Hanbok Lifestyle The Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) has designated as National Intangible Cultural Heritage the culture of wearing the traditional attire, or Hanbok saenghwal (lifestyle). The CHA on July 20 announced this decision, saying the lifestyle symbolizes the Korean people’s identity and values and embodies traditional lifestyle and knowledge. Hanbok saenghwal refers to a series...Read More
Jun Hyo-seong named PR ambassador for Hanbok K-pop singer and actor Jun Hyo-seong on July 28 was named PR ambassador for Hanbok (traditional clothing) this year by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Craft & Design Foundation. Jun’s fondness for Hanbok is well known through photos of her outfits she wears...Read More
We “HaB Korea” sell various kinds of activities and experiences you can enjoy in Korea, and among them, our photography product is the most popular one. If you ever been to Gyeongbokgung palace or Bukchon Hanok Village, you might have seen so many people wearing Korean traditional costume, “Hanbok”. We have a package including Hanbok...Read More
Gyeongbokgung Palace is commonly referred to as the Northern Palace because its location is the furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces of Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (Western Palace) Palace. Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful and remains the largest of all five palaces. The premises were once destroyed by fire during...Read More
BTS member Jungkook’s modernized hanbok is getting attention as hip-hanbok fashion. Jungkook arrived at Kimpo International Airport after finishing his performance of ‘LOVE YOURSELF: SPEAK YOURSELF’ at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Japan on the 17th July. Jungkook’s modernized hanbok caught the eye with its unique airport fashion. This hanbok is known as a new product...Read More
Traditional Hanbok vs Themed Hanbok Hanbok is a short term for the Korean dress code. Korean folk dress or traditional dress is the most basic concept of Korean folk dress. It has changed with the times and is still evolving. Worn daily up until just 100 years ago, these days it is generally only worn...Read More
Spring will arrive sooner than expected in Korea after daytime temperatures last weekend in Seoul rose to levels more usually seen in late March or early April at around 15 degrees Celsius. Book your Hanbok Photo Session The Korea Meteorological Administration said the warm weather is likely to continue except for one or two brief...Read More
The organizing committee of 2019 Korea hanbok model contest announced that it had conducted an overseas photo shoot in Paris, France, which is the center of global fashion, for the winners of the 2018Korea hanbok model contest in Korea. Book your Hanbok Photo Session The Korea’s largest hanbok model contest, which will be held only...Read More
Happly CEO and model Lee Ji-eon (Modern hanbok curation shop ‘Happly’) Korean traditional costume, hanbok, is a powerful trend not only in its homeland but also on the global stage. K-pop stars such as BTS and the K-drama “Mr. Sunshine” have played a part in spreading the beautiful garments around the world. Here in Seoul,...Read More
Our first stop is at the Gyeongbokgung Palace. From Chungmuro station we went to Line 3 of the Seoul Metro. The trip to Gyeongbokgung station took around 8 minutes. Once alighted from the station, we went to Exit 5 and walked towards the Gyeongbokgung Palace. The palace was the main royal palace during the Joseon...Read More
