민속 줄다리기의 체육·문화사적 해석 = A Cultural and Sport Historical Analysis of Korean Tug of War

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Korean Tug of War was a transitional almanac event at village community. Korean Tug of War in which people join in large numbers as a folk game is usually played on January 15 of the lunar calender. From ancient times all member of the village played the game a festive atmosphere.
Korean Tug of War is a game of national spirit because cooperation and unity is needed in the contest. When the game was played the peasant band played instrument music of the peasant, and cheer their team to victory with gay gesturing. The game was a game of large scale, and period of preparation was long. People of village collect rice straw from each home and fake a long thick rope, assuming the name of Sutjul(a male rope) and Amjul(a female rope)The members of each team pulled at the ropes, which were hooked together to win the game over the opponent. Believing an old saying that the winning side shall have a good harvest, they strived their hardest for their life with yells and shouts. The tug of war in the Youngsan area used to be played on the 15th day of the first month, but nowadays this game is played on the first day of March in commemoration of the Korean Independence Movement.
Korean Tug of War was a typical Korean transitional game, which should develop or re-create a modern style of game because the game contained our transition spirits-harmony, unity and solidarity.