{"id":24873,"date":"2019-04-20T06:46:31","date_gmt":"2019-04-20T04:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/?p=24873"},"modified":"2020-08-12T19:32:09","modified_gmt":"2020-08-12T17:32:09","slug":"hanbok-experience-seoul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/asia\/south-korea\/seoul-en\/hanbok-experience-seoul\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore Seoul in a traditional Korean hanbok"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>No trip to Seoul, South Korea, is complete without visiting the royal Gyeongbokgung Palace. Hundreds of years ago the royal family wandered on these grounds, nowadays it\u00b4s tourists from all over the world. Many things have changed in South Korea\u00b4s capital since then, where the borders between tradition and future are flawless, besides one fact: The traditional South Korean hanbok is still a common dress. Mostly worn by visitors strolling around the historical site. Why is that? Where does the adherence of South Korean history come from? As it\u00b4s actually mostly young people wearing the colourful dress, while taking pictures of each other. From the front, from the back, standing in front of historical walls and perfectly trimmed trees. Two girls, holding hands, a shy glace over their shoulders, a group synchronously stretching their hands up in the air: All of these seem to be the typical photo motives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Asian tourists in Korean hanbok pose infront of Gyeongbokgung Palace Seoul\"  class=\"wp-image-24841 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-29-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-29-1160x653.jpg 1160w, 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class=\"wp-image-24833 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-25-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-25-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-25-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-25-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-25-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-25-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-25.jpg 1920w, 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for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d761fe54451\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #00a499;color:#00a499\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #00a499;color:#00a499\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d761fe54451\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/asia\/south-korea\/seoul-en\/hanbok-experience-seoul\/#the-secret-behind-wearing-a-hanbok\" >The secret behind wearing a hanbok<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/asia\/south-korea\/seoul-en\/hanbok-experience-seoul\/#wrapping-up-hanbok-facts\" >Wrapping-up: hanbok facts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/asia\/south-korea\/seoul-en\/hanbok-experience-seoul\/#differences-between-male-and-female-outfits\" >Differences between male and female outfits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/asia\/south-korea\/seoul-en\/hanbok-experience-seoul\/#where-to-rent-a-hanbok\" >Where to rent a hanbok?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-secret-behind-wearing-a-hanbok\"><\/span>The secret behind wearing a hanbok<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: transparent; color: #333333; cursor: text; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman','Bitstream Charter',Times,serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\">I want to find out, what makes wearing a hanbok so special and together with some of our group members I slip into a traditional robe for one day. We have to leave early. The Gyeongbokgung Palace opens its gates at 9am. At 8am we are already on our way to one of the numerous costume rentals, spread out all over the city center between the major palaces and the Bukchon Hanok Village. A steep staircase leads down into the basement and suddenly we find ourselves surrounded by colourful dresses, skirts, patterned jackets, handbags, hairclips, hats and many more accessoires. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"traditional Korean hanboks for rent in South Korea\"  class=\"wp-image-24785 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-1-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-1-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-1-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: transparent; color: #333333; cursor: text; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman','Bitstream Charter',Times,serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\">We need to create one complete outfit each. The chance that we are allowed to combine skirts and jackets individually doesn\u00b4t make the choice any easier. And then we get tied up. Some of us can hardly breathe while the girls from the staff help us into our chosen hanbok, one by one. Everything has to fit perfectly and cannot be too loose.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"1547\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"getting dresses and styled the traditional Korean way\"  class=\"wp-image-24786 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-2-1160x1547.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-2-1160x1547.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-2-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-2-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-2-560x747.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-2-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-2.jpg 1440w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One last scrutinizing look and we are ready to go, almost: I don\u00b4t wear my headdress proberly: The small crocaded fabric is meant to be placed in the middle of the forehead. I prefer it at the side though. After some persuasion I can convince the Korean girls to release me with it. Looks like there is a little space for interpretation, even when wearing a traditional dress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"wearing a traditional Korean hanbok\"  class=\"wp-image-24789 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-3-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-3-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-3-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-3-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-3-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-3.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-3-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You enjoy free entry to the four major palaces of Seoul (Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung and Changgyeonggung), when entering dressed in a hanbok. For sure one of the key reasons why so many people do it. But the trend can also be explained by the general popularity, which South Korean traditions gained throughout the 21st century due to several TV series. A cultural movement which can be compared with the Japanese Anime hype of the 90ies in the neighbor country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Gyeongbokgung Palace Seoul, South Korea\"  class=\"wp-image-24793 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-5-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-5-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-5-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-5-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-5-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-5.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-5-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"544\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"waering a hanbok at Gyeongbokgung Palace Seoul\"  class=\"wp-image-24849 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-33-1160x544.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-33-1160x544.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-33-800x375.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-33-320x150.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-33-560x263.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-33.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-33-1320x619.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And indeed: Somehow it makes you feel kind of royal to wander around Gyeongbokgung Palace dressed in a hanbok. Every photo situation becomes quite unique and we get in touch with other visitors so easily: Mostly Asian girls ask for joined pictures with us. And suddenly we find ourselves between selfie sticks and in the display of numerous smartphones. It\u00b4s definitely a unique experience and finally I also start finding delight by posing in front of the green-and-red painted walls and pavilions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"posing in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace Seoul in a traditional Korean hanbok\"  class=\"wp-image-24803 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-10-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-10-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-10-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-10-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-10-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-10.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-10-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"reflections of Gyeongbokgung Palace Seoul\"  class=\"wp-image-24809 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-13-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-13-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-13-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-13-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-13-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-13-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-13.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-13-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"architectural details at Gyeongbokgung Palace Seoul\"  class=\"wp-image-24825 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-21-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-21-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-21-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-21-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-21-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-21-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-21.