1. South Korea: Culture Primer For Travelers, Page 2 Of 2 - Associated Content From Part 2 of 2 I lived in South Korea from 19911999 and have many very special memories of that very beautiful country. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/225910/south_korea_culture_primer_for_t

2. South Korea Travel Information And Travel Guide - Lonely Planet A brief look at South Korean culture. Includes links to general facts about the country and tourist information. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/south-korea

3. Culture Of South Korea - Traditional, History, People, Clothing, Traditions, Wom Culture of Georgia, Culture of Germany, Culture of Ghana, Culture of Gibraltar, Culture of Greece, Culture of Greenland, Culture of Grenada, Culture of Guadeloupe, Culture of Guam http://www.everyculture.com/Ja-Ma/South-Korea.html

Powered by JRank Countries and Their Cultures Countries and Their Cultures Ja-Ma S OUTH K OREA C ULTURE N AME South Korean A LTERNATIVE N AMES O RIENTATION Identification. Koreans share a common culture, but a sense of regionalism exists between northerners and southerners and between southeasterners and southwesterners in terms of customs and perceived personality characteristics. Some suggest that this regionalism dates back to Three Kingdoms of Koguryo (37 B.C.E. C.E. ), Silla (57 B.C.E. C.E. ), and Paekche (18 B.C.E. C.E. ). In South Korea politicized regionalism has emerged between the southeastern (Kyongsang Province) and southwestern regions (Cholla Province) since the late 1960s as a result of an uneven pattern of development that benefits people in the southeast. Location and Geography.

4. South Korea - South Korean Geert Hofstede Cultural Dimensions Explained South Korea South Korean Geert Hofstede presents Cultural Dimesions to understand the World's peoples http://www.geert-hofstede.com/hofstede_south_korea.shtml

HOFSTEDE SCORES Countries Arab World Argentina Australia Austria ... West Africa * Description for each of Hofstede's Dimensions listed below South Korea displays Geert Hofstede Dimensions similar to Latin American countries (see Latin America Hofstede Graph below) . South Korea's Index values are: PDI=60 IDV=18 MAS=39 UAI=85. South Korea's closest correlation to another country in the Hofstede survey is to El Salvador's values of PDI=66 IDV=19 MAS=40 UAI=94. PDI=70 IDV=28 MAS=41 UAI=85 PDI=64 IDV= 24 MAS=58 UAI=63 LTO=90 Power Distance Index (PDI) that is the extent to which the less powerful members of organizations and institutions (like the family) accept and expect that power is distributed unequally. This represents inequality (more versus less), but defined from below, not from above. It suggests that a society's level of inequality is endorsed by the followers as much as by the leaders. Power and inequality, of course, are extremely fundamental facts of any society and anybody with some international experience will be aware that 'all societies are unequal, but some are more unequal than others'.

5. Culture Of South Korea - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia The contemporary culture of South Korea developed from the traditional culture of Korea, but since 1948 due to the division of Korea, it has developed separately from North Korea's http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_South_Korea

Culture of South Korea From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search The contemporary culture of South Korea developed from the traditional culture of Korea , but since 1948 due to the division of Korea , it has developed separately from North Korea's culture The industrialization and urbanization of South Korea have brought many changes to the way Korean people live. Changing economics and lifestyles have led to a concentration of population in major cities, especially the capital, Seoul , with multi-generational households separating into nuclear family living arrangements. Contents Popular music Noraebang Film and television Dramas ... edit Popular music Main article: K-pop Many Korean pop stars and groups are well known throughout East Asia and Southeast Asia . K-pop often features young performers. The pop music of Korea which was constantly developing was arranged by many musicians. In the 1970s and 1980s many musicians appeared. Cho Yong Pil was the most renowned musician in that period. He introduced many sources such as the use of synthesizer . Among his influence, he is well-known for popularizing

6. South Korea: Language, Culture, Customs And Etiquette Guide to South Korean culture, society, language, etiquette, manners, customs and protocol. http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/south-korea-country-p

