Myeonbok

Myeonbok

Myeonbok is a kind of Korean traditional clothes (hanbok) worn by the kings of Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) in Korea.^[1] Myeonbok is worn by kings in special events such as coronation, morning audience, ancestral rites in Jongmyo and lunar new year's audience.^[1] Myeonbok is divided into gujangbok and sibijangbok.^[1] Gujangbok is worn by king and sibijangbok is worn by emperor. Myeonbok symbolizes the dignity of king when conducting important ceremonies.^[2]

See also

• Jeogori
• Po
• Wonsam
• Hwarot

References

1. ^ ^{a b c} (English)The king's Myeonbokjongmyo.net. Access date: May 18, 2010.
2. ^ (English)Myeonbok Gangsil, jongmyo.net. Access date: pada 18 Mei 2010.