Inside, chapters cover different aspects of Korean culture:
- SETTING THE SCENE get to know Korean history, landscapes and language
- UPHOLDING TRADITION dive into everyday Korean life
- ADDING FLAVOUR celebrate everyone’s favorite treats, from tteokbokki to bibimbap
- KICKING BACK explore how Koreans spend their free time in the great outdoors and after dark
- TELLING STORIES discover Korea’s trendsetting art, architecture, books and fashion
- ENTERTAINING THE WORLD Squid Game, Parasite, Blackpink, they all started here. Enjoy K-pop, TV, movies and dance
- SHAPING THE FUTURE find out what’s next for South Korea
Looking for Korean gifts? Hello, South Korea is perfect for the culturally curious, lifelong learners and all those who can’t get enough of the country that’s taken the world by storm.
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