Korean people loved culture and were superior in handling materials. Particularly in ancient times, the whole area of the Korean Peninsula was rich in iron and the culture of the Iron Age flourished in the region. What is more, the culture of the Iron...
Korean people loved culture and were superior in handling materials. Particularly in ancient times, the whole area of the Korean Peninsula was rich in iron and the culture of the Iron Age flourished in the region. What is more, the culture of the Iron Age became a driving force for the modern industrialization of Korea in the 20th century, which was a marvelous success unprecedented in world history. With the rapid progress of globalization and informatization, each country in the world is competing for the development of original and creative cultural contents. This means that the identity of national culture and local culture is increasingly important as a driving force of future national industries. The present study purposed to establish the cultural identity of Korea in a new way and to suggest policies and execution plans for the establishment of cultural identity. This is a part of national policies for exploring new cultural identity, and cultural identity will be a strategic keyword for enhancing pride in our culture and leading the culture of the world. In addition, this study examines the current cultural identity of this country as a suzerain state of culture in the new age for developing stepwise execution plans, and reviews the meanings and historical and philosophical values of the culture of the Neo Iron Age, which is the origin of today’s digital civilization, from the viewpoint of the history of human civilization. The 21st‐century Neo Iron Age Movement is a movement of arts and culture in the 21st century for the peace of human beings, going beyond the instrumental concept in the progress and utilization of materials including iron in the historic age, and it mean the transition from the age of labor products to the age of cultural products. This will open the future of new paradigm that realizes harmony between material and spirit and respect for the environment and human life. A huge synergy effect is expected from the combination of traditional industrial and economic logic with cultural and artistic activities.