2009 Photodiary

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2009 Photo Diary

Han-geul Hansik Hanbok Hanok Hanji Han-guk Eumak
About KoreanStyles
The 2009 Photo Diary published by the Korean Culture and Information Service presents a kaleidoscope of cultural scenes and lifestyles of modern-day Korean people.
The six thematic categories introduced here are Han-geul, the unique alphabet for the Korean language;
Hansik, the nation’s diverse array of healthy foods; Hanbok, the graceful clothing tradition;
Hanok, the wide-open, practical structure of traditional Korean houses; Hanji, the multi-purpose traditional paper;
as well as Han-guk Eumak, Korean music of various genres.
We hope you can relate to the unique but universally appealing KoreanStyles that are presented here.
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Han-geul
Han-geul : the Korean Language
Han-geul, the unique Korean alphabet, was created under the direction of Joseon’s fourth monarch, King Sejong the Great, in the 15th century.
The project was meant to help commoners, who, unlike the nobility, could not read classical Chinese.
In 1997, UNESCO recognized the Korean alphabet as part of the “world documentary heritage,” a testimony to its excellence.
Each September, UNESCO also presents the Sejong Literacy Prize to persons who have distinguished themselves in the effort to eradicate illiteracy.
Moreover, garments decorated with han-geul-inspired prints were enthusiastically acclaimed for their originality at a Paris fashion show in 2006.
The scientific principles underlying the han-geul system have been applied to mobile phone software in Korea. No wonder the Republic has emerged as a major IT trendsetter globally.
The value of this alphabet continues to grow as many non-Koreans begin to learn the Korean language and
the script that symbolizes a love of nature and fellow human beings.
Han-geul
King Sejong (left) and the Korean alphabet (right). The fourth monarch of Korea’s Joseon Kingdom presided over a project to create a phonetic
alphabet to suit the Korean language. The project was completed in 1443 and the alphabet was officially promulgated in 1446.
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January 1 New Year’s Day 안녕하세요? [annyeonghaseyo] / How are you?

Han-geul
Foreign scholars (right) examine Korean woodblock printing
techniques from the Goryeo period (13th century).
The Tripitaka Koreana is the world’s oldest intact version of
the Buddhist canon in Chinese script and is housed at
Haeinsa temple, in Gyeongsangnam-do province.
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만나서 반가워요. [mannaseo ban-gawoyo] / Good to see you.

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Movable type for Korean letters. The type, made by pouring molten iron into moulds, is used to print texts in Han-geul.
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처음 뵙겠어요. [cheo-eum boepgesseoyo] / Nice to meet you.

Han-geul
Han-geul calligraphy brushwork (left) and brushes (right). Various calligraphic styles have been developed for the Korean alphabet in
recent years.
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안녕히 가세요. [annyeonghigaseyo] / Goodbye.

Han-geul
Work by fashion designer Lie Sang Bong.
Engraved in han-geul on the backside of this mobile phone is “The Night I Count the Stars,” a poem by Yoon Dong-ju.
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January 26 Seollal : Lunar New Year’s Day 예, 있어요. [ye, isseoyo] / Yes, there is.
Han-geul
Lie Sang Bong introduced “Han-geul fashion” in his 2007 Spring/Summer
Collection (left) and 2007 La Vita Lie Sang-bong exhibit (center, right).
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아니오, 없어요. [aniyo, eopseoyo] / No, there isn’t.

Han-geul
Ceramic-ware with poetry in han-geul is displayed at the HanStyle Expo in Seoul.
The geometrical beauty of the Korean letters is expressed as a design element.
*A photo courtesy of Phil Muk.
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감사합니다. [gamsahamnida] / Thank you.

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Han-geul adds a traditional
Korean look to handicrafts.
The Korean alphabet can be
found gracing accessories,
fashionable consumables and
various sundries.
*Place: Choi Sunu House
*Photos courtesy of Naju Foundation of
Natural Dyeing Culture (left) and
Daegu Gyeongbuk Textile Industries
Association (right).
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천만에요. [cheonmaneyo] / You’re welcome.

