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Recipes, culture, hanbok, and the meaning behind Korean traditions. Written by Eric and Mrs. Lee Youngsook, posted as we cook and source.
The Pieces That Finish the Hanbok
The Head to Toe Fit of the Hanbok Aesthetic Historical movies, dramas, and documentaries are not everyone’s cup of tea. Only a…
Hanbok GuidesFour Measurements, Ten Minutes, One Friend
What you need A soft cloth tape measure, a friend to read the numbers, and clothing close to the body (leggings and a fitted…
Hanbok GuidesThe Chima, the Jeogori, the Line
Women's hanbok is two pieces in conversation. The chima is the wide high-waisted skirt that carries most of the color and the…
RecipesThe Noodles at Every Korean Party
What japchae is Japchae (잡채) is a stir-fried sweet potato glass noodle dish with thinly sliced beef, mushrooms, spinach…
Hanbok GuidesHow to Spot a Costume
What “authentic” means Authentic hanbok is made by Korean makers, using Korean fabric traditions, cut to historical…
Hanbok GuidesThe Thread, the Brush, the Coin
On the occasion of Korean Independence Day , doljabi, a customary Korean ceremony frequently connected to a child’s first…
Hanbok GuidesModern Hanbok, in Plain Language
You may have seen hanbok in your social media feed, in photographs of your favorite Korean ( BTS in hanbok , anyone?), and…
Hanbok GuidesWhat Real Hanbok Actually Costs
Why hanbok pricing is confusing Hanbok prices online range from $50 to $5,000 for what looks, to an untrained eye, like the same…
Hanbok GuidesKorean Gifts That Mean Something
The most thoughtful Korean gift is rarely the most expensive one. A jar of well-fermented kimchi from a relative. A small…
Hanbok GuidesChoosing Your First Hanbok
Start with the occasion, not the price Hanbok cuts, fabrics, and palettes are shaped by occasion. A bridal hanbok and a daily…
RecipesKimchi, the Way Mrs. Lee Makes It
What kimchi actually is Kimchi (김치) is a category, not a single dish. The category covers any seasoned, fermented vegetable…
Hanbok GuidesHow Hanbok Came Back
The K-Pop industry is not only solidifying South Korea as South Asia’s fashion capital through its streetwear fashion. Recently…
Hanbok GuidesDressing Like a K-pop Idol
The Hanbok And Its Significance In Korean Culture For a long stretch, hanbok was the dress you wore for the family photograph and…
RecipesMrs. Lee's Doenjang Jjigae
What doenjang jjigae is Doenjang jjigae (된장찌개) is a fermented soybean paste stew. Simple, savory, deeply Korean. Most Korean…
Hanbok GuidesTen Things to Do in Korea
Choosing where to travel next? You can’t do better than booking tickets for South Korea, where their culture has been exploding…
Korean CultureThe Harvest Moon and the Family Table
What Chuseok is Chuseok (추석) falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, usually mid-September to early October. It is one of…
Hanbok GuidesWhen Hanbok Walks the Runway
Today, Korean fashion designers are taking the hanbok to new heights by incorporating contemporary trends, patterns, materials…
Korean CultureThe Ten Boy Groups That Defined a Year
Boy bands have always been a big craze and each generation has their own boy band sensation that every girl and guy are hooked to…
Korean CultureThe Women Who Carry K-pop Alone
The Korean entertainment industry is filled with idol groups with at least four members. These members have different roles, such…
Korean CultureBefore Gangnam Style, There Was This
A Guide to K-Pop History, Evolution, and Idol Groups “Oppa Gangnam Style!” It’s not a traditional phrase you’d expect to hear at…
Korean CultureKorea Past Seoul, In Order
Decided to travel to South Korea and gave yourself time to explore outside of just Seoul? You’ve made a great choice! South Korea…
Korean CultureWhy August Fifteenth Still Matters
Every year on August 15, South Koreans and the Korean population worldwide commemorate Korean Independence Day, which is…
Korean CultureWhy March First Still Matters
Every year on March 1st, South Korea observes Korean Independence Day , or “Samiljeol,” to remember the country’s 1919…
Korean CultureWhat Makes Korea Itself
What makes Korean culture distinct is rarely the items a Western reader lists first (the food, the K-pop, the dramas). Those are…
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