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Korean folk customs are a significant part of Korean culture. They include a strong belief in the importance of family, community and society. [11] These beliefs are expressed during social practices such as family reunions and weddings.
The Encyclopedia of Korean Folk Culture (EKFC; Korean: 한국민속대백과사전; Hanja: 韓國民俗大百科事典) is a digital encyclopedia operated by the South Korean National Folk Museum of Korea, and thus supported by the South Korean government. [1] [2] It focuses on various topics related to traditional Korean culture. [2]
Jangdan, meaning “long and short,” is a foundational rhythmic pattern in Korean dance and music that distinguishes it from Western traditions. This unique rhythmic framework features a repetitive pattern integral to the music’s structure and is inspired by the natural pulse of breathing, mirroring the body's internal rhythms.
The contemporary culture of South Korea developed from the traditional culture of Korea which was prevalent in the early Korean nomadic tribes. By maintaining thousands of years of ancient Korean culture, with influence from ancient Chinese culture, South Korea split on its own path of cultural development away from North Korean culture since the division of Korea in 1945.
The traditional culture of Korea is the shared cultural and historical heritage of Korea before the division of Korea in 1945. Since the mid-20th century, Korea has been split between the North Korean and South Korean states , resulting in a number of cultural differences that can be observed even today.
"Arirang" is included twice on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, having been submitted for inclusion first by South Korea in 2012 [3] [2] and then by North Korea in 2014. [1] [4] In 2015, the South Korean Cultural Heritage Administration added the song to its list of important intangible cultural assets. [5]
The 100 Cultural Symbols of Korea [1] [2] (Korean: 백대 민족문화상징; Hanja: 百大 民族文化象徵; RR: Baekdae Minjongmunhwasangjing; MR: Paektae Minjongmunhwasangjing) were selected by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (at the time of selection, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism) of South Korea on 26 July 2006, judging that the Korean people are representative among ...
Yunnori, traditional Korean game on Seollal. Seollal (New Years Day) Seollal is one of the most significant holidays in Korea, along with Chuseok. Seollal is New Year’s Day on the Korean lunar calendar. The name originates from the word seol, which means unfamiliar, implying newness of a new coming year. It is unknown when Koreans began ...