The E-mil-le bell

The true value of the E-mil-le bell lies in its sound. The solemn and clear reverberation of the bell is a mystery unique to the E-mil-le bell. The official name of the E-mil-le bell is 'Sung-duk-dae-wang-shin-jong', and it is designated as National Treasure No. 29 of Korea. King Kyung-duk of the Shilla dynasty prepared 72,000kg of co...

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The Waterwheels turning

Waterwheels were everywhere that water was abundant. The falling water turned the wheel, pounding the rice and barley. The waterwheel was a symbol of rural areas. Rural towns with an abundant water supply had waterwheels for pounding and grinding grains. 'Mul-le-bang-a', the Korean word for waterwheel, is a compound word of 'mul-le', ...

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Hanbok - Korean Dress - Solbim: Luxury of Expectations

Solbim Luxury of Expectations Due to the solar and lunar New Year's holidays, January and February are filled with the excitement and energy that comes with celebrating special occasions. It is a time to get out the hanbok (traditional Korean costume) you have tucked away in your closet and to prepare your children's solbim, new ...

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Hanbok - Korean Dress - Natural: Leaving a Lingering Impression of Nature

Natural Dyes Leaving a Lingering Impression of Nature Ancient Koreans, traditionally referred to as "the white-clad people" because of their predilection for white clothing, made garments out of fabrics in their natural colors, whether muslin or silk. They used to soak fabrics overnight in ash water, a mixture of water and ashes ...

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Hanbok - Korean Dress - Ramie: Refreshing Mot Summer

Pictorial Korea Ramie Clothes Refreshing Mot of Summer The process for making Hansan ramie, renowned for its exquisite fineness and delicacy, remains uninfluenced by modern mechanization. It has remained virtually the same since ancient times, from the way women weave on a loom to the tailoring of clothes from the fabrics. T...

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Hanbok - Korean Dress - Modern Korean Attire

At present, attire can be divided into Western-style dress, which has become the common form of attire throughout the world, and various forms of traditional dress. In Korea, as elsewhere, Western-style clothing is so pervasive that one rarely comes across anyone wearing Korean hanbok in public. The hanbok presently worn can be...

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Hanbok - Korean Dress - Development of Hanbok

Hanbok is apparel of the Caftan type-a style of attire which is primarily found in Asia. During the Go Joseon era, Dan-gun popularized shaving of the head and the wearing of hats. During the Three Kingdoms period, which began with the founding of Goguryeo, hanbok consisted of a two-piece "unisex" outfit. The upper garments of ...

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Hanbok - Korean Dress

A walk down almost any street in Korea will reveal that today's Korean wardrobe ranges from jeans and casual fashions to tailored suits and chic designer creations. However, of all the outfits one is likely to see, the most striking is without a doubt the hanbok, the traditional costume worn by Koreans of all ages, particularly on t...

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Taekwondo

Taekwondo is an officially acknowledged international sport that originated in Korea and is today practiced worldwide. Taekwondo uses the whole body, particularly the hands and feet. It not only strengthens one's physique, but also cultivates character via physical and mental training. Coupled with techniques of discipline, taekwond...

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Hangeul - Korean alphabet

Koreans have developed and use a unique alphabet called Hangeul. It is considered to be one of the most efficient alphabets in the world and has garnered unanimous praise from language experts for its scientific design and excellence. Hangeul was created under King Sejong during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). In 1446, the first Ko...

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