Hanbok Exhibition



The Hankook Ilbo, sister company of The Korea Times, is to hold an
exhibition showcasing the splendor of the Korean traditional costume
``hanbok,’’ at the Seoul Museum of Art’s branch museum in Kyonghui
Palace, central Seoul.

The screen sets of various popular films including “King and the Clown”
and “Forbidden Quest,” and the television drama “Kung (Palace)” will be
recreated to help present hanbok’s distinctive flowing lines and
silhouettes set in serene or vivid colors.

The exhibition is designed to exhibit the essence of hanbok, which is
gaining broader appeal across the world because of ``hallyu,’’ the
Korean Wave, and too further demonstrate to exquisiteness of the costumes.

Title:``Hallyu, wearing hanbok’’ _ Meeting traditional costume through
popular culture

When: April 1-25 (10 a.m.- 6 p.m., closed on Mondays)

Whe The Seoul Museum of Art’s branch museum in Kyonghui Palace

Organizer: The Hankook Ilbo

Co-organizers: The Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Korea Tourism
Organization, The Korea Times, The Seoul Economic Daily, The Sports Hankook

Corporate Sponsors: KITA, Korea Investment & Securities, Shinhan Bank,
GM Daewoo Auto &Technology, Kwangjuyo

Admission: Adults, 8,000 won. Adolescents, 6,000 won. Elementary school
children, 4,000 won.

Reservations: 1588-7890 or www.ticketlink.co.kr

Info: (02) 724-2770-1

Voucher

A discount coupon is available in hard copies of The Korea Times and The
Hankook Ilbo. Please tear off and return the coupon with your payment to
receive a 3,000 won discount (2,000 won for adolescents and elementary
school students). Not applicable for group admissions.

One person per coupon. Photocopies are not valid.
03-28-2006 20:21