scholarly journals National Identity Expressed in Chinese and Korean Clothing

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Chenhao Sun ◽  
Jisoo Ha
Keyword(s):  
National Identity ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Religious Philosophy ◽  
Clothing Design ◽  
Korean Wave ◽  
The World ◽  
Traditional Arts

The purpose of the study is to observe historically national identity expressed in Chinese and Korean Clothing. The literature review and the case study both in China and South Korea were conducted at the same time. The outcomes from the studies are as follow: National identity has been reflected in clothing mainly via the adoption of ethnic elements and civic elements. Chinese and Korean visible-symbolized ethnic elements are from their traditional arts, costumes and lifestyles, invisible-spiritual ethnic elements mainly from religious philosophy. But the Korean wave, which is the modern ethnic invisible-spiritual element, is growing popular all over the world. Chinese and Korean visible-symbolized political elements refer to national or governmental sign, marks or national logo. The invisible-spiritual political elements contain the specific political atmosphere. Chinese are Socialism and anti-capitalism. Meanwhile Korean are Patriotism, Collectiveness, anti-communism and Military ideology. It provides a comprehensive and complete theoretical background for investigating how national identity has been shown in China and Korea’s past and current fashion. It is expected to promote the diversified development of both Chinese and Korean clothing design expression in the future.

Studies of Accessibility to Healthcare in Canada

2013 ◽  
pp. 68-86
Author(s):  
Olesya Elikan
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Population Health ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Health Geography ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Measuring Techniques

The main goal of this chapter is to provide a theoretical background for accessibility studies as a sub-discipline of health geography and a literature review on the topic. The chapter provides various definitions of accessibility, its major characteristics and comparison between main measuring techniques. The influence of accessibility on population health is also discussed. An overview of recent accessibility studies in Canada is provided and future directions of research are discussed. A case study is provided to illustrate one of the advanced methods in measuring access.

scholarly journals Reassembling Heritage after the Disaster: On the Sungnyemun Debate in South Korea

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 3903
Author(s):  
Seunghan Paek ◽  
Dai Whan An
Keyword(s):  
National Identity ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Network Theory ◽  
Media Coverage ◽  
Actor Network Theory ◽  
The South ◽  
The World ◽  
Public Meanings ◽  
Post Disaster

This article explores the changing values of heritage in an era saturated by an excess of media coverage in various settings and also threatened by either natural or manmade disasters that constantly take place around the world. In doing so, we focus on discussing one specific case: the debate surrounding the identification of Sungnyemun as the number one national treasure in South Korea. Sungnyemun, which was first constructed in 1396 as the south gate of the walled city Seoul, is the country’s most acknowledged cultural heritage that is supposed to represent the national identity in the most authentic way, but its value was suddenly questioned through a nationwide debate after an unexpected fire. While the debate has been silenced after its ostensibly successful restoration conducted by the Cultural Heritage Administration in 2013, this article argues that the incident is a prime example illustrating how the once venerated heritage is reassembled through an entanglement of various agents and their affective engagements. Methodologically speaking, this article aims to read Sungnyemun in reference to the growing scholarship of actor-network theory (ANT) and the studies of heritage in the post-disaster era through which to explore what heritage means to us at the present time. Our synchronic approach to Sungnyemun encourages us to investigate how the once-stable monument becomes a field where material interventions and affective engagements of various agents release its public meanings in new ways.

How Economic Dependency Was Created Through the WTO: A Case Study of South Korea

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 469-487 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ka Yi Fung
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Free Trade ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
World Market ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Economic Dependency ◽  
The World

Adapting the framework of dependency theory, the article asks how the economic dependency of less developed countries (LDCs) on developed countries (DCs) is created through free trade. This article uses South Korea’s entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) as a case study to illustrate this economic dependency creation process. Based on second-hand data from existing studies, the European Union, and the WTO, this article finds: (i) due to limited farmland size and high production costs, South Korean agricultural products cannot win a seat in the world market; (ii) the local agricultural sector was destroyed in South Korea because small farmers cannot earn a living by farming; and (iii) since the local agricultural sector cannot support the food demand in South Korea, South Korea now has to import a large amount of food. This article concludes that free trade actually destroys the local agricultural industry and the food security of South Korea, and consequently makes South Korea have to rely heavily on DCs for food import.

scholarly journals Koreańska fala, czyli wpływ i rozprzestrzenianie się kultury koreańskiej w krajach europejskich i amerykańskich

