books.google.com - For centuries, although strongly influenced by the Chinese, Koreans have maintained a unique civilization with their own language, social organization, food, national costume, political institutions, and customs. The disruptions of the 20th century have included a long and difficult period of foreign...http://books.google.com/books/about/Culture_and_Costums_of_Korea.html?id=1VL_4bOmv4oC&utm_source=gb-gplus-shareCulture and Costums of Korea