Download or read book Everyday Life in Joseon Era Korea written by The Organization of Korean Historians and published by Global Oriental. This book was released on 2014-01 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Everyday Life in Joseon-Era Korea' shows how the momentous changes of the time transformed the lives of the common people. In 23 concise chapters, the book covers topics ranging from agriculture, commerce, and mining to education, marriage, and food culture. It examines how both the spread of Neo-Confucianism in the early Joseon period and its decline from the 17th century impacted economic and social life. The book also demonstrates that much of what is thought of as ancient Korean tradition actually developed in the Joseon period. Chapters in this book discuss how customs such as ancestor worship, the use of genealogies, and foods such as kimchi all originated or became widespread in this era.

Download or read book The Annals of King T aejo written by and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2014-06-23 with total page 1057 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Never before translated into English, this official history of the reign of King T’aejo—founder of Korea’s long, illustrious Chosŏn dynasty (1392–1910 CE)—is a unique resource for reconstructing life in late-fourteenth-century Korea. Its narrative of a ruler’s rise to power includes a wealth of detail not just about politics and war but also about religion, astronomy, and the arts. The military general Yi Sŏnggye, posthumously named T’aejo, assumed the throne in 1392. During his seven-year reign, T’aejo instituted reforms and established traditions that would carry down through the centuries. These included service to Korea’s overlord, China, and other practices reflecting China’s influence over the peninsula: creation of a bureaucracy based on civil service examinations, a shift from Buddhism to Confucianism, and official records of the deeds of kings, which in the Confucian tradition were an important means of educating succeeding generations. A remarkable compilation process for the sillok, or “veritable records,” was instituted to ensure the authority of the annals. Historiographers were present for every royal audience and wrote down each word that was uttered. They were strictly forbidden to divulge the contents of their daily drafts, however—even the king himself could not view the records with impunity. Choi Byonghyon’s translation of the first of Korea’s dynastic histories, The Annals of King T’aejo, includes an introduction and annotations.

Download or read book Korean Handicrafts written by Jin-hyuk Lee and published by Seoul Selection USA, Incorporated. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since time immemorial, Korea has developed an outstanding craft culture. Its superior quality can be seen in everything from the beautiful and elaborate golden crowns of the Three Kingdoms era (57 B.C.-A.D. 668) to the astonishing scientific technology of the Unified Silla era's Seokguram Grotto. Even China, the birthplace of celadon, was bewitched by the magical jade greens found in the celadon of Goryeo. Simple yet sophisticated handicrafts handed down from the Joseon era continue to enjoy great popularity today among Koreans and people around the world. This book was written as an introduction to Korean handicrafts and the manner in which they have captured Korea's unique culture and way of life over the millennia. Its chapters examine the characteristics of these works as well as their history--the most representative pieces handed down from the past, along with the lives of the people who make them.

Download or read book Everyday Life in the North Korean Revolution 1945 1950 written by Suzy Kim and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2013-08-09 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the founding of North Korea, competing visions of an ideal modern state proliferated. Independence and democracy were touted by all, but plans for the future of North Korea differed in their ideas about how everyday life should be organized. Daily life came under scrutiny as the primary arena for social change in public and private life. In Everyday Life in the North Korean Revolution, 1945–1950, Kim examines the revolutionary events that shaped people’s lives in the development of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. By shifting the historical focus from the state and the Great Leader to how villagers experienced social revolution, Kim offers new insights into why North Korea insists on setting its own course. Kim’s innovative use of documents seized by U.S. military forces during the Korean War and now stored in the National Archives—personnel files, autobiographies, minutes of organizational meetings, educational materials, women’s magazines, and court documents—together with oral histories allows her to present the first social history of North Korea during its formative years. In an account that makes clear the leading role of women in these efforts, Kim examines how villagers experienced, understood, and later remembered such events as the first land reform and modern elections in Korea’s history, as well as practices in literacy schools, communal halls, mass organizations, and study sessions that transformed daily routine.