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-21-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"exploring Gyeongbokgung Palace Seoul in a Korean hanbok\"  class=\"wp-image-24831 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-24-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-24-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-24-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-24-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-24-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-24-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-24.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-24-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My personal conclusion:<\/strong> It\u00b4s definitely worth it to get dressed in a hanbok. Saying this, even if I am not a big fan of disguise and masking, neither for carnival nor other occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"photoshoot in Korean hanbok at Gyeongbokgung Palace Seoul\"  class=\"wp-image-24815 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-16-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-16-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-16-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-16-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-16-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-16-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-16.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-16-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"wrapping-up-hanbok-facts\"><\/span>Wrapping-up: hanbok facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Literally translated &#8220;hanbok&#8221; means <em>&#8220;Korean clothes&#8221;<\/em>. But hanbok is actually only the name for the South Korean traditional rope. In North Korea it\u00b4s called <em>&#8220;Chosonot&#8221;<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"483\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"rent a hanbok and explore Seoul in traditional Korean costumes\"  class=\"wp-image-24847 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-32-1160x483.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-32-1160x483.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-32-800x333.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-32-320x133.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-32-560x233.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-32.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-32-1320x550.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>South Korean hanboks have a long lasting tradition: Their design dates back to the Mongolian dominion of the 23th century. Until 100 years ago it was still common and part of South Korean daily life to wear a hanbok. Hardly any traditional costume has such a impressive history. Nowadays the costume is only worn by elderly women in the countryside, on public holidays or during important family occasions, such as weddings or funerals. Or by tourists. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"1030\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"wearing a hanbok gives you free access to Gyeongbokgung Palace Seoul \"  class=\"wp-image-24821 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-19-1160x1030.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-19-1160x1030.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-19-800x710.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-19-320x284.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-19-560x497.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-19.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-19-1320x1172.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"differences-between-male-and-female-outfits\"><\/span>Differences between male and female outfits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The male hanbok consists of comfortable trousers, tied at the ankles (<em>baji<\/em>), combined with a jacket (<em>jeogori<\/em>) or a vest (<em>joggi<\/em>). Both are traditionally woven out of hemp fibers. While with only two pieces for men it\u00b4s definitely a little easier to get dressed &#8211; for women it\u00b4s more time-consuming. The reason for this is not only the fact that we cannot decide between the colours, patterns or fabrics. It\u2019s simply because of the fact that our costume consists of several layers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"rent a hanbok in Seoul\"  class=\"wp-image-24835 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-26-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-26-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-26-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-26-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-26-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-26-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-26.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-26-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A undershirt (<em>sokjeoksam<\/em>) and long underpants (<em>sokbaji<\/em>), which in winter get extended by warm trousers. On top of this comes a petticoat (<em>sokchima<\/em>) and finally a skirt (<em>chima<\/em>). The skirt is being tied under the breast. Finally there comes a short bolera-like jacket with wide sleeves (<em>jeogori<\/em>), which is being closed with a big loop in front of the chest. Traditionally the dress is combined with comfortable lined socks and colourful rubber shoes. We, on the other hand, slip back into our own shoes, which may look a little funny, especially for those of us who\u00b4s skirt is not long enough to cover them up. Sneakers or other everyday shoes are actually the most obvious indication to also expose other Asian people in hanboks as tourists. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"exploring Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul in traditional hanbok\"  class=\"wp-image-24807 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-12-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-12-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-12-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-12-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-12-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-12-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-12.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-12-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>South Korean hanboks are strikingly colourful, especially for young woman. After getting married, women then wear more subtle colours. Traditional hanboks are made of silk or ramie, which creates a costume of very high perceived quality. The cut is linear, tailored slim on top and getting wider at the bottom, which leads to the graceful look when women move around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"photoshoot in traditional Korean hanbok at Gyeongbokgung Palace Seoul\"  class=\"wp-image-24843 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-30-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-30-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-30-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-30-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-30-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-30.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/S\u00fcdkorea_Seoul_GeongbukgongPalace-30-1320x743.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-to-rent-a-hanbok\"><\/span>Where to rent a hanbok?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hanbok rental shops are numerous. On the <a href=\"http:\/\/english.visitkorea.or.kr\/enu\/ATR\/SI_ENG_2_8_2.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website of the Korean Tourism Organization<\/a> you can even find offers for complete hanbok experience tours, as well as useful information and links to the specific tour operators: Via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/seoul-l197\/seoul-traditional-korean-attire-hanbok-rental-t177252\/?partner_id=D3OG7I6&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-end&amp;cmp=Seoul%20Hanbok%20Rental\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GetYourGuide<\/a> you can reserve hanboks online beforehand. Costs: Between 13.000 and 45.000 Won (10 \u20ac &#8211; 35\u20ac \/ 12 USD \u2013 40 USD) for 1,5 to 4 hours \/ traditional or premium quality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>DISCLOSURE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">I was invited to this trip to Seoul by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/samsungmobile_de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Samsung Mobile Germany<\/a> for the launch of Samsung GalaxyS10+. All pictures in this blogpost are taken with this device and some of them you can also find on my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/smile4travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram @Smile4Travel<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/smile4travelinkorea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Smile4TravelinKorea<\/a>&nbsp;as well as in the photostory published on the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/de\/stories\/stories\/seoul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Samsung Website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>QUESTIONS &amp; COMMENTS?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Have you ever been to <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/category\/seoul-en\/\">Seoul<\/a> or other parts of <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/category\/south-korea\/\">South Korea <\/a><span style=\"display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: transparent; color: #333333; cursor: text; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman','Bitstream Charter',Times,serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\">and worn a traditional hanbok? <\/span><strong>Leave me a comment <\/strong>Do you like the article, or still have any suggestions or feedback? 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