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 Exploring Korean Culture through Literature 

• Importance of literature in understanding Culture 

Literature and culture always come together. Literature plays an important role in understanding cultural perspectives or point of views.  Literature not only provides useful information to readers but also helps to develop the deep insight of culture. 

As a language learner Whenever you want to understand the nature & concept of language it’s good to find resources which provide you with literature & traditional knowledge about a specific language. 

• BOOKS THAT OFFER CULTURAL INSIGHTS: 

#Please Look After Mother ☘️

This book is a story of a woman who is separated from her husband in a crowded Seoul. Then her family tried their best to find her.

• This book reflects deep cultural & psychological facts about different behavior & circumstances. 
• Helps us to understand how well we really know people around us. 
• Different behavioral point of views helps to understand the concept. This is easy to read.

#Love in the Big City 🌷

This is a story of a young girl, how she tries to support her family and her own life changes with this responsibility. This book is all about Seoul and the lifestyle that people have. 

• Like Seoul nightlife
• The hustle bustle in the city 
• How life in Seoul is so fast.
•  Young Generation & their different activities 

#If I Had Your Face 🌻

The story of this book revolves around the four young women. The cultural perspectives about people’s appearance. This book offers fresh perspectives & engages readers with them. 

• Korea’s high standards of beauty 
• Social perspectives & their impact on people 
• Connection between beauty, money & power 

#Umma’s Table 🍱🍲🍛

This book is all about food and the joy of food. This book beautifully reflects the table culture in Korean society. 

• Traditions that a family brings together
• Joy & happens which can feel a person while spending time with family 
• How Koreans have different etiquettes & respect towards other people’s food 
• And how important it is to be with the family while having traditional food 
• How cooking in the past, present & future binds a family together 
• This is a beautiful & thoughtful activity for representation of food culture in a Korean society 

#Korean Mother’s Easy Recipes 💐

This is one of my favorites. This book is all about cooking and different food ideas to know & learn. 

• Learn how to make traditional Korean dishes at home with easy to follow recipes 
• This book includes special dishes for hosting parties 
• After practicing Korean cooking & different cuisines writer helps the readers so that anyone can follow & enjoy traditional Korean food in the easiest way 

These are highly recommended books. These books are definitely going to help you to understand the deep connection between Korean traditions and cultural perspectives. 

I hope you find this blog useful. If you have any questions related to Korean language learning feel free to contact us. 

Regards, 

TASKEEN PEERZADA