://www.police.go.kr · Homepage: http://www.mct.go.kr · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean Introduces the National Police Agency in Korea. Provides information on organization, duties, history of the police, ranks, uniforms, insignia, and main activities. The ministry oversees areas of tourism, culture, art, religion, and sports. Ministry of Security and Public Administration Ministry of Education · Homepage: http://www.mospa.go.kr · Homepage: http://www.moe.go.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English The newly established MOPAS manifests the new government’s goal to boost up wellworking and attentive government. The ministry is in charge of the civil and domestic affairs in Korea including the National Police Agency and the National Emergency Management Agency. Provides information on educational policies and programs in Korea, study in Korea, universities & colleges, and overseas Korean education programs. Ministry of Health & Welfare Ministry of Employment and Labor · Homepage: http://www.mw.go.kr · Homepage: http://www.moel.go.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Korean The ministry is responsible for the maintenance and promotion of national health and social welfare. This homepage offers a systematic presentation of the agency’s mission, functions, policies and programs, future directions, welfare, health care industries, and other issues related to health. The Ministry of Employment and Labor of the Republic of Korea provides comprehensive information on labor standards and labor relations as well as labor welfare, employment security, and job training. The ministry works to improve the quality of labor so as to increase the national welfare of the country. Information on major policies and activities is provided. 108/ 109/ Korea-related Sites Government ▼ Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes Technology | Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour 2014 | | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Government ▼ Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes Technology | Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour All About Korea | | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Ministry of Environment Ministry of Justice Republic of Korea ·H omepage: http://www.me.go.kr · Homepage: http://www.moj.go.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean Provides current environment-related news. Introduces their current projects aimed at protecting the environment of Korea, such as Green Korea 1999, National Action Plan for Agenda 21 and the second Mid-term comprehensive plan for Environmental Improvement. It formulates policies on prosecution, human rights, probation and parole, juvenile training, legal advice and interpretation, immigration services, and alien registration. This homepage offers a comprehensive information covering the whole range of policies of the ministry. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of National Defense · Homepage: http://www.mofa.go.kr · Homepage: http://www.mnd.go.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Korean Provides general information on the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Contains national statistics, regional cooperation, treaties, trade issues, and more. Contains the homepage of the Ministry of National Defense. Provides a brief history, general information on defense policy, and the security status of the Republic of Korea. Links to defense and government-related sites as well as related foreign sites are included. Ministry of Gender Equality & Family Republic of Korea Ministry of Strategy and Finance · Homepage: http://www.mogef.go.kr · Homepage: http://www.mosf.go.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Korean The Ministry of Gender Equality, established in January of 2001, is a central administrative body that plans, coordinates, and executes gender policies in the Republic of Korea. This website provides information about the organization and its functions, women s policy, and related laws. The Ministry of Strategy & Finance or MOSF oversees the financial policies of the Korean government. It publishes a monthly report on the national economy. Ministry of Government Legislation Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy · Homepage: http://www.moleg.go.kr · Homepage: http://www.mke.go.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean MOLEG is responsible for the legislative affairs of the executive branch of the government of the Republic of Korea. Its main mission is to examine and review all legislative bills introduced by the executive branch. This homepage presents the ministry s organization, law-making process, major duties, and a brief guide to Korea’s legislation. The ministry is responsible for important policies concerning industry, trade and resources. The site provides accurate, useful, and timely information about the Korean economy, government policies, and major organizational functions and activities. 110/ 111/ Korea-related Sites Government ▼ Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes Technology | Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour 2014 | | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Government ▼ Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes Technology | Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour Ministry of Unification Constitutional Court of Korea ·H omepage: http://www.unikorea.go.kr · Homepage: http://library.scourt.go.kr · Language: English, Chinese, Korean · Language: English, Korean Contains press releases on the relationship between South and North Korea, related laws and regulations, the unification policies, separated families,and South Korea’s aid to North Korea. All About Korea | | A site for the Constitutional Court, which was established in September 1988 by the current Constitution. National Intelligence Service Supreme Court Library of Korea · Homepage: http://www.nis.go.kr · Homepage: http://library.scourt.go.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Chinese, Korean The NIS provides a wide variety of information services to anyone seeking accurate, comprehensive, and timely information on international affairs, North Korea or SouthNorth Korean relations. The Supreme Court Library is a judicial institution that serves as the most extensive judicial resources in the nation. By providing diverse and valued judicial information, the library continued to assist the legal and educational communities as well as the general public in their efforts to contribute to a high level of legal culture. Office for Government Policy Coordination & Prime Minister’s Secretariat Supreme Court of Korea · Homepage: http://pmo.go.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Korean Official website of Prime Minister’s Office, providing up-to-date information on government policies and information on the past and present prime ministers of Korea, the history of this ministerial body, its organizational structure Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | · Homepage: http://www.scourt.go.kr Homepage of the Supreme Court of Korea composed of an introduction, history, organization, judicial procedure, information service, and related links. Statistics Korea The National Assembly of the Republic of Korea · Homepage: http://kostat.go.kr · Homepage: http://korea.na.go.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Korean This is the centralized government statistical organization; the site explains the organization, its activities, statistical reports, publications and related law. Offers general information on the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea. Provides various information on its members, activities, and civil services. 112/ 113/ Korea-related Sites Government | Architecture ▼ Modern Artss | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes Technology | Science & Technology Organizationss | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour 2014 | | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Government | Architecture | Modern Arts ▼ Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes Technology | Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour Changdeokgung Bank of Korea Money Museum ·H omepage: http://www.cdg.go.kr · Homepage: http://museum.bok.or.