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📚 A Glimpse into “K-Culture” at Gwanghwamun Kyobo Bookstore I recently visited the Kyobo Bookstore in Gwanghwamun for the first time in a while. Located in the heart of Seoul, this iconic bookstore is more than just a place to buy books—it’s a cultural compass that reflects the changing interests of Korean society.As I wandered through the store, I found myself drawn to the “Books on Korea” section, which features foreign-language books introducing Korea.. 더보기
광화문 교보문고, 그리고 ‘K-Culture’를 향한 시선들 오랜만에 광화문 교보문고를 찾았다. 서점 안을 천천히 거닐다가 자연스럽게 외국어로 한국을 소개하는 책들이 모여 있는 ‘Books on Korea’ 코너에 들르게 되었다. 그런데 이전과는 확연히 다른 변화가 눈에 띄었다. 예전엔 주로 한국의 역사, 사회, 정치, 특히 북한의 정치·경제를 다룬 사회과학 중심의 영어 서적들이 주류였다. 하지만 이제는 K-culture와 K-food를 다룬 영어책들이 매대를 가득 채우고 있었다. BTS, 블랙핑크, K-드라마, 김치, 비빔밥, 떡볶이 등 한국 대중문화와 요리를 소개하는 책들이 한눈에 봐도 부쩍 많아졌다.이러한 변화는 몇 가지 흐름이 맞물려 나타난 결과로 보인다. 첫째, 전 세계적으로 한류에 대한 관심이 꾸준히 확대되고 있다. 음악, 드라마, 영화뿐 아니라 한국의.. 더보기
The Silent Collapse: South Korea’s Birthrate Crisis A recent report announced a rise in South Korea’s birthrate for the first time in nine years. For a nation grappling with record-low fertility rates, this might seem like a promising development. However, before celebrating, we must take a broader look at the situation. The slight increase in births last year is likely an aftereffect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many couples postponed marriage and .. 더보기
Echoes of Rebellion, Whispers of Control Cultural Rule Period (1919-1937, 문화통치) The late 1910s were a time of major global change. In 1917, the Russian Empire collapsed due to the Bolshevik Revolution, and by the 1920s, socialist ideas began spreading to Korean society through Manchuria and Shanghai. Many Koreans saw socialism as a way to fight against Japan’s colonial rule and help poor farmers escape poverty.At the same time, after W.. 더보기
Japan’s Coercive Rule in Korea (1910-1919) : Suppression and Land Seizure Main PoliciesMilitary Control: Japanese military police and soldiers maintained strict public order.Loss of Basic Rights: Freedoms such as association, press, and expression were severely restricted.Land Survey Project: The Land Surveying Project (토지조사사업) took away tenant farmers' rights to cultivate the land, leading to a loss of land ownership for many Koreans. 더보기
The Fall of the Korean Empire and Japan’s Colonization The Korean Empire (대한제국) was the predecessor of both South Korea and North Korea. During its time, there were several efforts to modernize the country. For example, the Gapsin Coup (1884, 갑신정변) was an attempt by young reformers to change the social structure, though it ultimately failed radically. Later, the Gabo Reform (1894-1896, 갑오개혁) was a government-led effort to modernize Korea by adopting.. 더보기
Q. Can anyone tell me when curry (yellow curry a la Japan) caught on with the public in Korea? Answer...  Japanese-style curry was introduced to Korea during the Japanese colonization.And it wasn't until the 1980s that it exploded in popularity with Korean consumers. At that time, Ottogi Foods launched a three-minute curry. It was a kind of convenience food... and the ad copy was "Ottogi curry on Sunday." 더보기
중국의 무자비한 행동 (China’s ruthless actions) 최근 탈북자들(North Korean defectors)을 중국 국경 내에 구금한 후(after detaining) 강제로 송환(forcibly repatriating)하는 중국의 충격적인 행태(disturbing practice) 대한 보도가 잇따르고 있다. 한 탈북자 단체는 지난 4월 26일 중국 북부 지린성에서 체포된(be apprehended) 탈북자 200여 명이 북한으로 강제 송환(sent back)됐다고 밝혔다. 자유아시아방송(RFA)는 중국 투먼과 훈춘 지역에서 체포된 최대 60명(up to 60)의 북한 주민들이 북한 접경 도시(a city bordering the North Korea)인 단둥에서도 비슷한 운명(a similar fate)을 겪었다고 보도했다. 언론은 또한 탈북자들이 모.. 더보기
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