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CULTURE
Reviewingexhibition: The100Years,ArchitectureofKorea
OVER
VIEW
ArchitectureofKoreaHasMade
Throwoff Dishonor
GreatReap
C
opyingis themother ofcreation. Butifcopying goesover tothelevel of
‘plagiarism’,itbecomes disrespectfor creation.Froma certaintime, Korean
popular culture began to suffer from a plagiarism disease. From songs sung by
singers, to drama, movies, animation, commercials, etc, there has been no end to
plagiarism.Itseemslike plagiarismculturehas penetratedoureverydaylife.When we
I.Greetingtheyearofarchitecture
Thethird part,on thefuture ofKorean
gooutintothestreet,weseecloneswearingthesame hairstyleandthesameclothes.
E
veryoneagrees thatarchitecture isa
architecture,serves asa lightheartedsend-
There arenocharacteristicsintherefeatures.Allthesearethe latestfashionitemsthat
field of art. But the discussion of
off from the dense collection of photos,
werehipinJapansomemonthsago.Peoplesaythatitsavestime andmoneytojust
architectureanddocumentation ofitshistory
floor plans and scale models of the
followtheJapanesetrend.Whatistheoriginofthisplagiarism.
requires a unique aspect, different from
previous sections. While some prospective
Recently,MBCinstalledanew entertainmentprogramcalled‘Castleof Eve’.But
what we need for other fields. The exhibit
designs by young architects are displayed
theword‘new’takes onanewmeaning, becausethisprogramis theexactcopy of
‘The100Years,ArchitectureofKorea’runs
here, the section consists mainly of
Japan’s‘Boygirl’programairedonFujiTV.MBCwillbepayingaregularrenttoFuji
until October. 28 at National Museum for
expressionistic meditations on the art of
forit.AlsoSBSboughtrightstomake‘Queen’intoadrama,fromaJapanesenovelist.
Contemporary Art. The government
architecture by those established in the
Thestepsbroadcast stationsare takingis arousingworries, thatdue totherecent
supportedthisevent,celebratingtheyearof
field. Includedin thissection isalong hall
plagiarismscandal,they arefinding away aroundthe system.Unlike before,when
architecture.
of visual artworks by architects, in which
stationswerepenalized,now,theyaremaking‘Legal’plagiarism.
Korean architecture had not good
they’vearranged anintriguingcollectionof
Actually, ‘Japan copying’ has been a wide-kept secret around broadcast stations
opportunity to check on its 100-year
found and made objects to relate their
What’smoreastoundingisthatstudyonJapaneseprogramshavemadeupalargepart
history.Koreanarchitecturestartedwiththe
feelingsabouttheirfield.
ofadvocating producers(PD).This madeprogram imitationseemlike somesort of
importation ofWesternarchitecture,seeing
necessity. However rising viewer consciousness and a widened opportunity to
a long period characterized by external
III.Review
experienceJapaneseprogramsare makingithard forstationsto keepon withwhat
influences. However, since Korea’s
Conspicuously missing from the entire
they have done in the past. This and strict regulations on invasion of intellectual
liberation from Japanese colonial rule,
exhibit are the less artistic sides of Korean
propertyis whatisdrivingstations tojustsimply ‘buy’Japanese programs.Thereare
Koreanarchitecturehas madeagreat reap.
architecture. One would expect to find
worriesaboutstationstakingthe easyway bybuying rights,insteadof puttingin hard
Functionalism and plasticity are two
these staples ofthe modern Koreanurban
effort tocreatebetterprograms. Japanis startingto payclose attention.A thesishas
elements whichalternatively underliethe
experiencein acomprehensive architecture
beenpresented,onKorea’scurrentstateofplagiarism,damagingthe nation’simage.
history of Korean architecture from the
Koreanarchitectureand includeaseriesof
Thesecondsection, whichgathers steam
retrospective. This exhibit, however, has
Thisisadisgracetothecountry,insideandout.
earlyperiodstomodernones.
