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Where to Go for a Leisure Walk in Korea: Korea.net Picked Best Urban Parks in Korea

As the season has gone warmer in South Korea, it’s definitely perfect to plan some outdoor activities for some fresh air and nature’s touch. Korea.net recently shared a list of 7 urban parks located around the cities for our reference, which is perfect for anyone who is residing in Korea or soon-to-be visitors!

Do you know what is an Urban Park?
‘Urban park’ is a park in cities and other incorporated places to offer recreation and green space to residents of, and visitors to, the municipality. (by the Wikipedia)

Here, let us bring you a virtual tour to some of these wonderful parks!

Yeouido Hangang Park | Seoul

Yeouido Han River Park is among the most popular destination among the visitors. Since it’s located at Yeouido where is the center of finance and politics, the park is easily accessible with subways and busses. It might get a bit crampy with the overwhelming crowds, based on The Soul of Seoul, but there are also perfect spots for outdoor activities like picnicking, cycling, flower blossom sight-seeing and some water activities.

The Yeouido Han River Park also has one of the largest I SEOUL U sign in the city, which is perfect for some instagram-able photos. Best time to visit is definitely during the time when the sun is rising or setting from the horizon.

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Songdo Central Park | Incheon

Songdo Central Park is located at the Songdo district in Incheon, inspired by the New York City Central Park, which is designated like an oasis sit in the middle of the Korea’s first international city. The park is the favorite place for leisure among the residents of Songdo and Incheon, even many from the Seoul. Another very special modern art architecture called the ‘Tri Bowl’ is among the spotlight in this destination, adding more colors of modernization into the urban park design.

The Tri Bowl is a center of art and culture managed by the Incheon Foundation for Art and Culture funded by the city hall to promote culture and art in the region.

Worth to mention, the Songdo Central Park is also among the favorite shooting places for Korean movies and dramas! Some of the popular K-dramas that were featuring the modern park are Sisyphus: The Myth (2021), Angel’s Last Mission (2019), Hwayugi (2017), Goblin (2016) and School 2015.

Songdo Central Park [송도센트럴공원] – Korean Dramaland
Hwayugi
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Seoul Olympic Park | Seoul

Seoul Olympic Park, shortened as OlPark was built back then when Seoul host the 1988 Summer Olympic, located in Bangi-dong, Seoul. One of the landmark of this park is the World Peace Gate, designed by the local architech Kim Chung-up to cheer for the spirit of Olympics in promoting peace and unity. The mural of the wings alongside the two pillars was drawn with the ‘four spirits’: phoenix, turtle, tiger and dragon, representing the strength and freedom of Koreans.

Another attraction is the ‘One Tree Hill’ where just a tree stands tall in the wide flat grassland of the park. This scene will definitely remind you of the desktop wallpaper for your vintage Windows XP.

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Ilsan Lake Park | Goyang

Destinations by Region : VisitKorea Destinations by Region Ilsan Lake Park (일산호수공원) | Official Korea Tourism Organization

Ilsan Lake Park sit in the city of Goyang in the Gyeonggi-do Province. In the center is the largest man-made lake in Asia, with 300,000 square meters of area since it was finished in the year 1996. Amidst the largest artificial lake, there is also an island called Dal-ma-ji island (달맞이섬). There are many fun activities you can do in the park with the facilities provided, such as bicycle path, inline skating, walking and jogging trail.

Destinations by Region : VisitKorea Destinations by Region Dalmaji-gil Road (해운대 달맞이길) | Official Korea Tourism Organization
The octagonal pavilion in the Dal-ma-ji Island
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Busan Citizen Park | Busan

https://www.instagram.com/p/CN1FIq1J99B/

A former Imperial Japanese Military Base, was after that redeveloped into Busan Citizen Park opened in the year 2014 at the Busanjin district of the Busan City. The park was established with 5 themes of Memory, Culture, Pleasure, Nature and Participation. The park is also home for over a million tree with up to 97 different species, definitely the best place to get in touch with the greenery in the bustling Busan city.

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Across the Busan Citizen Park, a 450-meter-long Jeonpocheon stream flows with the clearest water along the way. Besides, there are also many play areas with different sport and leisure facilities to ensure the visitors feel relax and safe in the park.

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For more updates and information about beautiful destinations in South Korea, do visit the official website for Korea Tourism Organization or follow the Instagram account for @koreanet_official.