South Korea - Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette Facts and Statistics Location: Eastern Asia, southern half of the Korean Peninsula bordering the East Sea and the Yellow Sea Capital: Seoul Climate: temperate, with rainfall heavier in summer than winter Population: 48,598,175 (July 2004 est.) Ethnic Make-up: homogeneous (except for about 20,000 Chinese) Religions: no affiliation 46%, Christian 26%, Buddhist 26%, Confucianist 1%, other 1% Government: republic The Korean Language The Koreans are one ethnic family speaking one language. They share certain distinct physical characteristics which differentiate them from other Asian people including the Chinese and the Japanese, and have a strong cultural identity as one ethnic family. The Korean language is spoken by more than 65 million people living on the peninsula and its outlying islands as well as 5.5 million Koreans living in other parts of the world. The fact that all Koreans speak and write the same language has been a crucial factor in their strong national identity. Modern Korea has several different dialects including the standard one used in Seoul and central areas, but they are similar enough that speakers/listeners do not have trouble understanding each other. Why not learn some useful Korean phrases Korean Family Values . The family is the most important part of Korean life. . In Confucian tradition, the father is the head of the family and it is his responsibility to provide food, clothing and shelter, and to approve the marriages of family members.

7. YouTube - South Korea Culture Interview for an eng project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww64rCbSyI4

8. Culture South Korea is very rich in traditional culture with family being one of the South Korea Culture http://www.asialearn.org/destinations/south_korea/culture/

9. WorldRover - Culture Of South Korea Features databank of regional policies, institutions, and resources; current publications and research; membership and participation information. South Korea Culture http://www.worldrover.com/culture/South_Korea.html

Culture of South Korea Welcome to WorldRover's listing of country history and culture for South Korea. Check out the links below to find more information on the people and history of a country. On the right you can also find flag clip art and maps available for free download. Embassy information is also available for a number of countries around the world, however, please confirm all information. We hope to add additional links regarding the culture of South Korea as they become available. If you have a site or know of a site that should be added, please let us know. Thanks for visiting WorldRover's history, people, and culture site. South Korea Culture and History Books Nations Online - A comprehensive portal to sites in various countries throughout the world. Anthropological Studies Center - A non-profit center at Sonoma State University dedicated to cultural resources management, education, research, and public service. EuroDocs: Western European Primary Historical Documents Ethno-Net Africa - A network for comparative studies, monitoring and evaluation of ethnic conflicts and social transformation in Africa. OrientGate.net

10. Korea, South: History, Geography, Government, And Culture — Infoplease.com Information on Korea, South — geography, history, politics, government, economy, population statistics, culture, religion, languages, largest cities, as well as a map and the http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107690.html

Site Map FAQ in All Infoplease Almanacs Biographies Dictionary Encyclopedia Spelling Checker Daily Almanac for Nov 16, 2010 Search White Pages Skip Navigation Home American Indian Heritage Month ... games, quizzes Editor's Favorites American Indian Heritage Month Thanksgiving Most Corrupt Countries in the World Conversion Calculator ... DK Daily Teach Search: Infoplease Info search tips Search: Biographies Bio search tips Share World Countries ... Korea, South Korea, South Next Map of Korea, South President: Lee Myung-bak (2008) Prime Minister: Kim Hwang Sik (2010) Land area: 37,911 sq mi (98,189 sq km) Population (2010 est.): 48,636,068 (growth rate: 0.2%); birth rate: 8.7/1000; infant mortality rate: 4.2/1000; life expectancy: 78.8; density per sq km: 501 Capital and largest city (2003 est.): Seoul, 10,287,847 (city proper) Other large cities: Pusan, 3,504,900; Inchon, 2,479,600 (part of Seoul metro. area); Taegu, 2,369,800 Monetary unit: won Index Korea, South Main Page U.S., UN Troops Support South Korea Instability Follows Truce North Korea Tests Sunshine Policy Series of Leaders Encounter Criticism ... Tension Flares Between North and South Over Sinking of Sub Geography Slightly larger than Indiana, South Korea lies below the 38th parallel on the Korean peninsula. It is mountainous in the east; in the west and south are many harbors on the mainland and offshore islands.

11. South Korea Flag,South Korea Map, South Korea Culture : SphereInfo.com South Korea Tradition, south korean culture,seoul korea culture,korean culture etiquette,korean language culture, korean cultural symbols,ancient korean culture,contemporary http://www.sphereinfo.com/south_korea-history-culture-religion.htm

12. Culture Of Korea - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia The current political separation of North and South Korea has resulted in divergence in modern Korean cultures; nevertheless, the traditional culture of Korea is historically shared http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_culture