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 209-218
Author(s):  
Marlena Oleksiuk
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Korean Culture ◽  
South Korean ◽  
The Past ◽  
Language History ◽  
Korean Wave ◽  
The World ◽  
Culture Start ◽  
Korean Food

The Korean wave, the influence and spread of Korean culture in European and American countries The Korean wave, especially over the past few years, has had a significant impact on the world. More and more people have begun to be interested in the culture of South Korea to a greater or lesser extent. Some people are interested only in K-pop or Korean series, but there are many people who expand their interest in Korean culture, start learning the language, history, and customs. Of all aspects of South Korean culture, K-pop is certainly the most popular. Much more artists organize concert tours for the benefit of European countries and America, in 2019, in Poland there were 15 such concerts. More and more often, Korean food festivals, stationary stores selling Korean cosmetics and food products are organized, in some countries, there even appear themed dance schools focusing on learning specific K-pop dance arrangements. The Korean wave also affects the perception of beauty by people – in 2018, on the annual list of the most handsome men, there appeared much more Koreans than in previous years, even members of the BTS group occupy the first places on the list.

scholarly journals Medical Hallyu In Mongolia: A Case Study Of Dr. Kwan-Tae Park’s Spirituality And Medical Service

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 4821-4832
Author(s):  
HO-WOOG KIM Et al.
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Medical Service ◽  
Diplomatic Relations ◽  
Pop Music ◽  
Human Relationship ◽  
Korean Wave ◽  
The New Testament ◽  
Medical Missionary ◽  
Korean Food

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Mongolia in 1990, Hallyu (the Korean Wave) has rapidly spread to Mongolia. Korean food and medicine, as well as Korean drama and pop music, are welcomed by Mongolians. The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of Korean medical service on Mongolia, focusing on the Korean medical missionary Kwan-tae Park. We will show that his excellent human relationship as a reason for his fruit-bearing ministry in the Mongolian society, which is somewhat unfriendly to aggressive Christian evangelism. In conclusion, we will argue that his ministry is imitating Jesus' life presented by the New Testament in a large framework.

The End of Song: Improvisation as Social Critique in Brazil

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-28
Author(s):  
JAMES McNALLY
Keyword(s):  
National Identity ◽  
Hip Hop ◽  
Social Critique ◽  
Popular Song ◽  
Creative Project ◽  
Free Improvisation ◽  
The World ◽  
Alternative Means ◽  
History Of

Abstract This article addresses an emerging phenomenon in which Brazilian popular musicians have begun to depart from popular song (canção popular) in favour of free improvisation in response to rising authoritarianism. As a case study, I examine the creative project Carta Branca, which brings together popular and experimental musicians from styles such as MPB and hip-hop to perform freely improvised concerts. Following a consideration of the history of Brazilian canção popular, the article discusses how contemporary popular musicians engage in free improvisation as an alternative means of musical critique. I contend that their actions constitute evidence of a broader ‘post-canção’ moment, with the potential to facilitate more flexible and collective ways of responding to Brazil's reactionary moment. The article further discusses how the musicians’ improvisational turn fosters a renewed engagement with a form of cultural improvisation tied to understandings of national identity and being in the world specific to Brazil.

scholarly journals Peran Subak dalam Memanajemen Perilaku Petani untuk Mewujudkan Pertanian Berkelanjutan di Bali

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 407
Author(s):  
Ni Putu Sukanteri ◽  
I Gusti Ayu Diah Yuniti ◽  
I Made Suryana ◽  
Yenny Verrawati
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Irrigation System ◽  
Technological Innovations ◽  
Collective Decision Making ◽  
Social Harmony ◽  
Religious Philosophy

Subak is a farmer organization that regulates the irrigation system for rice cultivation in Bali. The research examines the behavior (knowledge, attitudes, skills) of subak members within the framework of the Hindu religious philosophy of Tri Hita Karana, three forms of harmony, namely spiritual, social, and environmental. The case study was conducted in Subak Aseman III, Selemadeg Timur District, Tabanan Regency. This study applies a qualitative method with data collection techniques by observation, interviews, and literature review. The results showed that the behavior of farmers in mastering knowledge was obtained both formally and informally. Farmers are selective in accepting various technological innovations. In implementing the values ??of Tri Hita Karana, subak members carry out rituals on auspicious days to pray for a better harvest result, maintain social harmony through collective decision making, and preserve the environment. This spirit in implementing the Tri Hita Karana philosophy is in line with the spirit to realize sustainable agriculture.

