Hanok Almighty

Is there anyone heard of Hanok?

Hanok is a traditional Korean style house.

Where can we find these beautiful Hanoks?

“Bukchon Village(North village)”

In the history, this village was a residential place for upper class people. And those upper class people lived in Hanoks.

But in the 1970s, there was a time when everywhere was developed by the industrialization. Because of that, Bukchon village lost some parts of it’s own traditional beauty.

However, Seoul is trying its best to make Bukchon more traditional and antique like in the old times.

But for now, let’s find out pictures of Bukchon and seek our Hanoks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

↑  This picture on the top is a photo of inside the Hanok.

         You can find out weird looking jars in the middle.

         These jars are called Hang-ari. It usually contains soy sauce, Kimchi or Korean redpepper paste (gochujang)

         We vary these jars until it’s ingredient ripens. It is known for the benefit of breathing. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

↑    Walking through the Bukchon village, I found this colorful view of persimmon and pavilion.

↑These are the roads between the Hanoks.

 

    ↑ Following along the hill, we can see the magnificent view of the Namsan Tower and Seoul City.

 

 

 

 

 

↑This is the view from the top of Bukchon village.

Bukchon Village is also called Bukchon Hanok Village. This is because there are a large number of Hanoks in this area.

I’m sure most of you don’t know what Hanok actually is. If you get to know what Hanok really is, you’re going to be a huge fan of Hanoks.

Let’s talk about the charming characteristics of Hanok.

First, nowadays many people are worried about ‘sick house syndrome’. But with green materials made for Hanoks, there are absolutely no harmful chemical pollutants that would make us sick. It is made with rocks, woods and straws. It sure is completely green to out environment.

Second, with its ‘Ondol’, you don’t have to worry about being cold in winter. Ondol is a korean traditional underfloor heating system. From the time the heat is on, it does not go away soon. It will last all day long. It’s very appealing part of Hanok.

Third, the main floored room is located at outdoors of the house. So in summer, there would be no worries about the sweltering heat.

Fourth, under the roof and doors, there are small chinks in order to help the circulation of the air. This kind of work makes the atmosphere more clean and fresh.

Last but not least, design of Hanoks are all masterpieces of design. The roof and column’s harmony is not only delicate but also brilliant.

Now.. what do you think of Hanoks? There is no doubt that Hanoks are omnipotent. That’s why we call it

“HANOK ALMIGHTY”

If you’d like to see a real Hanok, you might as well visit Bukchon village in Seoul!