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Top 5 K-Drama Locations to Travel To

Like many others, author has indulged herself in the many wonders of the K-drama world when introduced to the Korean culture. So when planning an itinerary, how can we miss out on the famous K-drama filming spots, so we can relive the romance and fantasy that we have watched on-screen?

Here are some of the top K-drama travel spots that author is aiming for!

  1. Winter Sonata – Nami Island

This may reveal the age of author *coughs coughs*, but Winter Sonata was one of the first K-dramas that author has watched. The romantic love story between Yu Jin and Jun Sang have stolen the hearts of many, with Winter Sonata being one of the most popular Korean dramas to have aired. Hence with the popularity of the K-drama, many have sought the iconic filming spot: Nami Island!

Located near Seoul, it is a very beautiful island, with its beautiful tree lanes being the most popular background for photoshoots, and suitable in all seasons!

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter… which is your favorite season?

Many even claim the drama made Nami Island a popular tourist spot. Did you guys know that there’s even a statue of Yu Jun and Jun Sang on the island?!

Winter Sonata statues at Nami Island

2. Descendants of the Sun – Wolmido Island Theme Park

Wolmi island Theme Park in Descendants of the Sun
Just looking at Song Joong Ki makes my day *contented sigh*

Found on Wolmido Island near Incheon, the Wolmi Theme park is featured in the infamous Descendant on The Sun’s first episode, where soldier-brothers Yoo Si Jin and Choi Dae Young are spending their time off trying to win themselves “girlfriends” – making up the show’s famous stuff toys.

Descendants Of The Sun Wolf Fox And Rabbit Soft Toys
Not to make you guys jealous, but author has a set of them – as per size in the drama – at home! ❤

Wolmi Theme Park is a popular amusement park complex located on Wolmido Island. It was formerly known as My Land, which first opened in September 1992. The theme park has made appearances in several other variety shows like “We Got Married,” “Two Days and One Night,” “Running Man,” and more!

3. What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim – Everland Amusement Park

If Wolmido Island is not on your itinerary, then you can travel to the Everland Amusement Park in Gyeonggi-do, which is near to Seoul! The theme park appears as ‘Yumyung Land’ in What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim K-drama, where Kim Mi So and Park Yoo Sik meets in Episode 2 and 11.

There are also many other dramas that have filmed here before, including The Producers, The King 2 Hearts, A Korean Odyssey, and Bride of Habaek!

4. I Can Hear Your Voice – Coex Aquarium

The first kiss between Jang Hye-sung and Park Soo-ha takes place in episode 8 of I Can Hear Your Voice, and it happened in none other than the Coex Aquarium in Coex Mall. Author just has a personal fascination towards aquariums, where we can see all the sea creatures like dolphins, stingrays, sharks, starfish, and penguins!

Being one of the largest aquariums in South Korea, it boasts of the highest number of sharks and the largest variety of species in the country. And since it is located conveniently in Seoul, you can definitely drop the place a visit if you are nearby!

5. While You Were Sleeping – Bukchon Hanok Village

The infamous wall painting featured in “While You Were Sleeping”

The best place to really experience Korean culture is by going to Bukchon Hanok Village, which literally means “northern village”. Bukchon Hanok Village is a neighborhood full of alleys and Hanok – traditional houses that date back to the Joseon dynasty! Up to this day, there are still preserved Hanok that they use as cultural centers, tea house, accommodation, and restaurants.

Bukchon Hanok Village view in Seoul

It is no wonder that the cultural placed is being used as the filming spot for many of the K-dramas, including Hotel Del Luna, Goblin, and Coffee Prince!

So after seeing these K-drama locations, which ones are you most interested in? Drop a comment below to vote for your favorite K-drama spot! 😉

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Language Travel

Learn Korean from Places in South Korea

Hi, my beloved Daehan readers! It has been a while and I believe that you guys have gone through my previous article or if not yet please don’t miss it! Ha-ha. So for this time, I am going to teach you guys Korean but not lyrics or drama, instead we will go trough various interesting places in Korea, and their names in Korean! On this article you will be learning on the correct way to pronounce the name, and reading Hangul! 

*p/s for the upcoming photos below (most of them) I will be using my own photos to avoid copyrights, so it is kinda travel-with-me vibe lol, anyways, enjoy!

Before that, let me introduce one of the interesting slang for this topic!

Somewhere = 어딘가 (eo-din-ga)

Seoul = 서울 (seo-ul)

서울 어딘가 = Somewhere In Seoul

1. Nami Island ( 남이섬)

This Winter Sonata island is called as Na-mi-se-om in Korean. This man-built island, is located in Gangwon province, few hours journey from Seoul!

  • 남이 = Nami, name of the island (na-mi)
  • 섬 = Island (se-om)

저는 봄에 남이섬에 갔었어요! = I went to the Nami Island during Spring

2. Namsan Park (남산 공원)

Namsan Park - The Seoul Guide

Seoul’s largest park, a tranquil, hilly forest with trails, an observatory tower & a cable car.

남산 = Namsan (nam-san)

공원 = Park (gong-won)

3. Namsangol Hanok Village (남산골한옥마을)

This village has five restored traditional Korean houses, a pavilion, traditional garden, performance arts stage and a time capsule plaza, making it a perfect spot for both locals and tourists to take a leisure walk.

남산골 = Namsangol, name of this Hanok village (nam-san-gol)

한옥 = Traditional Korean Style House (han-ok)

마을 = Village (ma-eul)

남산골 한옥 마을에서 한옥들이 엄청 멋있어요!

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The Hanok house in Namsangol Hanok Village are so cool!

4. Incheon International Airport (인천국제공항)

Incheon International Airport is the largest airport in South Korea, the primary airport serving the Seoul Capital Area, and one of the largest and busiest airports in the world.

인천 = Incheon, name of the City (in-cheon)

국제 = International (guk-jei)

공항 = Airport (gong-hang)

인천국제공항은 정말 큽니다 = Incheon International Airport is really big.

공항에서 도착했다!!

5. Dongdaemun Design Plaza

The Dongdaemun Design Plaza, also called the DDP, is a major urban development landmark in Seoul, South Korea designed by Zaha Hadid and Samoo, with a distinctively neofuturistic design characterized by the “powerful, curving forms of elongated structures”.

동대문 = Dongdaemun, name of the area (dong-dae-mun)

디자인 = Design (di-ja-in)

플라자 = Plaza (peul-la-ja)

As you can see, these are the English words that are simply turned and spelled in Korean.

6. Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁)

Gyeongbokgung was built three years after the Joseon dynasty was founded and it served as its main palace. Currently this palace is located in the middle of Seoul, attracting tourists every year. Nearby this palace, you also see the preserved Gwanghwamun gate and Gwanghwamun Square, aesthetically pleasing yet rich of histories.

경복 = Gyeongbok, name of the palace (gyeong-bok)

궁 = means ”palace” in Korean (gung)

7. Namsan Tower (남산 타워)

After taking a breathtaking stroll at Namsan Park, you will reach this tower located on top of Namsan Hill. I am sure that you’re aware of this tower if you’re a kdramas fan!

남산 = Namsan, yes still that Namsan keke

타워 = Tower (ta-weo)

8. Yeouido Hangang Park (여의도한강공원)

I went here during the Spring time, this park is one of the parks existing along the Han River. The park is very pleasing and breathtaking as you can see through the photo above, I still remember how calm it was to be there. There are several parks were built along the Han River, and Yeouido Park is one of them. It is really huge, interconnected with the other parks by cycle’s path.

여의도 = Yeouido (Yeo-ui-do)

한강 = Hangang (han-gang)

공원 = Park (gong-won)

여의도한강공원으로 같이 갈래요?

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Do you want to go to Yeouido Hangang Park together?

9. Ewha Womans University (이화여자대학교)

Ewha Womans University is a private women’s university in Seoul, it became famous spot for tourist due to the stunning architecture. I really love it, this is the park, where I stood last time, located on the roof of the underground library.

이화 = Ewha (e-hwa)

여자 = Woman (yeo-ja)

대학교 = University (dae-hak-kyo)

10. Samsung Station (삼성역)

Not to miss, this famous subway station (among Kpoppers) haha. As you can see in the photos, the subway station was full of special advertisements for EXO, since it is nearest to SM Coex Artium and Coex Mall. This station is located in Gangnam.

삼성 = Samsung, name of the station (sam-sung)

역 = station (yeok)

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Museums of Busan (Pt. 1)

Annyeonghaseyo, yeoreobun~!

