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Korean Games and Sports is accessible to anyone seeking an international perspective on the cultural salience of folk and contemporary games and sports of Korea. As an admirable collection and readable book, it will undoubtedly find a readership between families and friends as well as among students and teachers in academic fields. This book consists of three parts: games of old, such as kite-flying and sledding; board and card games, such as Korean chess and go; and martial arts and sports, such as taekwondo. In each part, a brief introduction provides an overview of the selection of games or sports contained therein. Each of the games and sports includes historical backgrounds, its evolution and an explanation as to how and why it became unique to Korea or otherwise important to Korean culture. Any equipment needed is described, and instructions on how to play are included. Also, illustrations would aid visualization of activities to foreigners who may not be familiar with them in a uniquely Korean context. The book is considered as something that anyone interested in games and/or sports should find worth the investment and make it a useful volume.

Preface 

Part 1 Games of Old

Introduction 

Tuho : Arrow Toss

Yeon nalligi : Kite-flying 

Jegi chagi : Shuttlecock-kicking 

Sseolmae tagi : Sledding 

Geune ttwigi : Swinging 

Neolttwigi : Teeter-totter 

Paengi chigi : Top Spinning 

Part 2 Board and Card Games

Introduction 

Yunnori : Circle and Cross 

Janggi : Korean Chess 

Baduk : Go 

Omok : Five Stones 

Alkkagi : Tabletop Curling 

Go-stop : Flower Card Game 

Part 3 Martial Arts and Sports

Introduction 

Gukgung : Flight Archery 

Ssireum : Wrestling 

Taekkyeon : Kicking and Sweeping Art 

Taekwondo : Striking and Breaking Art 

Hapgido : Energy Coordinating Art 

Geomdo : Fencing 

Jokgu : Foot Volleyball 

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