-Capturing the beauty and elegance of hanbok harmonized with nature and hanok in visuals and pictorials

On the 29th, Jeonju National University of Education (President Park Byung-chun) conducted a hanbok fashion show video and photoshoot at the Wanju complex cultural space 'Awon Gotak' with 28 prospective teachers and 12 elementary school students from Gunsan branch elementary school participating as models.

This event is part of the traditional culture education program of the national university fostering project at Jeonju National University of Education, focusing on hanbok cultural experience education, and this year's shoot marks the fourth edition.

Choi Kyung-eun, the project manager and professor, stated, "With the Hallyu wave, domestic and international interest in K-culture has been significantly increasing, and especially in the case of hanbok, it has become a representative traditional cultural content of our region by linking hanbok cultural experiences and tourism centered around Jeonju Hanbok Village and spreading it nationwide. Hanbok has now become an asset that should carry on tradition anew as a cultural heritage that embodies the spirit and aesthetics of our people, allowing us to enjoy and appreciate it in our daily lives. We will fulfill our role and responsibility to contribute to the spread, establishment, and local community engagement of hanbok culture based on a correct understanding and positive perception of hanbok."

Kwon Do-woon, a student majoring in practical arts education in his third year, shared his impression, saying, "Wearing hanbok of various colors and shooting in a space where traditional hanok and nature are harmonized made me feel like I had traveled back to the Joseon Dynasty. I was able to feel the aesthetics and wisdom of our ancestors and gained more interest in tradition and hanbok education."

Jeon Yun-tae, a sixth-grader from Gunsan branch elementary school, said, "It was a wonderful and special time enjoying the beautiful traditional hanbok with my friends for the second time since Children's Day. I am proud of our hanbok, and I hope to have more opportunities to wear hanbok in the future."

President Park Byung-chun expressed, "The proper succession of hanbok culture starts with education. Hanbok education has become a significant platform for shifting perceptions towards traditional culture and educational practices beyond mere experiences. I believe it is very meaningful, and I will spare no effort in providing continuous support. I promise and extend my gratitude to the officials of Awon Gotak for allowing the shooting schedule."

The photos and videos produced through this shoot will be utilized as educational materials in the future and will be followed by community programs such as 'Monkids Camp' organized by Jeonju National University of Education's Dodam Education Volunteer Club (hosted by Imsil Daeri Elementary School) and local senior citizen-invited hanbok cultural experiences. Plans for an exhibition and presentation event to share the outcomes are also in progress.