References

Korean Culture: My Experience

Compiled by Yongjin Kang, Ph D.

The following is a list of references for the 2025 theme, “Korean Culture: My Experience.” The list is not exhaustive but compiled here to provide some help with initiating research of the topic.  Books on Korea will provide you with general information on the theme. Online sites will be helpful in more in-depth researching specific topics of your interest. In addition, you may find several YouTube Videos by some renowned Korean Studies Scholars useful. For some items in the list, descriptions are given in gray. Comments by the Author (Kang) are added in green. 

A.Books on Korean History

B.Internet sites

C.Articles

D.Books on Korean Culture

E.YouTube Videos by Korean Scholars. 

A.Books on Korean History

1. Cha, Victor, and Ramon Pacheco Pardo. Korea: A New History of South and North. Yale University Press, 2023.

2. Eckert, C. J., et al. Korea Old and New: A History. Ilchokak Publishers, 1990.

3. Lee, K. A New History of Korea. Translated by E. W. Wagner and E. J. Schutz, Harvard University Press, 1988.

4. Nahm, A. C. A Panorama of 5000 Years: Korean History. 2nd ed., Hollym International Corp., 2005.

5. Nahm, A. C. Korea: Tradition & Transformation. 2nd ed., Hollym International Corp., 1996.

6. Overdorfer, Don, and Robert Carlin. The Two Koreas: A Contemporary History. 3rd ed., Basic Books, 2014.

B. Internet Sites

1. Asia Society

   https://asiasociety.org/education/historical-and-modern-religions-korea  

   Historical and Modern Religions of Korea
   https://asiasociety.org/education/three-teachings

   The Three Teachings, By Chris Livaccari, March 2010
   https://asiasociety.org/education/three-teachings 

   The Korean Thoughts
   https://asiasociety.org/education/korean-thought
   Source: Korean Overseas Information Service. Reprinted with permission.

   The Value and Meaning of the Korean Family
   https://asiasociety.org/education/value-and-meaning-korean-family
   Author: Clark W. Sorenson.

   Women’s Role in Contemporary Korea
   https://asiasociety.org/education/womens-role-contemporary-korea
   Author: Korean Overseas Information Service (KOIS).

   Taegeuk: The South Korean Flag
   https://asiasociety.org/education/taegeuk  

   Population Change and Development in Korea,
   https://asiasociety.org/education/population-change-and-development-korea
   Author: Kwon, Tai-Hwan 

2. East Asia National Resource Center, At the Elliott School of International Affairs
   https://nrc.elliott.gwu.edu/korea/
   Korea

   Overview

   History, Culture, Language, and Traditions

   Politics and Contemporary Topics

   News, Magazines, and Journals

   Lesson Plans and Activity Ideas

3. Encyclopedia of Korean Folk Culture.
   https://folkency.nfm.go.kr/main
   Encyclopedia of Korean Folk Culture: Overview of Various Aspects of Korean Culture
   Many Korean cultural aspects, customs are explained in English as well as in multimedia format. 
   The titles below can be downloaded. 

   Encyclopedia of The Korean Folk beliefs

   Encyclopedia of Korean Seasonal Customs 

   Encyclopedia of Korean Folk Literature

   Food, Clothing and Husing in Korea

   Encyclopedia of Occupation and skills in Korea

   Encyclopedia of Korean Folk Society

   More from this site: 

   Ancestor Worship, Choi, Gilsung
   https://folkency.nfm.go.kr/topic/detail/403?pageType=search&keyword=ancestor+worship 

   Wedding ceremony, Cheon Hyesook,
   https://folkency.nfm.go.kr/EN/topic/detail/101 

   First Birthday, Jo Hee-jin
   https://folkency.nfm.go.kr/topic/detail/107

   Ritual, Choi Soon-kwon
   https://folkency.nfm.go.kr/kr/topic/detail/391

   
   

4. Encyclopedia of Korean Culture
   https://encykorea.aks.ac.kr/
   Various topics of Korean culture can be accessed.

   A ritual performed to worship ancestors. Kim, Mi-Young. https://encykorea.aks.ac.kr/Article/E0051261

   The baby's first birthday, which is the first anniversary of birth. Lim Seok-jaehttps://encykorea.aks.ac.kr/Article/E0016110

   Pyebaek, Yeo Joong-cheolhttps://encykorea.aks.ac.kr/Article/E0060106A wedding ceremony in which the bride visits her in-laws and greets her parents-in-law and other elders of her in-laws.