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People participate in a han-geul stamping event (left) during the HanStyle Expo. The lyrics of the Korean National Anthem appear as
typographic art (right).
*Photos courtesy of 601 Bisang.
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실례합니다. [sillyehamnida] / Excuse me.

Han-geul
The National Han-geul Essay
Contest for Foreigners is
part of the Han-geul Day
program (left), and foreign
visitors to Korea practice
their han-geul calligraphy
skills (right).
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미안합니다. [mianhamnida] / l’m sorry.

Hansik
Hansik : Korean Food
Traditionally, the Korean diet mainly consisted of rice, vegetables and fish, although Koreans consume much meat today.
The number of nutritious side dishes served at a typical Korean meal is mind-boggling.
Most important among them is Kimchi, made from pickled cabbages, radishes or other vegetables.
Koreans also ferment soybeans to make various sauces. In 2006, a U.S. health magazine named kimchi as one of the five most healthful foods in the world today.
Modern medicine has proved the efficacy of fermented foods in controlling certain types of cancer.
“Slow food” and “slow life” is now “in,” while fast food is “out.”
In this health-conscious age, the traditional Korean diet offers a wholesome alternative.
Hansik
Korean royal cuisine. These dishes
were traditionally reserved for the
king and his immediate family
members. Only the very best
ingredients were used, and the
dishes were prepared with the
utmost of care.
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March 1 Independence Movement Day 도와주세요. [dowajuseyo] / I need your help.

The main ingredients of this salad are root vegetables such as radishes (left) and taro (right).
These healthy food choices have been an important part of the Korean diet since antiquity.
Hansik *Photos taken by Lim Jun-bin.
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여보세요? [yeoboseyo] / Hello?

Hansik
Kimchi, the most famous part of Korean food, offers a rich variety of flavors
and looks, depending on the ingredients and preparation methods
employed.
*Photos taken by Choi Min-ho.
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수미 씨 있어요? [sumi ssi isseoyo] / Is Sumi there?

Hansik
Traditional preparation of Korean condiments. Soybeans are boiled (left), pulverized in a mortar (center), and left to ferment.
Finished soybean paste, soy sauce and red bean paste (right).
*Photos taken by Lee Dong-chun.
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어떻게 지내셨어요? [eotteoke jinaesyeosseoyo] / How have you been?

Hansik
“Five-grain meal.” This mixture of glutinous rice,
millet, red beans, sorghum and large beans has
been traditionally served on the first full moon of
the lunar year.
*Photos taken by Jeon Jae-ho.
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연락을 기다리겠습니다. [yeollageul gidarigesseumnida] / I will be waiting for your reply.

Hansik
Steamed rice cakes in five colors (left), oak mushrooms (center), and
steamed rice with lotus leaf and lotus petal tea (right). In Korea, certain fine
dishes are served on seasonably celebrated days, while others are
reserved for special occasions for individual families.
*Photos taken by Lee Dong-chun.
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어느 계절을 좋아해요? [eoneu gyejeoreul joahaeyo] / Which season do you like?

Hansik
Steamed rice with dried persimmon and
citron (left) and nine-sectioned dish with
red ginseng (right). Diverse ingredients
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employs numerous methods to blend
flavors and balance nutrition.
*A photo taken by Jeon Jae-ho.
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오늘은 날씨가 흐리군요. [oneureun nalssiga heurigunyo] / It is cloudy today.

Hansik
Vegetables and beef on top of rice (left)
and pickled pine sprouts (right). Koreans
developed numerous pickling and salting
methods to preserve their food.
*A photo taken by Lee Dong-chun.
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오늘은 금요일이에요. [oneureun geumyoirieyo] / Today is Friday.

Hansik
Kim Kyu-seok is a master carver of wooden patterns used to
impress designs into rice cakes. He works at the Moksan
Handicrafts Center, in Damyang, South Jeollanam-do Province.
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제 생일은 5월 23일이에요. [je saengireun owol isipsamirieyo] / My birthday is on May 23rd.

