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Book Exploring Korean History Through World Heritage

Download or read book Exploring Korean History Through World Heritage written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book World Heritage in Korea

Download or read book World Heritage in Korea written by and published by 한림출판사. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Korean cultural properties as a mirror of time attract many world citizens. Korean cultural heritage sites have calmly withstood the abrasion of time and function as a mirror of the Korean past, present and future. Over time, the line, color, and shape of the Korean landscape has surpassed the regional limits of the Korean peninsula. World Cultural Heritage is a cultural property title designated by UNESCO. The committee of each country submits an application for registration of World Heritage status of historical properties. The executive committee of UNESCO then deliberates and makes the final decision. A World Cultural Heritage designation can upgrade a country's cultural status. There are numerous World Heritage properties in Korea. They include Changdeokgung Palace, Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon, Seokguram Grotto, Bulguksa Temple, Dolmen Sites, and Gyeongju Historic Area. World Heritage in Korea contains the beauty of heritage sites that could be found nowhere but in Korea through the marvelous works of photographer Suh Jae-sik. Full color photos.

Book Exploring Korean History Through World Heritage

Download or read book Exploring Korean History Through World Heritage written by Gil-sang Lee and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Facts about Korea

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  • Author : Korean Culture and Information Service Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
  • Publisher : 길잡이미디어
  • Release : 2010-12-24
  • ISBN : 8973751018
  • Pages : 258 pages

Download or read book Facts about Korea written by Korean Culture and Information Service Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and published by 길잡이미디어. This book was released on 2010-12-24 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Facts and Figures General / Geography / People / National Flag / National Anthem (Aegukga) / Government / Economy / Korea’s World Heritage Korea and Its People Geography / Climate / Population / Language History Gojoseon / Three Kingdoms and Gaya / Unified Silla and Balhae / Goryeo / Joseon / Japanese Occupation and Independence Movement / Founding of the Republic of Korea Constitution and Government Constitution / Executive Branch / Legislature / Judiciary / Independent Organizations / Local Government Inter-Korean Relations Historical Background / Efforts Toward Peaceful Resolution of the North Korean Nuclear Issue / Inter-Korean Exchanges and Cooperation Korea in the World International Relations / Economic Exchanges / International Peace and Cooperation / Korean's Development Cooperation / Future Policy Directions Economy Economic Growth / Industrial Innovation / Science and Technology / Information and Telecommunications / Economic Challenges / Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) / Capital Market Liberalization / Investor-Oriented Support System / World-Class Logistics Hub / Economic Outlook Society Social Welfare / Education / Media Culture and the Arts UNESCO Treasures in Korea / Fine Arts / Literature / Painting / Music and Dance / Drama and Movies / Museums and Theaters Korean Life Houses / Clothing / Food / Festivals / Religion Sports Seoul Olympics in Retrospect / Overall Olympic Standing / 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea, Japan / National Sports Events / Popular Sports / Traditional Sports Tourism Travel Advice / Transportation / Accommodation / Exploring Korea / Shopping

Book A History of Korea

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  • Author : Michael J. Seth
  • Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
  • Release : 2010-10-16
  • ISBN : 0742567176
  • Pages : 595 pages

Download or read book A History of Korea written by Michael J. Seth and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2010-10-16 with total page 595 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this comprehensive yet compact book, Michael J. Seth surveys Korean history from Neolithic times to the present. He explores the origins and development of Korean society, politics, and still little-known cultural heritage, showing how this ancient, culturally and ethnically homogeneous society was wrenched into the modern world, ultimately to be arbitrarily divided into two opposed halves after World War II. Tracing the six decades since, Seth explains how the two Koreas, with their deeply different political and social systems and geopolitical orientations, evolved into sharply contrasting societies. Throughout, he adds a rich dimension by placing Korean history into broader global perspective and by including primary readings from each era. All readers looking for a balanced, knowledgeable history will be richly rewarded with this clear and concise book.

Book A History of Korea

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  • Author : Kyung Moon Hwang
  • Publisher : Red Globe Press
  • Release : 2017
  • ISBN : 1137573570
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book A History of Korea written by Kyung Moon Hwang and published by Red Globe Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise history of Korea, exploring Korean civilization from Ancient times to modern history.

Book World Heritage in Korea

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  • Author : Cultural Heritage Administration (South Korea)
  • Publisher : 길잡이미디어
  • Release : 2011-11-19
  • ISBN : 8981241775
  • Pages : 203 pages

Download or read book World Heritage in Korea written by Cultural Heritage Administration (South Korea) and published by 길잡이미디어. This book was released on 2011-11-19 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World Heritage Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple Tripitaka Depository at Haeinsa Temple The Royal Ancestral Shrine of the Joseon Dynasty Changdeok Palace Hwaseong Fortress Gyreongju Historic Areas Dolmens in Gochang,Hwasun and Ganghwa Ieju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty Historic Villages of Hahoe and Yangdong Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Royal Ancestral Ceremony at Jongmyo The Pansori Epic Chants The Dano Festival of Gangneung Women's Circle Dance MarveIous Feats of the Namsadang Clowns The Rites of Vulture Peak Yeongdeung Rites for the Goddess of Wind The Dance of Cheoyong Slow Lyrical Songs of Poetry The Living Tradition of Falconry Master Carpenter with Superb Expertise Memory of the World Hunmin Jeongeum The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty Anthology of Great Buddhist Priests' Zen Teachings The Diararies of the Royal Secretariat Royal Protocols of the Joseon Dynasty Printing Woodblocks for Tripitaka Koreana and Miscellaneous Buddhist Scriptures Principles and Practices of Eastern Medicine The Records of Daily Reflections(Illsongnok) Human Rights Documentary Heritage 1980 Archives