Culture of Korea From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Redirected from Korean culture Jump to: navigation search This article is about the traditional culture of Korea . For the modern culture, see culture of North Korea and culture of South Korea Dancheong , decorative paintings on a building at Gyeongbok Palace Lotus lantern festival The current political separation of North and South Korea has resulted in divergence in modern Korean cultures; nevertheless, the traditional culture of Korea is historically shared by both states, and is more than 5000 years old and is considered one of the world's oldest. Contents Traditional arts Music Dance Painting ... edit Traditional arts Main article: Korean art edit Music Main article: Music of Korea Pansori Pungmul Apart from the instruments used, traditional Korean music is characterized by improvisation and the lack of breaks between movements. A pansori performance can last for over eight hours during which a single singer performs continuously. Rather than contrasting different speeds as it is common in Western music, most traditional Korean music begins with the slowest movement and then accelerates as the performance continues. Korean court music , called jeongak, is closely related to the literate upper-class, and has a strong intellectual emphasis. Jeongak is played at a very slow pace, with single beats taking as long as three seconds. The beat matches the speed of breathing rather than the heartbeat as in most Western music, and feels static and meditative.

13. Overview Of South Korea: Culture - South Korea Travel Guide - IGuide Information on Overview of South Korea Culture from iGuide, the Interactive Travel Guide. http://iguide.travel/South_Korea/Overview/Culture

Within South Korea Seoul Busan Ulsan Jeju ... Edit this article South Korea Map South Korea Video South Korea Photos Overview of South Korea: Culture iGuide Asia East Asia South Korea Overview Culture Decoration of a royal palace, Changdeokgung, Seoul Having been in the cultural sphere of China for much of its history (various Korean states had tributary relations with Chinese dynasties), substantial Chinese influences are evident in traditional Korean culture. Nevertheless, many fundamental differences remain and Korea has managed to retain a distinct cultural identity from its larger neighbour. Koreans are fiercely proud of their heritage and their resistance to outside domination. During the Joseon dynasty, Korea's dominant philosophy was a strict form of Confucianism, perhaps even more strict than the Chinese original. People were separated into a rigid hierarchy, with the king at the apex, an elite of officials and warriors and a small group of nobility below him, a middle class of merchants below them, and then a vast population of peasants. The educated were superior to the uneducated, women served men, and everybody stuck to a defined role or faced severe consequences. While Korea adopted its own version of the imperial examination system used in China to select officials, unlike its Chinese counterpart which was open to the general public, the Korean imperial examination was only open to those from the aristocratic or yangban class. Buddhism and its supposedly dangerous notions of equality and individual spiritual pursuit were suppressed. While the Joseon dynasty ceased to exist in 1910, its legacy lives on in Korean culture: education and hard work are valued above all else, and women still struggle for equal treatment.

14. South Korea Culture South Korea Culture has a rich tradition for over 5000 years. http://www.mapsofworld.com/south-korea/culture/

Your Window to the World Maps of World.com OUR CHANNELS : Finance Travel HOME SITE MAP ... South Korea > Culture South Korea Culture South Korea Culture has a rich tradition for over 5000 years. The historical sites prove at every instant the cultural tradition of South Korea. That the South Korea culture heralds a rich tradition can be traced from the respect the contemporary South Korea shows for the past. Almost all the historical sites of South Korea have been well preserved by the present concerned authority. The ancient buildings, lanterns and and the stone pagodas have never been neglected in the modern South Korea to make way for the modern technologies. These ancient relics and all the ancient pieces of sculpture have been tagged as National Treasures and numbered. Many of them have been preserved in the museums in South Korea for the display. That the South Korea culture hosts some rich tradition can be observed from the fact that seven historical sites of South Korea have been selected as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These seven sites include: Haeinsa Temple's Changgyongp'ango (repositories for the Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks) Bulguksa Temple and the adjacent Seokguram Grotto Changdeokkung Palace Complex Jongmyo Shrine Hwasun, Kochang, and Kanghwa Dolmen Sites

15. South Korea - Culture Definition of South Korea from The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy. http://culture.yourdictionary.com/south-korea

16. South Korea Culture Travel Document Systems; Passport and Visa Services. This is the site for the latest Travel Information and the most complete collection of online Visa Applications on the web. http://www.traveldocs.com/kr/culture.htm