Hansik
Han Bok-ryeo has researched Korean royal cuisine
and is now a chef designated as Important
Intangible Cultural Property No. 38. In this position,
she contributes to the ongoing development of
traditional Korean cuisine.
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어느 나라 사람이에요? [eoneu nara saramieyo] / Which country are you from?

Hansik
Non-Koreans try their hand at kimchi-making. The spicy pickled vegetables that give
Korean food its distinctive flavors are now popular among people the world over.
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직업은 무엇입니까? [jigeobeun mueosimnika] / What do you do?

Hanbok
Hanbok : Korean Clothing
The basic traditional Korean garments include the baji (trousers) and jeogori (jacket) for men and chima (wrap-around long skirt) and jeogori (bolero-type jacket) for women.
Outerwear includes the jokki (vest), magoja (women’s long coat), and durumagi (long overcoat).
The traditional Korean dress is characterized by a combination of straight and curved lines.
The collars and sleeves of the upper garments present smoothly flowing curves.
The women’s long skirt is pleated all around, adding to its comfortable, voluminous look.
Another impressive feature of hanbok is the rich colors-yellow, blue, white, red and black.
Since the latter half of the 20th century, a functional hanbok incorporating features of Western dresses has become available for greater comfort.
However, most Koreans today normally wear Western-style clothes, whereas the hanbok is usually reserved for holidays and traditional weddings.
Hanbok
The creations of fashion designer Lee Young-hee. Her
works bring out the full beauty of traditional Korean dress,
while she reinterprets applications for these flowing
garments.
*Photos taken by Kim Jung-man.
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May 2 Buddha’s Birthday 이름이 무엇입니까? [ireumi mueosimnikka] / What’s your name?
Hanbok
Fabrics for hanbok garments. Natural dyes are used in the
traditional fabrics, bringing out a pure and genuine appearance.
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May 5 Children’s Day ...이 어디 있어요? [...i eodi isseoyo] / Where is...?
Hanbok
Weaving Korean-style ramie fabric (left), a ramie
loom (center), and modern ramie garments with
their exquisite designs (right).
*Photos taken by Kang Kyung-chan.
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덕수궁 가는 길을 가르쳐 주세요. [deoksugung ganeun gireul gareucheo juseyo] / How do l get to Deoksugung Palace?
Hanbok
Golmu used when doing traditional Korean needlework.
These thimbles fit on the tips of the fingers to protect
the user from needle punctures.
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화장실이 어디 있어요? [hwajangsiri eodi isseoyo] / Where’s the restroom?

Hanbok
Ornamental knots worn with women’s hanbok. The norigae are hung on
the jacket or waist of the skirt to add beauty and style.
*A photo courtesy of the Association for Promoting Homemakers Traditions
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약국 오른쪽에 있어요. [yakguk oreunjjoge isseoyo] / It’s on the right side of the drugstore.
Hanbok
Infant’s winter jacket (left) and re-creation of a quilted
long hood worn by Princess Deok-on(center). These
creations are the work of quilt master Kim Hae-ja,
Important Intangible Cultural Property No. 107.
*Photos taken by Jeon Jae-ho.
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June 6 Memorial Day 이것은 무엇입니까? [igeoseun mueosimnikka] / What is this?

Hanbok
Kim Jung-hwa is an expert in traditional dyeing techniques. She works as
a counselor at the Agricultural Technology Center in Yeongcheon,
Gyeongsangbuk-do province. Here she is working with natural dye.
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이것은 한국어로 무엇입니까? [igeoseun hangugeoro mueosimnikka] / What is this in Korean?

Hanbok
Infant's blouse that retains the traditional hanbok look (left) and naturally-dyed garments that present the beauty of classical colors (right).
*Photos courtesy of Weihee (left), Naju Foundation of Natural Dyeing Culture (right).
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...으로 가주세요. [...euro gajuseyo] / Please take me to...

Hanbok
“Functional hanbok” has been reborn with a modern touch. The garments are designed for practicality, a major concern today.
*Photos courtesy of Han Wave Co.Ltd.
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이태원은 어떻게 가요? [itaewoneun eotteoke gayo] / How do I get to Itaewon?

