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Stories from Korea

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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.

Hanbok Guides

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…

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Hanbok Guides

Four 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…

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Hanbok Guides

The 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…

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Recipes

The 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…

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Hanbok Guides

How to Spot a Costume

What “authentic” means Authentic hanbok is made by Korean makers, using Korean fabric traditions, cut to historical…

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Hanbok Guides

The Thread, the Brush, the Coin

On the occasion of Korean Independence Day , doljabi, a customary Korean ceremony frequently connected to a child’s first…

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Hanbok Guides

Modern 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…

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Hanbok Guides

What 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…

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Hanbok Guides

Korean 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…

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Hanbok Guides

Choosing 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…

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Recipes

Kimchi, 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…

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Hanbok Guides

How Hanbok Came Back

The K-Pop industry is not only solidifying South Korea as South Asia’s fashion capital through its streetwear fashion. Recently…

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Hanbok Guides

Dressing 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…

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Recipes

Mrs. Lee's Doenjang Jjigae

What doenjang jjigae is Doenjang jjigae (된장찌개) is a fermented soybean paste stew. Simple, savory, deeply Korean. Most Korean…

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Hanbok Guides

Ten 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…

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Korean Culture

The 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…

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Hanbok Guides

When Hanbok Walks the Runway

Today, Korean fashion designers are taking the hanbok to new heights by incorporating contemporary trends, patterns, materials…

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Korean Culture

The 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…

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Korean Culture

The 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…

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Korean Culture

Before 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…

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Korean Culture

Korea 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…

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Korean Culture

Why August Fifteenth Still Matters

Every year on August 15, South Koreans and the Korean population worldwide commemorate Korean Independence Day, which is…

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Korean Culture

Why March First Still Matters

Every year on March 1st, South Korea observes Korean Independence Day , or “Samiljeol,” to remember the country’s 1919…

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Korean Culture

What 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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