Korea's ancient heritage finds second life in modern design

Korean heritage is moving beyond museum walls and into everyday life, as traditional symbols and crafts are being transformed into modern fashion and lifestyle products.

The Korea Heritage Service said Thursday it is presenting the results of the K-Heritage Collaboration Project with The Nature Holdings at a series of events held in connection with the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting.

The first event, a K-Heritage pop-up store, opened Thursday at The Hyundai Seoul in Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, and will run through July 22.

The store features clothing, shoes, bags and household goods inspired by Korean heritage elements including documents related to the creation of the Korean alphabet, folk paintings, mother-of-pearl inlay and traditional decorative patterns.

The project is designed to reinterpret the historical and cultural value of national heritage through contemporary design, allowing people to experience heritage in their daily lives, the agency said.

The exhibition space follows the theme of “Tradition × Modern × Exploration,” offering visitors opportunities to ...