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Introducing Korea!
Jesullyna C. ManuelEnglish Teacher
Justice Cecilia Munoz Palma High SchoolGrade VIII
Where is Korea Located?
Korea is located on the continent of Asia. Can you find Asia on the world map?
Where is Korea Located?
Now let’s find Korea!
What kind of clothing is worn in Korea?
Today people in Korea dress much like we do.
Traditional Korean clothing has been around for many, many years.
What do you think the word “traditional” means?
What kind of clothing is worn in Korea?
A traditional dress for a woman is called a hanbok.
A hanbok has a short jacket called a jeogori and a long skirt called a chima.
Can you point out the jeogori and chima in the photograph?
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Jeogori
Chima
What kind of clothing is worn in Korea?
Men also wore a jeogori, but theirs was much longer.
Men wore baggy pants, which were comfortable to wear when farming and sitting on the floor.
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a) Traditional Hanbok The Upper class wore
lots of red, yellow, blue, black
These represent- fire, earth, water, metal, and wood
Commoners wore white except for festivals and special occasions
b) Male Hanbok
c) Modern Clothing Many Koreans dress up
for work or school Many Korean schools
require uniforms to help students focus on academics and not fashion
More and more American fashions are making their way to Korea. On the weekends, Koreans wear jeans, tee-shirts, and the latest fashions.
What kind of food is eaten in Korea?
In Korea, rice is eaten with almost every meal. Sometimes it is mixed with vegetables or meats.
What kinds of foods do you eat?
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What kind of food is eaten in Korea?
Another food that is eaten with almost every meal in Korea is called kimchi. Kimchi is a spicy food made of vegetables. Many times cabbage is used to make kimchi, but sometimes other vegetables are used.
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What kind of food is eaten in Korea?
In Korea, dinner tables look different than they do in the United States. Everyone gets their own rice or soup dish, and everyone shares many different side dishes. The side dishes are spread over the whole table.
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I. Korean Food
Korean food consists of many small dishes usually a variety of vegetables and plenty of rice.
At times meat will be served that’s usually marinated and is usually called Korean BBQ.
Koreans also enjoy several types of fish. Traditionally, Koreans sit on the floor and eat with chopsticks.
a) Kimchi Fermented dish made of
vegetables The most common dishes
are pickled cabbage, cucumbers, or radishes
It is also the most common side dish
Many times kimchi is featured in soups, rice, and stews
Kimchi is stored and fermented in large jars outside of the home
b) Common Ingredients
Red chili paste, bean paste, and soy bean paste
Ginger, garlic, salt Sesame oil & soy
sauce short grain rice Pepper flakes
c) Famous Dishes
Bibimbap- plenty of vegetables including bean sprouts, spinach, mushrooms, cucumbers, onions, carrots, and one fried egg
Korean chicken ginseng soup- to cool & rejuvenate the body during summer
What kinds of sports are played in Korea?
Koreans enjoy many of the same sports we do. Baseball for example is very popular. Seoul, the capital of South Korea, even has three baseball teams!
What sports do you like to play?
What kinds of sports are played in Korea?
There are also many interesting traditional Korean games. You may have heard of tae kwon do, which is one type of martial arts. Many people in Korea enjoy tae kwon do. http://www.plymouthsporttaekwondo.info/images/wtf_taekwondo_athens.jpg
What kinds of sports are played in Korea?
Another traditional Korean past time is kite flying. Many Koreans enjoy flying kites, not just children. Many people fly kites on special holidays.
Have you learned about kites before?
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Are schools in Korea the same as our schools?
In Korea, education is very important! Students study very hard so they can go to good colleges. Students in Korea go to school for many hours a day-sometimes from 7am to 3 or 4 pm.
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Are schools in Korea the same as our schools?
After going to school all day, many students go home for a little while and then go back to school, sometimes until midnight! These night schools are called academies. http://wiki.galbijim.com/images/thumb/b/b9/Hagwon.JPG/250px-Hagwon.JPG
Are schools in Korea the same as our schools?
Some students go to a special school, such as the Goyang Foreign Language High School. Students here go to school two Saturdays a month and study several foreign languages.