Download or read book Art of the Korean Renaissance 1400 1600 written by Soyoung Lee and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book was released on 2009 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Colonial Rule and Social Change in Korea 1910 1945 written by Hong Yung Lee and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2013-07-15 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colonial Rule and Social Change in Korea 1910-1945 highlights the complex interaction between indigenous activity and colonial governance, emphasizing how Japanese rule adapted to Korean and missionary initiatives, as well as how Koreans found space within the colonial system to show agency. Topics covered range from economic development and national identity to education and family; from peasant uprisings and thought conversion to a comparison of missionary and colonial leprosariums. These various new assessments of Japan's colonial legacy may open up new and illuminating approaches to historical memory that will resonate not just in Korean studies, but in colonial and postcolonial studies in general, and will have implications for the future of regional politics in East Asia.

Download or read book Epistolary Korea written by JaHyun Kim Haboush and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2009-04-14 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By expanding the definition of "epistle" to include any writing that addresses the intended receiver directly, JaHyun Kim Haboush introduces readers to the rich epistolary practice of Chos?n Korea. The Chos?n dynasty (1392-1910) produced an abundance of epistles, writings that mirror the genres of neighboring countries (especially China) while retaining their own specific historical trajectory. Written in both literary Chinese and vernacular Korean, the writings collected here range from royal public edicts to private letters, a fascinating array that blurs the line between classical and everyday language and the divisions between men and women. Haboush's selections also recast the relationship between epistolography and the concept of public and private space. Haboush groups her epistles according to where they were written and read: public letters, letters to colleagues and friends, social letters, and family letters. Then she arranges them according to occasion: letters on leaving home, deathbed letters, letters of fiction, and letters to the dead. She examines the mechanics of epistles, their communicative space, and their cultural and political meaning. With its wholly unique collection of materials, Epistolary Korea produces more than a vivid chronicle of pre- and early modern Korean life. It breaks new ground in establishing the terms of a distinct, non-European form of epistolography.

Download or read book Buddhist Sculpture of Korea written by Ri-na Kim and published by Hollym International Corporation. This book was released on 2007 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Land of Scholars written by Jae-eun Kang and published by Homa & Sekey Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the historical development of Korean Confucianism in terms of its social functions. This book examines the types of transfiguration Confucianism underwent and the role it played in each period of Korean history. It spans from the Three Kingdoms period (18 BCE to 660 CE) to the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910).

Download or read book The Memoirs of Lady Hyegyong written by JaHyun Kim Haboush and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2013-09-14 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lady Hyegyong's memoirs, which recount the chilling murder of her husband by his father, form one of the best known and most popular classics of Korean literature. From 1795 until 1805 Lady Hyegyong composed this masterpiece, depicting a court life Shakespearean in its pathos, drama, and grandeur. Presented in its social, cultural, and historical contexts, this first complete English translation opens a door into a world teeming with conflicting passions, political intrigue, and the daily preoccupations of a deeply intelligent and articulate woman. JaHyun Kim Haboush's accurate, fluid translation captures the intimate and expressive voice of this consummate storyteller. Reissued nearly twenty years after its initial publication with a new foreword by Dorothy Ko, The Memoirs of Lady Hyegyong is a unique exploration of Korean selfhood and an extraordinary example of autobiography in the premodern era.

Download or read book All You Need to Know about South Korea written by Jonas Hoffmann-Schmidt and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-12-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of South Korea with our new book "All you need to know about South Korea". This comprehensive work offers you an unparalleled journey through the history, culture, society, economy and technology of this diverse country. From the ancient kingdoms to the modern metropolises, from traditional customs to the latest technological innovations, this book reveals the treasures and secrets that South Korea has to offer. In this textbook, you will find 40 chapters that cover every important element of South Korea. Delve into the origins and ancient history of the country, relive the Three Kingdoms period, and discover the cultural achievements of the Goryeo Empire. Follow the evolution from the Joseon Dynasty to the modernization of South Korea and learn about the fascinating K-pop phenomenon. Discover the country's unique culinary diversity, from traditional dishes to modern trends in the street food scene. Learn about South Korea's stunning wildlife and the country's conservation and sustainability efforts. Explore the vibrant cities, the Korean art scene, the forms of politeness and etiquette in everyday life, the education system, healthcare, and the exciting technological innovations that are driving South Korea. Our book offers you an in-depth and informative journey through the culture, history and future of South Korea. This book is exclusively text-based, with no pictures. Be part of this fascinating journey and expand your knowledge of South Korea. Buy your copy today and immerse yourself in the exciting world of this fascinating country!