multi and mixed-media artworks by
when Koreanarchitects becametrulyactive
taken on a difficult assignment. It has to
Culture is the conscience and morality of a country. Culture copying is an act of
practicingarchitects. Thefirstsection isthe
after the Korean War, makes up the real
profileoveracenturyofwork,anddosoina
stealingconsciousnessandmorality.Damagingit,wewon’tbeabletocorrectlyrespond
II.Threepartsofexhibition
most academic. Most of the information is
meat of the exhibit. This part begins with
waythat amainstream museumaudience
toJapan’sdistortionofhistory.Howironicitis thatplagiarismishappeningwhilethe
The show starts in 1876, when Korea
displayedwithcharts,faded photosandlong
looking at how Koreans architects adopted
would find interesting. Taking the best
governmentisshouting forglobalization. Moresurprisingis thesocial structurethat
officially opened its ports, allowing the
explanations. The bulk of the architecture
the boxy modernistic forms that were
approach to the exhibit cuts down on the
hidesthissortof plagiarismwithoutshameand disgust.Onlyfor amomentisthere
inflow of foreign capital. The maps, floor
featuredherewasdesignedandbuilt bythe
typical of urban architecture at that time.
amount of material and makes sure that it
remorse,andrightaway theviciouscycleis turning.Evenwiththis, thegovernment
plans,photosandscalemodelsthatmake up
occupyingJapaneseatthebeginningofthis
Like the Catholic University’s Sung-mo
remains consistently exciting. Architects
isn’tpresentinganylegal systems.Andanothercause istheratingorientated system
exhibit follow the development of modern
century.Ironically, mostofthesebuildings,
Hospitalin Myungdong,which isfeatured
are not only expressing general art and
thatis pushingproducers to plagiarism insteadof creativity.‘Legally’ importing
Koreanarchitecturefromthatpoint.
likeSeoulStation andCity Hall,are done
here, these buildings were plain and
technique but also representing their
Japaneseprogramsis notthe solutionfor domesticbroadcaststations. Asystematic
Theexhibition consistsof threesections.
in the neo-classical styles that Japanese
unflamboyant. But, coming at a time of
personality andideology ofpeople.It feels
supplement provision is needed. 0Since sometime, Korean pop culture has been
The first demonstrates how Western
learnedfrom their Europeanteachers who,
reconstruction in the war’s aftermath, they
that predecessors’s burning passion and
consideredanadherent toJapan.KoreanshavebecomedependentofJapaneseculture
architecture was foisted onto Korea,
themselves, had moved on for modern
were very practical. The rest of second
breathe flow of history even if cold iron
without knowing it. For a country’s culture to be in the hands of another is a
especiallyagainstitswill. Fromtheopening
designs.Some ofKorea’s earliestmodern
sectionis brokenupintothemes, likehow
concretebuilding.
dishonorableandpainfulthing.Inordernottobecomeanimitator,thesocialstructure
of a port to glorious restoration, it shows
architects, who were trained and began
Korean architects rethought the concept of
mustbechanged.Habitualpracticeofplagiarismmuststop,andhidingthistomakeit
changedarchitectures followingimportation
practicingduringJapan’s colonialrule, are
homes in the urban age and the way
look rightful isn’t going to change things. And an appropriate legal measure must be
of foreign products of civilization. It meant
represented here too. One example is the
commercial structures developed in the
sought.Tobecomeaproudculturalcitizen,wemustkeepawatchfuleye.
the end to natural tradition and loss of
largescalemodeloftheHuashinDepartment
country. One of the most interesting
identity.
Store, which stood in Chongno from 1937
threads that run through all of these
Then, it shows how modern architectural
till now. Park Kil-ryong, who designed this
subsections is the way Korean architects
ByKimYun-jung
ByKimYun-jung
elements manifested themselves in Korea.
building,isconsideredKorea’sfirstmodern
incorporatedtraditionalKoreanarchitectural
AssociateEditorof CultureSection
AssociateEditorof Culturesection
Thethirdandfinalpartfocusonthefutureof
architect.
featuresintomodernbuildingtechniques.
InterviewwithChaJun-hai,co-commanderoftheCultureWatchParty
SeizetheDay
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eventhoughItried.
