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Jennifer Jung-KimUpdate on the 5 documentaries about North Korea:
Under the Sun does not have English subtitles and it's rather dry, but you can get quite a glimpse of North Korea
Crossing Heaven's Border is a much easier documentary to watch, but it already 10 years old (from the Kim Jong Il era)
The Lovers and the Despot shows footage of NK films, though I find the story of the directo and actess less interesting
I Am Sun Mu is behind a paywall (sorry!)
Frontline: Secret State of NK is less than an hour and quite interesting
Jennifer Jung-KimBillie, those are some good dieas. I don't know if your school disrict is super picky about what you show in the classroom, but you could also just show segments so you control what is seen. But yes, there are so many important issues covered. The film really knew how to tug at heartstrings and get viewers to conect with the film.
Jennifer Jung-KimAngelique said:
I really wish I had asked about the history of the Korean (North and South?) spa culture and if perhaps the South Korean fixation with beauty can be traced back to this. Given that both genders have traditionally used and benefitted from such regimens--scrubs, soaks, steam, massage, exfoliation--perhaps this is why there's not a whole lot of stigma surrounding elective, vanity precedures.
--> In the modern period, people used to go to bathhouses because some people didn't have hot water in their homes until the 1970s. That evolved into spas because people no longer have to go to bathhouses to take baths. There's probably some correlation between beauty, wellness, and plastic surgery, but I wouldn't try to link them too closely together.
Angeliques also said:
I would also like to know more about how migrant brides assimilate into the South Korean culture. Are there organizations that help these women find resources like social and support groups, language education, job training, and cultural education? And I'm sure there is someone out there writing from the perspective of a mixed-race child born in South Korea--maybe a memoirist or a novelist. Any suggestions?
--> First, when a Vietnamese woman applies for a marraige visa, the South Korean government requires that they take courses in Korean language and reach a minimal level of proficiency before getting the visa. South Korea also provides classes on cooking and culture to help them in Vietnam.
Once they get to Korea, there are organizations also but they may not have ready access, depending on their location and ability to get around.
I can't think of a good fictional work, but here are a couple of more academic books:
https://www.sup.org/books/extra/?id=8887&i=Table_of_Contents_pages
https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/news/article/assistant-professor-explores-korean-identity-new-book
My final question, and I should have asked it tonight, is what is the direct translation of the South Korean term for "migrant bride"? I imagine there is a colloquial version of that term, just like Americans have terms like "war bride" or "mail-order bride", with just a tinge of derogatory judgment.
--> "Marriage migratipn" and "Marriage migraton woman" are commonly used terms -- but I took the liberty of translating it as migrant bride. I am sure there are derogatory terns used, but I am not aware of them.
Jennifer Jung-KimThank you! Here's a PDF in case you can't access it.
Jennifer Jung-KimI'm not able to see the video.
Jennifer Jung-KimHere's an article about societal changes brought about by the 52-hour work week.
http://koreabizwire.com/shorter-workweek-brings-seismic-change-to-overtime-culture-in-s-korea/139809
This is an article about the Seungri/Burning Sun scandal.
Jennifer Jung-KimI cannot find the title of the book on North Korea that I mentioned I will keep looking.
Please remind me what else I said I would follow up on. Thank you!
Jennifer Jung-Kim
Jennifer Jung-KimI see Amazon has the hardcover for only $8.99! Thanks!
Jennifer Jung-KimI had never heard of this book. I'm ordering it right away. Thank you!
Jennifer Jung-KimHi, Everyone,
This also became news last week, and if you have a chance, see what the Chinese government is saying about it.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/30/world/asia/eastman-school-music-china.html
Best,
Jennifer
Jennifer Jung-KimHi, Everyone,
I am looking forwrad to tonight's session. If you would like to read more about sanctions, here is a new article:
Best,
Jennifer
Jennifer Jung-KimHi, Len,
I'm curious about the student who picked North Korea. Was it all his/her own idea, or did you suggest it? In any case, I'm glad you finaly got the NK flag on your wall!
Best,
Jennifer
Jennifer Jung-KimHi, Everyone,
I don't have much in the way of follow-up to our Zoom discussion, but please do post questions if you have any. Also, I encourage more people to participate in the Zoom discussion, not only by logging in, but by offering feedback. I am very impressed by your forum posts but I would like to hear from more people on Zoom as well.
For those of you in wildfire zones, stay safe and see you tomorrow!
Best,
Jennifer
Jennifer Jung-KimHi, everyone,
It was great to meet those of you who logged in on Tuesday.
I mentioned various things in the first Zoom session that I want to post links to.
Korean Language Culture & Video Contest for ages 13+
Sejong Cultural Society sijo (poetry) and essay contests in junior and adult divisions
http://sejongculturalsociety.org
The essay is based on "Cranes," the short story I am asking all of you to read! There is a junior divison involving a folk tale as well.
And this is the IKEN website where you can download materials that can be shown in class or shared with students:
Please let me know if you are intersted in getting more info on anything else we talked about.
Best,
Jennifer
