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How to Live Korean

Author : Soo Kim

Publisher : White Lion Publishing

Page : 225 pages

File Size : 28,93 MB

Release : 2020-11-17

Category : Travel

ISBN : 0711257108

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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.



The Korean Lifestyle Book

Author : Author TBC

Publisher : Michael O'Mara

Page : 128 pages

File Size : 19,20 MB

Release : 2020-09-17

Category : Self-Help

ISBN : 9781789292466

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Korean culture is taking over our beauty routines, our homes, our playlists and our TVs. Here, for the first time, this beautiful book brings together everything you ever wanted to know about the Korean way of life.



Juche - How to Live Well the North Korean Way

Author : B.J. Lovegood

Publisher : Random House

Page : 92 pages

File Size : 14,41 MB

Release : 2020-10-29

Category : Humor

ISBN : 1473584396

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'Game changing. Juche is to shape the cultural zeitgeist just as The Little Book of Hygge did.' Fern Brady 'A book to bring shame upon our depraved morals and our wilted-spinach governments.' Ivo Graham How did North Korea become the top-rated destination on Tripadvisor? The answer is Juche ... 'In this earth-quaking lifestyle manifesto, I, Comrade Hyun-gi, will share with you the blueprint to a healthier, happier way of life. Juche will teach you westerners how sleeping under your desk yields a better work/life balance; why food rationing promotes a greater generosity of spirit; how sealed borders prevent the agony of long-distance relationships and why pensions prevent people from living in the moment. So come, dear Comrade, and step free from the landmines and tripwires of capitalism and march with me towards the socialist dawn that awaits us all.' 'As dry as it is daft - I loved it.' Jordan Brookes



In Order to Live

Author : Yeonmi Park

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 290 pages

File Size : 31,3 MB

Release : 2015-09-29

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 0698409361

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“I am most grateful for two things: that I was born in North Korea, and that I escaped from North Korea.” - Yeonmi Park "One of the most harrowing stories I have ever heard - and one of the most inspiring." - The Bookseller “Park's remarkable and inspiring story shines a light on a country whose inhabitants live in misery beyond comprehension. Park's important memoir showcases the strength of the human spirit and one young woman's incredible determination to never be hungry again.” —Publishers Weekly In In Order to Live, Yeonmi Park shines a light not just into the darkest corners of life in North Korea, describing the deprivation and deception she endured and which millions of North Korean people continue to endure to this day, but also onto her own most painful and difficult memories. She tells with bravery and dignity for the first time the story of how she and her mother were betrayed and sold into sexual slavery in China and forced to suffer terrible psychological and physical hardship before they finally made their way to Seoul, South Korea—and to freedom. Park confronts her past with a startling resilience. In spite of everything, she has never stopped being proud of where she is from, and never stopped striving for a better life. Indeed, today she is a human rights activist working determinedly to bring attention to the oppression taking place in her home country. Park’s testimony is heartbreaking and unimaginable, but never without hope. This is the human spirit at its most indomitable.



Everyday Life in the North Korean Revolution, 1945–1950

Author : Suzy Kim

Publisher : Cornell University Press

Page : 325 pages

File Size : 42,66 MB

Release : 2013-08-09

Category : History

ISBN : 0801469368

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During the founding of North Korea, competing visions of an ideal modern state proliferated. Independence and democracy were touted by all, but plans for the future of North Korea differed in their ideas about how everyday life should be organized. Daily life came under scrutiny as the primary arena for social change in public and private life. In Everyday Life in the North Korean Revolution, 1945–1950, Kim examines the revolutionary events that shaped people’s lives in the development of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. By shifting the historical focus from the state and the Great Leader to how villagers experienced social revolution, Kim offers new insights into why North Korea insists on setting its own course. Kim’s innovative use of documents seized by U.S. military forces during the Korean War and now stored in the National Archives—personnel files, autobiographies, minutes of organizational meetings, educational materials, women’s magazines, and court documents—together with oral histories allows her to present the first social history of North Korea during its formative years. In an account that makes clear the leading role of women in these efforts, Kim examines how villagers experienced, understood, and later remembered such events as the first land reform and modern elections in Korea’s history, as well as practices in literacy schools, communal halls, mass organizations, and study sessions that transformed daily routine.



Honjok

Author : Silvia Lazzaris

Publisher : Vivida

Page : 144 pages

File Size : 12,36 MB

Release : 2022-02

Category :

ISBN : 9788854418332

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Honjok is the revolutionary philosophy that teaches us to appreciate our moments of solitude and help us tranforming our self-isolation into a new lifestyle. This book describes Honjok in all of its facets, among which honbap - eating alone, honsul - drinking alone and honnol - playing and spending time alone. The book is structured in short chapters where text, graphics and illustrations work as complementary narrative elements. Each chapter, identifiable by a specific colour, is self-contained and requires no cross-referencing. Readers are free to approach the book in whichever order they prefer with illustrations and infographics that allow them to interact with the book.



To Live to Work

Author : Janice C. H. Kim

Publisher :

Page : 280 pages

File Size : 47,57 MB

Release : 2009

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN :

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Linking economic and social historical research methods with special reference to the evolution of the industrial labor force, To Live to Work offers an account of the popular expansion of gender, labor, and political consciousnesses among working women in colonial Korea. While Korea's rapid industrial development throughout the twentieth century is one focus of this work, equal emphasis is given to interpreting the social and cultural consequences of modernization, such as the growth of cities and the rise of male and female labor forces. Special attention is given to the partitions in the labor market along the lines of gender, age, class, and nationality.



Real-Life Korean Conversations for Beginners

Author : Talk To Me In Korean

Publisher : Talk To Me In Korean

Page : 332 pages

File Size : 49,5 MB

Release : 2020-04-09

Category : Foreign Language Study

ISBN :

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Real Life Korean Conversations for Beginners includes 40 different dialogues taken from real life so you can navigate through social situations in Korean with ease.



East to America

Author : Elaine H. Kim

Publisher :

Page : 386 pages

File Size : 41,60 MB

Release : 1997-09-01

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 9781565843998

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The reflections of thirty Korean Americans present an overview of their history in the United States and the challenges of racial, class, and gender differences they face



Living Language Korean

Author : Jaemin Roh

Publisher : Living Language

Page : pages

File Size : 33,80 MB

Release : 2013-08-27

Category : Foreign Language Study

ISBN : 9780307972231

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Book Description

Presents a comprehensive self-instruction guide to learning the Korean language.