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eading into the 21 century, all the
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thosewhohelpthemselves”, thatistosay, I
nations are pursuing globalism. But,
themonitoractivity?
found breakthrough. At that time, the art
there are many internal problems such as
C:Weapproachedtheproblemsof every
festival of English department was being
the racial and religious issues. At this
daylifeofthe public.Forinstance,weheld
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nFridays, I’vehad a lecture about
held. Among several event, there is movie
point, itwasnotedthat thecultural issue
open discussions in February, 1999. The
popular culture.The professor is so
festival under the theme of ‘sexuality, what
was important because of common
subject of the first discussion was on a
impressive that a huge classroom is
is the true character?’ I saw ‘Herry and
ground. So, it is principal for us to
historicalproblem.Wefoundthat 31.6%of
crowned everyday. He is free-thinker and
June’.Afterappreciatingthemovie,wehad
preserve the spiritval culture and cultural
Dong-namesofSeoul city,werecomposed
very open-minded. The very day I would
anopportunitytotalkwithaprofessor.
propertiesbutasmentioned.
in Japanese fashion as long as doing the
like to talk to you is scheduled to share
In spite of wide gaps in our knowledge,
It is the true that people are not
monitor activity. So, through the
ourthoughtabout‘art’.
experience and age, we became one with
interested with historical errors and
discussion, we let people know this truth.
One student had a speech about
drinkingbeerand sharingmanythoughts.
neglection of cultural properties, etc. And
Later on, the government announced the
psychedelic music. In brief, it is kind of
The professor asked us like that; Life is
because of this, action on the part of the
statementthattheywouldchangethem. In
pop music, especially of the late 1960s
tooshort.Thus wehavetodowhateverwe
general pubic is more essential than
the second discussion, the subject of the
and early 1970s whichis associatedwith
want.Ifwesuppressourdesireonly toget
anything else. But, compared to other
problem of the unification of the English
hallucinogenicdrugs.Though Idon’t have
the reward for our patience, it is very
areas,there aretoo fewciviliangroups.
printing of Korean. We tried to arouse the
any idea about the speech excepting his
foolish. When someone get a place where
Coworld, which is the cultural civilian
publicopinionthatthefamilynameshould
knowledge and enthusiasm about that
theyhave thoughtasparadise,certainlythey
group was formed in 1998 to overcome
be placed first even when changed into
music, he influenced me. He had very
turn to know there is no reward. Only is
this situation. They strive for the
English.Thereasonforthisproblemisthat
JeonKyu-man/TheArgus
sincere attitude enough to have CD from
thereanotherplacetohavetogo.Insteadwe
glocalizationthatmeansthecoexistence of
itisconfusingkoreans andforeignersalike,
whenthemusichasbeenborn.
have to SEIZE the DAY. Doing something
theglobalismandthe nationalismas well
handle?
criticism statements and picketing is
at once.So,we aregraduallytryingtohold
After class, I felt a little empty. I asked
that we really want not to try to pursuit a
as for the preservation of cultural
C: We divided into four big parts.
carried out. For example, the national
anopendiscussion.
myself‘Doyouhaveany idea?’‘Whatthe
fixedlifelovedbysomeonenotourselves.
properties andtheunderstandingofculture.
There areabouthistorical problems,the
treasureKeumdong-kwan,thecrownofthe
hell is your interest? ‘What is the most
Afterthen,Ibecametoknowthe reason
And two months ago, the cultural civilian
preservation of the cultural properties,
Chosundynasty,thenational treasurewas
R:Wouldyoutellusyour futureplan
importantthinginyourlife?’Atthat time,I
whyIwasnotsatisfiedwith myself.Itwas
group launched its first `culture watch
popularculture problems,and correction
damagedafteraforeign exhibitioninParis.
and please give some advice for the
was so embarrassed. With this event as a
because I was not the master of my life,
party’. In this connection, the reporter met
of cultural administration. First of all,
So, we sent a statement to the national
students.
momentum, I really had time to reflect on
instead,Ihavelivedthelifecontrolledbymy
with the co-commander of the party, Mr.
concerning the historical problems, we
museum which had been preserving it.
C: We are planning to hook up with
myself. It’s hard to explain but during the
parents,teachersandwhatpeoplemaythink
Cha to hear their intention and learn
handle error in Korean history textbooks
Becauseof this,the headof themuseum
other civilian groups. They
are
time,Ihadno confidenceinmyownability
of. NowIseemtobebornagain.I’lltryto
opinionsabouttheirworks.
and remaining vestige of the Japanese
apologized through a statement, the
Participation Solidarity and Green
and moveover felt self-hate. I realized that
findwhatIwanttodoanddomybestforit.
imperialism.And informationcollectionon
govermenturged tobe nervousabout the
Association. We are jointly preparing for
I’ve pretend as if I knew something a lot
Ifthereissomethingwhichdonotmatchme
Reporter: How was this party started
theseculturalpropertiestobe carriedoutis
preservation ofculturalassets.