Are schools in Korea the same as our schools?
Students in Korea have to take a test to get into college, just like students in the United States. This test is very important, and students work hard to prepare themselves so they can go to college. More students go to college in Korea than anywhere else in the world.
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III. Beliefs & Values
Korea is very religiously diverse 23% of Koreans are Buddhist 29% are Christian Many Koreans do not officially have a
religion however, they have many morals mostly originating from Confucianism
a) Buddhist Temples
Buddhism culturally diffused from China in 527 BC and was adopted by the Shilla kingdom
Several temples are built throughout Korea and differ based on the sect of Buddhism practiced
Some temples display prayer flags to remind people why they made a journey to the temple
b) Buddhist Bell The bell’s function is
to drive away evil spirits
The sound the bell makes is the Buddha teaching dharma or the duties of every Buddhist
The bell symbolizes the attainment of wisdom and the understanding of emptiness
c) Buddhism & the Dharma Wheel
The major beliefs in Buddhism are the Four Noble Truths and the Eight fold Path
The wheel or dharma wheel represents the path of Buddhism
The eight spokes represent the right behaviors or Eight fold Path to reach nirvana
d) Buddhism Buddhism is a major
religion or philosophy in Korea
Several temples are dedicated to Buddha and serve as a place to worship, pray, and meditate
e) Christianity About 18% of Koreans
are Protestant consisting mostly of Presbyterian and Methodist, introduced in 1784
About 11% of Koreans are Roman Catholic, which was introduced by the French in 1784
Korea is the second largest Christian community in all of Asia
f) Confucianism Confucianism serves as more of a
philosophy or way of life rather than a religion in Korea
Confucianism was most influential during the Choson Dynasty and continues to impact Korea today
People are taught to respect their elders called filial piety and education is extremely important
People are taught that everyone has responsibilities based on their age and/or gender, all people should be good citizens, and overall people should do the right thing
g) Confucian Exams In ancient times, men of all ages
competed for government jobs by taking exams
These civil service exams were based on the life of Confucius, his teachings, and modeled after the Chinese exams
Men studied for years to take and pass these exams in order to obtain the honor to work for the government
The exams were given three times a year and your teacher gained great honor if his pupil passed the exam
Even today, Korea honors their yangban or government officials from the past and have honored these scholars on their currency
V. Korean Entertainment- Baseball
Going to the ball park in Korea is an exciting experience
Everyone cheers for their team and beats their thunder sticks when a great play happens
Buy some squid, sushi, or KFC and it will be a true Korean Baseball game experience
a) Korean Baseball Organization was founded in 1981
Fans cheer for favorite teams including the Lotte Giants, Samsung Lions, LG Twins, Doosan Bears, Kia Tigers
The most famous player is Lee Da- Ho. He earned a world record by hitting a home run in nine consecutive games.
b) Shopping
Many Koreans love to shop at outdoor markets including Dongdaemun & Insadong Market
They have everything from shoes to shirts to toys and food
V. Education Koreans believe that education is the key to
success. A great education means you will earn yourself a
wonderful and rewarding job in which you can provide for your family and be an intricate part of the Korean economic boom.
Education is stressed in the home and many believe that Confucianism is the driving force behind this success driven society.
a) Levels of Education
Primary school- 6 years Middle school- 3 years High school- 3 years General High School,
vocational high school, science high school, or specialized high school
You must be accepted into a particular high school, therefore your grades are key
b) Education is EXTREMELY Important
Many Korean families push their children to achieve and want them to attend college and earn a degree
Course grades in the five topics including health, expression, language, exploration, society affect your college opportunities
VI. Occupations
As with any country, Korea has several occupations to choose from
Many people choose to work for one of the three major companies; Hyundai, LG, or Samsung
Others become teachers and gain enormous respect
All boys must serve in the military for two years and some men make this a career
a) Industries Rule South Korea
Samsung produces cell phones, TV’s, flash drives, and computers
LG produces several TV’s and cell phones
These industries offer excellent benefits including competitive salaries and college scholarships
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