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Walking the Cultural Path of Vietnam: The Story of Vietnam You Want to Know

·Author: Park Nak-jong · Publisher: Cham Books(April 2017)

The author, who spent around four years engaged in the field of diplomacy as the director of the Korean Cultural Center in Hanoi, describes the quintessential features of Vietnam by jumping between the social, political, economic and cultural realms, with a particular focus on the country's burgeoning cultural industry. Park adopts a practical approach to his storytelling, sharing his personal experiences and inserting a range of photos and relevant data to impart his extensive knowledge to the reader. The book is the perfect choice for those looking to acquire an in-depth and sophisticated understanding of Vietnamese culture from an outsider on the inside.