Learn Korean, Explore Korea

Author: Miao Chunmei
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: The 2002 FIFA World Cup was successfully held in South Korea. This brought the world's attention back to the country. The Korean Peninsula, a nation that has shocked the world multiple times, has increasingly captured the attention of the Chinese people. This includes the Korean War in the 1950s, rapid economic development in the 1960s and 1970s, the 1988 Olympics, the financial crisis in the 1990s, and the ongoing "Hallyu" cultural wave sweeping across China, along with the country's beautiful landscapes.
China and South Korea are neighboring countries with a long history of exchanges. Despite decades of separation in modern times, since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries a millennium ago, continuous efforts from both sides have led to significant progress in cultural, educational, tourism, sports, political, economic, and military exchanges. Especially in tourism, China has become South Korea's second-largest source of tourists. The people of both countries have shifted from being strangers and misunderstanding each other to being familiar and understanding one another. Now, more and more Chinese people are paying attention to South Korea. The number of people who want to learn Korean, understand and appreciate the country, and visit it is also growing.
For this reason, we have written this book, Learn Korean, Explore Korea, for those who wish to master basic communicative Korean in a short period and who plan to visit, study, or work in South Korea. The "Learn Korean" section consists of 16 lessons, briefly introducing the Korean alphabet and basic communicative phrases. After each lesson, there are translations, cultural background knowledge, simple sentence structure exercises, and word lists for reference and practice. The "Explore Korea" section provides a concise introduction to major tourist attractions, shopping areas, customs, and etiquette in South Korea. The appendix also includes useful phone numbers and other information to help you travel independently in South Korea.
We hope that Learn Korean, Explore Korea will assist you in your studies and make your travel more convenient.