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"...a documentary series on Korea's traditional as well as contemporary culture. Korean Arts & Lifestyle was originally produced in English by Arirang TV, under the Foundation's sponsorship. The four volumes have been broadcast twice, in late 2005 and early 2006, on Arirang's global-satellite network to audiences around the world. The programming has been well received for its educational and entertaining information on Korean culture... The Dynamic Culture of Contemporary Korea (Volume 1) introduces various aspects of Korea's contemporary culture. It reveals the dynamism of Korean culture with scenes of samulnori, a form of traditional percussion music, Nanta, a high-energy non-verbal stage performance, and the frenzied "street cheering" during the 2002 World Cup. There are also highlights of the hallyu (Korean wave) phenomenon, which has led to the spread of Korean pop culture throughout Asia and beyond."--Korea Foundation Newsletter, August 2006, Vol. 15, No. 3.