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Korean This is the official English website of Changdeokgung, one of the five royal palaces of Korea’s Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Buyeo National Museum · Homepage: http://www.deoksugung.go.kr · Homepage: http://buyeo.museum.go.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean Cheongju National Museum · Homepage: http://www.royalpalace.go.kr · Homepage: http://cheongju.museum.go.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean Chuncheon National Museum · Homepage: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/736 · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean This UNESCO website provides information about Korea’s Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple. Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | This is the official English website of Cheongju National Museum. Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple UNESCO World Heritage Centre · Language: English | The Buyeo National Museum located in Buyeo is playing a central and leading role in the study, research and preservation of the Baekje culture. Gyeongbokgung This is the official English website of Gyeongbokgung, the main royal palace of Korea’s Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). | This is the official English website of Bank of Korea Money Museum in Seoul. Deoksugung This is the official English website of Deoksugung, one of the palaces of Korea’s Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). All About Korea · Homepage: http://chuncheon.museum.go.kr This is the official English website of Chuncheon National Museum. 114/ 115/ Korea-related Sites Government | Architecture | Modern Arts ▼ Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes Technology | Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour 2014 | | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Government | Architecture | Modern Arts ▼ Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes Technology | Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour Gyeonggi Provincial Museum Jeju National Museum ·H omepage: http://old.musenet.or.kr · Homepage: http://jeju.museum.go.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean Gyeonggi Provincial Museum founded in 1996 displays various historical artifacts found in Gyeonggi region as well as culture and education programs for locals and foreigners alike. | | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Jeju National Museum opened on June 15 , 2001. It is an archaeology and history museum located on the beautiful island of Jeju, which aims to be a free international city in the 21st century. Jeju is Korea’s largest island that lies to the south of the peninsula. Gyeongju National Museum Korean-Arts · Homepage: http://gyeongju.museum.go.kr · Homepage: http://www.korean-arts.com · Language: English, Japanese, Korean · Language: English The Gyeongju Museum, a treasure house of Silla Dynasty’s one-thousand-year culture, has been loved by Korean people and has attracted great interest from people all over the world. All About Korea Korean-Arts is dedicated to preserving the culture and the beauty of Korean art by spreading the word of its unique character to peoples around the world. Ho-Am Art Museum Leeum Samsung Museum of Art · Homepage: http://hoam.samsungfoundation.org · Homepage: http://leeum.samsungfoundation.org · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Korean The Ho-Am Art Museum began with the donation of over 1,200 Korean works of art collected over a period of more than 30 years by Lee Byung-Chull, the late chairman of the Samsung Group. In April 1982, the building opened in Yongin, approximately one hour south of Korea’s capital city of Seoul. Built in 2004 by the Samsung Foundation of Culture, Leeum is devoted to show the exhibition of traditional Korean artworks, contemporary works by both Korean and foreign artists. The Independence Hall of Korea Nam June Paik Art Center · Homepage: http://www.i815.or.kr · Homepage: http://old.njpartcenter.kr · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean · Language: English, Korean The Independence Hall of Korea is a place dedicated to display Korean history from the past to the present, focusing on the independence movements of the Japanese colonial period. The Nam June Paik Art Center opened its doors in 2008 in an attempt to embody Paik’s own idea of a ‘house where his spirit lives on.’ From then on, the NJP Art Center strives to realize the meaning of his innovative visions and to promote his artistic ideas and contributions in contemporary art. 116/ 117/ Korea-related Sites Government | Architecture | Modern Arts ▼ Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes Technology | Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour 2014 | | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Government | Architecture | Modern Arts ▼ Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes Technology | Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour National Museum of Korea Sejong Center ·H omepage: http://www.museum.go.kr · Homepage: http://www.sejongpac.or.kr ·L anguage: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, Korean · Language: English, Korean All About Korea | | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Sejong Center is the largest cultural arts complex in Seoul. The National Museum of Korea is the most representative museum in Korea with over 220,000 objects in its collection. It was established in 1945, relocated several times, and finally settled at Yongsan area in 2005. National Palace Museum of Korea Seoul Arts Center · Homepage: http://www.gogung.go.kr · Homepage: http://www.sac.or.kr · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean The National Palace Museum of Korea partly opened on August 15, 2005, to exhibit, study and house the bequest from the Joseon dynasty and the imperial family of the Korean Empire and it was followed by the grand open of the whole Museum on November 27, 2007. Seoul Arts Center is Korea’s first and foremost complex center exclusively dedicated to cultural and artistic themes. National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage Seoul Museum of History · Homepage: http://www.seamuse.go.kr · Homepage: http://www.museum.seoul.kr · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean Founded in 1994, the Korean National Maritime Museum is governed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism through its the Cultural Properties Administration. The Seoul Museum of History is a city museum that shows the history and culture of Seoul, and will be a central organ in connecting the everlasting traditions of the city and its history to the present, and to the future. National Theater of Korea The War Memorial of Korea · Homepage: http://www.ntok.go.kr · Homepage: https://www.warmemo.or.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean Established in 1950 and celebrating its 57th anniversary this year, the National Theater of Korea has been a leading performance hall, promoting the nation’s performing arts. The War Memorial of Korea, as our unique war history museum in Korea, is the sanctuary of national defense to feel the live history which we had been defended this country for five thousand years, and this is a place we learned lessons from war and to make a practical determination that we will never experience the tragedy of war again. 118/ 119/ Korea-related Sites Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations ▼ Economic Institutes | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology | Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama | Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations ▼ Economic Institutes | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology | Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama | Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour National Theater Company of Korea Korean Institute of Architects ·H omepage: http://www.ntck.or.kr · Homepage: http://www.kia.or.