Author Dan Tudor first arrived in Korea at the eve of the 2002 international Cup while South Korea performed Italy within the finals. What he observed encouraged him to come back and paintings in Korea. He served as The Economist magazine's Korea correspondent for 3 years, and he writes normal columns for the nationwide day-by-day Joongang Ilbo newspaper. alongside the best way, he has built an outstanding love and admiration for Korean tradition and the Korean people.

A Geek in Korea reinvents the tradition consultant for the web age. choked with articles and pictures, it covers the entire touchstones of Korean culture—from Buddhism and Confucianism to chapters at the conventional arts and disciplines like Taekwondo. There are chapters on cultural code phrases and norms; own relationships; company and know-how; and logos and practices which are especially Korean. a couple of chapters are dedicated to Korean popular culture, with consciousness to the celebs, idols, and concrete subcultures linked to them. For viewers to Korea, the writer incorporates a mini-guide to his favourite neighborhoods in Seoul and different locations of exceptional interest.

Spotlighting the originality and creativity of the Koreans, debunking myths approximately them, and answering nagging questions like why they are so captivated with schooling and success—Tudor has created the best ebook for the becoming ranks of Koreaphiles during this encouraged, insightful, and hugely informative guide.