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Architecture __ Learn about traditional Korean architecture from prehistoric times into the 20th century. Several pages of text. - From Indiana University - http://www.indiana.edu/~easc/resources/korea_slides/architecture/3-1.htm 

Confucianism and its Influence on Korean Culture __ "If you have been in Korea for even only a short time, you have probably heard something about Confucius. If, so may have come to associate him with catchy sayings, as well as sexism, authoritarianism, and an outdated educational system." An interesting essay. Has the influence of this philosophy always been to the good? - From Leland Ackerson - http://pusanweb.com/Exit/Jun97/CONFUSED.htm

Dan-Gun __ "Like most Asian nations, Korea has a myth about the origins of their people. China has the legend of the Yellow Emperor and Japan has the myth of the Sun Goddess. Korea has the legend of their descent from Dan Gun which is still taught today to students at elementary school level." Learn about him, then learn about many other famous Koreans listed on the same page. - from tkdtutor.com - http://www.tkdtutor.com/10Patterns/02Dangun/DangunInfo.htm 

Famous Korean people __ A list of famous Koreans with links to additional information, - From encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com - http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Famous%20Korean%20people 

Haines Brown, Korean Shamanism __ "A shaman - a word of Siberian origin - is a person who mediates the relation between the natural world and an animated supernatural world (spirits) for the purpose of gaining some control over or knowledge of natural events." Learn how this concept applied and still applies in Korea. - From Haines Brown - http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/55a/092.html 
 
Hidden Korea/Culture __ An in-depth study of Korean culture. - illustrated - From BBC - http://www.pbs.org/hiddenkorea/culture.htm 

If You Want to Know about Kimchi...... __ Well, here it is. - From Jie Hyun Lee - http://www.sogang.ac.kr/~burns/cult96/s950118.html 

Korea and the Korean People __ "Koreans have always known how to enjoy themselves. In ancient tribal times, women and men gathered to sing and dance for days on end, waving their hands shoulders and legs in perfect rhythm. The Chinese must have been impressed by this, for in the third century AD. they recorded in detail how the Korean people enjoyed themselves." Well now you can find out why. - From Indiana University - http://www.indiana.edu/~easc/resources/korea_slides/folk_games/8-1.htm 

Korean Culture __ History, painting, pottery, dancing and more. - illustrated - From Korean Student Association at St Loius University - http://www.slu.edu/organizations/ksa/culture.htm 

Korean Culture __ A general overview of Korean culture. - From Minnesota State University - http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/oldworld/asia/koreanculture.html 

Korean folklore __ Learn the origins of Korean folklore and read about the resulting cultural celebrations. You will also find access to other topics about Korean culture. - From ktnet.co.kr - http://www.ktnet.co.kr/enghome/culture/customs.html
 
Korean Folk Village __ "The Korean Folk Village, which was opened on the 3rd October, 1974, as an open-air folk museum and international tourist attraction for both Korean and foreign visitors. It is the home of the true Korean heritage where many features of the Korean culture have been collected and preserved for succeeding generations to see and learn about." Take a tour now. - illustrated - From koreanfolk.co.kr - http://www.koreanfolk.co.kr/folk/english/index.htm

Korean Hanbok (Ceremonial Dress, Traditional Dress) __ "Koreans use "bot"e as a general term for clothing. Traditional clothing and adornments, on the other hand, are called "hanbok"-an abbreviation of the term Han-guk pokshik (Korean attire)." You will find a history of hanbok and its current status in Korean culture. - From asianinfo.org - http://www.asianinfo.org/asianinfo/korea/cel/hanbok.htm 

Korean manners and customs __ "Are you sure you're well-mannered in Korea?" You will find some sound advice. - From YANG Jae-Yong - http://www.sogang.ac.kr/~burns/cult96/s870255.html 

Korean myth and religion __ An article about Buddhism and the Korean people. - From Kim Eun-jin - http://www.sogang.ac.kr/~burns/cult96/s940067.html 

Korean Tea Culture __ ""Tea culture" encompasses all the material paraphernalia involved in the process of preparing and serving tea-the tea leaves, the tea sets-as well as the various rituals that have developed along with this process. A nation's established drinking habits do not change much; they are related to people's customs, national characteristics, aesthetics and values." You will find a full study including history, philosophy and practice. - From teaculture.co.kr - http://www.teaculture.co.kr/index-eng.html 

Koreans' floor culture __ Just about everything is done on the floor. the floor is the place for sleeping, eating and socializing in traditional culture. You should find this an informative and entertaining article. - From Nam Hyungah - http://www.sogang.ac.kr/~burns/cult96/s930154.html

Life in Korea: Cultural Spotlight __ An in-depth look at different aspects of Korean culture, society, and customs. - illustrated - From lifeinkorea.com - http://www.lifeinkorea.com/Culture/spotlight.cfm 

The Origin of the Korean People: Who are the Koreans? __ "No one knows exactly where the Koreans came from or who they are." Well, aren't we off to a good start? Read more in this excellent article. - illustrated - From Lee Wha Rang - http://www.kimsoft.com/2004/go-chosun.htm 

Seoul Searching - Korea has a rich culture of which modern Seoulites have inherited __ A great site dealing with Korean culture. You will find information about history, food. clothing, masks and more. There is also video. - illustrated - From seoulsearching.com - http://www.seoulsearching.com/culture/ 

Teaching English in Korea - A Westerner's Guide to Korean Culture, Good Manners, and Approximately Correct Social Behavior __ Just some good advice for getting along in Korea.- From Unknown - http://www2.ald.net/~roden/korea/pages/culture.htm 

Traditional Dance and Music __ "Traditional Korean dance and music evolved from the religious ceremonies of primitive tribes some 3,000 years ago. Dance and music were often linked to the agricultural cycle, as they are today in nong'ak, traditional farmers music and were indispensable elements in festivals and ceremonies in traditional society..." A good essay. - From Indiana University - http://www.indiana.edu/~easc/resources/korea_slides/ 

Welcome to the Korean Cultural Service __ They say it best: "Korea is a land of spectacular landscapes, rich culinary arts, and a profound historical legacy. An almost unbelievable array of artifacts and living culture awaits your discovery. From mediations on a stone Buddha to the raucous shouts of masked dancers, it is a source of pride to share with readers this exploration of Korean culture." The links with the images don't seem to work but the links at the side do. You will find information about dress, food, masks, artists, pottery, you name it. - illustrated - From koreanculture.org - http://www.koreanculture.org/06about_korea/symbols.htm

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