Press Releases
Apr 15,2026
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produced ten* English-language books on Korean heritage in order to expand the
foundation for international outreach. These publications are now readily
available for purchase by both the general public and overseas readers through
bookstores and online platforms such as Amazon.
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mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-fareast-language:KO">on Korean games,
Newtro, Seonbi, Korean beauty,
Hanbok, philosophy of life and death, Hansik
(Korean cuisine), Sinmyeong, folk
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mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-fareast-language:KO">hese newly published
books were planned in response to criticism that existing publications on Korean
heritage tended to be overly specialized and difficult for general audiences to
understand. Accordingly, the series was designed to be as accessible and
relatable as possible, allowing readers to easily grasp and connect with the
content. Preparation for this project took place over two years, beginning in
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mso-fareast-language:KO">he ten titles cover a wide range of themes within
Korean heritage: Shall We Play Together?
introduces traditional Korean games with illustrations; Korean Newtro explores the cultural phenomenon of KO">“mso-hansi-font-family:"맑은 고딕";mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:
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where tradition and modernity intersect; Seonbi
Country Korea reinterprets the spirit of the seonbi—"맑은 고딕";mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-fareast-language:KO">valuing honor,
restraint, and wisdommso-fareast-language:KO">—mso-hansi-font-family:"맑은 고딕";mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:
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a contemporary perspective; Korean Beauty
examines the philosophy and aesthetics of Korean beauty; The Hidden Allure of Hanbok presents the charm of hanbok, from
royal attire to modern K-drama costumes; Inseparable
addresses traditional Korean perspectives on life and death; The Four Seasons of Hansik introduces
seasonal ingredients and traditional Korean food culture; The Korean Groove traces the cultural roots of K-pop through
concepts such as han and heung found in traditional performance
culture; Korean Shamanism offers a
cultural perspective on folk beliefs; and Living
Palaces tells the story of palace architecture and the people who lived
within them. All ten books collectively present diverse aspects of Korean
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at major domestic bookstores, as well as on international platforms such as
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mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-fareast-language:KO">will continue to
produce materials that reflect the value of national heritage, both
domestically and internationally. Through proactive policy initiatives aimed at
global outreach, it plans to further disseminate the value of KoreaKO">’mso-hansi-font-family:"맑은 고딕";mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:
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national heritage worldwide and contribute to the promotion of cultural
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