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Korean The National Theater Company of Korea, revamped and reorganized through incorporation, is being newly launched as a repertory troupe. The company hopes to build an outstanding repertoire by supporting artistic new works and rediscovering previous productions. As Korea’s singular national theater company, the company will focus on standing significant works overlooked by the private sector. The Korean Institute of Architects is a professional society of architects whose mission si to establish and maintain a high standard of architectural excellence. Cultural Heritage Administration National Gugak Center · Homepage: http://cha.go.kr · Homepage: http://www.gugak.go.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Chinese, French, Spanish, Russian, Korean This is the official English website of Korea’s Cultural Heritage Administration. National Gugak Center traces its roots all the way back to the Eumseongseo, the Silla Dynasty’s Royal Institute of Music, over fourteen hundreds years ago. Korea Craft & Design Foundation Seoul Film Commission · Homepage: http://www.kcdf.kr · Homepage: http://www.seoulfc.or.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean Korean Craft & Promotion Foundation is a subsidiary body of Culture Ministry that provides a place to exchange information on craftwork and culture and tourism products in Seoul’s Insa-dong. Seoul Film Commission supports all film makers of today and tomorrow, and the work of all those film makers. With more efforts added, I believe Seoul will become an even more attractive, cultural city. Korean Fine Arts Association Korea Ceramic Foundation · Homepage: http://www.kfaa.or.kr · Homepage: http://www.kocef.org · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Korean Korean Fine Arts Association endeavors to advance the nation’s fine arts, advocates the rights and interests of artists, promotes the international exchange of the fine arts and encourages the mutual assistance among artists. 2014 All About Korea Korea Ceramic Foundation was founded for the purpose of pioneering new fronts for ceramic art in the 21st century, as well as providing a basis for the Icheon, Gwangju and Yeoju regions to grow and develop into the centers of the international ceramic community. 120/ 121/ Korea-related Sites Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes ▼ Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology | Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama | Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes ▼ Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology | Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama | Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour The Bank of Korea Korea International Trade Association ·H omepage: http://www.bok.or.kr · Homepage: http://www.kita.net · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Korean The central bank’s website provides information on monetary policies and related statistics of Korea. KITA provides you with a variety of direct services, including business arrangements, trade consulting and resolving trade disputes. The Federation of Korean Industries The Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry · Homepage: http://www.fki.or.kr · Homepage: http://www.korcham.net · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Korean The federation consists of Korea’s major conglomerates and associated members. It strives to help promote sound economic policies and enhance the free market economic system of Korea. KCCI’s major objective is to promote improvement and development in Korea’s commerce and industry, for the sound growth of the national economy. Fin Pol Korea Development Institute · Homepage: http://fsckorea.wordpress.com · Homepage: http://www.kdi.re.kr · Language: English · Language: English, Korean Fin Pol (Financial Services Commission English Blog) is a new name for the english blog operated by Financial Services Commission which will serve as a means of communication to inform the recent Korean financial issues. Korea Development Institute, an autonomous economic policy think tank set up in 1971, a period of the country’s rapid economic growth, produces economic forecasts for government officials, private corporations and the public based on rigorous researches and analyses. Financial Supervisory Service Korea Institute for International Economic Policy · Homepage: http://www.fss.or.kr · Homepage: http://www.kiep.go.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Korean FSS (Financial Supervisory Service) supervises financial institutions and carry out enforcement functions as charged by the Financial Services Commission (the former Financial Supervisory Commission) and the Securities and Futures Commission. 2014 All About Korea KIEP focuses on the international economy and its relationship with Korea, advising the Korean government on major international economic policy issues and serving as a warehouse of information on Korean government policies pertaining to global economy. 122/ 123/ Korea-related Sites Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes ▼ Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology | Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama | Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes | Bio, Nano, Space Technology ▼ Information Technology | Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama | Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour Korea Institute of Finance Korea Aerospace Research Institute ·H omepage: http://www.kif.re.kr · Homepage: http://www.kari.re.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Korean Korea Institute of Finance strives to support the long-term success of the Korean financial services sector by publishing in-depth economic research for policy makers, academics and financial sector corporations. Researches core technologies for aircraft, scientific sounding rockets, satellites, and related systems, and develops and applies aerospace technologies. Korean Statistical Information Service Korea Aerospace Industries, LTD. · Homepage: http://kosis.kr · Homepage: http://www.koreaaero.com · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Korean KOSIS aims to provide national approved statistics to the general public by integrating statistics into the DB over the Internet. 2014 All About Korea The website introduces KAI’s major products, such as T-50 and KT-1. LG Economic Research Institute Korea Research Institute of Bioscience & Biotechnology · Homepage: http://www.lgeri.com · Homepage: http://www.kribb.re.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Chinese, Arabic, Korean LG Economic Research Institute has committed since 1986 to carrying out macroeconomic and financial market analysis, industry research on future development directions and management consulting. It aims to enhance business competitiveness and fosters the sustainable development of the national economy. The institute is engaged in four major R&D areas of Bio-Pharmaceuticals, BioNanotechnology, Bio-Materials and Bio-Informatics. Samsung Economic Research Institute National Nanofab Center · Homepage: http://www.seriworld.org · Homepage: http://www.nnfc.re.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Korean SERI was launched by the Samsung Group in 1986. The website provides research briefs and video presentations on East Asian economic and business environment. National NanoFab Center under Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology builds human resource & information networks by sharing equipment. 