   60th Birthday, Lim Seok-jaehttps://encykorea.aks.ac.kr/Article/E0064949

5. EPIK: English Program In Korea
   http://www.epik.go.kr/contents.do?contentsNo=68&menuNo=340
   Life in Korea: Culture & Etiquette: 

   (Topics: Family Culture, Traditional Clothing, Food Culture, Traditional House, Traditional Holidays, Arts & Sports, Etiquettes)

6. FIU (Florida International University) Library: Culture of Korea
   https://library.fiu.edu/koreanculture 
   Developing the Korean culture 

   Breen, Michael. ‘The New Koreans.” Chapter 10. Beginnings 

   https://library.fiu.edu/ld.php?content_id=50257731 

   Breen, Michael. ‘The New Koreans.” Chapter 11. The Quest for Purity

   https://library.fiu.edu/ld.php?content_id=50257739 

   Pop Culture of Korea

   Hallyu: The Korean Wave (PDF)

   https://library.fiu.edu/ld.php?content_id=50257589 

   Lee, Sue Jin, The Korean wave: The Seoul of Asia

7. Georgia Tech University, Virtual Media Curation Of Korean Culture & Society
   https://sites.gatech.edu/koreanmedia/digital-library-of-korean-culture-media/8-korean-emotions/ 
   Korean Emotions: Cheong and Han: When discussing what uniquely defines the Korean people, two words that often come up are “Cheong” and “Hann”. Both describe complex emotions pertaining to Korea with meanings difficult to capture in translation, but these two are often seen as important to Korean psyche as a whole. 

8. History.Net, National Institute of Korean History
   https://contents.history.go.kr/front/eng/main.do?lang=en
   Our History Net (우리 역사 넷) By 국사 편찬 위원회 
   Culture & Arts: Stories from Korean HistoryExplore this website for various topics of Korean history, culture and arts in pdf as well as in video formats

   Korean Cultural History > History of Korea > Korean Cultural History: 40 Volumes on various topics of Kor4ean culture

   First Birthday, Yoon Sungjaehttp://contents.history.go.kr/mobile/km/view.do?levelId=km_010_0050_0020_0010 

   60th Birthday, Yoon Sungjaehttp://contents.history.go.kr/mobile/km/view.do?levelId=km_010_0050_0020_0030 

9. Korea A2Z
   https://www.koreaa2z.com/ 
   Korean Studies database: Links to Titles like Three Views, Three Bonds and Conducts, Cultural Heritage of Korea, Korean Life and Folk Customs are available 

10. Korea Database
    https://www.krpia.co.kr/#none
    Full-texts of historical materials and records in the fields of history, literature, folk culture, nature, Chinese medicine, religion, etc. Includes historical materials related to Korean studies as well as Asian Studies. 

11. Korean Cultural Center, NYC
    https://www.koreanculture.org/korea-information-culture-and-the-arts
    (UNESCO Heritage in Korea, Traditional Arts, Hallyu)

12. Korean Cultural Center, Washington DC
    https://washingtondc.korean-culture.org/en/1817/korea/1254
    About Korea: Korean Cultural Center

13. New World Encyclopedia
    https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Culture_of_Korea 
    Culture of Korea
    Contents include the following topics: Traditional Korean Arts, Lifestyle, World Heritage Sites

14. PBS
    https://www.pbs.org/hiddenkorea/history.htm
    Hidden Korea, PBS

15. Rough Guide: South Korea Travel Guide
    “Culture and etiquettes in Korea”
    https://www.roughguides.com/south-korea/culture-etiquette/ 

16. State of Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa Women, Infants, and Children
    https://hhs.iowa.gov/media/12903/download?inline
    South Korean Culture and Foods

