Finding the Beauty of Hanbok

Finding the Beauty of HANBOK

10315   Jung Jin Park

1. What is 'Hanbok'?

     'Hanbok' is the tradtional clothing of Korea.

2. When is it worn?

     All of the Koreans used to wear Hanbok daily during the Chosun Dynasty, but nowadays Hanbok is usually worn only on festive days or special anniversaries.

3. What is the characteristics of Hanbok?

     There are several characteristics of Hanbok, but the primary characteristic is its vivid color, and the harmony of straight and curved lines.

4. What is the merit of Hanbok?

     Hanbok is great in concealing one's complex about his/her body. Also, Hanbok is healthy, and easy to put on and take off since it is not skintight. Finally, Hanbok is economical because it can be worn for a long period of time.

5. How does it look like?

     A. Women's Hanbok

     B. Men's Hanbok

 

 This is special type of Hanbok, which was worn only by the King of Chosun.

     C. Modernized Hanbok

 

Nowadays, Hanbok is modernized into more comfortable and fashionable design.

By strenghtening its merit and supplementing its drawback,

modernized Hanbok is receiving attention globally.