124/ 125/ Korea-related Sites Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology ▼ Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama | Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology | Science & Technology Organizations ▼ Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama | Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology ·H omepage: http://www.etri.re.kr · Homepage: http://www.kaist.edu · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Korean The government-funded research institute has been at the forefront of Korea’s technological excellence since 1976. ETRI has successfully developed information technologies such as TDX-Exchange, High Density Semiconductor Microchips, MiniSuper Computer (TiCOM) and Digital Mobile Telecommunication System (CDMA). KAIST is one of the top engineering universities in Korea along with Seoul National University and POSTECH. The website introduces about its academic programs and school life. Korea Internet Security Agency Korea Electronics Technology Institute · Homepage: http://www.kisa.or.kr · Homepage: http://www.keti.re.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Korean Korea Information Security Agency aims to establish a safe and reliable information society through the development and support of information security related technology, as well as in-depth policy research on enhancing information security. The institute aims to strengthen competitiveness of the electronics, information, and other components industries, by fostering technological innovation of small and medium companies. National Information Society Agency Korea Energy Economics Institute · Homepage: http://www.nia.or.kr · Homepage: http://www.keei.re.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Korean NIA was founded to promote informatization and support the development of government agencies and public organizations in the area of information resource management and information network information. The institute researches on the structural reform and corporate strategies of energy industries and provides educational programs on energy market trends. Telecommunications Technology Association Korea Institute of Science and Technology · Homepage: http://www.tta.or.kr · Homepage: http://www.kist.re.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Korean TTA contributes to the advancement of ICT technology by effectively establishing technical standards that reflect the latest domestic and international advances. 2014 All About Korea KIST, a multi-disciplinary research institute located in Seoul is Korea’s first multi-disciplinary scientific research institute and has contributed significantly to the economic development of the country, particularly during the years of accelerated growth in the 1970s and 1980s. It has a staff of over 400 scientists involved in basic research. 126/ 127/ Korea-related Sites Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology | Science & Technology Organizations ▼ Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama | Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology | Science & Technology Organizations | Education ▼ Social Welfare | Movie & Drama | Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information Academy of Korean Studies ·H omepage: http://www.kisti.re.kr · Homepage: http://www.aks.ac.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Russian, Korean KISTI is the center of the information structure, standing at the heart of Korea’s science and technology knowledge. The Academy of Korean Studies, established in 1978, aims to produce in-depth research in the field of Korean studies and offers programs for education and training in a variety of related subjects. Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology Busan Foreign School · Homepage: http://www.krict.re.kr · Homepage: http://www.busanforeignschool.org · Language: English, Korean · Language: English KRICT is devoted to creating a green future with chemical technology. Busan Foreign School is an international school with an American educational philosophy and curriculum. Our mission is to inspire each learner and provide educational services that nurture their social, intellectual, emotional, and physical growth. Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science Easy Korean Academy · Homepage: http://www.kriss.re.kr · Homepage: http://www.edukorean.com · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean KRISS is the nation’s leading institute engaged in establishing measurement standards. The Easy Korean Academy, previously known as the Korean Language Education Culture Center (KECC), trains instructors who teach Korean language to foreigners and publishes books related to Korean language instruction. Pohang University of Science and Technology EBS Durian · Homepage: http://www.postech.ac.kr · Homepage: http://www.ebs.co.kr/durian · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean POSTECH, founded as Korea’s first research-oriented university, is a leading institution dedicated to research and education in science and technology. 2014 All About Korea DURIAN is the name of the program service, and it reflects EBS’s intention to foster Korean language learning among immigrant workers, mixed - marriage immigrant women in Korea, as well as Korean and non-Korean citizens out there in the world. 128/ 129/ Korea-related Sites Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology | Science & Technology Organizations | Education ▼ Social Welfare | Movie & Drama | Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology | Science & Technology Organizations | Education ▼ Social Welfare | Movie & Drama | Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour English Program in Korea KBS World Radio - Hangeul page ·H omepage: http://www.epik.go.kr · Homepage: http://rki.kbs.co.kr/learn_korean · Language: English · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of Korea invites qualified candidates to apply for 2009 EPIK Guest English Teacher (GET) positions. EPIK (English Program in Korea), which has a thirteen year history, is a well-established teaching overseas opportunity. Introduction of Hangeul and basic phrases in 9 languages including English, German, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Indonesian, Chinese and Japanese Ganada Korean Language Institute Korea International Christian School ·H omepage: http://www.ganadakorean.co.kr · Homepage: http://www.kicschool.com · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean · Language: English, Korean It is the firs Korean Language Institute in Korea to be established by the lecturers from university language programs and assures high quality Korean language education. Korea International Christian School, established in 2004 under authorization by the American Association of Christian School, is a non-denominational school based on biblical philosophy. Gyeonggi Suwon International School Korea International School · Homepage: http://www.gsis.sc.kr · Homepage: http://www.kis.or.kr · Language: English · Language: English GSIS was founded as a partnership among Gyeonggi Provincial Government, Suwon City, and Dr. Thomas J. Penland, Headmaster of Taejon Christian International School. The purpose of the school is to provide a high quality international education for foreign children in Korea that will serve to further attract foreign investment to Korea. Introduces two websites of Korea International School established in respectively at Pangyo Campus and Gaepo Campus. Pangyo is a K-12 college preparatory international school and Gaepo offers an early years’ program. Gyeongnam International Foreign School Korea Kent Foreign School · Homepage: http://www.gifs.or.kr · Homepage: http://www.kkfs.org · Language: English · Language: English Gyeongnam International Foreign School, established in 2003, is a small, co-educational school in Sacheon, Korea which caters for both elementary and secondary students (3-18 years old). 2014 All About Korea Founded in 1993, the school provides international students in Seouol, a quality education program that mixes academics and social skills fit for global society. 