17. Thao & Co. Translation Times
    https://thaonco.com/translation-times/languages/interesting-facts-about-korean-culture/ 
    Interesting Facts about Korean Culture
    1. Legends and Myths
    2. Respect for Traditional Values
    3. Chaebols
    4. South Korea Film Industry
    5. K-pop and Hallyu
    6. K-Beauty
    7. The Birthplace of eSports
    8. Sum Up

18. The Encyclopedia of Britannica, Britannica:
    https://www.britannica.com/place/South-Korea/Daily-life-and-social-customs 
    Daily life and social customs
    Young Ick Lew, Woo-ik Yu, Last updated Jan. 3. 2025
    The History of South Korea
    Bae-ho Hahn, Young Ick Lew
    Economic and social developments
    Young Ick Lew, Hyug-Baeg Im
    K-pop: popular music (Also known as: Kpop)
    Suzan Colón

19. University of Wisconsin Eau Clair, University Studies Abroad Consortium
    “Brief Overview of the Korean Culture in General”
    https://studyabroad.apps.uwec.edu/_customtags/ct_FileRetrieve.cfm?File_ID=04077472734F0771040D007C75041C750F080014720E70736E7501020606067476720274037703710D#:~:text=More%20than%20one%2Dquarter%20of,percent%20of%20Koreans%20practice%20Buddhism.%22
    (USAC Korea Cultural Notes.docx) Brief overview of the Korean culture in general: General Info, Family, Religion, General Attitudes of Koreans, Beauty Standards, Food, Notes for Korean Adoptees.)

20. Utah Valley University, Transcultural Nursing: Chapter 15. Korean Culture
    https://freebooks.uvu.edu/NURS3400/index.php/ch11-korean-culture.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAjp-7BhBZEiwAmh9rBWKa0uEhQh3bBCKrsumbCxKDEErVjWWmjS67pA16ySjDr4H4RklvLxoCia0QAvD_BwE 

21. World Culture Encyclopedia
    https://www.everyculture.com/Ja-Ma/South-Korea.html
    Culture of South Korea, By C Hunghee S Arah S Oh 
    Contents: Orientation, History and Ethnic Relations, Urbanism, Architecture, and the Use of Space, Food and Economy, Social Stratification, Political Life, Social Welfare and Change Programs, Nongovernmental Organizations and Other Associations, Gender Roles and Statuses, Marriage, Family, and Kinship, Socialization, Etiquette, Religion, Medicine and Health Care, Secular Celebrations, The Arts and Humanities, The State of the Physical and Social Sciences, Bibliography. 

C.Books on Korean Culture

1. “Traditional and Contemporary Korean Culture.” SPICE, Stanford, https://spicestore.stanford.edu/collections/recommended-teaching-resources-on-korea/products/traditional-and-contemporary-korean-culture.
   
   Lesson Plans for High School to Community College level. Lesson topics include Korea’s history, land, and climate; religion in Korea; Korean family life; Korean art; Korean popular culture; Korean food; and education in Korea.

2. Baker, Don, translator and editor. A Korean Confucian’s Advice on How to Be Moral: Tasan Chŏng Yagyong’s Reading of the Zhongyong. Korean Classics Library: Philosophy and Religion, University of Hawaii Press, 484 pages, 2 b&w illustrations.
   
   Description: Written as a dialogue with King Chŏngjo, (r. 1776–1800) these texts reveal how Tasan interpreted his Confucian tradition, particularly its understanding of how human beings could cultivate morality, while the king’s questions illustrate the mainstream Neo-Confucianism Tasan was reacting against. Tasan challenged the non-theistic standard, insisting that living a moral life is not easy and that we need to be motivated to exert the effort necessary to overcome our selfish tendencies. He had abandoned his faith by the time he wrote these commentaries but, influenced by Catholic works and determined to find a more effective way to live a moral life than non-theistic Neo-Confucianism provided, Tasan constructed a Confucian philosophy of moral improvement centered on belief in God. This translation, helpfully annotated for context and analysis, is an exploration of early Korean engagement with the West and a powerful guide to all those interested in Confucianism, Christianity, and morality.

3. Chang, Edward Y. J. Korean Confucianism: Traditions and Modernity. The Academy of Korean Studies Press, 2015, https://www.aks.ac.kr/ikorea/upload/intl/korean/UserFiles/UKS3_Korean_Confucianism_eng.pdf.

