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Korea

Arts5 min

Samulnori: when four drums become a storm

History and meaning of samulnori, Korean percussion: four instruments, the peasant roots of pungmul, cosmic symbolism and the move from street to stage.

June 6, 2026Read

Korea

Arts7 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.

February 22, 2026Read