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1. hanbok 한복: Traditional clothing of the Korean people, usually consisting of a jeogori (top), baji (pants), chima (skirt), and the po (coat).
2. jeogori 저고리: Basic upper garment of the hanbok which has been worn by both men and women.
3. durumagi 두루마기: A variety of po in hanbok, originally worn by the nobility as an under-coat beneath roomier robes like the jungchimak and as a house coat, while commoners wore it as an overcoat.
4. soban 소반: Small tray-like tables, usually wooden, used in Korea for carrying food and as individual dining tables; Placed on the floor, and used from a seated position.
5. hangwa 한과: A general term for traditional Korean confections.
6. dasik 다식: A bite-sized hangwa that is normally accompanied with tea; Made with grain or edible seed flour or pollen with honey that is pressed into a decorative mould.
7. yakgwa 약과: A deep-fried layered cookie made with honey, sesame oil, ginger and soju, then covered in syrup.
8. seohaeju 서해주: The corresponding hanja/chinese characters for this is 西海洲, which directly translates to West Sea Island (洲 in this case referring to an area of land surrounded by a body of water, rather than a continent); This is the fictional kingdom that Wooyoung rules over.
9. hanji 한지: Traditional Korean paper utilising the soft, inner bark of the mulberry tree, with the addition of Hibiscus miniot to hold the pulp fibres together, which increases strength and durability.
10. dopo 도포: A traditional, long overcoat (po) with a V-neck and wide sleeves; It is long enough to reach the ankles of the wearer.
11. cheongju 청주: A clear, refined rice wine that is made by fermenting steamed rice, water, and nuruk (a fermentation starter); It is consumed as an alcoholic beverage, whose name means “clear liquor”; It is traditionally used in rituals and offerings, but is also often used in Korean marinades, sauces, and with other seasonings.
12. myeonryugwan 면류관: The crown worn by Kings and Crown Princes during special occasions such as rituals and weddings; Consisted of a flat board with dangling beaded strings in front and at the back; The number of strings determined the rank of the wearer.
13. saejodae 사조대: A tasselled cord tied around the waist to act as a belt when wearing hanbok; Coloured saejodae are reserved for noblemen, while commoners were limited to black.
14. gisaeng 기생: Highly-skilled courtesans with the main purpose to entertain and provide companionship; Divided into three classes, the highest of which had gisaeng who were exceptional in their crafts, highly educated, and seldom sold sex; Despite technically being slaves and sex workers, decorum and dignity were maintained even in the dress and movements of gisaeng.
15. ikseongwan 익선관: The official crown for the kings and crown princes of Joseon; It was worn with their everyday attire.
16. yangban 양반: The highest social class of the Joseon dynasty; Mainly composed of highly educated civil officials and military officers.
17. baduk 바둑: The Korean name for the strategy board game Go; Played with 181 black stones and 180 white ones (the additional black stone reflects the advantage of playing first), typically on a board of 19 × 19 squares.
18. haegeum 해금: A traditional Korean string instrument, resembling a vertical fiddle with two strings; It is held vertically on the knee of the performer and played with a bow; Used widely in Korean music, in both court music and ordinary people’s music.