130/ 131/ Korea-related Sites Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology Science & Technology Organizations | Education ▼ Social Welfare | Movie & Drama | Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour | Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology | Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare ▼ Movie & Drama | Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour Korean Studies Net Good Neighbors ·H omepage: http://ksnet.aks.ac.kr · Homepage: http://www.goodneighbors.kr · Language: English · Language: English, Korean Initiated by Academy of Korean Studies, it is an where educational institutions, research institutions, academic societies, museums, libraries, and individual researchers in Korean Studies share academic information online. Good Neighbors International is an international humanitarian and development organization from Seoul, Korea. GNI is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that originated in 1991 as Good Neighbors Inc. Korea. Kwangju Foreign School Holt Children’s Services Inc. · Homepage: http://www.gwangjuforeignschool.org · Homepage: http://www.holt.or.kr · Language: English · Language: English, Korean Founded by Robert Holley, a well-known television personality and international attorney in Korea, Kwangju Foreign School (KFS) has educated students for the past 10 years. As a kindergarten through grade twelve organization, KFS offers a United Statesbased curriculum to foreign students residing in the Gwangju area. Holt Inc. is a professional and world-renowned organization that facilitates domestic and international adoptions. It has also diversified into fields of services for the disabled, youth, family advocacy and preservation, and other community social services. Seoul International School Korea Association of Health Promotion · Homepage: http://siskorea.org · Homepage: http://www.kahp.or.kr · Language: English · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean Opened in 1973, Seoul International School is the first foreign school, after Korean Liberation in 1945, to be fully recognized by the ROK Ministry of Education with a license issued to SIS on June 5, 1973. KAHP upholds the principles for national health promotion and have been doing its best in health education, medical examination, and academic research and survey for early prevention and detection of diseases. Seoul Korean Language Academy Korea Food for the Hungry International · Homepage: http://www.seoul-kla.com · Homepage: http://www.kfhi.or.kr · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean · Language: English, Korean Provides a variety of Korean language instruction programs and includes information on classes, textbooks, visa and accomodations, and more. 2014 All About Korea The KFHI is the first NGO registered in Korea to send aid to foreign countries. It is incorporated in Switzerland and maintain on-going programs in over 45 nations. 132/ 133/ Korea-related Sites Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare ▼ Movie & Drama | Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour | Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology | Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama ▼ Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour Korea Support Center for Foreign Workers Busan Film Commission ·H omepage: http://www.migrantok.org · Homepage: http://www.bfc.or.kr · Language: English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Mongolian, indonesian, Thai, Sinhala, Uzbek, Urdu, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean Help Center for migrant workers in Korea providing consultation services, language classes, medical checkups and others for people from Phillippines, Mongolia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan and Pakistan. A resource for industry professionals to provide the information, people, knowledge, sites etc., for the production of your film, commercial, video, or music video. National Human Rights Commission of Korea HANCINEMA ·H omepage: http://www.humanrights.go.kr · Homepage: http://www.hancinema.net ·L anguage: English, Korean · Language: English Established in 2001 as a national advocacy institution for human rights protection it is committed to the fulfillmentof human rights in a broader sense, including dignity, value and freedom of every human being, as signifiedin international human rights conventions and treaties to which Korea is a signatory. Find the most wanted Korean movies, actors, actresses, box office hits, DVD releases, news, and other info on Korean movie industry. Research Institute of the Differently Abled Person’s Right in Korea HelloHallyu · Homepage: http://www.cowalk.or.kr · Language: English · Language: English, Japanese, Korean 2014 All About Korea · Homepage: http://hellohallyu.blogspot.kr Provides various news contents and introduction to latest Korean dramas. The Research Institute of the Differently Abled Person’s Right in Korea (RIDRIK) researches and investigates problems associated with differently abled persons. We use the research to increase the social welfare and rights of the differently abled. Furthermore, we aim to establish and protect their human rights. Korea Workers’ Compensation & Welfare Service Jeonju International Film Festival · Homepage: http://www.kcomwel.or.kr · Homepage: http://www.jiff.or.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Korean The Korea Workers’ Compensation & Welfare Service carries out a variety of social security programs entrusted by the laws and Government, such as applying and collection contributions of Employment Insurance, Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance and Wage Credit Gurantee fund for Workers as well as providing medical care, compensation, rehabilitation servies and supporting to be self- employed for injured workers. A non-competitive festival with a competition section. The focus of the festival is digital and alternative movies. 134/ 135/ Korea-related Sites Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama ▼ Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour | Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology | Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama | Sports ▼ Accommodations & Transportation | Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour Korean Film Archive International Taekwon-Do Federation ·H omepage: http://www.koreafilm.org · Homepage: http://tkd-itf.org · Language: English, Korean · Language: English Provides comprehensive information on history of Korean cinema, classic films in preservation and screening schedule for old Korean movies Offers details on taekwondo, a Korean martial art. Includes its history, philosophy, and principles with information on related magazines and upcoming tournaments. Pusan International Film Festival Korea Baduk Association · Homepage: http://www.biff.kr · Homepage: http://www.baduk.or.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Korean The hub of Asian cinema, Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF), which makes 19th edition in 2008, breaks the mold between documentaries and animations, commercial and independent films, digital and analog films, and goes beyond to play a role in helping Korean and Asian films equally grow successfully. Baduk is a Korean chess game that has passed down for some 300 years. Find out more about how to play baduk, its history and the excellent skill of some of the noted badukplayers who made their names in China and Japan. Seoul International Drama Awards Korea Football Association · Homepage: http://www.seouldrama.org · Homepage: http://www.kfa.or.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Korean An annual internationl competition for television dramas around the world hoste in Seoul, Korea. Introduces Korea Football Association along with the history of Korean soccer. Provides information on the national team, rules, symbol mark, organization, executive profiles, and more. Soompi Korea Ssireum Research Institute · Homepage: http://www.soompi.com · Homepage: http://yu.ac.kr/~ssi · Language: English · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean This site offers information on various sujects related to Korean pop music, video, drama, articles, gallery, etc. Get update on new albums and top 20. 2014 All About Korea Introduces the history of ssireum, the Korean traditional wrestling and its present status. 