Frank Carlson Library

Through these chapters, readers can gain a comprehensive understanding of the Hanbok's historical roots, its role in various life events, the symbolism embedded in its design, and its evolving presence in contemporary Korean culture.

Through these chapters, readers can gain a comprehensive understanding of the history and origins of Taekwondo in Korean culture. From its ancient roots to its global prominence, the book provides insights into the cultural, historical, and philosophical dimensions of Taekwondo, illustrating its enduring significance in both Korean and international contexts.

"In South Korea, a 105-year-old woman receives a letter. Ten days later, she has been thrust into the afterlife, fighting to head off a curse that will otherwise devastate generations to come. Hak Jeonga has always shouldered the burden of upholding the family name. When she sent her daughter-in-law to America to cover up an illegitimate birth, she was simply doing what was needed to preserve the reputations of her loved ones. How could she have...

Journalistic icon I. F. Stone's courageous, controversial book both raises and answers troubling questions about this forgotten war; now with a new introduction by Bruce Cumings. "Much about the Korean War is still hidden, and much will long remain hidden. I believe I have succeeded in throwing new light on its origins." - From the author's preface In 1945 US troops arrived in Korea for what would become America's longest-lasting conflict. While history...

Through these chapters, readers can gain a comprehensive understanding of the rich tapestry of traditional Korean music and dance. From its ancient roots to modern expressions, this book offers insights into the cultural, spiritual, and artistic dimensions of Korea's musical and dance heritage.

Just a few decades ago, the South Koreans were an impoverished, agricultural people. In one generation they moved from the fields to Silicon Valley. They accomplished this through three totally unexpected miracles: economic development, democratization, and the arrival of their culture to global attention. Who are the Koreans? What are they like? The New Koreans examines how they have been perceived by outsiders, the features that color their "national...

An inspirational memoir about an abandoned young boy who escaped the devastating famine in North Korea and came to America in search of survival, freedom, and the pursuit of his wildest dreams. ¶ "Riveting."-Publishers Weekly (starred review) ¶ Inside the hidden and mysterious world of North Korea, Joseph Kim lived a young boy's normal life until he was five. Then disaster struck: the first wave of the Great Famine, a long, terrible ordeal that...