The Foundation has distributed three ary films on Korean culture to more than 300 institutions and organizations, including Korean embassy offices abroad, foreign missions in Korea, graduate schools of international studies, and culture-related institutions. The three DVDs (language versions: Korean, English, French, Spanish, and Chinese) have been produced in conjunction with the Foundation’s “Support for Multimedia Production Program,” which seeks to broaden understanding about Korea and its people among global viewers through visual media.

The DVDs are being distributed on a complimentary basis to domestic and overseas organizations, libraries, universities, and embassies (not available for retail sale). Participants of the Foundation’s “Korean Studies Materials Distribution Program” will be able to request for these DVDs under the 2010 distribution program (the DVD titles will be included in the 2010 distribution list). Non-program participants that are interested in using the DVDs for educational/public purposes should contact the Foundation, as follows.

The Korea Foundation, Media Department
JoongAng Ilbo Bldg, 18th Floor, 7 Sunhwa-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea
Tel: 82-2-2151-6546   Fax: 82-2-2151-6592  E-mail: publication@kf.or.kr

 

Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty Producer: Asia Channel Support: Korea Foundation Run time: 47 minutes Languages: Korean, English, French, Spanish, Chinese

The ary introduces the royal tombs of the Joseon Dynasty, which encompass some 40 tombs of kings and queens built over a period of five centuries. The tombs, which are intended to honor Korea’s rulers and their various achievements, also reveal the burial customs, traditional practices, and memorial rituals of the Joseon Dynasty. In 2009, the Joseon tombs have been included on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Experience Korea through Your Five Senses Producer: Indecom Cinema Support: Korea Foundation Run time: 52 minutes Languages: Korean, English, Spanish, French, Chinese

This DVD presents aspects of Korea’s traditional culture that can be experienced through the five senses. It depicts a variety of hands-on cultural experiences, like a temple-stay program and tea ceremony demonstration, which reflect the harmonious relationship between nature and Korean culture; Korea’s martial arts forms, such as Taekwondo and traditional Korean archery; making of onggi earthenware, and Korea’s favorite folk song “Arirang.

Photographer Bae Bien-U and the Pine Tree Producer: Knock Media Support: Korea Foundation Run time: 55 minutes Languages: Korean, English, Spanish, French, Chinese

Bae Bien-U is a world-renowned Korean photographer who is best known for his images of natural landscapes and seaside scenes. In particular, art collectors around the world have been fascinated with his photographs of pine trees, which are said to convey a sense of spirituality. The ary provides an overview of his world of photographic art and his enchanting photos of Korean pine trees, which have long stood in silence while observing the everyday lives and culture of the Korean people.