The Namsangol Hanok Village in Seoul is a traditional village with five Korean style houses, hanok, from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Visitors can experience the traditional houses and function of the space.
The bedrooms are simple squares with on-dol floor heating. The common spaces are open to each other and the outdoors. The furniture is sparse but delicately carved and detailed.The kitchen area includes storage and cooking systems built up from the ground with fire pits under them. Dozens of kimchi pots are positioned behind the house. The design of the housing relates to the communal aspects of the Korean culture.
Traditional Korean games were scattered around the village. Everyone was having a go at the games; parents were trying to convince children that the simple sticks and wheels were more fun than the latest XBox or Wii.
[yunnori ~traditional game of throwing wooden yut sticks tuho~arrow throwing]
The Namsangol Hanok Village is located behind the Korea House. Take Exit 3 or 4 from Chungmuro Station. Its open everyday, except Tuesday, 10-8PM. The summer season holds many performances throughout the day highlighting Korean crafts and dances.
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