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| This section introduces and explains about Korean Culture. Having a 5,000-year-old history, Korea is steeped in a rich and distinct culture. Please enjoy your time with below introduction and following pictures. |
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| Housing |
| Introduction of traditional Korean House |
Traditional Korean architecture is distinguished by its harmony with nature. The architects themselves went to extreme lengths to maintain that harmony, which is revealed in both interior and exterior architectural spaces. This emphasis on harmony leads to a humble openness in design.
The positioning of the house in relation to its surroundings is a key consideration in Korean architecture. The interior structure of the house is also planned accordingly. This principle is called 'Baesanimsu', and literally means that the ideal house should be built with a mountain in the back and a river in the front. |
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'Hanok' made
by the principal of “Baesanimsu” |
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'ondol' is unique Korean-type
heating system |
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| Clothes |
| Introduction of traditional Korean Cloths |
| Koreans have designed their cloths to cover their whole body but for comfortable use. Traditional clothing is called " Hanbok ". Hanbok forms a highly effective expression of Korean identity and changes in Hanbok design from the past to the present parallel the nation's historical development. Moreover, forms, materials and designs in Hanbok provide a glimpse into Korean lifestyle, while its colors indicate the values and world view of the Korean people |
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A special exhibition and fashion show of hanbok, or Korean traditional dress, took place during the Spring Summer collection of Pret A Porter Paris over the weekend. |
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| Food |
| Introduction of traditional Korean Food |
Korean Food is casually represented by bulgogi and kimchi. In fact, however, Koreans are proud of their diet, quite varied and full of nutrition. It is richly endowed with fermented foods, vegetables and grains, soups, teas, liquors, confectionery and soft drinks. Kimchi and doenjang made of soybeans are the best-known examples of Korean fermented foods, these have recently become highly valued for their disease-prevention effects. Korea boasts hundreds of vegetable and wild green dishes. The Korean meal is always accompanied by a big bowl of hot soup or stew, and the classic meal contains a variety of vegetables. |
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Boiled Rice (Bop)
Instead of asking "Have you had a meal?"
Koreans usually ask "Have you eaten rice today?"
Rice is the staple food for most Koreans and it appears at almost every meal. It can be cooked alone (the most common case), with other grains (such as millet or barley), or with chestnuts and beans. Vegetables may also be mixed with the rice before serving. |
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Soup (GooK, Tahng)
A Korean table is never complete without soup. Vegetables, meat, fish and shellfish, seaweed, and even boiled cow bones and intestines are used to make soup |
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Stew and Casseroles (Tzigae and Jungol)
Less watery and containing more substances to chew than soup, these dishes are one of the main parts of a meal.
Soybean paste stew is one of the popular stews. Jeongol is usually cooked in a casserole dish on a fire at the dining table. Beef, mushrooms, shrimp, octopus, tripe, noodles and vegetables are favored ingredients for jeongol. |
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Kimchi represents Korea's best known food. Koreans serve kimchi at almost every meal, and few Koreans can last more than a few days before cravings get the better of them. During the 1988 Summer Olympic Games, thousands of foreigners were introduced to it for the first time. Despite a reputation for being spicy, most people usually develop a taste for it, and many foreigners also find themselves missing it after returning to their home country. |
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Bulgogi (Barbecued Beef)
Bulgogi is one of Korea's most famous grilled dishes. It is made from sirloin or another prime cut of beef (such as top round),cut into thin strips.
For an outside barbecue, the meat is marinated for at least four hours to enhance the flavor and to tenderize it in a mixture of sesame oil, soy sauce, black pepper, garlic, sugar, onions, ginger, and wine. The marinated beef is cooked on a metal dish over the burner. Whole covers of garlic, sliced onions, and chopped green peppers are often grilled at the same time. To eat, select a piece of cooked beef, and wrap it in lettuce with rice, kimchi, shredded vegetables, or a number of other garnishes on the table.
You can also add doenjang (bean paste) for flavor.
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