Why Korea's Architecture May Be Its Next Big Thing | Momentum

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[kwh]

During the period of the Japanese Empire, many cultural artifacts and ancient books were taken from Korea, and Japan has yet to return them to Korea. Unlike the British Museum in the UK, which displays such artifacts, Japan keeps them hidden away in storage, showing them to no one. This secrecy leaves us unaware of how much Korean culture Japan has appropriated and rebranded as its own to present to the world. Even the ceramics, such as tea cups and dishes that Japan popularized in Europe, trace their origins back to Korean ceramic techniques

[aeolia]

I lived in Korea for 5 years, and yeah, if I ever had enough money, I would buy some land here where I live in France and have a hanok built (with more modern amenities though, like double panned windows), I freak'n love hanoks, I've stayed in a few of them while I lived in Korea and always loved the experience

[zachmiller]

Korean Ondol has to be one of the best things that's been invented. That's one of the top 3 things I miss about living in Korea.

[SDpapa]

Never been to Korea, thank you for showing its beauty. Can't wait to visit.

[kimckawa]

Wow, these Korean architects featured are so well articulate, self assured, philosophical and inspiring ❤

[cedricdelbeke]

I dont usually comment, but I just wanted to say this video was not only super informative but also very inspiring!

[yourthoughtsarenotyours]

There's a long historical background why Korea, with its thousands of years of history, seems to have popped up out of nowhere in the 21st century.

Firstly, from ancient times until the Middle Ages, trade and exchange between the West and the East required the use of the Silk Road, which was monopolised by China and China blocked access to Korea. The English name Korea is derived from the Islamic transliteration of the country's name at the time, Goryeo, which was used by Muslim merchants trading by sea with the Korean peninsula around the 12th century. This meant that the West had no access to Korea except by rough sea, except via the Silk Road, which was monopolised by China.

Secondly, in 1543 a Portuguese merchant ship bound for China ran aground in Japan, marking the first direct contact between the West and Japan. This gave the Japanese access to muskets, and the introduction of this new weapon technology eventually led to the Imjin War, an invasion of Korea by Japan. It was also around this time that the Lead-silver separation method leaked from the Korean peninsula to Japan, which Japan used this method to become the third largest producer of silver in the world. Its vast silver production allowed Japan to greatly increase its power by trading with the West, which was eager for trade during the Age of Sail. Of course, even during this era, China and Japan blocked direct Western access to the Korean Peninsula.

If the 20th century was a period of recovery for South Korea from the devastation of Japanese occupation and the ashes of the Korean War. It wasn't until the 21st century internet age, when people could easily access news and culture from other countries without having to travel by land or sea, that Korea was finally started to step out of the shadows of China and Japan and able to show the world the cultural soil it had been building for thousands of years. So that's why you feel like all the K-things is suddenly coming out these days.

Finally, Every time you explore in Korean culture, you will see endless denigration of Korean culture by Chinese and Japanese nationalists who want to push Korea back into the shadows.

[austinchoi]

For me Korean-ness means evolution, adaptability, open-mindedness, creative, innovative, and yet conservative and be present.

[wonhong]

Chinese architecture is grandeur luxury, Japanese is simple Zen, and Korean is harmonization with surroundings. 3 different philosophies and beauties of 3 east Asian countries.

[bangmo]

In the East Asia, Korea is the only one which has alphabets which can be keyed in to a typewriter. This tells a lot.

[cherrybomb]

Korea is the most educated country in the world. 90% of the adult population is college graduates or higher, which helps Korea keep innovating.

[apidas]

it's exciting to see koreans thrive

[thothfund]

South Korea has most of what the world aspires to have.
With a world-class manufacturing supply chain, such as semiconductors, batteries, biopharmaceutical production, shipbuilding, and defense technology, the future is very bright.
South Korea is also a leader in cultural industries such as K-pop and K-dramas. The growing influence of Korean-speaking culture is driving the popularity of the Korean language and the Korean-related job market.

[redbull]

Congratulations to team who built this show, loved the editing, the wardrobe and even the shoes matched the environment Haslinda was in. 🥂

[kroakacious]

Such a well shot and well-written docu about Korea’s architecture! Really captured the zeitgeist and cosmopolitan/traditional atmosphere of Seoul. Appreciated the gorgeous filming

[noclipmod]

⁠ Japan's ancient history has been copied directly from the history of the Korean Peninsula. Todai-ji Temple in Nara, Japan was built by Korean carpenters, and the Horyu-ji Temple was also built by Baekje people. The basic history of Japan was established by Koreans, and the Japanese developed their own with Korean design aesthetics.Without the role of Koreans, Japan would not exist today.

[iankwon]

Many congrats to Teo Yang on redefining and achieving Korean context in new gestures of furniture, spaces, and many more genres.

[rickylam]

Some beautiful contemporary contextualism in Korean architecture - thanks for showcasing. So great to see the recent flourishing of Asian pride across pop culture, arts and architecture/design. It's particularly meaningful to me as a Hong Kong Chinese architect who grew up in New Zealand. :)

[traviswadezinn]

Excellent concept, combining old and new - important conversation globally - thank you

[KGBisbetterthanKFC]

I love how there's angry chinese and Japenese people commenting negative stuff about Korea rather than learning or at least Improving from it.