Here's how 'Perfect Crown' styles the modern royal look

As exotic as a fictional monarchy in 2026 may seem, MBC’s “Crown Prince” creates another spectacle with what its characters wear. Their extravagant wardrobes, deliberately fused with traditional elements, become a visual draw in their own right.

2026-05-01

ARMY dresses hanbok-chic, Seoul shops turn purple for BTS comeback

A grand occasion calls for a dress code to match. For the long-awaited comeback of the world’s biggest pop group, the right choice may well be something purple and fashionably Korean.

2026-03-16

For the season’s most coveted invitation: Items that are purple and Korean to wear for BTS

As BTS prepares for its March 21 performance in Seoul, fans are encouraged to wear outfits blending purple and red with traditional Korean styles.

2026-03-16

First lady Kim Hea Kyung gifts Brazilian counterpart hanbok during state visit

First lady Kim Hea Kyung presented her Brazilian counterpart, Rosângela Lula da Silva, with a custom-made hanbok (traditional Korean attire) on Monday as a gesture to deepen bilateral cultural exchanges.

2026-02-23

First ladies go shopping

Korean first lady Kim Hea Kyung, right, and Brazilian first lady Rosangela da Silva check fabric for traditional Korean attire, or hanbok, at Gwangjang Market in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Feb. 21.

2026-02-22

Brazil's first lady posts hanbok photos ahead of husband's upcoming Korea visit

Brazil’s first lady, Rosangela Lula da Silva, posted photos of herself wearing a hanbok (traditional Korean dress) after meeting members of the Korean community in São Paulo, ahead of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s planned visit to Korea.

2026-02-11

First lady Kim named honorary hanbok ambassador, vows to spread beauty of traditional attire

First lady Kim Hea Kyung vowed to spread the beauty of Korean traditional attire across the world after being officially appointed as an honorary ambassador for hanbok on Friday.

2026-02-06

Korean Musical Awards honors standout productions including 'The Man in Hanbok,' 'Maybe Happy Ending'

Korean musical theater marked the 10th edition of its premier awards ceremony on Monday, as the Korean Musical Awards recognized standout productions like "The Man in Hanbok" and "Maybe Happy Ending."

2026-01-20

First lady shares temple, hanbok and K-food experience with APEC spouses

First lady Kim Hye Kyung on Friday invited the spouses of foreign leaders attending the APEC meeting in Gyeongju to Bulguk Temple to highlight the spiritual heritage and hospitality of her home country.

2025-10-31

First lady shines spotlight on traditional hanbok at APEC gathering

First lady Kim Hea Kyung has been spotlighting the elegance of traditional Korean attire by wearing and promoting hanbok during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang.