2페이지 내용 : 24 Korea & I A Place of Human Warmth and Beauty Gyeongbokgung Palace may be a big place, but it’s an intimate one, too. 26 Arts & Entertainment 1 A Tale of Two Cities Mille-feuille de Camélia exhibit examines relationship between Seoul and Taipei. 28 Arts & Entertainment 2 Global K-pop As Korean pop music’s global presence grows, K-pop bands are themselves growing more international. NonKorean stars are proving that you don’t necessarily have to be Korean to succeed in the world of K-pop. 30 Korean Culture in Brief Boy band breaks record, a Korean-American museum opens in New York, and more. 32 Literature An Essay of a Novel Bae Suah’s “A Greater Music” examines language and the desire to possess. 36 Policy Review Boosting the Birth Rate T e government has unveiled measures to boost birth rates and get people marrying younger again. 04 Cover Story Korea’s Sweet Tooth From traditional rice cakes to Instagram-worthy shaved ice concoctions, Korea has contributed a rich variety of unique desserts to the world culinary scene. As Korean tastes grow more cosmopolitan, Korean bakers and chefs are even challenging, and sometimes surpassing, their Western colleagues at their own game. 14 Travel Mud, Sea, Salt and Sun Shaped over millennia by the forces of nature, Taean’s rugged coastline doesn’t just bedevil with its beauty. It shapes the lifestyles of its people. 20 People From Block of Wood to Brand New Life In the old days, carved wooden f gurines, or kkokdu, were an important part of traditional funerals. T ey are rarely seen today, but master craf sman Choi Byung-in is working hard to ensure that this piece of Korean heritage does not disappear completely. Co nte nt s 38 T is is Pyeongchang Slippery, Tasty Fun Pyeongchang Trout Festival celebrates Olympic host city’s most famous riverine inhabitant. 40 Current Korea Getting Ready for the Games Hello PyeongChang Test Events help Korea prepare for the 2018 Winter Olympics. 42 Global Korea Korean dance troupe takes part in Nigerian street festival, Korean and Japanese art students display work in Tokyo, and more. 44 Flavor Jeonbokcho Abalone is great in soups, stews or porridge. Sometimes, however, it’s even better grilled and savored on its own. 46 Learning Korean ‘Should I apologize, or should I confess my love?’ “Descendants of the Sun” lives on with a memorable quote. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from KOREA and the Korean Culture and Information Service. If you want to receive a free copy of KOREA or wish to cancel a subscription, please email us. A downloadable PDF of KOREA and a map and glossary with common Korean words appearing in our magazine are available by clicking on the thumbnail of KOREA at the website www.korea.net. Publication Registration No11-1110073-000016-06