South Korea’s traditional dress culture — hanbok saenghwal — was designated a “National Intangible Cultural Heritage,” speaking to the clothing’s inseparable ties with the country’s history and ...
For a show at Arumjigi, a nonprofit that helps safeguard Korean heritage, the Seoul-born Christina Kim created new pieces based on classic designs. By Andrew Russeth Reporting from Seoul One recent ...
As a part of the Leo Gala Series to give wider publicity to Korean culture and promote its beauty beyond the facade, Asia Society Korea took the opportunity to delve into the vestimentary code of ...
In South Korea, some 150 historic crafts, customs and celebrations are recognised as National Intangible Cultural Heritage. Experience them to gain a deeper insight into the country, which honours its ...
A government-run festival on Korean tradition, featuring hanbok and crafts, is set to take place in the Seongsu neighborhood ...