[HanCinema's Digest] Culture Corner

" Arirang " folk song demystified, don't drink the water, 4 ways ajummas are impacting South Korean fashion, and meet a "magician of light".

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"What Does Arirang Mean? The Theories on the Etymology of Arirang"

Have you ever heard of " Arirang " before? It's one of Korea's oldest and most famous folk songs, and it appears in Korean culture and life (past and present) in a variety of ways. But what does it all mean? Kuiwon breaks it down for us…

…READ ON KUIWON: https://kuiwon.wordpress.com/2015/05/24/what-does-arirang-mean-the-theories-on-the-etymology-of-arirang/

"Drink tap water? 'No way', say Koreans"

Do you drink the tap water in your country? When travelling it's important to be aware if your destination's water is safe to consume, and a good shorthand in figuring that out is through the locals! So do Korea's drink their own tap water? Apparently not...

…READ ON ASIA ONE: http://news.asiaone.com/news/asia/drink-tap-water-no-way-say-koreans

"4 Ways The Korean ' Ajumma ' Is Becoming The New Style Influencer"

I never thought I'd see an article like this, ever, but it appears that the older generation in Korea area also in the trend-setting business. Korea's ajumma's have a noticeable 'look' about them, to be sure, but how much of an impact could they have on South Korea's stylish culture?

…READ ON AUDREY: http://audreymagazine.com/4-ways-the-korean-ajumma-is-becoming-the-new-style-influencer/

"Magician of light"

Take a look at how light is used to create stunning works of art as The Korea Times features media artist Jin Si-yon, who uses light and other materials to create memorising installation artworks: "I was awed by the new forms of art of Bill Viola and Bruce Nauman. The thing that attracted me most was the moving images".

…READ ON THE KOREA TIMES: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2015/05/203_179741.html