Hanbok
The diversity of traditional hanbok
and accessories. The style and
ornamentation of the hanbok may
differ according to the status of
the wearer as well as the
occasion for which it is worn.
*Photos courtesy of Lee Young-hee Hanbok.
*Photos taken by Kim Jung-man / Park Gi-ho
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지하철을 타세요. [jihacheoreul taseyo] / Take the subway.

Hanok
Hanok : Korean House
The most prominent characteristics of Korean houses is the ondolbang, bedrooms with heated floors.
The heat comes from the kitchen fire and smoke that passes through the stone and clay flues under the floor and goes out the chimney on the other side.
The kitchen fire doubles as a cooking oven heating the pan placed above it.
Another important feature is the daecheong, the open wooden floor between rooms or in front of the rooms.
The daecheong is not heated and used as a place to relax during warm weather.
Houses with roof tiles are called giwajip, and thatched-roof houses are called chogajip.
Most of Korea’s traditional houses have been replaced by high-rise apartments in recent decades, although some clusters of traditional houses are preserved.
However, even in the high-rise apartments, Koreans remain interested in geomancy and want their home to be as nature-friendly as possible.
Hanok
Gyeongbok Palace in downtown Seoul. This is the most important of the Joseon-era palatial
compounds. The architectural beauty is striking.
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05 Sunday
어디서 택시를 탈 수 있을까요? [eodiseo taeksireul talsu isseulkkayo] / Where can I get a taxi?
Hanok
The hanok-style home of Im Jin-su, in Anseong, Gyeonggi-do province. He purchased three traditional
houses in Seoul’s Insa-dong district and used the materials to build this singular structure.
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...까지 시간이 얼마나 걸립니까? [...kkaji sigani eolmana geollimnikka] / How long does it take to get to...?
Hanok
Bukchon (North Village) in Seoul’s Gahoe-dong district. This area
has the largest concentration of traditional Korean homes
remaining in the capital, and many different variations on the hanok
theme can be seen.
M T W T F S S
7 July 2009
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July 17 Constitution Day 이 버스 ... 갑니까? [i beoseu...gamnikka] / Does this bus go to...?
Hanok
The tiled roof of a hanok. The broad concave
tiles and rounded convex tiles are arranged
in alternating layers to provide a distinctive
pattern.
M T W T F S S
7 July 2009
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여기서 세워주세요. [yeogiseo sewojuseyo] / Let me off here.

Hanok
The Jungmun Tourism Complex in
Seoguipo on Jeju Island (left), Korea
Folk Village near the city of Yong-in,
in Gyeonggi-do province (center),
and Hahoe Village in Andong,
Gyeongsangbuk-do province (right).
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7 July 2009
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저는 내일 여행 갈 거예요. [jeoneun naeil yeohaeng gal geoyeyo] / I am going to go on a trip tomorrow.

Hanok
Traditional wooden furniture to match
traditional homes. The original colors
and grain of the wood are preserved,
while the joints are adorned with unique
metal ornaments.
M T W T F S S
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좋은 여행 되세요. [joeun yeohaeng doeseyo] / Have a nice trip.

Hanok
Master carpenter Choi Ki-young has been designated Important Intangible Cultural
Property No. 74. His job is to restore wooden structures on palace and temple
compounds.
M T W T F S S
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그것은 얼마입니까? [geugeoseun eolmaimnikka] / How much is it?