4. Chung Hyo Ye: Tales of Filial Devotion, Loyalty, Respect, and Benevolence from the History and Folklore of Korea. Korean Spirit and Culture III. https://drive.google.com/file/d/106JcS4dD6uEpBLXThyNDKXVQNwS12WoJ/view?usp=sharing.

5. De Mente, Boye Lafayette, and Laura Kingdon. The Korean Mind: Understanding Contemporary Korean Culture. Revised ed., Tuttle Publishing, 24 Apr. 2018.
   
   Description: Today, South Korea is an economic, technological and entertainment superpower. How, as a country, did they rebound from war, poverty and political unrest? And how can that success be replicated in other cultures? The answers can, in fact, be found by understanding Korean customs, values and beliefs. Author Boye Lafayette De Mente identifies the unique qualities that comprise the Korean identity and articulates their modern expressions of Korean culture and history in this book.
   
   Organized alphabetically by topic, De Mente explains the critical cultural code words that make Korea the country it is today. Anyone interested in Korean etiquette, whether for travel or work, will discover that their meanings extend far beyond superficial English translations to deeper interpretations.

6. Fenkl, Heinz Insu, and Bella Myong-wol Dalton-Fenkl. The Korean Myths: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes and Legends. Thames & Hudson, 8 Oct. 2024.
   
   Description: A fascinating introduction to the world of Korean myth and legend. The myths of Korea may seem a complex and intriguing mix of ghosts, spirits, and superstition, but they form the bedrock of one of the most vibrant global cultures today. In the past few decades, South Korea has experienced a rapid rise to prominence on the world stage as the Hallyu, the "Korean wave" of popular culture, drives newfound interest in the country. This swift transformation has also generated paradoxes within contemporary South Korea, where cutting-edge technology now coexists with centuries-old shamanistic legends and Buddhist rituals. Korean myths are a living and evolving part of society, in both the North and South. With the export of Korean film across the globe, K-pop, fashion, K-dramas, literature, and comics there is a growing desire to understand the folklore and mythical underpinnings of contemporary Korean culture.
   
   Authors Heinz Insu Fenkl and Bella Dalton-Fenkl bring together a wealth of knowledge of both the new and the old, the traditional and the modern, to guide readers through this fascinating history and help them understand the culture and traditions of the Korean people. From the Changsega ("Song of Creation") sung by shamans to the gods, goddesses, and monsters who inhabit the cosmos—including the god Mireuk, creator of the world, and the giant Grandma Mago, who was able to create mountains from the mud on her skirt—these myths have been disseminated for centuries and continue to resonate in popular culture today.

7. Hammer, Elizabeth. The Arts of Korea: A Resource for Educators. Edited by Judith G. Smith, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, https://www.metmuseum.org/-/media/files/learn/for-educators/publications-for-educators/korea.pdf.

8. Huat, Chua Beng, and Koichi Iwabuchi, editors. East Asian Pop Culture: Analyzing the Korean Wave. Hong Kong University Press, 2008. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt1xwb6n.  Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.

9. Jackson, Andrew David, et al., editors. Invented Traditions in North and South Korea. University of Hawai’i Press, 2022. JSTOR, https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctv1hggkdr. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.

10. Kim, Do Kyun, and Min-Sun Kim, editors. Hallyu: Influence of Korean Popular Culture in Asia and Beyond. Seoul National University Press, 2011.

11. Kim, Kyung Hyun. Virtual Hallyu: Korean Cinema of the Global Era. Duke University Press, 2011. JSTOR, https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctv1131d6j. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.

12. Park, Hyunjoon, and Hyeyoung Woo. Korean Families Yesterday and Today. University of Michigan Press, Perspectives on Contemporary Korea, https://doi.org/10.3998/mpub.10195705.

13. Shin, Susan P. Korean Culture and Customs: A Comprehensive Guide for Visitors to Understand the Traditions and Customs of Korea. Independently published, 21 Jan. 2023.

14. The Practice of Hongik Ingan. Korean Spirit and Culture VII.https://drive.google.com/file/d/17ZpQBp1YDbcMcSbpw2qMXFUX-H8mC6-O/view?usp=sharing.

