Notes on Things Korean (Revised edition) - Softcover

Suzanne Crowder Han

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565913132 ISBN 13: 9781565913134

Publisher: Hollym, 2012

Synopsis

This priceless book presents the wisdom and insight of someone who has lived in the country since 1977 and witnessed the remarkable development of Korea. It travels through life in Korea from all perspectives, including beliefs and customs, lifestyle, special days, arts and crafts, music, dance, language, historic figures, famous places, games, sports... It also offers an insight into the traditions and cultural heritage of the Korean people. This is a book for everyone with an interest in foreign culture, but particularly for students, researchers, writers and translators, to

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About the Author

Suzanne Crowder Han was born in Greenwood, South Carolina. She completed a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of South Carolina, majoring in Studio Art. She has lived in Korea since 1977, when she first came to the country as a US Peace Corps Volunteer to work in a rural health center, and is currently director of the CIEE Study Center in Seoul. She has written a collection of Korean folk and fairy tales and a number of Korean guide books and children's books. She has also translated and published several Korean literary works.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hollym
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565913132
• ISBN 13: 9781565913134
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272