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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 Ghost Stories Korea Inherited
Korean horror films have captured the attention of viewers all around the world with its distinct fusion of emotional depth…
Korean CultureWhat Korean Horror Knows About Us
Korean horror runs on a different engine than American horror. The American film delivers shock with sound design and jump cuts…
Hanbok GuidesWhen to Wear a Hanbok
You have a hanbok in the closet (or you are thinking about one) and you want to know when it is right to wear it. The short…
Hanbok GuidesThe Garment That Carries a Country
Hanbok, or traditional Korean clothing, is a symbol of Korea’s rich cultural legacy and historical development rather than just a…
Hanbok GuidesThe Order a Man Dresses
When you wear underclothes and outer garment of hanbok in proper order, it will make an elegant look. But figuring out the order…
Hanbok GuidesThe Order a Woman Dresses
When you wear underclothes and outer garment of hanbok in proper order, it will make an elegant look. But figuring out the order…
Hanbok GuidesDressing in Order, the Men's Way
When you wear underclothes and outer garment of hanbok in proper order, it will make an elegant look. But figuring out the order…
Hanbok GuidesDressing in Order, the Women's Way
When you wear underclothes and outer garment of hanbok in proper order, it will make an elegant look. But figuring out the order…
Hanbok GuidesWhat Men Wear Now
The Hanbok, a traditional Korean garment, has undergone changes in design and function over ages without losing its cultural…
Hanbok GuidesWhat Hanbok Has Always Meant
Hanbok, or traditional Korean clothing, is a symbol of Korea’s rich cultural legacy and historical development rather than just a…
Hanbok GuidesWhy Hanbok Still Means Something
Hanbok carries cultural weight that most clothing does not have to carry. A wedding hanbok is the same garment family as the…
Hanbok GuidesThe Tassel at Her Waist
The lively world of Korean traditional clothing and accessories offers a fascinating glimpse into the nation’s rich cultural…
Hanbok GuidesWhat Goes on the Doljabi Table
The doljabi is the small ceremony at the heart of the dol, the Korean first birthday. A low table is set with a handful of…
Hanbok GuidesWhy the Child Reaches for Something
Doljabi, a cherished tradition in South Korea, is a vital part of the first birthday celebration, known as “Doljanchi.” This…
Hanbok GuidesThe Cloth That Carries Everything
Bojagi, the traditional Korean wrapping cloth, is not just a functional textile; it embodies deep cultural significance and…
Hanbok GuidesWhat the Fabric Tells You
The Hanbok 101: Brief History, Different Fabrics, and How to Maintain Them A Brief History on Hanbok A hanbok holds two materials…
Korean CultureAsia's Traditional Dresses, Side by Side
There are many ways to learn about another culture. When we travel, we eat the food, we visit the historically significant…
Korean CultureSixteen Hundred Years, One Image
Dear hanbok enthusiasts, We receive a lot of questions about the background and the history of the Korean traditional hanbok…
Korean CultureWhat Traditionally Korean Really Means
What does it mean for something to be “traditionally Korean”? The waves of westernization, modernization, and globalization that…
Korean CultureThe Wrap Skirt and the Tassel
The beauty of traditional Korean attire, particularly the hanbok, transcends mere clothing; it encapsulates the history, culture…
Korean CultureMore Than Clothing, Less Than Costume
Hanbok is the dress Koreans wore for the everyday and for the ceremony, and the same form held both. The court wore silk. The…
Hanbok GuidesThe Hanbok That Doesn't Date
Traditional hanbok holds a silhouette no other piece of clothing carries. A short jacket tied at the chest with a long ribbon. A…
Hanbok GuidesFrom Crown to Hem, the Silhouette
Historical movies, dramas, and documentaries are not everyone’s cup of tea. Only a few find historical concepts fascinating while…
Hanbok GuidesHanbok for the Whole Wedding Party
Do you want to add an extra special touch to your wedding? Do you want to find a way to honor your heritage and family at your…
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