the NGO with them. It will be a good
and had firm belief concerning my life. As
well,I’llfighthardformyplace.
workingandwhatisthetraitofit?
madebesidesthepreservation the cultural
chanceforusto makeourgroupknownto
time goesby,I’llbecomejuniorandsenior,
Cha:Tothisday,thereare manycultural
assets. With thepopular cultureproblems,
R:Whatshouldpeopledoiftheywant
thegeneralpublic. Andwewilldoourbest
thengetajob.ButIwas afraidthatIseem
propertieswhichcontains thespiritofour
each member monitors activity of the
to participate in this party and what is
to monitor activity and try to get more
to compromise with myself over existing
ancestors all over the country. But, even
harmful cultural contents carried by the
thecurrentsituation?
people who have interested in the culture
ByParkJung-young
conditionsthen.I’vebeeninagonyfromthe
though these assets vanished during the
mass communications.
C:Toenterour party,youwouldframe
andjoinourCultureWatchParty.Privately,
moment. Nowhere I could find the answer
ThewriterisasophomoreofEnglishDept.
country’s historical sufferings, they have
And the faults of the art world is
theregistrationpaperof thepartyandpay
I hope for our group to expand into a
been totallydestroyed byour indifference.
monitored, too.Moreover, thegovernment
the registration fee of five thousand won.
worldwide organization like Green Peace,
Besides cultural solidarity will be very
culturepolicyiswatchedbymembersinthe
Then, you will get the certificate of our
whichistheciviliangroupoftheworld.
Spirit toOvercomeaHandicap
important in the 21st century called ‘the
correction for cultural administration. So,
party. Then, you can become a rightful
AndIwanttosaythat theyoungcando
century of the culture’. So, the cultural
theseallproblemsaretreatedbyus.
member of Culture Watch Party. the
anythingthey want. Openyourmindand
S
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pronunciation and physical discomforts.
matterswhich decideourlifeshouldnotbe
members do a monitor activity once a
keep a watch on the social matters. You
PerformanceFestival willbeheldfrom
Through the performance, the handicapped
charged tothepartial researchers andthe
R:Then,howdo thecivilianmembers
month, and they are educated on culture
will find things that you can do for our
October 5 to 21 at Cecile Theater. The
adolescents got a self-confidence forward
government. As a result, civilians’
of the party act and correspond to
three times a year. Currently, there are
society.Though itis theminimal thing,it
festival have been held for 10 years. When
society. Lee Seong-jai, who
is the
volunteering is keenly needed. So,
results?
about 80 members. and they have the
will be a big help to the society. So,
every festival was finished, the response of
promotor of this festival, said that we
CulturalWatchPartywaslaunched sothat
C:Wemonitorandprosecutethecultural
careers in their respective fields. For
volunteeringforourorganizationwouldbe
spectators was good. So, this festival is
anticipate rightful atmosphere for the
thegeneralpubliccouldstatetheir opinions
problems once a month. So to speak, our
instance, there are history scholars,
one way of helping. There are many
expectedtoprocesssuccessfully.
handicapped is settled down and the
and fixthe faultsof theculture underthe
members monitor areas where they are
broadcast employees, singers, corporate
chancestodosomethingforsociety.
Under the sponsorship of Korea
general publictreats themwithoutprejudice
sponsorshipof theCoworld.
interested in, and turnin remarks.And,
employees, students and wives, etc. We
Adolescents Performance Art Promotion
throughoutthefestival.
The trait of our party is that members
throughtheactivityonthespot,indictment
participatedinmonitor activitiespositively.
Association,the handicappedadolescents
Bebijang-jeon’ of the
Seondong
voluntarilyobservethecultureofeacharea
isable,too.Ouropinionsarebroughtupat
After the home page was made, there was
participatedin aperformance. Theyhave
handicapped welfare facilities will be
and try to correct the faults. Through
the discussions of Coworld, and after the
an increase in the volunteers and the
prepared for the performance for five
presented first on 6th of October, and also
monitoring,thisprocessisdone.
discussion,theworthyremarksare putup
prosecutionofculture.So,weareplanning
KimJi-yoon
months. They have been struggled to
theexhibitionofthehandicapped artistswill
on the bulletin and the home page of
tospendmoreeffortsontheinternet.
RepoterofCultureSection
expresstheirthoughtagainst theirunnatural
beheld.
R: What culture problem do you
Coworld. And through the research,

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