Ten English-Language Books on “Korean Heritage,” 

Including Traditional Games and Foods, Published

 - The Korea Heritage Service is promoting the distribution of English-language publications in the field of national heritage to introduce Korean traditional culture 

in an accessible and engaging way -

- Available for purchase both online and offline, 

through domestic bookstores and Amazon -

The Korea Heritage Service (KHS; Administrator: Huh Min) has produced ten* English-language books on Korean heritage in order to expand the foundation for international outreach. These publications are now readily available for purchase by both the general public and overseas readers through bookstores and online platforms such as Amazon.
*on Korean games, Newtro, Seonbi, Korean beauty, Hanbok, philosophy of life and death, Hansik (Korean cuisine), Sinmyeong, folk beliefs, and palaces


These newly published books were planned in response to criticism that existing publications on Korean heritage tended to be overly specialized and difficult for general audiences to understand. Accordingly, the series was designed to be as accessible and relatable as possible, allowing readers to easily grasp and connect with the content. Preparation for this project took place over two years, beginning in 2024.


The ten titles cover a wide range of themes within Korean heritage: Shall We Play Together? introduces traditional Korean games with illustrations; Korean Newtro explores the cultural phenomenon of “newtro,” where tradition and modernity intersect; Seonbi Country Korea reinterprets the spirit of the seonbi—valuing honor, restraint, and wisdom—from a contemporary perspective; Korean Beauty examines the philosophy and aesthetics of Korean beauty; The Hidden Allure of Hanbok presents the charm of hanbok, from royal attire to modern K-drama costumes; Inseparable addresses traditional Korean perspectives on life and death; The Four Seasons of Hansik introduces seasonal ingredients and traditional Korean food culture; The Korean Groove traces the cultural roots of K-pop through concepts such as han and heung found in traditional performance culture; Korean Shamanism offers a cultural perspective on folk beliefs; and Living Palaces tells the story of palace architecture and the people who lived within them. All ten books collectively present diverse aspects of Korean heritage.


They are available for purchase both in-store and online at major domestic bookstores, as well as on international platforms such as Amazon.


The KHS will continue to produce materials that reflect the value of national heritage, both domestically and internationally. Through proactive policy initiatives aimed at global outreach, it plans to further disseminate the value of Korea’s national heritage worldwide and contribute to the promotion of cultural exchange.

Attachment: Covers of the ten English-language books on national heritage (1 set). End