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Korean perceptions of Islamic culture are combined with incomplete images of the Middle East and a sprinkling of fear. But Islamic culture incorporates a rich tapestry of states and local cultures stretching from East to West. Indeed Brunei, featured prominently in this month’s newsletter, and its ASEAN neighbors Indonesia and Malaysia, belong to the global Islamic community. Therefore, to truly understand ASEAN, one must also develop an understanding of Islam. The Story I Left in Islam is a travel guide written by Professor Min Byung-wook of Busan National University. The book offers readers invaluable insight into traveling in Islamic countries, revealing a traveler’s-eye view of some of the leading sites in ASEAN.