Ideas and Influences
In this theme you will find out more about popular cultural interests in Korea. In today's Korea, as in many other parts of the world, people's lives are influenced by industries that provide cultural materials. Explore how fashion, the news media, animation, arts and new technology are shaping Korean society.
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Multimedia art |
Hip hi-tech |
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Through this image of Nam June Paik's multimedia video art show, The Tiger is Alive, you can explore the exciting world of video art in Korea. The show featured two of Nam June Paik's artworks with video monitors arranged in the shape of a cello and a traditional Korean instrument called the wolgeum, or four-string plucked lute. |
Korea is a hi-tech society where computers and mobile phones are part of the daily home and work life for millions of Koreans. Through this image of Koreans competing in interactive computer games, you will find out more about how important technology is in Korean life today. |
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