Busan is well-known for its beaches and seafood, but do you know that there is actually a nice variety of museums and art galleries for you to explore and discover! Being an art & history lover myself, here are some of the top museums author is aiming to go to! 😉

Busan Museum (부산박물관)

Image Credit to TripAdvisor.com

The Busan Museum has taken on a leading role in preserving the city’s traditional culture by housing a variety of relics obtained through numerous excavation efforts and private donations. The wide array of artifacts are distributed across 7 exhibitions rooms and 3 floors, illustrating the city’s history from as early as the prehistoric era to the present day. Don’t miss the Buddhist statues and pagodas at the Outdoor Exhibition Stall, and be sure to stop by the Cultural Experience Hall to participate in a Korean tea ceremony or try on a hanbok, the country’s national dress. (You can click on the links for further details that were introduced earlier on!)

Image Credit to TripAdvisor.com

Even though the museum is closed now, people can now access its virtual tour on its website http://museum.busan.go.kr/busan/onlinemuseum !

Busan Museum of Art

Image Credit to TripAdvisor.com

Art enthusiasts (like author) should definitely pay a visit to the Busan Museum of Art. Situated in U-dong, the museum was established to increase awareness of the art and culture of Busan and its citizens, and to provide a space for fostering an artistic community. This is demonstrated in its vast collection of art that encompasses a variety of genres. In addition to housing the works of local artists, international exhibitions are also constantly on display, the most recent being one centered around the works of Andy Warhol.

Image Credit to TripAdvisor.com (this was submitted in Nov 2019)

National Maritime Museum (국립해양박물관)

Image Credit to TripAdvisor.com

As Busan is the largest port city in South Korea and the world’s fifth busiest seaport by cargo tonnage, it’s easy to recognize why the sea is so important to the city’s citizens. The exhibitions at the National Maritime Museum illustrate all aspects of marine and ocean life, from the creatures of the sea to the history of the city’s maritime industry. Do you know that the museum also boasts a library, aquarium, performance stage, and a 4D theatre?! This offers something for all ages, and you can easily reach the place via the free shuttle that runs from Busan Station.

By the way, do you know that there are robot fishes permanently displayed at this museum? Try to capture it (with your camera lens) when you are there!

Image Credit to TripAdvisor.com (this aquarium makes it a must-go!)

As there are too many museums to recommend in Busan, author will leave them for the next post to further elaborate on them. ‘Til the next time, take care and stay safe! Annyeong!

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Essential Tips For Travelling In Korea!

Annyeong, yeoreobun! ^^

So with this RMCO implemented, author is still very much itching to go travel, especially in the land of KPOP~ *snaps back to reality!* So in the case when Malaysia decides to open borders again, here are some tips for you to prepare before flying over to meet your oppa or eonnie!

  1. Basic phrases
Image credit to Korean101.com

It really does help if you know some basic Korean phrases before you get there, especially common ones like Annyeonghaseyo (hello), Kamsahamnida (thank you), Eotteokhae gayo (how should I go there?) and etc. would be helpful if you are not familiar with the places. Unfortunately, not many Koreans are fluent in English. If you know some Mandarin, it might help as some places do have Chinese characters around. But if you do not, then best if you get a local guide to travel around with ease. Phrases like bbissayo! (expensive) miiiight actually help in haggling prices too! 😉

2. Currency = KRW

The currency being used in South Korea is the Korean won, and boy, the numbers do get huge! At the time of writing, 1,000 Korean won is equivalent to RM3.53, so just try to think of 1,000 won is RM3.

3. Weather

Image credit to Hulutrip

One thing that you have to look out for is the season and weather in South Korea for the period that you are travelling. If it is cold, you’d better lug on to those winter clothings, as it could get chilly with a small breeze in winter! If you are travelling during summer, make sure you remember to pack in your sunblock to avoid having your skin burnt!

4. Cheap deals!

Image credit to Pinterest. Author actually has a few of the masks in the picture!

So on my very first trip to Seoul, I discovered that there ARE items that are much considered very cheap if you buy it from Korea, as compared to when you buy things locally in Malaysia (possibly due to the popularity and shipping fee). You may want to jot these down, so you can bring back as souvenirs for your family & friends too!

