Encyclopedia of Korean Folk Culture

Project Period: 2016. 10. 4. – 2022. 4. 24. Role: Curator (Research Assistant) Institution: National Folk Museum of Korea

Project Overview

The Encyclopedia of Korean Folk Culture (EKFC) is a comprehensive, multi-volume, multilingual compendium documenting Korea's rich folk heritage, including seasonal customs, beliefs, literature, rites of passage, traditional arts, and daily livelihood systems.

From October 2016 to April 2022, I contributed to manuscript proofreading, copy-editing, multimedia metadata archiving, civil inquiry management, and supporting multilingual publication initiatives connecting Korean folk scholarship with global academic communities.

Volumes & Published Works

Livelihood Systems: Fishery (2021)

Authored entries on 나침반 [Compass] and 노량진수산시장 [Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market].

Folk Symbols: Tiger (2021)

Authored entry on 호자 [Hoja / Tiger Vessel], examining historical material culture and terminology.

Basic Necessities: Food (2018)

Authored entries on 국자 [Ladle], 병 [Bottle], 수박 [Watermelon], and 칼 [Kitchen Knife].

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