This book, published in 2018, is part of the K-Heritage series and covers Ssireum, which was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in the same year.

Ssireum is a living testimony to how people have lived as members of communities in Korea. One of the most time-honored traditional games, wrestling is still actively practiced across the country. With no need to provide any particular space or equipment, Koreans naturally develop wrestling knowledge and skills throughout their life. In childhood, they experience ssireum at home, in the neighborhood, and at school. Ssireum is regarded as an indispensable element at local and community events, such as those held at traditional holidays, on market days, for annual sports days at school, and at local festivals.