  • Sheet masks (there’s plenty of types for you to choose, such as moisturising, whitening, skin firming, and also brightening!) (Additional tip – Myeongdong is a very popular place to get masks in bundle for a very low price!)
  • Instant noodles (Samyang and Shin noodles are both popular brands, and you can buy a few packs for everyone to try when you are back!)
  • Soju (non-halal alert! You can get these alcohol bottles even from the convenience stores, so not to worry if you are looking to drink and party in your hotel room!)

Author’s personal favourite is actually hotteok pack, so if you are reading this, make sure you jot this down and send it back to Malaysia too!

5. Trash segregation

Image credit to Livinko Relocation Services. The yellow one is normally for food waste.

I actually was surprised when I first landed in Seoul and the local guide there told us it is very important for us to segregate the trash into food waste and normal trash (paper, plastic, and others). They even have different coloured plastic bags for you to put the waste in, even in hotel rooms! If they found that you do not comply, the hotel staff may get angry (I heard this from a friend), but they do understand that you are a tourist hence they will still explain to you patiently in the beginning.

So, there you go! Hope you will have fun travelling in South Korea when the travel ban is lifted!

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Top 3 Places You Should Visit: Seoul

Annyeong, yeoreobun! ^^ Seoul is the capital of South Korea, and is the first destination when tourists visit this country. But what are the top attractions that you should not miss when paying a visit to this land of the sun? Let us bring you to a quick visual tour of the city, and also the place of the month! 😉

(Please take note that the below recommendations are just from author’s personal view and experience.)

  1. Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁)

When construction was completed, Gyeongbokgung Palace became the heart of the capital of Korea along with the head of state of the Joseon Dynasty. The name Gyeongbok actually means “Greatly Blessed by Heaven.” There are many historic sites, but one of author’s personal favourite is the Hyangwonjeong Pavilion, where it is actually surrounded by a beautiful lake. If you have a chance of being there, make sure you try out the Hanbok (introduced in one of the earlier articles), and you can enter the attraction for free!

Gwanghwamun. Image credit to Yvonne Tan Yee Wern (2019)

Additional information: Changing of the Guard ceremony takes place at the top of every hour from 11:00 to 15:00

Address: 161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 서울특별시 종로구 사직로 161 (세종로)

  • Directions
  • [Subway]
    • Gyeongbokgung Station (Seoul Subway Line 3) and Exit 5.
    • Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3) and Exit 1.
  • [Bus]
    • Take Bus No. 1020, 7025,109, 171, 172, 601 or 606 and get off at Gyeongbokgung Palace Bus Stop.
    • Take Jongno Bus No. 11 and get off at National Folk Musuem of Korea Bus Stop.

2. Namsan Seoul Tower

Image credit to Yvonne Tan Yee Wern (2019)

Namsan Seoul Tower was the first tower-type tourism spot in Korea. The top of the tower is at almost 480 meters above sea level, including Namsan Mountain (243m) and the tower’s own height (236.7m), making it one of the tallest towers in Asia. It is comprised of Seoul Tower Plaza, recently opened to public access after 40 years, and N Seoul Tower, operated by CJ Foodville since 2005. The tower was first established as a broadcasting tower to send out TV and radio signals in 1969. As of now, it has become one of the representative landmarks and multi-cultural venues in Seoul. There, you can also visit the infamous love-locks hanging with promises from couples! Love is in the air for couples who are traveling there together~ ❤

Image credit to Yvonne Tan Yee Wern (2019)

Address: 105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 서울특별시 용산구 남산공원길 105 (용산동2가)

  • Directions
  • [Bus] Namsan Circular Shuttle Bus
    1. Namsan Circular Shuttle Bus No. 02
      – Take the bus from the closest subway station: Chungmuro Station (Seoul Subway Line 3, 4), Exit 2 (in front of Daehan Cinema) or Dongguk University Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 6.
    2. Namsan Circular Shuttle Bus No. 03
      – Take the bus from the closest subway station: Seoul Station (Seoul Subway Line 1, 4), Exit 9, Itaewon Station (Seoul Subway Line 6), Exit 4 or Hangangjin Station (Seoul Subway Line 6), Exit 2.
    3. Namsan Circular Shuttle Bus No. 05
      – Take the bus from the closest subway station: Myeong-dong Station (Seoul Subway Line 4), Exit 3 or Chungmuro Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 2 (in front of Daehan Cinema).
  • [Cable Car]
    Get off at Myeong-dong Station (Seoul Subway Line 4) and Exit 3.
    Walk for about 15 minutes following the street on the right side of the Pacific Hotel. The cable car boarding place will be seen ahead.