Book A Concise History of Korea

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  • Author : Michael J. Seth
  • Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
  • Release : 2024
  • ISBN : 9781538174531
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book A Concise History of Korea written by Michael J. Seth and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in a fully revised and updated edition, this comprehensive text surveys Korean history from Neolithic times to the present. All readers looking for a balanced, knowledgeable history will be richly rewarded with this clear and concise book.

Book From Dolmen Tombs to Heaven s Gate

Download or read book From Dolmen Tombs to Heaven s Gate written by 김영훈 and published by 지문당. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 9 World Heritage sites with diverse attributes are described, explained and illustrated as a means of unveiling and elucidating the essence of Korean culture to the rest of the world. Dr Kim is a cultural anthropologist who conceived this pair of books out of his lecture series on 'understanding world heritage in Korea' as a means of increasing awareness of Korean culture on the international stage.

Book Facts about Korea

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  • Author : Korean Culture and Information Service Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
  • Publisher : 길잡이미디어
  • Release : 2003
  • ISBN : 9788973751013
  • Pages : 232 pages

Download or read book Facts about Korea written by Korean Culture and Information Service Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and published by 길잡이미디어. This book was released on 2003 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Facts and Figures General / Geography / People / National Flag / National Anthem (Aegukga) / Government / Economy / Korea’s World Heritage Korea and Its People Geography / Climate / Population / Language History Gojoseon / Three Kingdoms and Gaya / Unified Silla and Balhae / Goryeo / Joseon / Japanese Occupation and Independence Movement / Founding of the Republic of Korea Constitution and Government Constitution / Executive Branch / Legislature / Judiciary / Independent Organizations / Local Government Inter-Korean Relations Historical Background / Efforts Toward Peaceful Resolution of the North Korean Nuclear Issue / Inter-Korean Exchanges and Cooperation Korea in the World International Relations / Economic Exchanges / International Peace and Cooperation / Korean's Development Cooperation / Future Policy Directions Economy Economic Growth / Industrial Innovation / Science and Technology / Information and Telecommunications / Economic Challenges / Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) / Capital Market Liberalization / Investor-Oriented Support System / World-Class Logistics Hub / Economic Outlook Society Social Welfare / Education / Media Culture and the Arts UNESCO Treasures in Korea / Fine Arts / Literature / Painting / Music and Dance / Drama and Movies / Museums and Theaters Korean Life Houses / Clothing / Food / Festivals / Religion Sports Seoul Olympics in Retrospect / Overall Olympic Standing / 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea, Japan / National Sports Events / Popular Sports / Traditional Sports Tourism Travel Advice / Transportation / Accommodation / Exploring Korea / Shopping

Book Exploring World History through Geography

Download or read book Exploring World History through Geography written by Julie Crea Dunbar and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2022-09-29 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring World History through Geography: From the Cradle of Civilization to a Globalized World takes readers on a fascinating and unique journey through time from many of the earliest world civilizations right into the 21st century. From the early civilizations of ancient Mesopotamia to our present-day globalized society, readers will learn how humans interacted-and still interact-with the environment around them, as well as the environment's role in not only shaping the society's world view but enabling the building of socially stratified and successful civilizations. Not your run-of-the-mill world history tome, this book examines world history through the closely related discipline of geography. The civilizations and events represented in the book, while not exhaustive, were selected to highlight geographic themes and areas of study. Upon completing the book, readers should have a firm understanding of the expansive, cross-curricular study of geography-from the study of world cultures and history to politics to the environment and Earth's physical processes. In addition, they will have a new understanding of the relevance of geography to not only human history but contemporary events, as well as their day-to-day lives. By presenting this history from a slightly different, geographic point of view, Exploring World History through Geography will inspire fresh curiosity in the world, both past and present.

Book World Architecture and Society  2 volumes

Download or read book World Architecture and Society 2 volumes written by Peter Louis Bonfitto and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2021-12-06 with total page 968 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This two-volume encyclopedia covers buildings and sites of global significance from prehistoric times to the present day, providing students with an essential understanding of architectural development and its impact on human societies. This two-volume encyclopedia provides an in-depth look at buildings and sites of global significance throughout history. The volumes are separated into four regional sections: 1) the Americas, 2) Europe, 3) Africa and the Middle East, and 4) Asia and the Pacific. Four regional essays investigate the broader stylistic and historical contexts that describe the development of architecture through time and across the globe. Entries explore the unique importance of buildings and sites, including the megalithic wonder of Stonehenge and the imposing complex of Angkor Wat. Entries on Spanish colonial missions in the Americas and the medieval Islamic universities of the Sahara connect to broader building traditions. Other entries highlight remarkable stories of architectural achievement and memory, like those of Tuskegee University, a site hand-built by former slaves, or the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, which was built at the site of the atomic detonation. Each entry focuses on the architectural but includes strong consideration of the social impact, importance, and significance each structure has had in the past and in the present.

