Kim Jong Kook Moon Geun Young (Exploring the Mysteries of Korean Culture)

Korean culture has been a favorite since ancient times. Whether it's Korean dramas, Korean music or Korean food, it attracts countless people to explore. And behind all this pop culture lies a more profound connotation of Korean culture. Kim Jong-guk and Moon Geun-young are two experts who delve into Korean culture, and through their experience and research, they unveil the mysteries of Korean culture for us.

Chapter 1: Understanding Korean History and Traditional Culture

Korea is a country with a long history and deep culture. Before understanding Korean culture, we need to know a little bit about Korea's history and traditional culture. In ancient times, Korea was made up of three countries, namely Goguryeo, Silla and Baekje. These three countries were unified into one country in the 7th century A.D., the Unified Silla. During the period of unification of Silla, the culture of Korea developed greatly and many excellent cultural works appeared, such as the Avatamsaka Sutra and the History of the Three Kingdoms.

Chapter 2: Understanding Korean Religions and Beliefs

Korea is a country of religious pluralism, mainly Buddhism, Christianity and Confucianism. Buddhism is the earliest religion introduced in Korean history, and it has had a profound influence on the development of Korean culture. Korea is very famous for its Buddhist temples, such as Namsan Zen Temple and Choji Zen Temple. Christianity is a religion introduced to Korea in modern times, and it has become increasingly important in Korean society. Confucianism is an important part of traditional Korean culture, which emphasizes human relations and social morality.

Chapter 3: Understanding Korean Customs and Habits

Korean customs and habits are very distinctive. For example, Koreans like to accept gifts with both hands to show respect and gratitude; Koreans take off their shoes when entering a room as a sign of respect and hygiene; and Koreans use spoons and chopsticks when eating, instead of grabbing the food with their hands directly. In addition, Koreans have many festivals and celebrations, such as the Lunar New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival, and New Year's Day. These festivals and celebrations reflect the cultural traditions and values of Koreans.

Chapter 4: Understanding Korean Art and Literature

Korean art and literature are also important parts of Korean culture. Korea's traditional art forms include dance, music, and theater. Among them, Korean traditional dances are very beautiful, such as fan dance and drum dance. Korean traditional music is also very beautiful, such as the xiao and pipa. Korea's traditional drama includes Kunqu, Nanju, and Sunju. Korean literature is also very unique, such as the "Three Kingdoms" and "Han River Strange Tales".