| A woman in hanbok is seen near a gingko tree with its leaves turning yellow. Seen behind her is a traditional tiled roof. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk |
By Kang Hyun-kyung
Touching the clay, brick and wooden materials of hanok is to discover its hidden value.
Korea's traditional houses evoke various emotions.
If you become nostalgic, this means you are wise enough to value tradition.
If you feel nothing, it's time to travel to Jeonju Hanok Village.
There, the hanok is no longer a serene place.
Exploring the quaint but lively neighborhood is fun.
It's no longer an old-fashioned housing complex.
It's a modern place full of surprises and experiences.
| An aerial view of Jeonju Hanok Village. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk |
| Tourists in hanbok stroll around Jeonju Hanok Village. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk |
| Visitors in costume take photos in a studio. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk |
| "New retro" is in vogue. Jeonju Nanjang located inside the hanok village is a theme park-style museum remodeled after three and a half years of construction and 25 years of research. There, children can experience a 1960s-era classroom. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk |