Talking about Kim Yu-Na and Korea made me want to blog more about Korea. ..

Here’s a photo of me in traditional Korean “hanbok” – traditional Korean dress. The term means “Korean clothing” but it actually refers to hanbok of the Joseon dynasty and worn as formal or semi-formal wear, which is why I am pictured here in hanbok during my birthday celebration as a child. The clothing features bright, vibrant colors, simple lines, and no pockets. To me, hanbok looks like little doll clothing.

In traditional Korean hanbok during my 2nd birthday in Seoul.

In traditional Korean hanbok during my 2nd birthday in Seoul.

At Pearl Buck Foundation with my mother honoring Korean traditions in hanbok.

At Pearl Buck Foundation with my mother honoring Korean tradition in hanbok.