3. Myeongdong Night Market

A trip is not complete without food, and thus, you should head to Myeongdong Night Market to get all the South Korea street food all in one-go! Some of author’s personal favourites include Hotteok (yums!), Tteokbokki, Korean Fried Chicken, and Odeng! All this talk about food is getting author hungry (beh-go-pah), so here’s some photos to feats your eyes on!

Hotteok. Image credit to Yvonne Tan Yee Wern (2019)
Korean Fried Chicken. Image credit to Yvonne Tan Yee Wern (2019)

So what do you think are the top 3 attractions in Seoul? Do you agree with the author, or do you think there are others that we should have mentioned? Drop your comments below so we can hear your thoughts! We really hope to be able to visit South Korea again when this pandemic is over and everyone is free to travel across borders again 🙂

Till the next time, take care and stay safe!

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Traditional Costumes: Hanbok

Image credit to KLOOK

Annyeong, yeoreobun! ^^ How have you been faring during this global pandemic situation? Hope you are all safe and taking care of yourself at home!

So, how much do you know about the South Korean culture? According to Wikipedia, the culture of Korea is the shared cultural and historical heritage of Korea and southern Manchuria. As one of the oldest continuous cultures in the world, Koreans have passed down their traditional narratives in a variety of ways. Without further ado, let’s dive deep into the traditional clothes of South Korea: Hanbok!

A hanbok (Hangul: 한복; Hanja: 韓服) is the traditional Korean outfit for semi-formal or formal occasions. Up till 100 years ago, the Hanbok was worn daily, but in the modern society, Koreans only wear Hanbok during special occassions and especially during traditional celebrations such as New Year, wedding ceremonies, a child’s first birthday, and funerals.

Hanbok is the national costume for South Korea, and now a siginificant representation of the culture and identity of South Koreans. In 1996, the South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism even established “Hanbok Day” on 21st October to spur motivation for South Korean citizens to wear hanbok. Now, mark down your calendars chinggu(s)! ^^

A normal hanbok is divided into few parts – for women: the jeogeori (shirt) and chima dress; for men: jeogeori and baji (baggy pants).

Image Credit to Mutzine

Do you know that in ancient times, you can differentiate the social class of the people just by looking at the hanbok they wear? Let’s take dive into the classifications by looking at 3 most popular samples below!

The Hwarot or Hwal-Ot (Hangul: 활옷) was the full dress for a princess and the daughter of a king by a concubine, formal dress for the upper class, and bridal wear for ordinary women during the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties. It is elaborately embroidered long robe with long and wide sleeves to cover the wearer’s hands.

Now, it is mainly worn during wedding ceremonies.

The Wonsam (Hangul: 원삼) a female ceremonial topcoat in hanbok, Korean traditional clothing. It was worn by queens, high-ranking court ladies, and royalty during the Joseon dynasty of Korea (1392-1910). It is also called daeui (大衣, big clothing), daesu (大袖, wide sleeves) and jangsam (長衫, long clothing).

The queen, princess consort, and consort to the first son of the crown prince wore it as a soryebok, a robe for small ceremonies, while wives of high officers and sanggung (court matrons) wore it as daeryebok, a robe for major ceremonies.

Wonsam

Dangui (Hangul: 당의; Hanja:唐衣) is a type of upper garment which was worn for ceremonial occasions during the Joseon Dynasty. It was worn as a simple official outfit or for small national ceremonies while court ladies wore it as a daily garment.

It is theorised dangui dates back to the Korean Three Kingdoms period (57 BC – 668 AD) when a clothing system of China was introduced to Korea. The letter, dang (唐) refers to Chinese Tang Dynasty (618 – 907), so dangui may have been adapted from its clothing along with other ceremonial robes such as hwarot and wonsam.

TL;DR – just take a look at the differences in the picture below!

Image credit to Pinterest

Well, hope that you have understood better about the different types of Hanbok, and appreciate this culture from South Korea! If you have any comments/ suggestions, do drop us a feedback below! 😉

(Author’s own personal little dream is to actually have her future honeymoon trip at South Korea, so she can wear Hanbok together with her future husband :P)