Hanok
Hansaem Design Center in Seoul’s Wonseo-dong district. The administrative building was constructed
with materials from several hanok, and glass windows were added.
M T W T F S S
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August 15 Liberation Day 모두 이천팔백 원입니다. [modu icheonpalbaek wonimnida] / Altogether, it’s 2,800 won.
Hanok
The Ragung in Sinpyeong-dong, Gyeongju,
Gyeongsangbuk-do province is Korea’s first hanok
hotel. The exterior offers the beauty of traditional
Korean architecture, while the interior is all modern
facilities.
*Photos courtesy of Ragung (Shilla Millennium Park).
M T W T F S S
8 August 2009
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운동화를 사려고 해요. [undonghwareul saryeogo haeyo] / I’d like to buy some sneakers.
Hanok
The Sangam World Cup Stadium in Seongsan-dong,
western Seoul. It was built for the 2002 FIFA World
Cup cohosted by Korea and Japan. The roof of the
football ground was designed to resemble a
shield-shaped kite, while the sides of
the structure are patterned after a
traditional wooden vessel.
*Photos courtesy of Ryu Choon-soo
(Beyond Space∙Group)
M T W T F S S
8 August 2009
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사이즈는 어떻게 되요? [saijeuneun eotteoke doeyo] / What is your size?

Hanok
Foreign visitors take in the sights at Hanok Village in Samcheong-dong, Seoul (left) and Gyeongbok Palace in
downtown Seoul (right).
M T W T F S S
8 August 2009
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이것을 주세요. [igeoseul juseyo] / I’ll take this.

Hanji
Hanji : Korean Paper
Koreans traditionally made paper from the inner layer of bark from the paper mulberry tree.
The fiber is boiled and bleached in lye until it is very soft and mushy.
Then it is pressed very thin and dried in the sun.
The sturdy traditional paper was the centerpiece of ancient Korean culture, as it constituted the single most important medium of literature and painting.
Its extensive use is evidenced by the old fans, kites, lanterns and numerous other things made of high quality indigenous Korean paper.
Today the traditional paper is dyed in beautiful colors and widely used in handicrafts and other artwork as well as for wrapping gifts.
Hanji
Cabinet decorated with hanji featuring a pressed floral
pattern. The pattern is created by pressing dried leaves,
flowers or grass collected from nature.
M T W T F S S
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신용카드 받습니까? [sinyong kadeu basseumnikka] / Do you take credit cards?

Hanji
Hanji comes in a variety
of colors and textures
(right), and can be
twisted into twine (left).
Thin and highly durable
Korean paper is made
from the bark of the
mulberry paper tree.
M T W T F S S
9 September 2009
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돈을 찾으려고 하는데요. [doneul chajeuryeogo haneundeyo] / I’d like to withdraw some money.
Hanji
A hanji craftsman. The bark of the paper
mulberry is placed in a solution of water
and lye. Next, it is beaten to soften and
separate the fibers, which are dissolved in
water. Glue is added, and the mixture is
caught on a fine rectangular bamboo
screen.
M T W T F S S
9 September 2009
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입어볼 수 있나요? [ibeobol su innayo] / Can I try it on?

Hanji
Noh Yu-sang (left) has been designated Intangible Cultural Property No. 4 for his role in preserving traditional
kites and kite flying. The shield-shaped kite (right) and a monster face kite (center) that was believed to ward
off malevolent forces.
*Photos taken by Choi Min-ho.
M T W T F S S
9 September 2009
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어서 오세요. [eoseo oseyo] / Welcome.

Hanji
Lamps covered with hanji. The mulberry paper is thin enough to let light through, making it suitable
for use in various handicrafts such as lamps.
*A photo courtesy of Jonginamoo.
M T W T F S S
9 September 2009
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메뉴 좀 보여주세요. [menyu jom boyeojuseyo] / May I look at the menu, please?

Hanji
A reading desk used by scholars of old (left) and a tea serving table (right). Both are made of the durable and
versatile hanji.
*Photos courtesy of the Traditional Korean Handicrafts Association.
M T W T F S S
10 October 2009
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October 3 National Foundation Day / Chuseok : Korean Thanksgiving Day 무엇을 드시겠습니까? [mueoseul deusigesseumnikka] / What would you like to have?
Hanji
Artworks made of hanji. Traditional Korean paper is used to craft a flower vase and paper flowers that appear
to be right out of an Asian painting.
M T W T F S S
10 October 2009
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October 9 Han-geul Day 이집에서 잘하는 음식이 무엇이죠? [i jibeseo jalhaneun eumsigi mueosijyo] / What’s the specialty of the house?
Hanji
Hanji light shades. Pieces of mulberry paper in various colors and textures are put together
to create a patchwork effect.
*A photo courtesy of Jonginamoo.
M T W T F S S
10 October 2009
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불고기 주세요. [bulgogi juseyo] / l would like to have bulgogi.

