This book encloses an interdisciplinary examination of Korean music’s evolution, contextual interactions, and global positioning from historical, sociocultural, and aesthetic perspectives. It brings together various scholarly contributions to analyse Korean music’s transformations, innovations, and cultural suggestions, with a focus on its historical roots and contemporary manifestations. This book captures the multifaceted dynamics in Korean music, showcasing its adaptability and global importance while addressing cultural identity, tradition, and innovation.

Anna Yates-Lu is Associate Professor in the Department of Korean Music at Seoul National University, specializing in ethnomusicology

HeeSook Oh is Professor of Musicology at the College of Music, Seoul National University, where she focuses on aesthetics of music and contemporary Korean music.