136/ 137/ Korea-related Sites Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama | Sports ▼ Accommodations & Transportation | Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour | Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology | Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama | Sports | Accommodations & Transportation ▼ Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour Korea Taekwondo Association Asiana Airlines ·H omepage: http://www.koreataekwondo.org · Homepage: http://kr.flyasiana.co · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Korean To provide comprehensive info on Taekwondo, including history, philososphy, competition and more. Asiana Airlines is the company that realizes customer satisfaction and a service that is based on the customer’s expectations. Kukkiwon Busan Transportation Corporation · Homepage: http://www.kukkiwon.or.kr · Homepage: http://www.humetro.busan.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean Also known as the World Taekwondo Headquarters, it is an organization in Korea serving as the issuing body for taekwondo dan rank as well as promotion, certification, seminor and research of Taekwondo. Busan subway sprawls throughout every corner of city, suburbs, and satellite towns for your destination. World Hapkido Association Daegu Metropolitan Transit Corporation · Homepage: http://worldhapkido.com · Homepage: http://www.dtro.or.kr · Language: English · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean Provides history, terms, online courses, events and other info on Hapkido. Thanks to the support and appreciation from the citizens, the Daegu City Subway, firstline open on November 26th, 1997. World Taekwondo Federation Express Bus Lines Association · Homepage: http://www.worldtaekwondofederation.net · Homepage: http://www.kobus.co.kr · Language: English, French, Spanish, Russian, Korean · Language: English, Korean A website of international federation consisting of 162 national Taekwondo governing bodies as its members. introduction, rules, events, hall of fame, journals, and other facts governing this body can be browsed here. 2014 All About Korea Express buses are the most popular way to get from region to region. Express buses run on expressways. This Express Bus Operating Information provides you the information about the bus operating routes of the terminals, which are under the current Express Bus Network System. 138/ 139/ Korea-related Sites Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology | Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama | Sports | Accommodations & Transportation ▼ Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology | Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama | Sports | Accommodations & Transportation ▼ Attractions & Shopping | Local Government | Local Tour Gwangju Metropolitan Transit Corporation Incheon Airport Railroad Express ·H omepage: http://www.gwangjusubway.co.kr · Homepage: http://www.arex.or.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean Gwangju Metropolitan Transit Corporation will offer the highest level of safety, punctuality and pleasantness of travel to the users, while helping to enhance the quality of life for Gwangju citizens through reduction of traffic jam, air pollution and gas consumption and contribute to the local economy. 2014 All About Korea Korail Airport Railroad (AREX) is a Korean railway line that links Seoul with Gimpo Airport and Incheon International Airport. Hi Seoul Youth Hostel Korean Air · Homepage: http://www.hiseoulyh.com · Homepage: http://www.koreanair.com · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Korean Speciality lodging in Seoul Country’s international airline includes destination information, frequent flyer information and online reservations. Innostel Online Reservation Site Seoul Guest House · Homepage: http://innostel.visitseoul.net · Homepage: http://www.seoul110.com · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Korean Innostel provides information about Seoul’s cheap and clean accommodation with excellence. Seoul Guest House provides you with a bargain hotel rate of 35,000 won per night in our traditional Korean house Korea Railroad Corporation Seoul Metro · Homepage: http://www.korail.com · Homepage: http://www.seoulmetro.co.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean Korea Railroad Corporation is the national railroad operator in Korea. Korea Railroad Corporation operates passenger and freight trains throughout South Korea. The Seoul Metropolitan Subway is the public transportation hub in Seoul. This website provides information about subawy lines in Seoul, subway map, traffic center, and Lost & found. 140/ 141/ Korea-related Sites Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama | Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Attractions & Shopping ▼ Local Government | Local Tour | Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama | Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Attractions & Shopping Local Government ▼ Local Tour Templestay Busan Metropolitan City ·H omepage: http://www.templestay.com · Homepage: http://www.busan.go.kr · Language: English, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean To play leading active role in the cultural age of the 21st century, the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism’s Templestay Division concentrates activities on traditional cultural affairs and on the development and fostering of resources. Chungcheongbuk-do · Homepage: http://www.everland.com · Homepage: http://www.cb21.net · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean Chungcheongnam-do · Homepage: http://global.lotteworld.com · Homepage: http://www.chungnam.net · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Mongolian, Indonesian, Thai, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean The site introduces Chungcheongnam-do. The province is a historical place renowned for its role in the cultivation and flourishing of the splendid Baekje culture. Seoul City Tour Bus Daegu Metropolitan City · Homepage: http://www.seoulcitybus.com · Homepage: http://www.daegu.go.kr · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Korean Seoul City Tour offers a tour of Seoul for foreign tourists. It includes traditional places and popular shopping distriction City Tour is a shuttle bus that circulates the courses, starting with Gwanghwamun. With a one-day pass, you can get on and off any City Tour Bus for a day. | Chungcheongbuk-do is the center of transportation and commodity distribution that reach anywhere in Korea within 3hours by 3express ways. Also it has Cheongju International Airport, Mt. Songnisan, Mt. Sobaeksan, Mt. Woraksan and Daecheongho Lake. Lotte World This is the official English website of Lotte World, one of Korea’s major theme parks. | Introduces the area surrounding Busan City including the city hall, the city council, phone numbers of consulates in Busan and its international sister cities such as Fukuoka and Oakland. Also provides useful information on daily life and travel tips for tourist attractions with pictures. Everland Resort This is the official English website of Everland Resort, Korea’s one of major theme parks. 2014 All About Korea Introduces one of the country s largest city- Daegu. This site contains general information about the city ranging from history, emblems, climate, and tourist attractions. 