Hanji
Hanji doll (left) and small box
(right). Mulberry paper that
has first been cut into small
pieces and soaked is mixed
with glue to achieve a
doughy consistency. This
material can then be shaped
into various art objects.
*Photos courtesy of Korea Dakjongi
Doll Association (left) and the
Traditional Korea Paper Artists
Association (right).
M T W T F S S
10 October 2009
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잠시만 기다리세요. [jamsiman gidariseyo] / Wait a moment.

Hanji
The many faces of hanji. Mulberry paper, with its traditional appeal, can take on modern looks and
transformed into a material for wrapping or other decorative purposes.
*Photos courtesy of Jonginamoo.
M T W T F S S
10 October 2009
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01 Sunday
이것 조금 더 주세요. [igeot jogeum deo juseyo] / Could you bring me some more of this?
Han-guk Eumak
Han-guk Eumak : Korean Music
Korean music can be broadly divided into the traditional and modern styles, the latter having been developed during the last century.
Traditional music comes in instrumental, vocal and ritual forms.
Sujecheon was the most famous instrumental music played in the royal court,
and jereak is a traditional vocal and instrumental music performed at ceremonies to royal ancestral spirits.
Vocal music developed more widely among the common people in the form of folk songs and pansori, the long one-person opera.
Modern Korean music includes classical music of Western origin and many types of popular songs.
Han-guk Eumak
Traditional music and dance
performance. The repertoire of
traditional traveling performance
troupes is called pungmul.
They dance while playing the
small gong, large gong,
hourglass drum and barrel
drum. The small gong is
likened to thunder; the large
gong, to the wind; the hourglass
drum, to rain, and the barrel
drum, to clouds.
M T W T F S S
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너무 맵지 않게 해주세요. [neomu maepji anke haejuseyo] / Don't make it too spicy.

Han-guk Eumak
Performance of a modified gayageum
(Korean-style zither). The modified version
has an enlarged resonator chamber and
more strings than the traditional gayageum,
which has 12 strings.
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저것과 같은 것으로 주세요. [jeogeotgwa gateun geoseuro juseyo] / I’ll have that.(pointing to something)
Han-guk Eumak
“National,” or traditional music (gugak) performers wear the scholar’s costume. They play a wide
range of instruments, including the double-reed oboe (piri), large transverse bamboo flute with
buzzing membrane (daegeum), barrel drum (buk), large gong (jing), hourglass drum (jang-gu), and
small gong (ggaeng-gwari).
M T W T F S S
11 November 2009
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포장 좀 해주세요. [pojang jom haejuseyo] / Wrap it up, please.

Han-guk Eumak
The two-string fiddle (left) and 12-string zither
(right). The two-string fiddle, or haegeum, is
played with a bow, while the 12-string zither
(gayageum) is plucked with the fingers.
*Photos courtesy of Dongjae Institute for the Development
of Korean Traditional Music
M T W T F S S
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빈 방 있어요? [bin bang isseoyo] / Do you have any rooms?

