Critic=THE HIDDEN SOCIETY IN LONDON, KOREA
THE HIDDEN SOCIETY IN LONDON, KOREA
Name : HoonKoo, LEE
Student number : W04107194
Course Leader : Colin Jacobson
Westminster University Post-Graduate
MAPJ (Photographic Journalism)
The relationship between the UK and Korea has existed for over 100 years, yet many Londoners are still not familiar with Korean culture.
More than ever, Koreans are now striving to create harmony between their identity and local society in many different areas.
In June 2002, Jeremy (34), an estate agent from Finchley, was amazed to see the World Cup game on television. He was astounded by the Korean supporters’ enthusiasm at Trafalgar square and New Malden. Until then, he had not really been aware of the presence of Koreans in London. John Gill, a 51-year-old restaurant owner from Kingston, agrees: “In spite of the long history of the relationship between the UK and Korea since the 19th century, there is a lack of understanding of Korean culture by the British”. On 9th May 2005, a sea of people queued at London’s Leicester Square to see Korean movies at the Korean Film Festival. Rev. Cho, general director of the Korean Film Festival, points out: “So many British people do not know much about Korean culture. This event was organized to publicize Korean culture.” Up to 37,000 Koreans are estimated to live in London. Most of them live around New Malden and Kingston in the South, with temporary residents such as students making up the largest proportion.
This project aims at exploring the lives of Koreans in London and their efforts to introduce Londoners to Korean culture. Through this cultural exchange they are striving to create harmony between their ways of life.
1.Future mathematicians ;
Korean and British kids are helping each other solve difficult questions at an extra curricular activity class held in New Malden. Korean parents are renowned all over the world as strong believers in the importance of education. Korean parents in Britain are no exception to this.
2.Barbeque as a global language.
Korean students mingle with other international students at various events and activities. University students from Korea, Hong Kong, The Netherlands and Japan enjoy a barbeque party in Kingston. The number of Korean students at UK universities is increasing every year.
1. Celebrating Buddha’s birthday ;
Younwhasa in Kingston is the only Korean Buddhist temple in the UK. A Buddhist family lights the paper lotus, making wishes.
3-1.Celebrating the Budda’s birthday, Koreans are marching throughout the town in Kingston
4.Koreans get meaty ;
The meat sold at this Korean butchery in New Malden High Street may be the same as any other British meat-yet the way it is cooked is utterly different. It is often mixed with spices and condiments of strong flavour, such as soy sauce, garlic, and red pepper paste.
5.Welcome to the Korean Film Festival ;
Two guides in traditional Korean costumes are greeting visitors at the Korean Film Festival.The mascots wearing traditional wedding clothes represent a bridegroom and bride.
5-1. An anaconda-long line of people waiting to watch Korean movies gives an indication of the festival’s smashing success.
6.The footballers ;
When it comes to sport, the barrier between nationalities collapses. A football team organized by Jaeho Kim(29), a football-maniac student, gathers in Regent Park every weekend.
2. File Photo=On the deck –
In June 2004, British marines visited Korea to celebrate the Korea-British Treaty day. Marines and Koreans in traditional clothes play Deck-Football aboard a ship in Essex, as their ancestors did more than 100 years ago. (Photo by HoonKoo,LEE)
8.Our difference is only skin deep ;
Kim, Junhee (39) is married to Sharon with two children, Viena (Jungeun, 10) and Aaron (Sungwon7). Despite their different nationalities they are an exceptionally happy couple.
After experiencing Korean culture, Sharon chose the Korean approach to education. One evening in March, the family is playing with blocks.
9.Little Seoul ;
New Malden in South London is increasingly dominated by
Koreans. 35% of High Street stores in New Malden are owned by Koreans. However, the future of the Korean community depends on how well they can blend with the local community.
10.Korean Newspapers:
Even the best British sub editors would have difficulties with these articles. There are around 10 Korean newspapers in London. UK Life is one of them. Staffs at UK Life are proofreading carefully before going press.
11.We will rock you ;
Yoon Do Hyun, one of Korea’s finest rock groups, performs at Koko club on 10th of April 2005, Camden. Joining a British band, YDH receive thunderous applause from the British audience.
12.“Hi! I am Naoko” :
A Japanese student at a Korean class at the SOAS smiles shyly as she shows her Korean writing to the teacher. Since 2002 when SOAS opened the Korean language department, the number of applicants has been increasing steadily. Most are Japanese and British.
13.Reaching for the sky ;
A British child is demonstrating one of the skill, breaking a wooden pannel at Leicester Square. Taekwondo, the distinctive Korean martial art, is now known all over the world, and is played in the Olympics.
