Hola, Corea (Hello, South Korea)

K-Pop - Cultura - Gastronomía - Tradición

Author DK Travel
Hardcover
$25.00 US
| $34.00 CAN
On sale Mar 05, 2024 | 224 Pages | 9780744093896
Corea es un fenómeno global. El K-pop encabeza las listas de éxitos, el kimchi se ha convertido en el condimento favorito para las comidas y el K-drama domina las pantallas de televisión. ¡Es hora de saber más sobre el país y la cultura que ha cautivado al mundo entero!

Corea del Sur es mucho más que BTS y bibimbap, y este libro es prueba de ello. Sumérgete en el país dónde se originó el movimiento Hallyu y descubre por qué eres un año mayor en edad coreana, quiénes son los asombrosos buzos haenyeo de la isla de Jeju y cómo los coreanos se volvieron invencibles en el tiro con arco.

En el interior de Hola, Corea, encontrarás:

- Un diseño moderno y colorido que sigue el estilo de Corea del Sur.
- Siete capítulos que revelan facetas clave de la vida en el país: geografía e idioma, costumbres y valores, gastronomía, artes, industria del entretenimiento, actividades de ocio e innovación.
- Cada capítulo contiene información y curiosidades de la vida en Corea y fotografías de calidad

¿Cómo cambió Parasite la escena cinematográfica coreana? ¿Por qué los fanáticos del K-pop envían arroz a sus ídolos? ¿y en qué consiste exactamente, el ritual de belleza del slugging? Descubre todo esto y mucho más en Hola, Corea, y prepárate para el viaje de tu vida. Un regalo ideal para los fanáticos de Corea del Sur, desde los amantes del K pop hasta viajeros de todas las edades que buscan una introducción a la cultura y las costumbres de Corea.

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Korea is a global phenomenon. K-pop tops the charts, kimchi spices up meals and K-drama dominates TV screens. Now, it's time to discover more of the country and culture that's captivated the world.

It might be a powerhouse of popular culture, but South Korea is so much more than BTS and bibimbap - and with this book, it's yours to explore. Dive deeper into the country behind Hallyu and discover why you're one year older in Korean age, who the incredible haenyeo divers of Jeju Island are and how Koreans became invincible at archery.

Inside Hello, South Korea you will find:
  • A beautifully designed gift book that reflects South Korean design.
  • Seven themed chapters that unpack key facets of South Korean life the geography and language, customs and values, flourishing food scene, the arts, the entertainment industry, leisure pursuits, and innovation.
  • Each theme is explored through insightful text presented in a variety of ways to reveal the key concepts of South Korean life.

Along the way, you'll get to know the people who've shaped the country and its customs, uncover the makings of the Hallyu and, of course, explore the global exports we all know and love. How did Parasite change Korea's film landscape? Why do K-pop fans send rice to their idols? And what, exactly, is the beauty ritual of "slugging"? Find out all this and more in this must-have book: the perfect introduction to this wonderfully varied country.

Hello, South Korea is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Hello, South Korea is the ideal gift for South Korea fanatics, including K Pop Lovers and travellers of all ages looking for a primer to the customs and culture of South Korea.
DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.

DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.

Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. 

DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.

DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.

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Corea es un fenómeno global. El K-pop encabeza las listas de éxitos, el kimchi se ha convertido en el condimento favorito para las comidas y el K-drama domina las pantallas de televisión. ¡Es hora de saber más sobre el país y la cultura que ha cautivado al mundo entero!

Corea del Sur es mucho más que BTS y bibimbap, y este libro es prueba de ello. Sumérgete en el país dónde se originó el movimiento Hallyu y descubre por qué eres un año mayor en edad coreana, quiénes son los asombrosos buzos haenyeo de la isla de Jeju y cómo los coreanos se volvieron invencibles en el tiro con arco.

En el interior de Hola, Corea, encontrarás:

- Un diseño moderno y colorido que sigue el estilo de Corea del Sur.
- Siete capítulos que revelan facetas clave de la vida en el país: geografía e idioma, costumbres y valores, gastronomía, artes, industria del entretenimiento, actividades de ocio e innovación.
- Cada capítulo contiene información y curiosidades de la vida en Corea y fotografías de calidad

¿Cómo cambió Parasite la escena cinematográfica coreana? ¿Por qué los fanáticos del K-pop envían arroz a sus ídolos? ¿y en qué consiste exactamente, el ritual de belleza del slugging? Descubre todo esto y mucho más en Hola, Corea, y prepárate para el viaje de tu vida. Un regalo ideal para los fanáticos de Corea del Sur, desde los amantes del K pop hasta viajeros de todas las edades que buscan una introducción a la cultura y las costumbres de Corea.

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Korea is a global phenomenon. K-pop tops the charts, kimchi spices up meals and K-drama dominates TV screens. Now, it's time to discover more of the country and culture that's captivated the world.

It might be a powerhouse of popular culture, but South Korea is so much more than BTS and bibimbap - and with this book, it's yours to explore. Dive deeper into the country behind Hallyu and discover why you're one year older in Korean age, who the incredible haenyeo divers of Jeju Island are and how Koreans became invincible at archery.

Inside Hello, South Korea you will find:
  • A beautifully designed gift book that reflects South Korean design.
  • Seven themed chapters that unpack key facets of South Korean life the geography and language, customs and values, flourishing food scene, the arts, the entertainment industry, leisure pursuits, and innovation.
  • Each theme is explored through insightful text presented in a variety of ways to reveal the key concepts of South Korean life.

Along the way, you'll get to know the people who've shaped the country and its customs, uncover the makings of the Hallyu and, of course, explore the global exports we all know and love. How did Parasite change Korea's film landscape? Why do K-pop fans send rice to their idols? And what, exactly, is the beauty ritual of "slugging"? Find out all this and more in this must-have book: the perfect introduction to this wonderfully varied country.

Hello, South Korea is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Hello, South Korea is the ideal gift for South Korea fanatics, including K Pop Lovers and travellers of all ages looking for a primer to the customs and culture of South Korea.

Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.

DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.

Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. 

DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.

DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.

dk.com/travel View titles by DK Travel

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