D. Articles

1. “10 Surprising Differences Between Korean vs. American Culture.” Asia Exchange, 10 Feb. 2023, https://asiaexchange.org/blogs/10-surprising-differences-between-korean-vs-american-culture/.

2. “3.1 Confucianism in Korea.” Fiveable, updated 21 Aug. 2024, https://library.fiveable.me/history-of-korea/unit-3/confucianism-korea/study-guide/ruLSKb79RFzKv4GT.

3. “Hanbok: The Traditional Korean Dress.” Victoria and Albert Museum, https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/hanbok-traditional-korean-dress?srsltid=AfmBOoq60CtRk09JmWhJ6VuAF73MCkGgbDSRGPzJRl878aKCJvLG3GhB.

4. “Philosophy in Korean Culture (Natural Philosophy, Buddhism, Confucianism, Modern Philosophy).” TOTA: Traditions of The Ancestors, https://www.tota.world/article/153/.

5. “The Rituals & Traditions Episode 34.” K-Pod, Season 5, Episode 4, Korean American Story.org, 20 Mar. 2024, https://koreanamericanstory.org/podcast/rituals-and-traditions/.

6. Adams, Tim. “K-Everything: The Rise and Rise of Korean Culture.” The Guardian, 4 Sept. 2022, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/04/korea-culture-k-pop-music-film-tv-hallyu-v-and-a.

7. Adams, Tim. “South Korea’s Traditions Can Teach Us That Mourning Is Easier as a Family Affair.” The Guardian, 2 Sept. 2022, https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/sep/02/koreas-traditions-teach-us-that-mourning-is-easier-as-a-family-affair.

8. Cawley, Kevin. “How to Become Wise: Practice Is at the Heart of Korean Philosophy. In Order to Lead a Good Life, Hone Your Daily Rituals of Self-Cultivation.” Aeon, https://aeon.co/essays/korean-philosophy-is-built-upon-daily-practice-of-good-habits.
   An easily read introduction of Buddhism and Confucianism in Korean culture and society. 

9. Choi, Sang-Chin, and Kibum Kim. “Naïve Psychology of Koreans’ Interpersonal Mind and Behavior in Close Relationships.” Indigenous and Cultural Psychology, edited by Uichol Kim, Kwang-Kuo Hwang, and Kuo-Shu Yang, Springer, 2006, pp. 85-108, https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-28662-4_16.

10. Evason, Nina. "South Korean Culture: Core Concepts." Cultural Atlas, 2016, https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/south-korean-culture/south-korean-culture-core-concepts 
    Harmony, Tenacity, Face (chaemyoun), Toughness, Hahn, Filial piety, Adaptability, Nationalism, Education

11. Evason, Nina. "South Korean Culture: Naming." Cultural Atlas, 2021, https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/south-korean-culture/south-korean-culture-naming 

12. Fuego, Kyle. “Exploring South Korean Culture: A Journey Worth Taking.” International Volunteer HQ, 19 Aug. 2024, https://www.volunteerhq.org/blog/exploring-south-korean-culture/.
    A short introduction to Korean culture in general 

13. Gao, Xiaotian, Hamedi Mohd Adnan, and Changsong Wang. “The Spectrum of Han: Cultural Psychology in Korean National Cinema.” Studies in Media and Communication, vol. 12, no. 1, Mar. 2024, pp. 1-15. Redfame Publishing, https://redfame.com/journal/index.php/smc/article/viewFile/6461/6418.

14. Glionna, John M. “A Complex Feeling Tugs at Koreans.” Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2011, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2011-jan-05-la-fg-south-korea-han-20110105-story.html.

15. Howard, K., et al. "East Asian Pop Culture: Analyzing the Korean Wave." Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies, vol. 73, no. 1, 2010, pp. 144-146. DOI: 10.1017/S0041977X09990589. 

16. Huer, Jon. “Psychology of Korean Han.” The Korea Times, 22 Mar. 2009, https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/12/638_41770.html.

17. Kim, Halla. “Korean Philosophy.” The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, edited by Edward N. Zalta, Spring 2022 ed., https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/korean-philosophy/.

