Tag: hanboks

I just published “Hey, Koreaboo, 2009 Called and Demanded Its Scoop on ‘Fashionistas Turning Hanboks Into Modern…” https://t.co/N6rQKGzytp

— Michael Hurt (@metropolitician) October 14, 2017

I asked a few months ago if the progressive term “cultural misappropriation” would eventually makes it way to Korea and now it has arrived over the wearing of a hanbok which the vast majority of Koreans love to see foreigners wear:

Maria, 20, studies the Korean language in Seoul. In her post, she included a caption referencing SHINee’s Taemin, who wore a similar hanbok in KBS’ variety show “Hello Baby”.

Apparently, not everyone was pleased to see Maria donning the dress. According to Koreaboo, some angered netizens accused her of cultural (mis)appropriation. One reportedly called her a “White Devil.”  [Next Shark via King Sejong]

You can read the rest at the link, but I learned another new progressive term “white passing privilege”.  If this is what people in college are concerned about no wonder they have a hard time finding a good job in today’s economy.

A group of joyful U.S. Korean War veterans and their family members dressed in “hanbok” (traditional Korean costume) pose at a Seoul hotel on June 24, 2016. They were invited by the government in honor of their sacrifices. America and 15 other countries fought for South Korea against invading North Korea during the 1950-53 war. (Yonhap)

South Korean President Park Geun-hye meets with young Iranians in traditional Korean dresses, who visited a Korean culture exhibition held at a convention center in Tehran on May 2, 2016. Earlier in the day, Park held the first bilateral summit since the establishment of their diplomatic ties in 1962. (Yonhap)

A man (C) dressed in king’s clothes is flanked by two others in maids’ attire as they pose for an event to help foreign tourists experience traditional Korean costumes (hanbok) for free at Gwanghwamun Square in downtown Seoul on April 12, 2016. The costume was used during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). (Yonhap)

Two foreign participants in a Korean culture event held for teenagers from countries that fought in the 1950-53 Korean War pose for a photo at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul on July 26, 2015. (Yonhap)