The origin of Korean culture / by Yi Ki-baek -- National identity kept alive despite immense Western influences / by Kim Mun-hwan -- Korea and Koreans in the world scene / by Chang Sang-sǒp -- Korean culture and ways as viewed by a foreigner / by Richard Rutt -- An overview of classical literature / by Pak Song-ui -- Modern fiction writers ever committed to realism / by Yu Chong-ho -- Understanding modern poetry, its history and its motives / by Kim Yun-shik -- Printing and publishing yesterday and today -- Some characteristics of Korean art : quiet, discrete and humorous / by Chóe Sun-u -- A history of painting in Korea / by An Hwi-jun -- New and classical schools coexist in modern oriental painting / by Kim In-hwan -- Calligraphy : an art of strokes and space / by Kim Yang-dong -- Originality of artists colors contemporary painting / by Yi Il -- Ancient images speak of Korea's Buddhist legacy : sculpture inspired by fervent spiritualism / by Mun Myǒng-dae -- Vigilant village guards -- Modern sculpture responds to changing international trends / by Kim Pok-yǒng -- Ancient craftsmen display dazzling artistry / by Maeng In-jae -- Modern handicrafts enjoy increasing public interest / by Chang Yun-u -- Traditional crafts. Bamboo crafts ; Grass products ; Headwear ; Textiles ; Maedŭp : ornamental knots ; Metal craft ; Hwagak : decorated ox horn ; Bows -- Tanchʼŏng : electrifying, flamboyant, brilliant, exotic, intricate / by Suzanne Crowder Han -- Embroidery : an ancient art of silk threads / by Hŏ Tong-hwa -- Hanbok : Korea's traditional costume / by Suzanne Crowder Han -- Ceramic arts / by Chŏng Yang-mo -- Decorative patterns reveal Korea's cultural roots / by Im Yŏng-ju -- Design : a new challenge for artists / by Yi Hyo-il -- The art of the smiling tiger -- Modernistic styles infuse fresh vigor into art photography / by Yuk Myŏng-shim -- The evolvement of an architecture of unique lines and construction / by Chang Kyǒng-ho -- Modern architecture enjoys rapid development / by Cho Yǒng-mu -- Olympic facilities -- Gardens embody Korean ideal of harmony with nature / by Chǒng Chae-hun -- Traditional music in perspective / by Yi Kang-suk -- Musical instruments / by Han Man-yŏng -- Classical Western music / by Han Sang-u -- Korean dance : traditional. Dionysians of Asia : dancers inherit ecstatic, soul-enriching legacy / by Eleanor King -- Korean dance : modern. Young dancers seek to create fresh stage idioms / by Pak Yong-ku -- A brief history of Korean drama : from prehistoric rituals to modern stage works / by Yi Tu-hyǒn -- Movies on cue for a new takeoff / by James Wade -- Filmmaking in the 1980s : a rapid transformation from chintzy flicks to international prize winners / by Suzanne Crowder Han -- Broadcasting. A brief look at the leaders of modern electronic media / by Chǒng Chung-hŏn -- Folk arts. Shamanism : the spice in Korean culture / by Kim Yǒl-kyu -- Folk paintings, magic and mundane / by Cho Cha-yong [Zozayong] -- Traditional games and sports inseparable from folk customs / by Shin Chán-kyun -- Farmers' music and dance conveys vigor and joy of rural life -- Cultural facilities -- Glimpses of Korea's cultural legacy.