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2 articles

KoreanCulture5 min

The hanok: the genius of the traditional Korean house

History and secrets of the hanok, the traditional Korean house: ondol underfloor heating, maru wooden floor, curved tiled roofs, hanji paper and harmony with nature.

13 avril 2026Read

KoreanArts6 min

Hanji: the Korean paper that lives a thousand years

History and making of hanji, traditional Korean mulberry paper: its origins, legendary durability, its uses in the hanok and its worldwide revival.

22 février 2026Read