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December 2021

Korea’s Culture of Play

Korea’s Culture of Play

    STORY

    Korea’s Culture
    of Play

    From Communal Games to Online Games, Play Brings Koreans Together

    From folk games and alley games to board games and online games, Korea’s culture of play has evolved over time. Though outward expressions have changed, Korea’s culture of play is still grounded in a sense of community and the value of togetherness.

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Preserving
the Past

    Journey

    Preserving
    the Past

    Korean Folk Village Keeps Alive the Ways of Old Korea

    With its high-tech gadgetry and glistening cities, contemporary Korea often seems like a glimpse into the future. At Korean Folk Village, however, visitors are taken back into the past, to the days of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), when Korea was a very different place.

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Playing on the
World Stage

    Muse

    Playing on the
    World Stage

    Anupam Tripathi of the Series ‘Squid Game’

    Korean kids games are gaining popularity as a result of the hit Netflix series “Squid Game.” The game Red Light, Green Light is growing popular around the world, while tutorial videos on making the Korean sweet dalgona are gaining popularity on YouTube.

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Korea’s Culture
of Play

Korea’s Culture
of Play

Preserving
the Past

Playing on the
World Stage
Journey to Find
Own Style

interview

Korean Cinema’s
Living History

Im Kwon Taek

Director Im Kwon Taek is a living legend in the Korean film industry. He has been working consistently for 60 years and has produced 102 films.

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Indie Art Spaces

Indie Culture

The Indie Artist’s Nest

Indie Art Spaces Give
Room for Artists to Grow

What indie artists need more than anything will be a space where they can boldly express their artistry.

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Gotgamhodumari
Sujeonggwa

Seasonal Delights

A Spicy Pairing
for Winter

As winter sets in Korea, it’s common to see rows of drying persimmons strung along the eaves of a countryside home.

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