18. Kim, Jae In. “What It’s Like at Home: Unique Korean Traditions.” Freely Magazine, 6 Apr. 2020, https://freelymagazine.com/2020/04/06/what-its-like-at-home-unique-korean-traditions/.

19. Kim, Uichol, Young-Shin Park, and Donghyun Park. “The Korean Indigenous Psychology Approach: Theoretical Considerations and Empirical Applications.” Applied Psychology, vol. 48, no. 4, Oct. 1999, pp. 451–464. Wiley Online Library, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-0597.1999.tb00065.x.

20. Kocken, M. (2014). Insider Perspective: Seven Reasons Why Korea Has the Worst Productivity in the OECD. Retrieved from http://www.businesskorea.co.kr/english/oped/opinions/3698-insider-perspective-seven-reasons-why-korea-has-worst-productivity-oecd

21. Kwun, Aileen. “One Garment’s Journey Through History.” The New York Times, 9 Apr. 2022, https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/09/style/one-garments-journey-through-history.html.

22. Kyung-min, No. “‘Aegyo’: The Psyche Behind Childlike Adults.” AtoZ into Korean Mind, The Korea Herald, 9 Jan. 2024, updated 22 Dec. 2024, https://www.koreaherald.com/article/3299428.

23. Lee, Grace, editor. Family on Screen: Understanding Korean Society and Family through Films. Korean Film Archive, 2013.

24. Lerwill, Ben. "How to Experience Traditional Korean Culture." National Geographic, 8 Nov. 2024, www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/experience-traditional-south-korean-culture-customs-celebrations. 

25. Moon, Hyoung-jin. “The Rite of Passage and Folklore of Koreans.” International Atea Review, vol. 8, no. 2, Autumn 2005, https://www.scribd.com/document/691242812/The-Rite-of-Passage-and-Folklore-of-Koreans.

26. Peterson, Mark. "The Life and Death of Confucianism in Korea." Korea Times, 10 Oct. 2023, www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/opinion/2024/12/638_360702.html.
    Mark Peterson (markpeterson@byu.edu) is a professor emeritus of Korean, Asian and Near Eastern languages at Brigham Young University in Utah.

27. Razmaite, Aiste. “Cultural Differences That I Have Experienced as an Exchange Student in South Korea.” Erasmus Generation Blog, Sept.3, 2021. https://blog.erasmusgeneration.org/cultural-differences-i-have-experienced-exchange-student-south-korea.

28. Roll, Martin. “K-Everything: The Rise of Korea’s Cultural Economy & Pop Culture.” The Guardian, 4 Sept. 2022, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/04/korea-culture-k-pop-music-film-tv-hallyu-v-and-a.

29. Roll, Martin. “Korean Wave (Hallyu) – The Rise of Korea’s Cultural Economy & Pop Culture.” Martin Roll, Oct. 2021. https://martinroll.com/resources/articles/asia/korean-wave-hallyu-the-rise-of-koreas-cultural-economy-pop-culture/.

30. Sen Nag, Oishimaya. “The Culture of South Korea.” World Atlas, 28 Mar. 2019, https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-culture-of-south-korea.html.

31. Women on Screen: Understanding Korean Society and Women through Films. Edited by Munhwa Ch'eyuk Kwan'gwangbu and Han'guk Yŏngsang Charyowŏn, Munhwa Ch'eyuk Kwan'gwangbu, 2012.

32. Yang Sun Geun, Y. S. (2002). Chaemyoun-Saving (Face Saving) due to Korean Job Loss: Listening to Men's Voices'. Journal of Comparative Family Studies, 33, 73-95.

33. Young, Hee. “Cultural Dynamics and Psychological Perspectives: Unraveling the Human Psyche in South Korea.” International Journal of Science and Society, vol. 5, no. 4, Aug. 2023, pp. 73–86. https://doi.org/10.54783/ijsoc.v5i4.766.
    This article delves into the intricate interplay between cultural dynamics and psychological perspectives within the context of South Korea.

E. YouTube Videos

1. “East Asia and Neo-Confucianism with Prof. Richard Shek.” The Korea Society, 24 July 2013, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwLBD8pJRFk.
   
