February 16, 2007

'Han' Plan to Revitalize Korea Culture - includes ringtones

hanbok-jobok.jpg Koreans who wear Hanbok or traditional costume may get into museums and other major cultural institutions for free under a grand strategy designed to revitalize Korean style and traditions, reports Digital Chosunilbo.

"Ten ministries including culture and tourism agreed the “Han” plan on Thursday.

It includes strategies to boost the status and global profile of six areas: Hangul (Korean language), Hansik (cuisine), Hanbok (clothing), Hanok (Korean architecture), Hanji (traditional paper) and Korean music - including develop traditional music ringtones for mobile phones."

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