Reference Guides on Korea

With the assistance of numerous scholars and relevant specialists, the Korea Foundation has published two reference guides: Dictionary of Korean Art and Archaeology and Korean Food Guide.

• Dictionary of Korean Art and Archaeology
  • Edited by Roderick Whitfield
    • Published by the Korea Foundation and Hollym
  • International
    • 2004 / 332 pages / 109 x183mm
    • ISBN: 978-1-56591-201-2

  This publication seeks to promote a broader understanding of Korean culture and arts among foreigners with an interest in Korea’s cultural legacy, and support scholarly research by providing English definitions and explanations of terminology used for cultural artifacts. The 2,824 entries in this dictionary are classified into four major categories: archeology, architecture, art history, and folklore. They are listed in Korean alphabetical order, without classification of fields.

• Korean Food Guide
  • Published by the Korea Foundation and Cookand/Best Home Inc.
  • 170 pages / 122 x210mm
  • ISBN: 89-89782-10-4
  • Available in English and Spanish

  This book is intended to help both foreigners and Koreans better understand Korea’s food culture This guide consists of over 800 terms for traditional and modern Korean foods, in English and Spanish. Each dish is presented with a brief deion of the cooking method.