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For every fan of KPop music Korean Wave dramas and Kimchior anyone intrigued by Korea and Korean cultureA Geek in Korea is a hip new guide to the land of the Samsung smartphone and Gangnam StyleAuthor Dan Tudor first arrived in Korea on the eve of the 2002 World Cup when South Korea played Italy in the finals What he saw inspired him to return and work in Korea Tudor served as The Economist magazines Korea correspondent for three years and writes regular columns for the national daily Joongang Ilbo newspaper Along the way he has developed a great love and admiration for Korean culture and the Korean peopleA Geek in Korea reinvents the culture guide for the Internet age Packed with articles and photographs it covers all the touchstones of Korean culturefrom Buddhism and Confucianism to chapters on the traditional arts and disciplines like Taekwondo There are chapters on cultural code words and norms personal relationships business and technology and symbols and practices that are peculiarly Korean A number of chapters are devoted to Korean pop culture with attention to the stars idols and urban subcultures associated with them For visitors to Korea the author includes a miniguide to his favorite neighborhoods in Seoul and other places of outstanding interestSpotlighting the originality and creativity of the Koreans debunking myths about them and answering nagging questions like why theyre so obsessed with education and successTudor has created the perfect book for the growing ranks of Koreaphiles in this inspired insightful and highly informative guide. 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