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All About Korea 2014 Catalog of publications and videos on Korea

Copyright 2014by Korean Culture and Information Service

All Rights Reserved.No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any meanswithout the written permission of the publisher.

First Published in 2014 byKorean Culture and Information ServiceMinistry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

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Contents

Korea General Introduction, Inter-Korean Issues, History, Diplomacy, Policy, Geography, Government, National Defense

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LifeKorean Lifestyles, People, Traditional Clothing, Yeosu Expo 2012, Fashion, Religion

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Food Korean Cuisine, Korean Food Culture

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Economy & SocietyBusiness, Investment, Economic Situation, Consumption, Labor Law, Economic Policy, Education, Medicine, Traditional Medicine, Health, Language

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Arts & CultureMusic, Fine Arts, Perfomances, Design, Theater, Dance, Animation, Architecture, Movies, Dramas, Media, Sports, Literature, Cultural Phenomena, Clothing, Crafts, Seouls Art Street

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Cultural HeritageUNESCO, Holidays, Cultural Facilities, Relics, Religion, Lifestyles

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Nature & TourismLandscapes, Natural Wonders, Natural Resources, Tourist Spots, Travel Information, Map, Geography, Environment

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Introduction to Organizations & Lists of Books 095

Korea-related Sites 107

Index 150

Each category is divided into printed publications and videos/DVDs . The items in each are alphabetized.

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Korea General Introduction Inter-Korean Issues History Diplomacy Policy Geography Government National Defense

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)

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)

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Dokdo, Koreas Beautiful Island Summary: This brochure, published in nine languages, provides information about Dokdo, Koreas 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.

Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Russian, German, Italian, Arabic, Korean 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 Summary: A handy booklet on various aspects of Korea Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Italian, Turkish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Mongolian, Portuguese, Indonesian

Format: Booklet Year of Publication: 2013 Pages: 262 Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service Price: Not for sale Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) ISBN: 89-7375-569-1 03910

International Korean Adoptee Resource Book 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.

Language: English, Korean Format: Book Year of Publication: 2006 Pages: 1,004 Publisher: Overseas Koreans Foundation Price: Not for sale Inquiry: Overseas Koreans Foundation (+82-2-3415-0100) ISBN: 89-959025-0-9

KOREA 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.

Language: English Format: Magazine Year of Publication: 2008 to date (Monthly) 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: Webzine Year of Publication: 1993 (Monthly) Publisher: The Korea Foundation (www.koreafocus.or.kr) Price: Not for sale Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) ISSN: 1225-8113

KOREA Impossible to Possible Summary: This is a collection of the writings by internationally renowned authors about Koreas development over the past 60 years.

Language: English Format: Book Year of Publication: 2008 Pages: 257 Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service Price: Not for sale Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) ISBN: 978-89-7375-043-6 03340


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 Koreas outlying regions.

Language: English Format: Book Year of Publication: 2010 Pages: 260 Publisher: The Korea Foundation Price: $25 / 25,000 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) ISSN: 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)

Lets go KOREA Summary: This book is a brief introduction to all Korea has to offer. Language: 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

Making a Better World Together Summary: This gives information about KOICAs aim, direction, organization and history as well as an introduction to regions, sectors and strategies of KOICAs ODA business.

Language: English, French, Spanish, Korean Format: Brochure Year of Publication: 2013 Pages: 28 Publisher: Solution Co., Ltd Price: Not for sale Inquiry: KOICA (+82-31-740-0328)

Pays lointains Pays voisins la Core 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


Shared Growth Beyond Crisis Summary: G20 Seoul Summit 2010, Assessments and Suggestions by International Experts

Language: English Format: Book Year of Publication: 2010 Pages: 241 Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service Price: Not for sale Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47)

The DMZ: Dividing the Two Koreas 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.


Trustpolitik 2013 Summary: 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 Ministers 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.

Language: 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)

Worlds Friend KOICA Summary: This webzine introduces KOICAs news and official development assistance (ODA) business by country among other topics.

