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The Korean Transformation 
a presentation and study guide that tells the story of Korea' s amazing development and the Peace Corps experience



In 2016 Friends of Korea produced a 15 minute DVD that told, through images and text, the story of Korea’s transition from a struggling, post-war country to the impressive economic, technological, and cultural leader it is today.  It is also the story of the Peace Corps programs in Korea and the role the volunteers played during this critical period in the modern history of Korea.  This project came from an abiding affection and the deeply personal experiences of these former volunteers and staff.  The DVD was created to reach and help a wider segment of the U.S. population better understand the breadth and scale of the change Korea has undergone during the past 50 + years.

​While we no longer have DVDs available, the presentation is available on YouTube.   FoK also developed a Study Guide to accompany this presentation which can be downloaded here.  
a_study_guide_kt_fok_kf_2016_revised_5_29_20.pdf
The images and text in the presentation and study guide are designed to generate a rich exchange among viewers and readers.  Please assist us in helping others to better understand Korea by sharing  these materials to those in your circle of friends and influence. 
 

Comments from viewers:
“I received the DVD today and just reviewed it. As an RPCV myself (Ghana VIII) and former Fulbright grantee to Korea (87-88) I felt real pride in the achievements of the Korean people. Your video fulfills the key Peace Corps pledge of telling others in the US about other countries’ values and cultures.”  Martin Limbird.

“Since I do outreach programs on Korea, teach about Korea as part of survey level courses on East Asia, education, and history, and edit a journal for teachers about Asia, I am particularly interested in the clip.”

“I'm the director of a study abroad program, so I'll definitely use it to help students learn about Korea. I'm also involved with a number of organizations that promote learning about Korea, cultural exchange, and developing intercultural competence and understanding.”

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  • Welcome
    • O'Donnell Distinguished Friend of Korea Award - >
      • Call for Nominations - closed
      • 2024 Honoree - Jon Keeton
      • 2023 Honoree - Donald Mosley
      • O'Donnell Award - previous honorees >
        • Photos of O'Donnell Honorees
    • Remembering Rosalynn Carter
    • Peace Corps - an essay by G. Krzic
    • A Simple Prayer - a musical tribute
    • Remembering in the time of COVID-19
    • Photos and Videos >
      • Photo Gallery: Biwon in Winter
      • Video Gallery
      • Photo Gallery: Arriving in Korea
      • Photo Gallery: TB Program in Korea
      • Photo Gallery: Road Show 1981
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Reflections on Service
    • Statement on diversity and respect
    • Board of Directors
    • 2023 Annual Report >
      • Annual Reports - 2022 & earlier
    • Honorary Membership
    • KOICA/World Friends Korea
    • FOK Blog
    • Past Annual Meetings >
      • 2018 Annual Meeting >
        • 2018 annual meeting - slide show
      • 2017 Annual Meeting >
        • 2017 annual mtg photo gallery
      • 2016 Annual Meeting >
        • 2016 annual mtg photo galllery
      • 2015 Annual Meeting >
        • 2015 Annual Mtg Photo Gallery
  • Resources
    • FoK Webinars - 2023 >
      • FoK Webinars - 2022 >
        • FoK Webinars - 2021 >
          • 2020 Webinars
          • Korean Studies and Peace Corps Volunteers
    • Korea Times column
    • Newsletters >
      • Yobosayo - June 2020
      • Yobosayo - Nov 2019 >
        • Suggestions for further reading
      • Yobosayo - March 2019
      • Yobosayo - May 2018
      • Yobosayo - November 2017
      • Yobosayo - April 2017
    • News about Korea
    • News Sources
    • Korean Cultural Treasures
    • Korean Food >
      • Dining Out in North America: Korea Style
    • Blogs of Interest
  • Events
    • 2024 Annual Meeting video
    • Sept 11 2024 webinar
    • 2023 Annual Meeting - video
    • 2022 Annual Meeting - video
    • 2021 Annual Meeting - video
    • 2020 Annual Meeting - video
    • Revisit Trips >
      • Impressions of the revisits
      • Slide Show - Korea, Then and Now
    • 2018 Reunion - LA >
      • In Remembrance - A Tribute
    • Upcoming Events - Universities
    • Upcoming events: KEI & Korea Society
    • Upcoming events: Korean Cultural Centers - DC, NYC & LA
  • Projects
    • Paths of Grass and Stone
    • Project Bridge - Youth Ambassadors
    • USC Archives - PC Korea
    • The Korean Transformation
    • FOK Publication -- "Through Our Eyes"
    • The Museum Project >
      • Exhibit opening
      • Museum Slide Show
      • Video -- MOU signing & volunteer interviews
      • Seoul in Sept 2016
  • Recent News
  • Support
    • Join us
    • Donate
    • Giving Back
    • Join offline
    • Other Ways to Give (NEW!)
    • Give the gift of membership
    • Zazzle - Peace Corps Korea Store
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • Event to share?
    • Update your address
    • News to share?
    • Publications Update Form