Download or read book The Turtle Ship written by Helena Ku Rhee and published by Shen's Books. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An adaptation of the legend of Sunsin Yi, a young boy in sixteenth-century Korea, who, inspired by his pet turtle, designs one of the greatest battleships in history and fulfills his dream of sailing the world.

Download or read book A Concise History of Premodern Korea written by Michael J. Seth and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-12-02 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in a fully revised and updated edition including new primary sources and illustrations, this engaging text provides a concise history of Korea from the beginning of human settlement in the region through the late nineteenth century. Michael J. Seth’s thorough chronological narrative equally emphasizes social, cultural, and political history. Students will be especially drawn to descriptions of everyday life for both elite and nonelite members of society during various historical periods. The book emphasizes how Korean history can be understood as part of an interactive sphere that includes three basic areas: China, Japan, and the Manchurian/Central Asian region. Throughout, Seth draws comparisons between developments in Korea and those in neighboring regions. All readers looking for a balanced, knowledgeable history will be richly rewarded with this clear and cogent book.

Download or read book Early Korean Literature written by David McCann and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2000-09-14 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preeminent scholar and translator David R. McCann presents an anthology of his own translations of works ranging across the major genres and authors of Korean writing—stories, legends, poems, historical vignettes, and other works—and a set of critical essays on major themes. A brief history of traditional Korean literature orients the reader to the historical context of the writings, thus bringing into focus this rich literary tradition. The anthology of translations begins with the Samguk sagi, or History of the Three Kingdoms, written in 1145, and ends with "The Story of Master Hô," written in the late 1700s. Three exploratory essays of particular subtlety and lucidity raise interpretive and comparative issues that provide a creative, sophisticated framework for approaching the selections.

Download or read book Sketches of Korea written by Benjamin Joinau and published by Seoul Selection . This book was released on 2015-11-05 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How Much Do You Think You Know about Korea? Get a glimpse of the many faces of Korea in illustration form Kimchi, K-pop, taekwondo, Samsung—the images that most people get when they think of Korea don’t stray much beyond the usual ones. But there are so many more fascinating sides to Korea. A cultural anthropologist with over 20 years of personal experience in Korea, author Benjamin Joinau introduces readers to the various faces of Korea outside those that Koreans typically like to present, guided by Elodie Dornand de Rouville’s refreshingly original and detailed illustrations—Korean society through the eyes of two foreigners. Grab a copy and let's take a look at the real faces of Korea, past and present.

Download or read book Land and Life written by Yŏng-jun Ch'oe and published by Jain Publishing Company. This book was released on 2005 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interest of historical geography is not limited to the locations of historical importance or places with many historical sites. On the contrary, areas of less historic importance often emerge as places of geographical interest. In other words, from a geographical perspective, wherever human beings reside is worth studies and fieldworks. Human beings are living on the earth often oblivious to the grace in nature. It is considered natural that regional studies focus on intangibles such as history, politics and economy rather than nature or land. Regional studies revolve around specific historical events or leading persons while ignoring the life of everyday people. How our forefathers expanded agricultural lands and conducted farming, what kind of houses they built and how they established settlements were considered matters of no consequence. This point of view stems from the ruling class which lacked the interest to keep records of the lives outside their class. The lives of ordinary people, being unable to write and keep records of themselves, are hardly documented. While written historical references are deficient, vestiges of the common people's lives remain in the cultural landscape, in the minds of people and their way of living. It is not impossible to review regional characteristics based on various aspects of everyday lives of the people. This book is one such study within the Korean context.