142/ 143/ Korea-related Sites Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama | Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Attractions & Shopping Local Government ▼ Local Tour | | Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama | Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Attractions & Shopping Local Government ▼ Local Tour Daejeon Metropolitan City Gyeongsangnam-do ·H omepage: http://www.daejeon.go.kr · Homepage: http://www.gsnd.net · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean Official guide to city government, investment, news, living in the area, and tourist attractions, including local business directory and multimedia gallery | | Endowed with beautiful spots like Mt. Jirisan - one of the most sacred mountains, this region boasts cultural assets - including Haeinsa and Tongdosa temples; its tourism resources are very part of Gaya and Silla cultures. This portal site carries a wide range of information about the province. Gangwon-do Incheon Metropolitan City · Homepage: http://www.provin.gangwon.kr · Homepage: http://www.incheon.go.kr · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean Homepage of Gangwon-do that presents a general introduction of the province, its administrative system, tourism, and civilian affairs. Links include Gangwon-do Tourist Information, Gangwon Trade Center, and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Center. 2014 All About Korea With the newly - opened Incheon International Airport - in addition to the existing ports, Incheon is now considered as a truly globalized city. Get all the information on its dynamic businesses, travel and culture, its vision, social welfare, current status, and the government s ambitious economic programs. Gwangju Metropolitan City Jeju Special Self-Governing Province · Homepage: https://www.gjcity.go.kr · Homepage: http://www.jeju.go.kr · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Mongolian, Indonesian, Thai, Korean The city of Gwangju has been known for its beautiful landscape and warm-hearted people since old times. Mt. Mudeungsan, an extention from the Noryeong mountains, is located east of Gwangju and the Geukrakgang River runs though the city. Explore Gwangju on this site. Official homepage of the Province of Jeju featuring basic information about the province, history, statistics, maps, weather, multi-media, etc. Gyeongsangbuk-do Jeollabuk-do · Homepage: http://www.gb.go.kr · Homepage: http://www.jeonbuk.go.kr ·L anguage: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean This website provides information about tourism and leisure in North Gyeongsang Province. Jeollabuk-do boasts its scenic and pristine nature, rich historical and cultural traditions, and the distinct quality of its agricultural products. The province is now poising itself to become a top investment area in the country. This homepage provides a fuller perspective about the province. 144/ 145/ Korea-related Sites Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama | Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Attractions & Shopping Local Government ▼ Local Tour | | Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama | Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Attractions & shopping Local Government | Local Tour ▼ Jeollanam-do Asiart Jeonju ·H omepage: http://www.jeonnam.go.kr · Homepage: http://tour.jeonju.go.kr · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean Jeollanam-do boasts its scenic and pristine nature, rich historical and cultural traditions, and the distinct quality of its agricultural products. The province is now poising itself to become a top investment area in the country. This homepage provides a fuller perspective about the province. Chungbuk NADRI · Homepage: http://www.sejong.go.kr · Homepage: http://chungbuknadri.net · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean The site introduces Chungcheongbuk-do. This website provides information about culture and tourism in chungbuk. Seoul Daegu Tour · Homepage: http://www.seoul.go.kr · Homepage: http://tour.daegu.go.kr · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean This carries extensive news, information, updates, and events in Seoul. This is a useful site for foreigners who wants to know more about the government and its bureaus and agencies, social welfare, culture and travel, accommodation, transportation, investment, and a lot more. A search guide is provided for an easier access to all kinds of information. This website provides information about history, culture, shopping and leisure in Daegu. Ulsan Metropolitan City Dynamic Busan Tourism · Homepage: http://www.ulsan.go.kr · Homepage: http://etour.busan.go.kr · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean Ulsan is a metropolitan city in the southeast Korea. This site provides city information, local economy and industry, tour guide, and tour information. | | This website provides information about accommodation, culture, sightseeing, food in Jeonju City. Sejong City Located in the heart of the Republic of Korea - about 120km (75miles) south of Seoul, Multifunctional Administrative City (MAC) was conceived to relieve overcrowding in Seoul and promote balanced regional economic development. In addition to relocating the Republic of Korea’s ministries and other executive offices from Seoul to MAC, the Korean government designated MAC as a center of research, education, and high-tech industry. 2014 All About Korea This website provides information about food, accommodation, hot place and leisure in Busan. 146/ 147/ Korea-related Sites Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama | Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Attractions & shopping Local Government | Local Tour ▼ | | Government | Architecture | Modern Arts | Art & Culture Organizations | Economic Institutes | Bio, Nano, Space Technology | Information Technology Science & Technology Organizations | Education | Social Welfare | Movie & Drama | Sports | Accommodations & Transportation | Attractions & shopping Local Government | Local Tour ▼ Gyeonggi Tourism Lively Gangwon ·H omepage: http://www.ggtour.or.kr · Homepage: https://www.gangwon.to · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean This website provides information about tourism, leisure and living in Gyeonggi Province. Namdo Korea · Homepage: http://itour.visitincheon.org · Homepage: http://www.namdokorea.com · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean This website provides information about food, accommodation, hot place, leisure and recommended tour tips in Jeollanam-do Province. Jeju Olle Trail Visit Gyeongbuk-Korea · Homepage: http://www.jejuolle.org · Homepage: http://gbtour.net · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean Jeju Olle Trail is the way for walking travelers. This website provides useful information in trems of Jeju Olle. This website provides information about sightseeing, entertainment, food, purchase, accommodation and leisure in North Gyeongsang Province. Jeollabuk-do Culture and Tour Information Visit Seoul · Homepage: http://www.gojb.net · Homepage: http://www.visitseoul.net · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean · Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean This website is packed with useful information about tourism and leisure in North Jeolla Province. | | This website provides information about tourism, leisure, festivals and living in Gangwon Province. Incheon Tour This website run by the Incheon Metroplitan City Government, provides information about culture and tourism in Incheon, Korea’s international gateway. 2014 All About Korea The Official Tour Guide to Everything Seoul. This website is packed with helpful information for foreigners. 