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This pathfinder includes information about culture in South Korea. For materials at the Library of Congress, consult its Performing Arts Reading Room and American Folklife Center sites.
Asian Film Connections (http://www.asianfilms.org/)
Created by the Asia Pacific Media Center at the University of Southern California,
Asian Film Connections promotes contemporary feature films from Korea, China,
India, Japan, and Taiwan. The site includes online video clips, filmographies,
and critical analyses. It can be read in Korean.
Arts Council Korea (http://www.arko.or.kr)
Successor to the Korean Culture and Arts Foundation (KCAF). Links to an introduction of the organization, its facilities, and more. In Korean, Japanese, and English.
ifilm Connections: Asian & Pacific (http://www.asianfilms.org/)
Promotes contemporary feature films from the Asia-Pacific region. Search on South Korea for a list of films. The site includes information on film cultures, podcasts, and blogs.
Asian Historical Architecture (http://www.orientalarchitecture.com)
A comprehensive survey of Asia's architectural heritage. View over 9,000 photos of 595 sites in 18 countries. Click on South Korea for a visual index of sites by area with site name and brief description.
Click Korea: Access to Korean Arts & Culture (http://www.clickkorea.org/)
Click Korea is an online resource developed by the Korea Foundation to meet the
need for broader access to information about Korean arts and culture. Provides information on upcoming performances and exhibitions in Korea and worldwide, a database
of Korean studies scholars and students, online lectures, links to food and cultural guides, and essays on Korean
arts and culture. In Korean and English.
Encyclopedia Korean Culture (http://www.koreandb.net/koreandb%5Fservices.asp?URL=/Kodia/Kodia.htm)
Online Encyclopedia of Korean Culture. In Korean.
KOREARTNET.COM (http://www.koreartnet.com/)
Provides information on Korean culture and traditions including arrangement of cultural performance, travel to cultural sites, and cultural exchange and activities. In Korean.
Kungnip Chungang Pangmulgwan (http://www.museum.go.kr)
National Museum of Korea. Information on the history of museum, collections and exhibitions, educational services, and more. In Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese.
Korea Face (http://www.koreaface.com/)
Links to museums, information on cultural inheritance (food, crafts, music, temples, and so on), and photos. In Korean and English.
The Korean Art History Connection
at Hong-Ik University (KAHC) (http://www.hongik.ac.kr/%7Ekahc/kahc-eng.htm)
KAHC aims to be a connecting point between Korean art historians and scholars of the world. Includes on-line searchable bibliographies of art history: sculpture, painting, and craft. In Korean and English.
Korean Cultural Center of Los Angeles (KCCLA) (http://www.kccla.org/)
KCCLA is operated by the Korean Ministry
of Culture and is dedicated to increasing knowledge about Korean history and
culture. The center provides information about its museum, library, events, classes,
and tours. In Korean and English.
The Korean Culture and Arts Foundation/ 한국문화예술위원회 (http://www.arko.or.kr/home2005/eng2007/index.jsp)
Homepage of KCAF, founded in 1973 to promote activities relevant to the development
of Korean culture and arts. Assists research and creative activities in the fields
of literature, fine arts, music, dance, drama, film, performance, traditional
arts, photography, architecture, and publications. In Korean, English, and Japanese.
Korean Cultural Service. New York (http://www.koreanculture.org)
The Korean Cultural Service promotes mutual understanding between Korea and the United States through its cultural and academic activities. The service provides information on Korea and Korea-U.S. relations and assists exchange programs between the two countries. It was inaugurated in 1979 under the authority of the Korean Consulate General in New York. Includes links to exhibitions and events, services, online library, and more. In Korean and English.
Korean Film Archive/ 한국영상자료원 (http://www.koreafilm.org/main/main.asp)
Established 1974 as a nonprofit organization, the Korean Film Archive collects,
preserves, restores, exhibits, and exchanges all the Korean-related films, visual
materials, documents, scenarios, posters, and music discs. Includes links to screenings, publications, library, and the movie database. In Korean and English.
Korean Film Commission (KOFIC) / 영화진흥위원회 (http://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/)
KOFIC is a government-supported, self-administered
body, that works to promote and support Korean films both in Korea and abroad. It
includes project information; workshop information; photos, research papers and
reports; periodicals; a database to search production companies, film titles, and
film festivals; links to film commissions, and statistics on film production cost and attendance. In Korean and English.
Korean Film Page (http://koreanfilm.org/index.html)
Provides an overview of the films,
issues, people, and events that shape the film community in Korea.
Korean Martial Arts (http://www.bl.physik.tu-muenchen.de/%7Ek2/budo%5Fenglish/infosystems/node81.html)
Links to Hapkido, Taekwon Do, Tang Soo Do, and more. Compiled by Klaus Steinberger of Munich, Germany.
Korean National Heritage Online/ 국가문화유산종합정보서비스 (http://www.heritage.go.kr/eng/index.jsp)
Information on Korean heritage including culture, folklore, national treasures, and museums in Korea. In Korean and English.
National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts (NCKTPA) / 국립국악원 (http://www.ncktpa.go.kr/eng.htm)
Includes information about NCKTPA, performances, hall and museum, Webcasting, and more. In Korean and English.
National Museum of Korea/ 국립중앙박물관 (http://www.museum.go.kr)
Information on the history of museum, collections and exhibitions, educational services, and more. In Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese.
Chongdong Theater (http://www.chongdong.com/)
A major theater in Seoul for Korean traditional performing arts. Activities focus on supporting traditional art performances and training young performers. Includes performance and event information (video files available), news, newspaper articles, education programs, and a directory of Korean traditional artists. In Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and English.
National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea/ 국립현대미술관 (http://www.moca.go.kr/Modern/eng/main.html)
General information on the National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea. In Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese.
Ministry of Culture
and Tourism (MCT) / 문화관광부 (http://www.mct.go.kr/)
MCT is responsible for affairs in the areas of culture, the arts, religion, tourism, and sports. Provides information about the Ministry, its offices, articles, and related links. In Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese.
The National Folk Museum of Korea/ 국립민속박물관 (http://www.nfm.go.kr/)
Designed to provide a better understanding of traditional Korean culture. Links include an introduction to the Museum, activities, and exhibitions. In multiple languages.
UVA. Library Subject
Guides . Asian & Middle Eastern Languages and Culture. World Heritage list from the Republic of Korea (http://www.lib.virginia.edu/subjects/amlc/whk.htm)
Links to World Heritage sites in South Korea.
Interactive Korea. Culture: The Korean National Anthem, Ae Guk Gah (http://userpages.umbc.edu/%7Eskim32/IFSM403/misc.html#anthem)
Listen to Korean National Anthem (midi file) and view the sheet music. In Korean and English.
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