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Hola, Corea (Hello, South Korea)

K-Pop - Cultura - Gastronomía - Tradición

Hardcover
$25.00 US
7"W x 8.88"H x 0.91"D   | 24 oz | 18 per carton
On sale Mar 05, 2024 | 224 Pages | 978-0-7440-9389-6
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Korea is a global phenomenon. K-pop tops the charts, kimchi spices up meals and K-drama dominates TV screens. Now, it's time to discover more of the country and culture that's captivated the world.

It might be a powerhouse of popular culture, but South Korea is so much more than BTS and bibimbap - and with this book, it's yours to explore. Dive deeper into the country behind Hallyu and discover why you're one year older in Korean age, who the incredible haenyeo divers of Jeju Island are and how Koreans became invincible at archery.

Inside Hello, South Korea you will find:


- A beautifully designed gift book that reflects South Korean design.
- Seven themed chapters that unpack key facets of South Korean life the geography and language, customs and values, flourishing food scene, the arts, the entertainment industry, leisure pursuits, and innovation.
- Each theme is explored through insightful text presented in a variety of ways to reveal the key concepts of South Korean life.

Along the way, you'll get to know the people who've shaped the country and its customs, uncover the makings of the Hallyu and, of course, explore the global exports we all know and love. How did Parasite change Korea's film landscape? Why do K-pop fans send rice to their idols? And what, exactly, is the beauty ritual of "slugging"? Find out all this and more in this must-have book: the perfect introduction to this wonderfully varied country. Hello, South Korea is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Hello, South Korea is the ideal gift for South Korea fanatics, including K Pop Lovers and travellers of all ages looking for a primer to the customs and culture of South Korea.

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Corea es un fenómeno global. El K-pop encabeza las listas de éxitos, el kimchi se ha convertido en el condimento favorito para las comidas y el K-drama domina las pantallas de televisión. ¡Es hora de saber más sobre el país y la cultura que ha cautivado al mundo entero!

Corea del Sur es mucho más que BTS y bibimbap, y este libro es prueba de ello. Sumérgete en el país dónde se originó el movimiento Hallyu y descubre por qué eres un año mayor en edad coreana, quiénes son los asombrosos buzos haenyeo de la isla de Jeju y cómo los coreanos se volvieron invencibles en el tiro con arco.

En el interior de Hola, Corea, encontrarás:

- Un diseño moderno y colorido que sigue el estilo de Corea del Sur.
- Siete capítulos que revelan facetas clave de la vida en el país: geografía e idioma, costumbres y valores, gastronomía, artes,  industria del entretenimiento, actividades de ocio e innovación.
- Cada capítulo contiene información y curiosidades de la vida en Corea y fotografías de calidad

¿Cómo cambió Parasite la escena cinematográfica coreana? ¿Por qué los fanáticos del K-pop envían arroz a sus ídolos? ¿y en qué consiste exactamente, el ritual de belleza del slugging? Descubre todo esto y mucho más en Hola, Corea, y prepárate para el viaje de tu vida. Un regalo ideal para los fanáticos de Corea del Sur, desde los amantes del K pop hasta viajeros de todas las edades que buscan una introducción a la cultura y las costumbres de Corea.
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Korea is a global phenomenon. K-pop tops the charts, kimchi spices up meals and K-drama dominates TV screens. Now, it's time to discover more of the country and culture that's captivated the world.

It might be a powerhouse of popular culture, but South Korea is so much more than BTS and bibimbap - and with this book, it's yours to explore. Dive deeper into the country behind Hallyu and discover why you're one year older in Korean age, who the incredible haenyeo divers of Jeju Island are and how Koreans became invincible at archery.

Inside Hello, South Korea you will find:


- A beautifully designed gift book that reflects South Korean design.
- Seven themed chapters that unpack key facets of South Korean life the geography and language, customs and values, flourishing food scene, the arts, the entertainment industry, leisure pursuits, and innovation.
- Each theme is explored through insightful text presented in a variety of ways to reveal the key concepts of South Korean life.

Along the way, you'll get to know the people who've shaped the country and its customs, uncover the makings of the Hallyu and, of course, explore the global exports we all know and love. How did Parasite change Korea's film landscape? Why do K-pop fans send rice to their idols? And what, exactly, is the beauty ritual of "slugging"? Find out all this and more in this must-have book: the perfect introduction to this wonderfully varied country. Hello, South Korea is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Hello, South Korea is the ideal gift for South Korea fanatics, including K Pop Lovers and travellers of all ages looking for a primer to the customs and culture of South Korea.

____________________________________________________________________________________________

Corea es un fenómeno global. El K-pop encabeza las listas de éxitos, el kimchi se ha convertido en el condimento favorito para las comidas y el K-drama domina las pantallas de televisión. ¡Es hora de saber más sobre el país y la cultura que ha cautivado al mundo entero!

Corea del Sur es mucho más que BTS y bibimbap, y este libro es prueba de ello. Sumérgete en el país dónde se originó el movimiento Hallyu y descubre por qué eres un año mayor en edad coreana, quiénes son los asombrosos buzos haenyeo de la isla de Jeju y cómo los coreanos se volvieron invencibles en el tiro con arco.

En el interior de Hola, Corea, encontrarás:

- Un diseño moderno y colorido que sigue el estilo de Corea del Sur.
- Siete capítulos que revelan facetas clave de la vida en el país: geografía e idioma, costumbres y valores, gastronomía, artes,  industria del entretenimiento, actividades de ocio e innovación.
- Cada capítulo contiene información y curiosidades de la vida en Corea y fotografías de calidad

¿Cómo cambió Parasite la escena cinematográfica coreana? ¿Por qué los fanáticos del K-pop envían arroz a sus ídolos? ¿y en qué consiste exactamente, el ritual de belleza del slugging? Descubre todo esto y mucho más en Hola, Corea, y prepárate para el viaje de tu vida. Un regalo ideal para los fanáticos de Corea del Sur, desde los amantes del K pop hasta viajeros de todas las edades que buscan una introducción a la cultura y las costumbres de Corea.

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Experience the world with DK Eyewitness.

DK Eyewitness' highly visual guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your trip.

Our travel writers report on what to see, eat, drink and do around the world, while the very best photographs and illustrations bring cities, regions and countries to life. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations around the world, from handy pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides.

DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries. View titles by DK Eyewitness