   Dr. Richard Shek, professor of Humanities and Religious Studies at California State University, Sacramento, will introduce Neo-Confucianism and its impact throughout Asia. An expert on Chinese and Japanese Confucianism, Dr. Shek will cover the importance of Confucianism and its role in the nations in which it took root. He will also offer his perspective on the role of Neo-Confucianism in Korea in both pre-modern and contemporary times.

2. “Hallyu! The Korean Wave: The Curatorial Roundtable.” The Korea Society, uploaded by The Korea Society, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq4XKGFSwNk.

3. “Korean Confucianism: Bridging the Past and Present.” Arirang Prime, Episode 105, uploaded by Arirang TV, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPSGxnMC3qw&t=21m29s.

4. “One Religion, Two Countries: Classical and Neo-Confucianism in Korea & Japan.” Featuring Dr. John Goulde, The Korea Society, 21 Aug. 2014, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtxJU0Pai2Q.
   Dr. John Goulde, Professor of Religion, Sweet Briar College It isn't a surprise that Korea and Japan adopted Confucianism in different ways. Discover which country used it for bureaucracy and governance, and which country preferred it for academic study. 

5. “Ties of Confucianism in South Korean Society.” Spirit of Asia, uploaded by ThaiPBS, 12 Feb. 2023, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCk17tCZNrM.

6. “Window on Korean Culture - 3 Confucianism.” 한국국제교류재단 KF, 25 Oct. 2023, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bqlbSuUcDY.
   A part of a collection of video clips on Korean culture that provides viewers with information on Korean society, history and arts through 20 individual video clips. (Subjects: Hanbok, King Sejong the Great, Confucianism, Kimchi, Korean Pottery, Korea's Traditional Medicine, Hallyu (Korean Wave), Science Technology in Korean History, Hanok vs. Contemporary Housing, Hall of Worthies and the Invention of Hangeul, Korea's Apartment Culture, Pansori, Korean Cities vs. Rural Villages, Joseon Dynasty Palaces, Shamanism, Jerye, Korean Cinema, IT Korea, Buddhism, Yi Sun-sin)

7. Duncan, John. Confucianism, Ritual, and Society in Joseon Dynasty Korea. Asian Art Museum, 2013, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTUMwXrtzWA.

8. Duncan, John. Myths and Truths about Premodern Korea. USC Korean Studies Institute, 29 Mar. 2014, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPEcszPd9T8.
   Professor John Duncan provides an overview of Korea's long premodern history, emphasizing four key themes. One, Korea has an exceptionally long history as a unified polity; its considerable institutional and organizational capacity was marked by a sophisticated centralized bureaucracy; two, Korea made active contributions to East Asian civilization in arts and thought; three, living in the shadow of China stimulated Koreans to develop a strong sense of local identity; and four, aspects of Korea's premodern experience continue to shape Korean life today.

9. Kang, Hildi. Keeping Track of Family: Korean Lineage Records Then and Now. USC Korean Studies Institute, 10 Nov. 2014, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQqYLrcekYU.

10. Shultz, Edward. Distinguishing Features of Korean History. Societas Koreana, 23 Apr. 2014, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F87ViUJQjUs.

11. Tizzard, David. Cross-Cultural Psychology and Korean Behavior. Featuring Dr. Paul Youngbin Kim, 27 Dec. 2022, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy9Fp_SVQX4.

12. Tizzard, David. Slavery, Confucianism, and Korean History. Featuring Mark Peterson, Korea Deconstructed, 12 Nov. 2022, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCJKPbFIRR0.
    Mark Peterson first arrived in Korea in 1965. He then completed a PhD at Harvard University. He is professor emeritus of Korean, Asian and Near Eastern languages at Brigham Young University in Utah. He has written countless books and now runs a popular YouTube channel on Korean history. Dr. Peterson has developed a strong understanding of the language and culture and used these to develop his own thoughts on Korean history. This is a wide-ranging discussion addressing the past, the present, and the future. We discussed Korea's internal developments as well as its place in the wider world. There was respectful disagreement, shared laughter, and mutual respect throughout the conversation. I hope you find it as thought-provoking as I did.