Download or read book Korean Made Easy for Everyday Life 2nd Edition written by Oh Seung-eun 오승은 and published by Darakwon. This book was released on 2023-02-13 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a part of the Korean Made Easy series, a bestseller in self-study Korean language books. This volume helps beginner and intermediate students learn Korean through examples of real-life situations. Part 1 deals with 50 expressions which are very often used in everyday situations, and readers may even practice conversations skills with these expressions. Part 2 introduces 24 conversational examples visitors are likely to experience in Korea, along with vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and cultural content that are useful in real-life situations. *Developing conversational skills by practicing real-life situations!** The book allows beginning to intermediate students (A2~B1) who have knowledge of Hangul, tense and basic elements to learn practical conversational Korean. The “grammar rehearsal” and “conversation rehearsal” parts provide practice for vocabulary and grammar, ultimately resulting in increased communication skills. *Conversations are provided in both slow pace and regular pace for enhanced listening skills!** Part 2 offers two versions of conversations; once slow and then at regular speed so students may understand the audio better. Students may also repeatedly listen to the pronunciation of native speakers using the QR code, for enhanced listening skills. *A fun way to understand the cultural background of the Korean language!** In the final part of each chapter in part 2, various information about Korean life and culture is provided in Spanish to help students better understand Korea and Koreans in general. A fun way to self-study! This book is also available in Spanish version. 은 독학용 한국어 교재 중 베스트셀러인 시리즈의 실생활 활용편 회화 학습서로, 기존의 를 현대적 감각과 문화에 맞춰 수정 및 보완한 개정판이다. 한글 및 간단한 시제를 익힌 초급과 중급 학습자가 한국의 일상생활에서 겪을 수 있는 다양한 상황을 중심으로 자연스럽게 한국어를 익힐 수 있도록 고안된 교재이며, 크게 Part 1과 Part 2로 구성되어 있다. Part 1은 실생활에서 자주 사용되는 50개의 표현이 사용되는 맥락에 대해 익힌 후 대화 연습을 통해 실제 생활에서 바로 적용할 수 있도록 하였고, Part 2는 한국에서 직접 겪을 만한 24개의 대화 상황을 어휘와 발음, 문법, 문화적 정보와 함께 학습하여 대화 상황에서 적극적으로 사용할 수 있도록 하였다. Scene 05 외국인 등록증을 신청하고 싶어요. I want to apply for a foreigner registration card. 99 Scene 06 지금 이 집을 볼 수 있어요? Can I view this house now? 107 Scene 07 얼마 동안 돈을 내야 돼요? For how long do I have to pay? 115 Scene 08 제가 매운 음식을 못 먹어요. I can’t eat spicy food. 123 Chapter 3 Making appointments with friends in Korea Scene 09 우리 같이 영화 볼까요? Do you want to see a movie together? 133 Scene 10 내일 친구들하고 영화를 보려고 해요. I’m going to see a movie with my friends tomorrow. 141 Scene 11 사람이 많아서 유진 씨가 안 보여요. I can’t see you, Yujin, because there are too many people here. 149 Scene 12 죄송합니다. 지금 빵이 없습니다. Sorry. There is no bread right now. 157 Chapter 4 Adapting to life in Korea Scene 13 더 싼 거 있어요? Is there anything cheaper? 167 Scene 14 너무 짧지 않게 잘라 주세요. Please, cut it so that it is not too short. 175 Scene 15 토요일에 하지만 일요일에 쉽니다. We are open on Saturdays but closed on Sundays. 183 Scene 16 비행기로 보내시겠어요? Would you like to send it by plane? 191 Chapter 5 Working out problems Scene 17 열도 있고 콧물도 나요. I have a fever and a runny nose. 201 Scene 18 옷이 조금 크니까 한 치수 작은 사이즈로 주세요. The clothing is a little big, so could you give me one size smaller? 209 Scene 19 이따가 출발할 때 연락해 주세요. Please contact me when he leaves later. 217 Scene 20 가방을 잃어버렸는데 어떻게 해야 돼요? I lost my bag, what should I do? 225 Chapter 6 Traveling in Korea Scene 21 방을 예약했는데 확인해 주시겠어요? Could you please confirm the room that I reserved? 235 Scene 22 돌아오는 배가 몇 시에 있어요? What time is the return ship? 243 Scene 23 ‘바다’ 식당에 가 보세요. Go to the restaurant ‘Bada’. 251 Scene 24 한국에서 여행해 봤어요? Have you traveled in Korea? 259 부록 Appendix 문법표 Grammar Chart 268 정답 Answers 277 색인 Index 279