Han-guk Eumak
Kim Duk Soo, a gugak performer. He
created the samullori style of traditional
percussion music, consisting of a small
gong, hourglass drum, barrel drum and large
gong, delighting audiences around the
world.
M T W T F S S
11 November 2009
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방 청소 좀 해주세요. [bang cheongso jom haejuseyo] / Could you clean my room, please?
Han-guk Eumak
A performance by Seoul National Music Orchestra. The Orchestra is famous for reinterpreting classical ensembles to provide a modern feel.
M T W T F S S
11 November 2009
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하루 더 묵고 싶습니다. [haru deo mukgo sipseumnida] / l would like to stay one more night.
Han-guk Eumak
Ko Heung-gon (left), a maker
of traditional Korean stringed
instruments, was designated
Important Intangible Cultural
Property No. 42 by the Cultural
Heritage Administration. Kim
Hwan-joong (right) makes
traditional bamboo flutes and
was named Intangible Cultural
Property No. 2 by the City of
Incheon.
M T W T F S S
12 December 2009
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아침 6시에 깨워주세요. [achim yeoseossie kkaewojuseyo] / Could you give me a wake-up call at 6 am?
Han-guk Eumak
Performance by Korean “B-Boys.” These professional
break-dancers thrill audiences with their moves to a
stirring beat.
Rain(L), J.Y.Park(R)
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이것 환불 좀 받고 싶습니다. [igeot hwanbul jom batgo sipseumnida] / I'd like to get a refund.
Han-guk Eumak
Violinist Sarah Chang recorded her first album at
the tender age of nine. By fifteen she had
collaborated with all three of the world’s top
orchestras.
M T W T F S S
12 December 2009
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수신자 부담을 하고 싶습니다. [susinja budameul hago sipseumnida] / I'd like to make a collect call.
Han-guk Eumak
Conductor Myung-Whun Chung (left) and
Soprano Sumi Jo(right) are among
Korea’s most prominent classical
musicians.
M T W T F S S
12 December 2009
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December 25 Christmas 말씀 좀 전해주세요. [malsseum jom jeonhaejuseyo] / Please, pass on my message.

Han-guk Eumak
The percussion and mime
theater group Nanta made
its debut in 1997 and
continues to draw sellout
audiences around the
world.
M T W T F S S
12 December 2009
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정보 안내 센터는 어디인가요? [jeongbo annesentaneun eodiingaoyo] / Where is the information center?

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January 1 New Year’s Day 안녕하세요? [annyeonghaseyo] / How are you?

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만나서 반가워요. [mannaseo ban-gawoyo] / Good to see you.

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처음 뵙겠어요. [cheo-eum boepgesseoyo] / Nice to meet you.

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안녕히 가세요. [annyeonghigaseyo] / Goodbye.

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아니오, 없어요. [aniyo, eopseoyo] / No, there isn’t.

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감사합니다. [gamsahamnida] / Thank you.

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천만에요. [cheonmaneyo] / You’re welcome.

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실례합니다. [sillyehamnida] / Excuse me.

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미안합니다. [mianhamnida] / l’m sorry.

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March 1 Independence Movement Day 도와주세요. [dowajuseyo] / I need your help.

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여보세요? [yeoboseyo] / Hello?

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수미 씨 있어요? [sumi ssi isseoyo] / Is Sumi there?

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어떻게 지내셨어요? [eotteoke jinaesyeosseoyo] / How have you been?

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연락을 기다리겠습니다. [yeollageul gidarigesseumnida] / I will be waiting for your reply.

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어느 계절을 좋아해요? [eoneu gyejeoreul joahaeyo] / Which season do you like?

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오늘은 날씨가 흐리군요. [oneureun nalssiga heurigunyo] / It is cloudy today.

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오늘은 금요일이에요. [oneureun geumyoirieyo] / Today is Friday.

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제 생일은 5월 23일이에요. [je saengireun owol isipsamirieyo] / My birthday is on May 23rd.

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어느 나라 사람이에요? [eoneu nara saramieyo] / Which country are you from?

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직업은 무엇입니까? [jigeobeun mueosimnika] / What do you do?

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화장실이 어디 있어요? [hwajangsiri eodi isseoyo] / Where’s the restroom?

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June 6 Memorial Day 이것은 무엇입니까? [igeoseun mueosimnikka] / What is this?

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이것은 한국어로 무엇입니까? [igeoseun hangugeoro mueosimnikka] / What is this in Korean?

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...으로 가주세요. [...euro gajuseyo] / Please take me to...

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이태원은 어떻게 가요? [itaewoneun eotteoke gayo] / How do I get to Itaewon?

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지하철을 타세요. [jihacheoreul taseyo] / Take the subway.

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