Hyundai Research Institute: 21 books
Hello Asia, Korea
Korea, possessing the spirit of tiger
Language: English
Release Date: December 11, 2014
Koreans indeed think that the symbolic animal of Korea is the tiger. As there is a saying that goes, you look alike when you live together, Koreans have lived with tigers for a long time to congest the spirit of tigers ourselves. We have learned the "quickly" habit from their brave and swift...
Hello Asia, Nepal
Nepal, respecting the holiness of every living soul
Language: English
Release Date: December 12, 2014
More than 85% of the Nepal population believes in Hinduism and less than 10% believes in Buddhism. Still, Nepal derives sanctity from the harmony of the two religions symbolized by the living goddess "Kumari". This is extremely different from other religions that worship imaginative entities....
Hello Asia, India
A country of Hinduism and sacred cows
Language: English
Release Date: December 11, 2014
It is a well known fact that India worships "cows". People respect the cows to let them go first anywhere and everywhere. Why do Indians consider cows, especially female cows sacred? The answer is in the doctrine of reincarnation of Hinduism. We now take a look at India, the country of Hinduism that worships cows.
Hello Asia, New Zealand
New Zealand, the culture of the Maori Tribe and the grand presence of nature
Language: English
Release Date: December 11, 2014
In New Zealand, there is the aggressive yet peace-loving "Maori" native tribe. At war times, the Maori tribe shaked their bodies in an aggressive posture while sticking their tongues out to scare the enemies. Since the 20th century, this has become one of the best known tourist attractions...
Hello Asia, Japan
Valuing courtesy and substance
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2014
A big continent that accounts for nearly 1/3 of the world's lands - Asia. Different countries in Asia hold different "national symbols" and "cultures" that appear similar to each other. Why don't we expand our perspectives through the symbols and anecdotes behind the landmarks...
Hello Asia, China
Keeping faith while pursuing practical interests
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2014
Why did China use "pandas" to solve diplomatic issues? Why do Chinese people especially love "Guan Yu" among many characters from "The History of Three States"? As the proverb "Everything is determined by the 'kuanxi' (relationship)", Chinese people value humanly...
Hello Asia, Indonesia
Indonesia, pursuing harmony in the midst of diversity
Language: English
Release Date: December 11, 2014
In Indonesia, the phrase "kira-kira" can be easily heard, meaning "about, approximately and roughly." Composed of 13,000 islands, Indonesia has a variety of ethnicities and religions, with unique customs for each island. This social and natural environment can only be united when...
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