Language: English, Korean Format: Webzine Year of Publication: 2014 (Monthly) Pages: 20 (English) / 30 (Korean) Publisher: Chosunnewspress Price: Not for sale Inquiry: KOICA (+82-2-740-0328 / 323)

Welcome to KOREA Summary: This brochure introduces Korean culture and provides general information. Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Italian, Turkish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Indonesian, Swedish

Format: Brochure Year of Publication: 2013 Pages: 27 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

A Glance at Korea Today Summary: This video was designed to promote Korea overseas especially to those students who know little about the country.

Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Korean

Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) Year of Publication: 2011 Running Time: 9minutes 17seconds Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service Price: Not for sale Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3336)


Advanced Technology Korea - America, Europe Summary: This promotional video about Korea has been broadcast in America and Europe to improve the nation brand.

Language: 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)

Advanced Technology Korea - Asia, Africa Summary: This promotional video about Korea has been broadcast in Asia and Africa to improve the nation brand.


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.

Language: English Format: DVD (NTSC) Year of Publication: 2014 Running Time: 30minutes x 145epi Publisher: arirang Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033)

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) Year of Publication: 2014 Running Time: 60minutes Publisher: arirang Price: Subject to inquiry Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033)

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.


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 Running Time: 4minutes 7seconds 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)

Korea: A Good Neighbor - Knocking on doors Summary: This video shows Koreas 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)

Korea on the New Horizon Summary: The main purpose of making this documentary film was to present the key aspects of the new Administrations 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 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.


Korea, Where dreams are realized every day Summary: This video highlights various aspects of Korea, including the countrys postwar economic development experience and Korean culture.

Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Vietnamese



Korea: its 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.


Korean Arts and Lifestyle (Vol. - ) Summary: This documentary series introduces international audiences to various aspects of Koreas traditional and contemporary culture.

Language: English, Chinese, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) Year of Publication: 2006 Running Time: 35-40minutes (each) Publisher: The Korea Foundation Price: Not for sale, but available through official request from institutions Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520)

Korean Style Summary: This video contains four documentaries produced with the themes of Seoul, Korean Arts, Korean Architecture and Korean Food.

Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Mal-Indonesian

Format: DVD (NTSC) Year of Publication: 2012 Running Time: 24minutes Publisher: Arirang TV (KF Sponsored) Price: Not for sale, but available through official request from institutions Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520)

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.


The Beauty of KOREAN STYLE Summary: This video introduces Korean-style housing, clothing, food, music, dance, paper, pottery and language.

Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, Korean


The Kanto Earthquake of 1923 (Untold Story 3) 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.



The more you know, The more you want to know Summary: This promotional video about Korea has been broadcast in many countries to improve the nation brand.

Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Korean

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)

With Love, Korea Summary: This video takes the form of a letter to Koreas friends worldwide, emphasizing the ties of cooperation, exchanges and friendship.

Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Vietnamese


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Korean Lifestyles People Traditional Clothing Yeosu Expo 2012 Fashion Religion

Life

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)

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.


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.



THINGS NEWCOMERS NEED TO KNOW TO LIVE IN KOREA Summary: 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)

A Walk through the Yeosu Expo Summary: 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.

Language: 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 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 Koreas 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).

Language: English, French, Spanish Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) Year of Publication: 2005 Running Time: 53minutes Publisher: KBS (KF Sponsored) Price: Not for sale, but available through official request from institutions Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520)

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 Koreas rapid development and its miracle of becoming almost an advanced country in just three decades. Where does Koreas power come from? We searched for the answer in Decoding Korean Success.


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.


Heart to Heart 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.



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.


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.


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.

Language: 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 Cuisine Korean Food CultureFood

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Easy Korean Cooking 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.

Language: English, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional & Simplified), French, German Format: Book Year of Publication: 2013 Pages: 28 Publisher: Korea Tourism Organization Price: Not for sale Inquiry: Korea Tourism Organization Publications Team (+82-2-728-9783)

Great Food, Great Stories from Korea 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.

Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, Russian Format: Book Year of Publication: 2012 Pages: 233 Publisher: Korean Food Foundation Price: Not for sale Inquiry: Korean Food Foundation (+82-2-6300-2050)

International Korean Menu Guide Summary: 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.

Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Arabic, Vietnamese, Korean

Format: Book Year of Publication: 2012 Pages: 206 Publisher: Korean Food Foundation Price: Not for sale Inquiry: Korean Food Foundation (+82-2-6300-2050)

K-FOOD 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.