13-1. Children at a Taekwondo class in New Malden practice a high kick. The kick always has to be accompanied by courageous shouting.
Name : HoonKoo, LEE
Student number : W04107194
Course Leader : Colin Jacobson
Westminster University Post-Graduate
MAPJ (Photographic Journalism)
The relationship between the UK and Korea has existed for over 100 years, yet many Londoners are still not familiar with Korean culture.
More than ever, Koreans are now striving to create harmony between their identity and local society in many different areas.
In June 2002, Jeremy (34), an estate agent from Finchley, was amazed to see the World Cup game on television. He was astounded by the Korean supporters’ enthusiasm at Trafalgar square and New Malden. Until then, he had not really been aware of the presence of Koreans in London. John Gill, a 51-year-old restaurant owner from Kingston, agrees: “In spite of the long history of the relationship between the UK and Korea since the 19th century, there is a lack of understanding of Korean culture by the British”. On 9th May 2005, a sea of people queued at London’s Leicester Square to see Korean movies at the Korean Film Festival. Rev. Cho, general director of the Korean Film Festival, points out: “So many British people do not know much about Korean culture. This event was organized to publicize Korean culture.” Up to 37,000 Koreans are estimated to live in London. Most of them live around New Malden and Kingston in the South, with temporary residents such as students making up the largest proportion.
This project aims at exploring the lives of Koreans in London and their efforts to introduce Londoners to Korean culture. Through this cultural exchange they are striving to create harmony between their ways of life.
1.Future mathematicians ;
Korean and British kids are helping each other solve difficult questions at an extra curricular activity class held in New Malden. Korean parents are renowned all over the world as strong believers in the importance of education. Korean parents in Britain are no exception to this.
2.Barbeque as a global language.
Korean students mingle with other international students at various events and activities. University students from Korea, Hong Kong, The Netherlands and Japan enjoy a barbeque party in Kingston. The number of Korean students at UK universities is increasing every year.
1. Celebrating Buddha’s birthday ;
Younwhasa in Kingston is the only Korean Buddhist temple in the UK. A Buddhist family lights the paper lotus, making wishes.
3-1.Celebrating the Budda’s birthday, Koreans are marching throughout the town in Kingston
4.Koreans get meaty ;
The meat sold at this Korean butchery in New Malden High Street may be the same as any other British meat-yet the way it is cooked is utterly different. It is often mixed with spices and condiments of strong flavour, such as soy sauce, garlic, and red pepper paste.
5.Welcome to the Korean Film Festival ;
Two guides in traditional Korean costumes are greeting visitors at the Korean Film Festival.The mascots wearing traditional wedding clothes represent a bridegroom and bride.
5-1. An anaconda-long line of people waiting to watch Korean movies gives an indication of the festival’s smashing success.
6.The footballers ;
When it comes to sport, the barrier between nationalities collapses. A football team organized by Jaeho Kim(29), a football-maniac student, gathers in Regent Park every weekend.
2. File Photo=On the deck –
In June 2004, British marines visited Korea to celebrate the Korea-British Treaty day. Marines and Koreans in traditional clothes play Deck-Football aboard a ship in Essex, as their ancestors did more than 100 years ago. (Photo by HoonKoo,LEE)
8.Our difference is only skin deep ;
Kim, Junhee (39) is married to Sharon with two children, Viena (Jungeun, 10) and Aaron (Sungwon7). Despite their different nationalities they are an exceptionally happy couple.
After experiencing Korean culture, Sharon chose the Korean approach to education. One evening in March, the family is playing with blocks.
9.Little Seoul ;
New Malden in South London is increasingly dominated by
Koreans. 35% of High Street stores in New Malden are owned by Koreans. However, the future of the Korean community depends on how well they can blend with the local community.
10.Korean Newspapers:
Even the best British sub editors would have difficulties with these articles. There are around 10 Korean newspapers in London. UK Life is one of them. Staffs at UK Life are proofreading carefully before going press.
11.We will rock you ;
Yoon Do Hyun, one of Korea’s finest rock groups, performs at Koko club on 10th of April 2005, Camden. Joining a British band, YDH receive thunderous applause from the British audience.
12.“Hi! I am Naoko” :
A Japanese student at a Korean class at the SOAS smiles shyly as she shows her Korean writing to the teacher. Since 2002 when SOAS opened the Korean language department, the number of applicants has been increasing steadily. Most are Japanese and British.
13.Reaching for the sky ;
A British child is demonstrating one of the skill, breaking a wooden pannel at Leicester Square. Taekwondo, the distinctive Korean martial art, is now known all over the world, and is played in the Olympics.
13-1. Children at a Taekwondo class in New Malden practice a high kick. The kick always has to be accompanied by courageous shouting.
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