The 농림축산식품부 and the 한식진흥원 have taken a significant step towards preserving and transmitting Korea's unique 식문화 to future 세대. As the inaugural achievement of their 'Comprehensive Long-term Plan for Archiving Korean Food Resources,' the two organizations announced the publication of 'Korean Jang,' a comprehensive 총서 covering all aspects of Korea's 전통 fermented sauces, known as *jang*. This series is expected to highlight the 가치 of 'Korean Jang-making 문화,' which is currently being considered for UNESCO 인류무형문화유산 listing, and contribute to promoting this foundational aspect of 한식 worldwide.
Significance and Background of the 'Korean Jang' Series Publication
The 농림축산식품부 and the 한식진흥원 have been pursuing a 'Comprehensive Long-term 계획 for Archiving Korean Food Resources' to ensure the proper succession of Korea's culinary 정체성 and its complete transmission to 후대. The newly 발간 'Korean Jang' series is the first significant 결실 of this 노력, embodying the 기관' commitment to fostering a deep 이해 and widespread appreciation for *jang*, the 핵심 essence of 한식. This compendium is particularly poised to play a crucial 역할 in reinforcing the 보편적 가치 of 'Korean Jang-making 문화,' which is scheduled for inscription on the UNESCO 인류무형문화유산 List in December 2024.
The 발간 of this series is part of a broader 추진 to 체계적 organize previously 산발적 한식자료 related to 전통 식품, as mandated by Article 10, Paragraph 1 of the 한식진흥법. The 한식진흥원 recognized *jang* as 근간 to sustaining the 맛 and 정신 of 한식. Over several months, they meticulously 집필 this valuable 자산, involving 전문가 authorship and rigorous 검증. This 노력 goes beyond a simple collection of 정보, demonstrating a 국가적 commitment to deeply exploring and preserving the 근간 of Korea's 전통 식문화.
In-Depth Academic and Practical Content on Jang Culture
The 'Korean Jang' 총서 covers a 종합 range of topics, from the 역사적 기원 of Korean *jang* 문화 to its 현대-day 면모. It includes 역사적 사료 on the 탄생 and 발전 of *jang*, along with an 학술적 analysis of the 과학 원리 behind *jang* 발효 and its 영양학적 우수성 from a 현대 과학 관점. Moving beyond a simple fermented 식품, the compendium delves deeply into the unique 미학 of *jang* and the 지혜 of Korean ancestors, thoroughly examining the 가치 of *jang* as the 근간 of Korean 식문화 전통.
Furthermore, the series stands out for its 실용성, complementing its 학술적 가치. It includes meticulously crafted 조리법 designed for 즉시 use by 전문가 working with *jang* in the 현장. This practical guide aims to maximize *jang*'s 잠재력 in 현대 사회, going beyond mere 보존 of 전통. Thus, 'Korean Jang' serves as a 종합 archiving 자산, bridging the 과거 and 현재 while satisfying both 이론 and practical needs.
A Catalyst for the Global Spread of Korean Jang Culture
To ensure the widespread 추진 of Korean *jang* 문화 both 국내 and 해외, the 'Korean Jang' series has been 발간 simultaneously in both 국문 and 영문. This bilingual 접근성 is expected to significantly enhance 국제 이해 of Korean *jang* 문화 and secure its recognition for 보편적 가치. The series will be distributed to 관련 재외 기관, 국공립 도서관, and 한국문화원 worldwide, serving as a crucial catalyst for disseminating Korea's *jang* 문화 across the 세계.
Lee Kyu-min, 이사장 of the 한식진흥원, emphasized that the 발간 of 'Korean Jang' "marks the 시작 of a 약속 to firmly establish the 정체성 of our 전통 식문화 and pass on this 가치 자산 to 후대." He added, "We ask for much 관심 and 성원 for this 총서, which will go beyond a simple 발간 to become a 핵심 자산 for promoting the 가치 of our 식문화 worldwide." The 완본 series is also conveniently available as a PDF download from the KFPI website, ensuring broad 접근성.