148/ 149/ 2014 All About Korea A Index A Breeding Ground for Success A Glance at Korea Today A New Era of Hope A Novelist’s Day in Seoul A Walk through the Yeosu Expo Accolades for Arirang Acts and Scenes: Western Drama in Korean Theater Advanced Technology Korea - America, Europe Advanced Technology Korea - Asia, Africa Adventure Club After 10 "Ahn Jung-geun" On peace in East Asia Arch of Enlightenment Arts Avenue (Season 1/2) Asia Song Festival 038 015 009 064 026 080 049 016 016 091 016 017 080 065 065 Bizline Bojagi: Korea’ s Traditional Gift Wrap Bon Voyage Buddhist Architecture of Korea Buddhist Sculpture of Korea 041 049 091 050 073 Choreographers in Motion: Retrospective and Perspectives City as Arts: 100 Notable Works of Architecture in Seoul Cloud Path, Journey of a Wandering Monk Coexisting Differences: Women Artists in Contemporary Korean Art "Comfort Women" One Last Cry Confucian Ritual Music of Korea CONSUMER INFORMATION GUIDE - Knowledge is Power 050 050 026 051 017 051 038 Daehangno: Theater District in Seoul Dancing Korea: New Waves of Choreographers and Dance Companies Decoding Korean Success Diaspora: Korean Nomadism Dictionary of Korean Art and Archaeology Discoveries of Korea Doing Business In Korea Dokdo, Korea’s Beautiful Island 051 052 027 052 073 052 038 010 B C D 150/ 151/ 2014 Index All About Korea E J Easy Korean Cooking Economix Korea Edward’s Live Kitchen Eternal Images of Sakyamuni: Two Gilt-Bronze Korean National Treasures Experience Korea through Your Five Senses 030 042 033 073 065 F Jeju Island: Reaching to the Core of Beauty Jeju Onggi, Crafted from Stone and Fire with the Spirit of Jeju Jongmyo, a Shrine for Human Beings Joseon’s Royal Heritage: 500 Years of Splendor Journey to Yeosu 087 067 081 075 028 K-ANIMATION K-ARCHITECTURE K-ART K-arts K-CLASSICS K-DRAMA K-FASHION K-FOOD K-LITERATURE K-MOVIE K-POP K-POP: Roots and Blossoming of Korean Popular Music K-SPORTS Keywords to Korea KOREA Korea Korea 2013 Korea AgraFood Korea Confidential with Paul Schenk KOREA FOCUS Korea for Kids Korea Illustrated Booklet KOREA Impossible to Possible KOREA OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES Korea on the New Horizon Korea Reaching Out to the World Korea Top 10 (Season 1) Korea Top 10 (Season 2) Korea Tourist Map Korea Travel Guide Korea Wide Korea’s Ancient Medicine Korea’s National Holiday Part 1 - Seollal 053 053 054 054 054 055 025 031 055 055 056 056 056 087 011 088 017 031 033 011 057 088 011 040 018 018 092 092 088 089 018 042 081 K FACTS ABOUT KOREA Fareway to Refreshing Fashion Express, Dongdaemun Fine Arts Fragrance of Korea: The Ancient Gilt-Bronze Incense Burner of Baekje 010 091 066 074 074 G-KOREA Gold Crowns of Silla: Treasures from a Brilliant Age Great Food, Great Stories from Korea Green Growth - A NEW PATH FOR KOREA GUIDE TO KOREAN CULTURE Guide to Living in KOREA 027 074 030 087 075 025 Hanbok: Timeless Fashion Tradition Hangeul, the Dream Alphabet of the World Hangeul: Korea’s Unique Alphabet Harmonia Koreana: A Short History of 20th-century Korean Music Heart to Heart Huge Family, Taekwondo 025 066 075 053 027 066 Il Ji-Mae (The Phantom Thief) In Frame International Korean Adoptee Resource Book International Korean Menu Guide Invest Korea Annual Report Invest KOREA Bulletin Invest Korea, Invest In Success 067 092 010 030 039 039 039 G H I 152/ 153/ Index 2014 All About Korea M Korea’s National Holiday Part 2 - Chuseok Korea’s Natural Wonders: Exploring Korea’s Landscapes Korea’s Traditional Tastes - Traditions Beyond 500 Years Korea, a Medical Powerhouse Korea, Where dreams are realized every day Korea: A Good Neighbor - Dadeumi Korea: A Good Neighbor - Knocking on doors Korea: it’s worth sharing Korean Abstract Painting: A Formation of Korean Avant-Garde Korean Architecture: Breathing with Nature Korean Arts and Lifestyle (Vol.Ⅰ-Ⅳ) Korean Beauty Korean Ceramics Korean Ceramics: The Beauty of Natural Forms Korean Cinema Unleashed Korean Court Dance Korean Cuisine Korean Dance: Pure Emotion and Energy KOREAN DOCUMENTS ON UNESCO’S MEMORY OF THE WORLD REGISTER Korean Folk Dance Korean Food Guide Korean Food: Straight to the Source Korean for Intermediate Learners 1 Korean Journeys: Heartland of Culture and History Korean Landscape Painting Korean Master Chefs Korean Medicine: A Holistic Way to Health and Healing Korean on the World Stage Korean One expression Korean Relics in the U.S. ①-② / Korean Relics in Western Europe / Korean Relics in Japan ①-⑤ Korean Restaurant Guide Korean Seafood Out to the World Korean Style Korean Traditional House, Hanok Koreana 081 089 034 042 019 019 019 020 057 057 020 058 076 058 067 058 031 059 076 059 032 034 043 012 059 034 040 028 043 076 032 093 020 068 012 Maedeup: The Art of Traditional Korean Knots Making a Better World Together Masterpieces of Korean Art Masters of Traditional Korean Handicrafts Modern and Contemporary Art in Korea Modern Korean Artists Modern Korean Ink Painting Museums & Galleries: Displaying Korea’s Past and Future 077 013 060 060 060 061 061 077 Old Wives Recipes On Air Overview of Korea's Industries 032 068 041 Palaces of Korea Passport to Korean Culture Pays lointains Pays voisins la Corée Peace & Harmony, Taekwondo Performing Arts Photographer Bae Bien-U and the Pine Tree Pororo Goes to Korea 077 061 013 069 078 069 069 Q&A on FDI in Korea 2013 Quilt Your Korean Map 041 093 Reading Korean Language - Beginner Level Religion in Korea: Harmony and Coexistence Rock on Korea Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty 044 013 070 082 SAMULNORI Textbook - Series of Korean Culture Lesson Seasonal Customs of Korea Secrets behind Korea’s Economic Success Sejong Korea Culture 1 078 062 044 044 O P Q R S L LABOR LAW GUIDE FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS Let’s go KOREA Life Between Games Listening Korean Language - Beginner Level 040 012 068 043 154/ 155/ Index Sejong Korea Culture 2 Sejong Korean 1 Sejong Korean 2 Sejong Korean 3 Sejong Korean 4 Semipermanent Seowon Seowon, a Sanctuary of Well-rounded Education Shared Growth Beyond Crisis Simply K-pop Smart Love in Korea Speaking Korean language - Beginner Level Stars’ Road 2014 045 045 045 046 046 070 078 046 014 070 093 047 094 All About Korea U UNESCO Heritage in Korea (1995 - 2007) UNESCO Heritage in Korea (2009 - 2010) UNESCO Heritage in Korea (Archives for the May 18th Democratic Uprising against Military Regime, in Gwangju, Repub) UNESCO Heritage in Korea (Daemokjang) UNESCO Heritage in Korea (Falconry) UNESCO Heritage in Korea (Gagok) UNESCO Heritage in Korea (Ilseongnok) UNESCO Heritage in Korea (Jultagi) UNESCO Heritage in Korea (Taekkyeon) UNESCO Heritage in Korea (Weaving of Mosi (fine ramie) in the Hansan region) 082 083 083 View & Story of Korea Volunteers Work Wonders in Taean, Korea 089 090 Welcome to KOREA Window on Korean Culture 2 Window on Korean Culture: 20 Video Clips on Korean Culture With Love, Korea World’s Friend KOICA Writing Korean Language - Beginner Level 015 022 022 023 015 047 083 084 084 084 085 085 085 V T Taekwondo: The Unity of Body, Mind and Sprit Taking Korean Traditional Dance Lessons with Chung, Seung-Hee - Series of Korean Culture Lesson Tales of Hansik Taste of Wisdom Tasty Trail with Benjamin (Season 1/2) The 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Documentary Special The Beat, Beat, Beat of Korea! The Beauty of KOREAN STYLE The Culinary Art of Kimchi The Curves of Korea The DMZ: Dividing the Two Koreas The INNERVIEW The Kanto Earthquake of 1923 (Untold Story 3) THE KOREA COLLECTION The KOREAN WAVE The more you know, The more you want to know The Sensation THINGS NEWCOMERS NEED TO KNOW TO LIVE IN KOREA Thought and Religion Top MDs of Korea Traditional Food: A Taste of Korean Life Traditional Lifestyles Traditional Music: Sounds in Harmony with Nature Traditional Painting: Window on the Korean Mind Traditional Performing Arts of Korea Travel Story Trustpolitik 2013 Two Chefs 062 079 035 035 035 021 071 021 082 071 014 028 021 062 063 022 071 026 079 047 033 079 063 063 064 094 014 036 W etc. 100 Icons of Korean Culture 2013 Calendar 2013 Diplomatic White Paper 2014 Photo Diary 2K13 Feel Korea 韓國8大魅力之旅 韓國の旅ガイド 080 009 009 049 064 090 090 156/ 157/ All information about Korea in this catalog can also be found on the websites of the organizations listed below. Organizations Providing Information about Korea Korean Culture and Information Service http://www.korea.net Ministry of Foreign Affairs http://www.mofa.go.kr Korea Tourism Organization http://www.visitkorea.or.kr The Korea Foundation http://www.kf.or.kr Korea International Cooperation Agency http://www.koica.go.kr Korea Creative Content Agency http://www.kocca.kr Arts Council Korea http://www.arko.or.kr King Sejong Institute Foundation http://www.ksif.or.kr Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency http://www.kotra.or.kr Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation http://www.at.or.kr Korean Food Foundation http://www.hansik.org Overseas Koreans Foundation http://www.okf.or.kr Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange http://kofice.or.kr Arirang http://www.arirang.co.kr