Welcome to the Korean Cultural Service

Symbols of Korea

Korea is a land of spectacular landscapes, rich culinary arts, and a profound historical legacy. An almost unbelievable array of artifacts and living culture awaits your discovery. From mediations on a stone Buddha to the raucous shouts of masked dancers, it is a source of pride to share with readers this exploration of Korean culture.

	Hanbok - Korean Dress			Kimchi and Bulgogi - Two Healthy Korean Foods

	Hangeul - The Korean Alphabet			Jeryeak - The Music of the Jongmyo Ancestral Rites

	Masks and Mask Dance - Dramas			Taekwondo - Korean Traditional Martial Arts

	Korean Ginseng			Bulguksa Temple & Seokguram

	Mt. Seoraksan			Korean Artists

	Printing Heritage			Traditional Musical Instruments

	Pottery			Dancheong - Decorative Coloring Used on Buildings

	Patterns			Jangsingu - Personal Ornaments

	Jasu - Embroidery			Paper Crafts

	Bojagi - Wrapping Cloths			Folk Paintings

	Sesi Customs			Shamanism

	Rites of Passage			Ssireum - Korean Wrestling

	Gardens