South Korea Asia CULTURE The South Koreans have turned their hand to just about any art form you can name. Traditional music is similar to that of Japan and China, with an emphasis on strings. The two main forms are the stately chongak and the folksier minsogak . Among the folk dances are drum dances ( mugo - a hectic, lively court dance where the participants wear drums around their necks), mask dances ( talchum ), monk dances ( seungmu ) and spirit-cleansing dances ( salpuri The most important work of Korean literature is Samguk Yusa , written in the 12th century by the monk Illyon. Recent literature has had a dissident twist to it, with lots of work being produced by student protesters and Taoist-style ecologists. Koreans also consider their language an art form, and are particularly proud of their script, hangeul South Korea is also strong in the visual arts. Traditional painting has strong Chinese and calligraphic elements, with the brush line being the most important feature. Most traditional sculpture is Buddhist, and includes statues and pagodas - one of the best Buddhas is at Sokkuram. Shamanists do a great line in woodcarving. Seoul has several art sculpture parks, where modern sculptors show their works. Seoul is also a showpiece of modern and traditional architecture, including the city gates and the Chosun-era Gyeongbokgung Palace.

17. Korea For Kids! Free Crafts, Coloring Pages, Puzzles, Maps And More. Welcome! Kids, have fun exploring the culture of South Korea through our puzzles, coloring pages, games and crafts. This area keeps growing every month, so check back often! http://www.rainbowkids.com/HTMLFiles.aspx?page=KoreaAct

18. Life In Korea: Cultural Spotlight Life in Korea takes an indepth look at various aspects of Korean culture and society. http://www.lifeinkorea.com/Culture/spotlight.cfm

Life in Korea takes an in-depth look at different aspects of Korean culture, society, and customs. Here you can learn more about Korea and get a better understanding of the Korean people. If you would like to see a particular part of Korean culture discussed, please send your suggestions to Life in Korea Current Spotlight: Korean Buddhism Buddhism has a long history, originating in India over 2,600 years ago. Travelers introduced the religion to Korea around the fourth century A.D. Since that time, Buddhism has greatly influenced Korean society, culture, and the arts. Although Buddhism's influence over society has declined in recent years, the devout still make regular pilgrimages to give offerings at temples. Korean Buddhism Past Spotlights Korean War Korea gained independence from Japan in August 1945 at the end of WWII. Ideologically split by the U.S. and the Societ Union into South and North, both sides dreamed of eventual reunification. On June 25, 1950, North Korea invaded South Korea, starting a bloody war lasting more than 3 years and involving more than 20 countries. Learn about the Korean War Oriental Astrology Oriental astrology assigns twelve animals according to the year of ones birth, as opposed to Western astrology which goes by the month of ones birth. Koreans believe that ones animal determines ones personality and fate. Each year holds different things in store for each animal. See what this year holds in store for you! Discover

19. MapZones.com : South Korea Culture Information of South Korea culture, tradition, social life, group, newspaper, musium, books, novels http://www.mapzones.com/world/asia/south_korea/cultureindex.php

Country Info Home Introduction General Data Maps ... Time and Date South Korea : Culture South Korea's homogeneous population shares a common ethnic, cultural, and linguistic heritage. National self-image is, on one level, unambiguously defined by the convergence of territorial, ethnic, linguistic, and cultural identities. Yet intense feelings of nationalism, so noticeable in athletic events like the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Olympic Games held in Seoul, revealed anxiety as well as pride concerning South Korea's place in the world. More than Western peoples and even more than the Japanese, South Korean individuals are inclined to view themselves as a tightly knit national community with a common destiny. In a rapidly changing world, it is often difficult for them to define exactly what being a South Korean is. To outsiders, the intense concern with identity is perhaps difficult to understand; it reflects a history of subordinate relations to powerful foreign states and the tragedy of national division after World War II. Problems of cultural identity are closely connected to the tragedy of Korea's division into two hostile states. Many members of the younger generation of South Koreans born after the Korean War fervently embrace the cause of t'ongil, or reunification, and believe that it is the superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union, who are to blame for Korea's national division. The South Korean government's dependence on the United States has been cited as one of the principal reasons for the deficiency of improvement in north-south ties. While a majority of South Koreans remains suspicious of the North Koreans, many South Koreans also share the sentiments expressed by Kim Chi-ha: "our name is division, and this soiled name, like an immovable destiny, oppresses all of us." When parts of the wall dividing East Berlin and West Berlin were knocked down in November 1989, Koreans reflected sadly that breaching the DMZ would not be such a simple task.

20. South Korea: Encyclopedia II - South Korea - Culture Main articles Culture of Korea, Contemporary culture of South Korea Korean cultural development is generally divided into periods coinciding with political development the http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/South_Korea_-_Culture/id/2109387

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