Language: English Format: Book Year of Publication: 2013 Pages: 129 Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service Price: Not for sale Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) Inquiry: 978-89-7375-579-0 04590

Korea AgraFood 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 Format: Magazine Year of Publication: 1995 (Monthly) Pages: 52 Publisher: Korea Agro-Fisheries Trade Corp. Price: Not for sale Inquiry: Korea Agro-Fisheries Trade Corp. (+82-2-6300-1255)

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 (Traditional & Simplified), French, German Format: Book Year of Publication: 2013 Pages: 54 Publisher: Korea Tourism Organization Price: Not for sale Inquiry: Korea Tourism Organization Publications Team (+82-2-728-9788)


Korean Food Guide Summary: This book is intended to help both foreigners and Koreans better understand Koreas 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.

Language: English, Spanish Format: Book Year of Publication: 2004 Pages: 170 Publisher: Cookand / BEST HOME Inc. Price: 12,000 Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Cookand / BEST HOME Inc. (+82-2-2254-2665) ISBN: 89-89782-10-4

Korean Restaurant Guide Summary: 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.

Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Netherlandic, Danish, Greek, Korean

Format: Book Year of Publication: 2011-2014 Pages: 200 Publisher: Korean Food Foundation 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 Parks 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.

Language: English, Korean Format: Book Year of Publication: 2006 Pages: 68 Publisher: Overseas Koreans Foundation Price: Not for sale Inquiry: Overseas Koreans Foundation (+82-2-3415-0100)

Traditional Food: A Taste of Korean Life Summary: (Korea Essential Series 4) This book explores Koreas culinary culture dating back thousands of years and introduces readers to the historical, cultural, nutritional and philosophical aspects of this unique cuisine.


Edwards Live Kitchen Summary: Edward Kwon is Head Chef of the worlds most luxurious hotel in Dubai favored by VIPs. The world-renowned Korean chef hosted his first cooking show, Edwards Live Kitchen, an outdoor cooking show with a fresh concept.


Korea Confidential with Paul Schenk 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.



Koreas Traditional Tastes - Traditions Beyond 500 Years

Summary: This film captures the detailed procedures of Koreas 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 Summary: 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)

Korean Master Chefs Summary: 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)

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.


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.


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 Koreas unique culinary customs and offers a fresh, fun look at Korean food from a foreigners point-of-view. The program is a guide for non-Koreans to the world of Korean food.


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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.


Business Investment Economic Situation Consumption Labor Law Economic Policy Education Medicine Traditional Medicine Health Language

Economy & Society

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A Breeding Ground for Success 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.


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!

Language: 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)

Doing Business In Korea 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.


Invest Korea Annual Report 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.


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)

Invest Korea, Invest In Success 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.

Language: English Format: Brochure Year of Publication: 2014 Pages: 28 Publisher: KOTRA Price: Not for sale Inquiry: KOTRA (+82-2-1600-7119)


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.

Language: 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)

Korean Medicine: A Holistic Way to Health and Healing Summary: (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.


LABOR LAW GUIDE FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS Summary: 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.


Overview of Koreas Industries Summary: This brochure introduces foreign investors to the business environment of Koreas 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.


Q&A on FDI in Korea 2013 Summary: This book contains common questions and answers regarding accounting, law, taxation and labor, along with other information related to the Korean investment market.


Bizline Summary: Bizline is like a weekly magazine delivering the weeks economic news and introducing corners that highlight Korean and overseas economic trends.



Economix Korea Summary: Economix Korea focuses on Koreas 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.


Korea, a Medical Powerhouse Summary: 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.


Koreas Ancient Medicine Summary: How did Korean practitioners treat disease in the past when state-of-the-art medical equipment was yet to be developed? This film focuses on historic documents of Koreas 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.

Language: English Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) Year of Publication: 2008 Running Time: 48minutes Publisher: Oak3 Films (KF Sponsored) Price: Not for sale, but available through official request from institutions Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520)

Korean for Intermediate Learners 1 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.

Language: English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Mongolian, Korean Format: e-learning Year of Creation: 2010 Learning Time: 40minutes x 20epi Level: Intermediate Price: Not for sale Inquiry: King Sejong Institute Foundation Nurisejong Department (+82-2-3276-0737)

Korean One expression Summary: This material will allow learners of Korean to study everyday expressions, one at a time.

Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Mongolian, Thai, Indonesian , Korean

Format: e-learning (pdf, mp3) Year of Creation: 2012 Learning Time: 1minutes 12seconds Session: 60 Level: Elementary Price: Not for sale Inquiry: King Sejong Institute Foundation Nurisejong Department (+82-2-3276-0737)

Listening 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 Price: Not for sale Inquiry: King Sejong Institute Foundation Nurisejong Department (+82-2-3276-0737)


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.


Secrets behind Koreas Economic Success Summary: This documentary unveils the secrets behind how the poorest country in the world escaped poverty and grew to become the worlds 14th largest economy and the first Asian nation to host the G20 Summit in 2010. The film identifies key factors behind Koreas 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.

Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Korean 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 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.

Language: English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Korean Format: e-learning Year of Creation: 2011 Learning Time: 30minutes x 27epi Level: Elementary Price: Not for sale Inquiry: King Sejong Institute Foundation Nurisejong Department (+82-2-3276-0737)

Sejong Korea Culture 2 Summary: (Sejong Korea Culture Series 2) This class has been developed to help students understand Korean culture as it is.


Sejong Korean 1 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.


Sejong Korean 2 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.



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.


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.


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.


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.


Top MDs of Korea 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.


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.


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Arts & Culture

Music Fine Arts Performances Design Theater Dance Animation Architecture Movies Dramas Media Sports Literature Cultural Phenomena Clothing Crafts Seouls Art Street

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)

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: Koreas 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)

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Buddhist Architecture of Korea Summary: (Korean Culture Series 9) This book focuses on the role that architecture played in Koreas Buddhist culture. It also seeks to explain the characteristics of Buddhist-related architecture.

Language: English Format: Book Year of Publication: 2007 Pages: 152 Publisher: Hollym Price: $30 / 19,800 Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520) / Hollym (+82-2-795-7551~4) ISBN: 978-1-56591-226-7

Choreographers in Motion Summary: (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.


City as Arts: 100 Notable Works of Architecture in Seoul

Summary: (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.


Coexisting Differences 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.


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.


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.



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.


Diaspora: Korean Nomadism 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.


Discoveries of Korea Summary: 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

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.


K-ANIMATION 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.


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.



K-ART Summary: This book seeks to help readers overseas gain a comprehensive understanding of Korean contemporary art by examining its various features and movements.


K-arts 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.

Language: English, Japanese Format: Book Year of Publication: 2013 Running Time: 20 Publisher: Korea Tourism Organization Price: Not for sale Inquiry: Korea Tourism Organization Publications Team (+82-2-728-9786)

K-CLASSICS Summary: This book is the fourth and final volume of the K-Culture Series, a collection of books promoting contemporary Korean culture. It introduces Koreas classical music and musicians.


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.


K-LITERATURE Summary: Literature can do a lot to help people bridge their differences and avoid conflict.


K-MOVIE Summary: This book introduces Koreas movies, actors and actresses. Language: English Format: Book Year of Publication: 2012 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


K-POP Summary: This book, the second volume in the K-Culture Series, introduces popular Korean music to promote contemporary Korean culture.


K-POP 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.


K-SPORTS Summary: 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.


Korea for Kids Summary: An introduction to Korea for young readers Language: English Format: Book Year of Publication: 2009 Pages: 151 Publisher: Korean Culture and Information Service Price: Not for sale Inquiry: Korean Culture and Information Service (+82-44-203-3340~47) ISBN: 978-89-7375-152 563980

Korean Abstract Painting 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.

Language: English Format: Book Year of Publication: 2013 Pages: 160 Publisher: Hollym Price: $16 / 10,000 Inquiry: Arts Council Korea Policy & Evaluation Department (+82-2-760-4546) ISBN: 978-1-56591-338-7

Korean Architecture: Breathing with Nature 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.



Korean Beauty 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.


Korean Ceramics: The Beauty of Natural Forms Summary: (Korea Essentials Series 11) This book explains the history and aesthetics of Korean porcelain, which symbolizes the spirit of each dynastic period.


