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How to Live Korean Soo Kim

How to Live Korean By Soo Kim

How to Live Korean by Soo Kim


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A fascinating insight into Korea, one of the most exciting cultural destinations on the planet.

How to Live Korean Summary

How to Live Korean by Soo Kim

How to Live Korean takes a deep-dive into Korean culture, unpacking what it means to be Korean in all its forms and uncovering the way the locals think, what they enjoy getting up to and who they do it with.

Whether it's Korean movie Parasite sweeping the Oscars, the explosion of interest in K-pop, Blackpink becoming the world's biggest girl band, the dominance of the global smartphone market, foodies going crazy for bibimbap and kimchi or the incredible hype around K-beauty products - Korea is having a moment. But how much do you know about the real Korea; the locals' take on their amazing country?

That's where this illuminating culture guide comes in, shining a light on Korea's compelling history and stunning geography, its unique customs and the quirks of daily life. The mainstays of Korea's vibrant cultural life and style are covered in detail, giving you the lowdown on the country's burgeoning film industry, Korean's unique take on fandom, the quirky fashion scene and the innovative hubs for art and design.

If you ever have wanted to learn how to date like a Korean, know where the locals hang out in Seoul, honeymoon like Korean newlyweds, discover the correct way to eat Korean food or use the art of nunchi to improve your emotional intelligence, this insider's guide to the heart and soul of Korea is not to be missed.

From the How To Live... series of insightful guides to some of the most intriguing cultures and locations on the planet, other books available include How To Live Japanese, How To Live Icelandic and How to Live North.

About Soo Kim

Soo Kim covers Korean culture and current affairs for Newsweek and has been a writer and editor for the award-winning travel section of London's The Telegraph for nearly a decade. Raised by traditional Korean parents who immigrated to the US in the Seventies, she is an expert on South Korea and the granddaughter of a key veteran of the Korean Independence Movement who helped shape the future of this fascinating country.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
A BRIEF HISTORY
THE KOREAN PENINSULA
THE KOREAN SPIRIT
RELATIONSHIPS AND SOCIAL LIFE
AT THE TABLE
K CULTURE
K LIFESTYLE
PICTURE CREDITS
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Additional information

GOR011893257
9780711257092
0711257094
How to Live Korean by Soo Kim
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Quarto Publishing PLC
20201117
224
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