scholarly journals STRENGTHENING NATIONAL IDENTITY THROUGH TOUR EDUCATION PURBAKALA CIPARI KUNINGAN ARCHAELOGICAL SITE

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Ayu Yuliana Priantia
Keyword(s):  
National Identity ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Archaeological Site ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
The World ◽  
Data Collection Procedure

Abstract-This globalization era demands the society to be competitive. The society should be able to compete with other countries in the world. The development of science and technology become the keys in facing the gate of the big world. The access of practicality and freedom become the offerings which are inseparable from the society’s life. This study is aimed to strengthen national identity through tour education Purbakala Cipari archaeological site in Kuningan regency. Through tour education which contains historical and cultural values, it will lead the citizen to understand their identity as Indonesian which holds unity in the high self esteem.  The study used qualitative as the approach and descriptive as the methodology. The data was obtained through observation, interview, documentation study and literature review. The research procedures were deciding the types of data, sources of the data, data collection procedure and data analysis technique. The result of the study showed Pubakala Cipari archaeological site has cultures depicted by prehistory objects and the values on them which appropriate with citizen’s identity, especially Indonesian. The general conclusion which can be taken from the study is Purbakala Cipari has been contributed in facilitating an education field for the society and as an inheritance of prehistory it has a big role in strengthening national identity.Keywords: National identity, Tour Education, Purbakala Cipari archaeological site

scholarly journals Hofstede’s Dimensions of National Cultures Revisited: A Case Study of South Korea’s Culture

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 169-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Buja
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
South Korea ◽  
The United States ◽  
Time Span ◽  
The Other ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Developed Country ◽  
National Cultures ◽  
The World

Abstract In about thirty-five years since the first publication of Hofstede’s (1991) study on the dimensions of national cultures, people all over the world have evolved in various directions and to various extents due to the phenomenon known as globalization. The present paper aims to investigate whether within this time span South Korea, a technically and economically developed country, whose way of life is strongly influenced by Confucianism, has complied with or resisted this phenomenon. The data that will be discussed have been collected from a Korean best seller (Shin’s Please Look After Mom, 2012) that approximately covers the period in which Hofstede conducted his investigations on national cultures. Hopefully the findings will indicate that the deeply rooted values have remained almost the same, while the outer layers of culture (such as the symbols or rituals, also known as ‘practices’) have changed due to the influences exerted by the other important economic and cultural powers of the world (such as Japan, the United States or some of the European countries) Korea has come in touch with.

scholarly journals Sex Sells! Could Sex Scenes in Ghanaian Video Films be used to Market Culture through Costume?

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 133-141
Author(s):  
Daniel Edem Adzovie ◽  
Abdul Bashiru Jibril ◽  
Rita Holm Adzovie ◽  
Divine Narkotey Aboagye
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Market Culture ◽  
Film Directors ◽  
Mise En Scene ◽  
The World ◽  
The Rich ◽  
New Perspective ◽  
Video Films

Film, although one of the youngest art forms, influences societies due to its unique way of interacting with the viewer. Film directors employ different tropes in conveying messages to audiences. One of such tropes is costume. “Sex sells” is a popular expression in advertising and marketing communications. The purpose of this study is to offer a new perspective on how sex scenes in films could be used to project aspects of a country’s culture. Riding on this popular expression, we argue that sex scenes in a Ghanaian video film could be a strong fulcrum to expose aspects of the rich Ghanaian culture to the world. We submit that by paying particular attention to the mise-en-scene of costume used during sex scenes, directors could lure film lovers into appreciating the kinds of fabric as well as style used by characters in a film. Through the case study method, we reviewed literature on mise-en-scene of costume in film, and its ability to convey underlying messages to the viewer. The literature review serves as the basis of our argument, where we propose how to ride on costume in sex scenes to project and market the richness of Ghanaian culture regarding clothing/costume in sex scenes in films. In this regard, we have been able to problematize a new way of thinking about sex scenes in films, especially regarding sex scene costume as a unique selling proposition and its contribution to marketing a country’s culture to the viewing public. This study contributes to policy in the entertainment industry in terms of portrayal of sex scenes in Ghanaian video films while ensuring cultural adaptability and growth.

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