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The war of characters: LINE vs KAKAO TALK
Are you a fan of Ryan? or Brown? Or do you have any idea who they are? Until very recently the most popular Korean souvenirs were traditional Korean masks, tea, folding fans or porcelain jars. However, things have been changed....
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Beautiful traditional Korean masks
  Korean Hahoe masks are a long-standing cultural tradition. They are national treasures and treated as worldwide masterpieces of mask art. Hahoe masks (Hahoe Tal) were originally comprised of 12 masks, but now only 9 are remaining and are designated...
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Ship-jangsaeng, the twelve "Ten Symbols of Longevity"
One motif from Korea's religious traditions that is still most commonly employed and considered meaningful is the Ship-jangsaeng 十長生 십장생 [Ten Symbols of Longevity].   This set forms a very important part of the Korean decorative arts tradition, and was used on everything from...
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The Best of AMOREPACIFIC Skincare
  – Top 4 Splurge-Worthy Favorites to Try    This post was a long time coming! It’s been roughly 6 or 7 years since I first discovered AMOREPACIFIC, but I feel like I needed to explore more of their products...
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