Korea's Hanbok promotes K-culture globally

Amid the growing popularity of Korean culture, the country's traditional clothing, hanbok, is gaining more global attention.

A Hanbok Culture Creative Space in Jeollanam-do Province now aims to promote hanbok to Southeast Asian countries like Thailand.

Cha Yun-kyung reports.

The Hanbok Culture Creative Space in Boseong, Jeollanam-do Province, is the fifth Hanbok space to be created in Korea.

The center displays various traditional costumes and provides experience programs and education to promote Hanbok.

"The Hanbok is outstanding with its beautiful lines and colors. It is so attractive that Europeans, Americans, and even Southeast Asians acknowledge its beauty."

Last October, with Hanbok made in Jeollanam-do Province, a fashion show was held in the state of New Jersey, which designated the first Korean Hanbok Day in the U.S.

The creative space has signed a business agreement with a Thai cultural organization, planning to hold Hanbok events such as exhibitions and fashion shows.

"Thai people love the beauty of Korea's traditional attire. They always want to try on a Hanbok. We hope to promote Hanbok culture in Thailand through this MOU."

As the Hanbok is becoming a core content of K-culture, it is also under consideration by UNESCO for designation as a cultural heritage.

Cha Yun-kyung, Arirang News.