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3 articles

KoreanArts6 min

Pansori: Korea's opera of a single breath

Discovering pansori, the Korean epic chant: the singer and his drum, han, the great tales, the UNESCO listing and its surprising revival.

8 juin 2026Read

KoreanTraditions5 min

Ssireum: the traditional wrestling of Korea

History and rules of ssireum, Korean traditional wrestling: the satba belt, the sand ring, the bull prize, the Cheonha Jangsa title and UNESCO heritage status.

9 mai 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