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).


Korean Dance: Pure Emotion and Energy 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.


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.


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)


Masterpieces of Korean Art 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 Koreas art history and its evolution by genre: painting, sculpture, metal craft, ceramics, wood/lacquer crafts and stone pagodas.


Masters of Traditional Korean Handicrafts Summary: This book offers a glimpse into Koreas 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.


Modern and Contemporary Art in Korea 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.


Modern Korean Artists Summary: This compilation of articles about contemporary artists from the quarterly magazine Koreana helps readers to better understand and appreciate Koreas modern arts ranging from the fine arts to Korean film.


Modern Korean Ink Painting 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 Koreas ports to outside trade in 1876 through the 1980s.


Passport to Korean Culture Summary: This book is an introduction to Korea and its history and people. Language: English Format: Book Year of Publication: 2009 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


Seasonal Customs of Korea 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.

Language: English 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 Summary: (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.


THE KOREA COLLECTION Summary: Selected Cover Stories from Years Past (2/2010-12/2011) Language: 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

The KOREAN WAVE Summary: This book is the first in a series of books to introduce modern Korean culture overseas.


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.


Traditional Painting: Window on the Korean Mind Summary: (Korea Essentials Series 2) This book provides readers with information about traditional Korean painting: Buddhist painting, scholars art, landscape painting, genre painting, portrait painting and folk painting.



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.


2K13 Feel Korea 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)

Language: English Format: Streaming Year of Publication: 2013 Running Time: 2K13 Feel Korea in Vancouver (13minutes 41seconds) /

2K13 Feel Korea at Korea Week in Perth (9minutes 46seconds)

Publisher: Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange Price: Not for sale Inquiry: KOFICE Exchange Program Division (+82-2-3153-1778)

A Novelists 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 Tae-won. 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.

Language: 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)

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.


Asia Song Festival 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.

Language: English, Korean Format: DVD (NTSC) Year of Publication: 2004-2012 (Once a year) Running Time: Difference by year Publisher: Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange Price: Not for sale Inquiry: KOFICE Exchange Program Division (+82-2-3153-1778)

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, Koreas martial arts, such as taekwondo and traditional Korean archery, making Onggi earthenware and singing Koreas 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)


Fashion Express, Dongdaemun 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.

Language: English, Chinese, French, Spanish, Korean 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)

Il Ji-Mae (The Phantom Thief) Summary: Il Ji-Mae is a drama about a man who was a hero of the common people during the Joseon era (1392-1910).

Language (Subtitle): English, French, Russian Format: DVD (PAL) Year of Publication: 2008 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

Hangeul, the Dream Alphabet of the World Summary: This video introduces foreigners with a passion for learning and using Han-geul, 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)

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)

Huge Family, Taekwondo 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.


Korean Cinema Unleashed Summary: The documentary focuses on the recent developments of Koreas cinema, a fundamental component of the Korean Wave (Hallyu) phenomenon. It also identifies key factors behind the rise of Koreas film industry and introduces Korean film festivals as well as the advanced technology used by Korean filmmakers.

Language: English, Chinese, Spanish Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) Year of Publication: 2006 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)


Korean Traditional House, Hanok Summary: 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.

Language (Subtitle): English, Japanese Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) Year of Publication: 2008 Running Time: 52minutes Publisher: KNTV (Japan), SkyFish Media (Korea) (KF Sponsored) Price: Not for sale, but available through official request from institutions Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520)

Life Between Games 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.

Language: English Format: DVD (NTSC) Year of Publication: 2011 Running Time: 30minutes x 26epi Publisher: arirang Inquiry: arirang TV Programming Team (+82-2-3475-5033)

On Air Summary: This is a drama about the lives and the loves of an actress, a manager, a drama writer and a producer.

Language (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

Peace & Harmony, Taekwondo 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.


Photographer Bae Bien-U and the Pine Tree 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.

Language: English, Chinese, French, Spanish, Korean Format: DVD (NTSC, PAL) Year of Publication: 2009 Running Time: 55minutes Publisher: Knock Media (KF Sponsored) Price: Not for sale, but available through official request from institutions Inquiry: The Korea Foundation (+82-2-2151-6520)

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 Informatio

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