CONTENTS
1. THE KOREAN MIND
Hangul : The Nation's Pride and Joy / Lee Tong-kol = 19
Stern Mothers and Scrupulous Wives / Lee Tong-kol = 23
Ariang : Immortal Folk Song / Chung Il-yong = 28
Cultural Diverity / Kim Heung-joong = 32
Humor in Social Settings / Kim Heung-ioong = 35
Taboos : Don't Do That or You'll Have Bad Luck / No Bong-mi = 38
Philosophy Behind "Eat Korean" Campaign / Park Seong-ho = 42
Goblins : Both Generous and Vindictive / Lee Tong-kol = 47
Under-floor Heating Shapes Unique Character / Lee Tong-kol = 52
The Ancient Scioence of Geomancy / Sun Jai-kyu = 57
Customs on Childbirth and Care / Hong Sung-pyo = 62
At Odds Over Ancient Tomb / Lee Suk-ki = 65
2. ENDUMG LEGACIES
Enticing Taste of Kimchi / Lee Tong-kol = 73
Ubiquitous Totem Pole Guarding Villages / Chung Young-kuhn = 77
Traditionalists PreferMakkoli / Kim Heung-ioong = 81
"Treasure House" of Korean Culture / No Bong-mi = 85
"Silk Street" Safeguards Clothing Heritage / Park Seong-ho = 89
The Elegant Hanbok / Lee Tong-kol = 93
Centuries-old Market Thrives in Modern Capital / Ko Chul-iong = 98
Selling a Gift Chest : A Premarital Rite / Kim Sun-kon = 102
Farmers Create Ecstasy of Rhythm and Dance / Chung Young-kuhn = 107
Kings Remembered in Pageantry and Pomp / Lee Tong-kol = 111
Rich Symbolism in Old-style Weddings / Chung Young-kukn = 116
Pulkuk Temple Remains Beautiful After 1,400 Yrs / Lee Tong-kol = 120
Tea Ceremony : Freedom From Earthly Cares / Lee Tong-kol = 125
Korea's Fascinating Version of Chess / Kim Toe-ung = 130
Four Wooden Sticks Tell Shifts in Fortune / Lee Tong-kol = 135
3. TRADMONS ON THE WANE
Folksy Charm of Onggi Pottery / Park Seong-ho = l43
Artistic Legacy of Popermaking / Kim Sun-han = 148
Joys and Sorrows of Women Divers / Lee Myong-jo = 153
Historic Treasures Lose Value Outside Country / Lee Tong-kol = 156
Concern Over Exodus of Antiques / Kim Eun-ioo = 160
Ancient Architecture : A Fading Memory / Lee Tong-kol = 165
The Lost Chapter of Dynastic History / Lee Tong-kol = 170
Korean Dagger : Mom Than a Weapon / Lee Tong-kol = 174
4. THE ARTS
Folk Paintings Everyday Life of Commoners / Baek Sung-won = 181
Varied Tattoos / Kim Heung-ioong = 184
Behind a Fan : Varieties of Romance / Lee Tong-kol = 187
Introducing Ceramic Craft in Japan / Lee Tong-kol = 191
Samulnori Joins Music for All / Ko Chul-iong = 197
Awakening of Time-honored Music / Lee Tong-kol = 201
Living Treasures Preserve Cultural Heritage / Park Seong-ho = 205
The Tanchong Architectural Ornamentation / Hong Sung-pyo = 210
Korean Celadon : Art of the Ordinary / Lee Tong-kol = 214
Inso-dong : Post and Present of the Arts / Kim Eun-ioo = 219
Legend Becomes Reality in Mok-Suk-Won Garden / No Bong-mi = 222
A Unique Training Method for Mind and Body / Chung Il-yong = 226
Korean Fashions Recognized Worldwide / Lee Tong-kol = 231
5. HERITAGE REDISCOVERED
Buddhist Diets Move Foward； Public Retreats / Park Seong-ho = 237
Chinese Characters Make a Comeback / Park Seong-ho = 242
New-found Recognition of Korean Art Works / Lee Tong-kol = 248
Stolen Cultural Properties of Korea / Chung Kwang-hoon = 253
Oriental Medicine Marties Modern Science / Park Seong-ho = 258
Secrets of Old Cosmetics / Kim Sun-han = 262
Distillers Revive Best-loved Liquors / Park Seong-ho = 266
Stone Kitchenware Regains Popularity / Ko Chul-iong = 271
Seoul in Academic Light on 600th Birthday / Park Seong-ho = 274
Villagers Who Live Where the Rainbow Ends / Lee Tong-kol = 279
The Proud Heritage of Archery / Hong Sung-pyo = 283
Tradition Holds Sway for New Mothers / Kim Eun-ioo = 287
Telephonic I Ching Attracts Global Clientele / Lee Tong-kol = 291
6. REUGIOUS IHE
Cults and Anti-social Problems / Kim Heung-ioong = 299
Foreign Religions Shaping Korean Psyche / Kim Heung-ioong = 303
Korean Zen Taking Root in the West / Park Seong-ho = 307
1,000 Buddhas and 1,000 Pagodas / No Bong-mi = 314
Buddha's Smile Provides More Than Peace / Lee Tong-kol = 319
Temple Bells Bring Comfort to Souls in Pain / Lee Tong-kol = 326
Arduous Path to Buddhist Nunhood / Lee Tong-kol = 332
A Magnet for World Scholars of Shamanism / Park Seong-ho = 336
Shamans Are Hungry for Love / Ko Chul-iong = 342
7. SOCIAL LANDSCAPE
Reforming the Nation With Cleanup Drive / Kim Sun-han = 347
Visit Korea Year 1994 / Lee Tong-kol = 352
Seoul Olympics : A "Tremendous Success" / Lee Tong-kol = 357
Balance Sheet of Taejon Expo / Lee Tong-kol = 360
Feminism Still Has a Long Way to Go / Kim Heung-ioong = 364
Parting of the Sea : Moses' Miracle in Korea / Chung Il-yong = 368
New Breed of Korean Emigrants / Lee Suk-ki = 372
An Outgrowth of Cold War as Wildlife Refuge / Park Seong-ho = 377
Cremation, Key to Tomb Problems / Kim Heung-ioong = 382
Success Stories of Computer Matchmaking / Kim Sun-han = 386
Korean World Cup Team Attracts Attention / Lee Suk-ki = 390
A Place for New Night Life / Kim Sun-han = 394
Cheju Bets on Ponies for World Recognition / Park Seong-ho = 399
Tipping Walks Thin Line of Legality / Kim Heung-joong = 403
Tigers and Lions Get Along Together / Park Seong-ho = 406
Finger Pressure Cures the Incurable / Lee Tong-kol = 410
A Journey Along Hallyo Waterway / Lee Tong-kol = 416
Han River Imbues Koreans With "Can-do" Spirit / Lee Tong-kol = 419
modeling as a Demanding Profession / Kim Sun-han = 424
Theory W Presages Industry Culture / Lee Tong-kol = 429
A Korean's Revenge on Japan in Marathon / Lee Tong-kol = 435
Postech Takes Center Stage in Science Growth / Kim Sun-han = 439
Environmental Activism Gathers Steam / No Bong-mi = 444
