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{ "title": "# Diving Deep into 'Things Korean': A Journey Through Everyday Heritage", "introduction": { "heading": "Introduction: Unveiling the Soul of Korea Through Its Objects", "content": "The book 'Things Korean' by O-Young Lee offers a unique perspective on traditional Korean life by focusing on everyday objects. It's not a dry historical account but an intimate exploration guided by Lee, a former Korean Minister of Culture. The book examines native Korean items, ranging from spiritual totems (Changsung) and personal adornments (binyo) to practical items like crock pots (Changdokdae) and temple bells (Jong), and even graves (mudon). The significance of each object lies not just in its function but in its embedded cultural meaning. The book is enhanced by English and Korean names for each item, a glossary, and over 100 lavish color