Book Joseon s Royal Heritage

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  • Author : Robert Koehler
  • Publisher : Seoul Selection
  • Release : 2015-07-30
  • ISBN : 1624120415
  • Pages : 171 pages

Download or read book Joseon s Royal Heritage written by Robert Koehler and published by Seoul Selection . This book was released on 2015-07-30 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Joseon dynasty ruled Korea for over half a millennium, bequeathing to Korea a considerable cultural heritage. This book will examine three of the better-known areas of Joseon cultural heritage: royal palaces, royal tombs, and the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty. Standing in the heart of Seoul, the five royal palaces are more than just buildings; they are architectural expressions of Joseon society and its ruling philosophy. The royal tombs—forty final resting places of Joseon kings and queens—are unique in their completeness. Finally, the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty are unequalled in their richness as a source of historical and cultural information about Korean history. Each of these treasures, deeply imbued with Joseon's Confucian culture, reveals unique aspects about the kingdom and its legacy.

Book The History of Korea

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  • Author : Homer B. Hulbert
  • Publisher : Good Press
  • Release : 2023-12-17
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 621 pages

Download or read book The History of Korea written by Homer B. Hulbert and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-17 with total page 621 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The History of Korea presents a chronological account of Korea from ancient days, over 2000 B. C, to modern 20th century Korea. Hulbert said that Korea and Japan have the same two racial types, but Japan is mostly Malay and Korea is mostly Manchu-Korean. He claimed that Korea is physically mostly of the northern type, but also said that the nation, being physically mostly of the northern type, did not disprove Hulbert's claim that the Malay element developed Korea's first civilization, although not necessarily originating Korea's first civilization, and the Malay element imposed its language in its main features in the entire peninsula.

Book A Brief History of Korea

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  • Author : Michael J. Seth
  • Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
  • Release : 2019-11-12
  • ISBN : 1462921116
  • Pages : 314 pages

Download or read book A Brief History of Korea written by Michael J. Seth and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring Korean history from its ancient roots to the present day, A Brief History of Korea is the story of a people with a rich and united culture that has become two Koreas in modern times--one isolated and secretive and the other among the world's most successful economies. Korean culture developed on a 600-mile-long peninsula, bordered on the north by mountains and three sides by the sea, set apart from the Asian mainland. Korea was one of the last countries in Asia to be visited by Westerners and its borders have remained largely unchanged since it was unified in the seventh century. Though it is one of the world's oldest and most ethnically homogeneous states, Korea was not born in a vacuum. Geographically isolated, the country was heavily influenced by powerful China and was often used as a bridge to the mainland by Japan. Calling themselves as "a shrimp among whales," Koreans borrowed elements of government, culture and religion all the while fiercely fighting to maintain independence from powerful neighbors. This fascinating book tells the story of Korean domestic dynasties, empires and states, as well as foreign conquest, occupation and division. Today, the two Koreas are starkly different--North Korea a nation closed to the world and South Korea an economic powerhouse and center of Asian democracy. Chronicling significant events right up through 2018's Singapore Summit, author Michael J. Seth presents a relevant, interesting and important history of Korea within a larger global context. Korea's history is a turbulent one, but ultimately the story of a resistant and resourceful people in search of lasting peace.

Book Explore Korea through Statistics

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  • Author : Statistics Korea(South Korean National Statistics Office)
  • Publisher : 길잡이미디어
  • Release : 2014-12-18
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 173 pages

Download or read book Explore Korea through Statistics written by Statistics Korea(South Korean National Statistics Office) and published by 길잡이미디어. This book was released on 2014-12-18 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore Korea through Statistics 2014 is published to help foreign readers understand social and economic phenomena of Korea by Statistics Korea. Brief explanations are given with statistical tables, graphs and figures for better understanding of readers. The book presents various information on land, population, economy, society and culture to help readers grasp the Korean society easily. 1. Land and Climate 2. Population 3. Labor 4. Prices and Household Economy 5. National Account 6. Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 7. Manufacturing 8. Construction 9. Energy 10. Transportation and Infor-Communications 11. Foreign Trade and Balance of Payments 12. Public Finance and Financial Institutions 13. Health and Welfare 14. Environment 15. Education and R&D 16. Diplomacy and Two-Korea Issues 17. Culture and Tourism

Book A History of Korea

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  • Author : Kyung Hwang
  • Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
  • Release : 2010-10-15
  • ISBN : 9780230205451
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book A History of Korea written by Kyung Hwang and published by Palgrave Macmillan. This book was released on 2010-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise, lively history of Korea, which explores the richness of Korean civilization from the ancient era through to the jarring transformation that resulted in two distinctive trajectories through the modern world. Chapters flow both chronologically and thematically, covering themes such as identity, gender and family.