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Kim Ji-myung

In defense of accordions

In retrospect, I have kept on doing some things just for my own fun throughout my career, even if in secret.

2013-01-18 17:17

Intelligence test for leadership

This year’s presidential election, like the many previous ones, will be remembered for its many unprecedented phenomena. On Feb. 25, 2013, when the new president gets down to business after her inauguration ceremony, I hope to see a totally new chapter of political history open in our nation.

2012-12-21 17:03

Two very special exhibitions

Here are two impressive episodes I recently heard about two men who helped bring Korean cultural treasures home from China and Japan, resulting in them now being on display in special exhibitions.

2012-11-23 17:08

Live or experience a life?

Recently I stayed one night at Seongyojang Manor ― the best remaining example of a hanok house that once belonged to a family of nobility during the Joseon Kingdom.

2012-10-26 17:05

Where is tradition?

What comes to your mind when you hear the term “Korean traditions”? What are the keywords of traditional Korean culture? As we are celebrating the traditional thanksgiving holidays of Chuseok, these questions come to my mind once again.

2012-09-28 15:56

Restoring piece of Korean Empire

Although I never studied at Harvard, I heard many years ago that every Harvard student learns two simple but useful questions among other things.

2012-08-31 17:34

Serious turn for ‘hallyu 3.0’

We know that the recent media buzz about ``Korean culture conquering Europe” through a few young Korean pop groups is quite an exaggeration.

2012-08-03 17:29

'Matjip' — gourmets’ eateries

Among the incredible diversity of traditional Korean cuisine, I am particularly amazed at the variety and sophistication of rice cakes (tteok) and noodles.

2012-07-06 19:30

Joseon folk arts champions

While Koreans had the talented hands to create remarkable artifacts, it was the Japanese who had the eyes to appreciate their value.

2012-06-08 17:41

Stories to tell about cultural heritage

Several years ago, while traveling in the United Kingdom, I had the opportunity to test a long-held question of mine. Depending on the interpreter, how differently can cultural heritage be interpreted? While at a castle in Cardiff, Wales, I decided to find out by following the same one-hour tour led by two different guides.

2012-05-11 17:01

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