That balance between object and meaning is what gives chaekgeori its appeal. It is a still life, certainly, but one that speaks gently about values, taste, and the shape of an ordered life.

As part of 2026 London Craft Week, the exhibition [Icheon and Beyond: The Space Within Form] opened at the Korean Culture Centre London, showcasing the philosophy and materials of Korean ceramics, and how 'empty space' becomes central to art. The exhibition featured 21 traditional masters and 6 contemporary artists from Icheon, highlighting Icheon’s identity as a UNESCO Creative City in the field of Crafts and Folk Art while illuminating both the historical depth and creative

This doenjang jjigae feature focuses on the stew as a representative Korean home‑cooked meal, highlighting how it changes with the season and ingredients. It introduces naengi (spring greens) doenjang jjigae, clam‑based doenjang jjigae simmered with fresh clam meat, and traditional doenjang aged and stored in onggi earthenware crocks.

The Economist's charts trace 2,000 years: Dangun's bear-born founding (2333 BCE), Three Kingdoms' rivalries, Silla unification, Joseon glory under Sejong, Japanese rule, 1945 split at 38th parallel, Korean War fury (Incheon to armistice), and DMZ scars. South thrives (GDP $35k+, K-wave hub); North isolates. For UK K-fans: hanok-Seoul magic awaits.

A soban is a small Korean tray-table that once served as a personal dining table in floor-seated homes. Today, it appears more often in traditional dining settings, craft, and contemporary design, carrying both everyday practicality and quiet cultural beauty.

ART & CRAFT 4482 [SASAPARI]’s relationship with Han Collection dates back to 2018, when we were organising our very first artist talk. At the time, we were looking for a suitable space to present the work of an artist whose practice centred on clay-based installations and performance rather than traditional craft techniques. It was then that a lead curator recommended the Han Collection. We had primarily known the gallery for its focus on antique ceramics and classical Korean

LIFE The Secret Vessels Behind Korea’s Deep Flavours If you’ve ever wondered why Korean gochujang tastes deeper than your average supermarket chilli paste, the answer lies not in a factory, but in a quiet courtyard filled with breathing earthenware jars(onggi). Long before the rise of stainless-steel kitchens and glass spice jars, Korean households kept their essential seasonings gochujang (red chilli paste), doenjang (fermented soybean paste), and ganjang (soy sauce) in larg