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Korean Cultural Center (N.Y.): Unesco Heritage in Korea
"Korea’s vibrant cultural legacy, comprising music, art, literature, dance, architecture, clothing, and cuisine, offers a delightful combination of tradition and modernity. South Korea preserves a wealth of priceless cultural heritage, the majority of which have been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List to be protected for future generations."
from the website
Korean Culture – Guide to History, Customs, People, and Modern Day
An introduction to Korean culture as supplemental information to a class to learn to speak Korean.
9 Korean Wedding Traditions from Bride Magazine
9 Korean Wedding Customs You'll See at Traditional Celebrations from The Knot
Hallyu (Korean Wave)
"The Korean Wave landed in Japan in 2003 when the KBS TV drama series Winter Sonata was aired via NHK. The drama became a megahit, and Nami Island in Chuncheon, the filming site of the drama, was a must-visit destination for Japanese tourists."
Traditional Arts
A look at the music, calligraphy, dance and other aspects of Korean Culture.

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