What We’re Listening to This Season
This season is all about slow love, sunkissed moments, and fits that feel like a hug. Our latest drop, Field of Us, captures the feeling of summer days that blend into...
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K-pop Is No Longer Just Music, It’s a Global Fantasy
K-pop started as a local music movement in South Korea, but today, it’s a worldwide cultural phenomenon. Over the past three decades, it has evolved beyond just catchy songs and...
The Silent Shadow in Black — Korea’s Reimagined Grim Reaper
A man in a black hat and flowing robe appears quietly. He doesn’t speak, but he’s here for your soul. This is Jeoseung Saja—Korea’s traditional guide of the dead. He’s...
Jakhodo: A Folk Painting Where Tigers Bow to Magpies
Power, Satire, and the People’s Voice At KORELIMITED, we don't just reflect Korean heritage—we reimagine it through today’s lens. One of the most iconic examples of this is Jakhodo (작호도),...
The Story Behind Summer ‘25: Field of Us
The Meaning Behind “Field of Us” KORELIMITED’s Summer ‘25 collection, Field of Us, explores the emotion and imagination of a first love. The title evokes the dreamlike idea of being...
80th Anniversary of Korea's Liberation
March 1st: Korea’s Independence Movement Day March 1st, known as Samiljeol (삼일절) in South Korea, is one of the most significant national holidays in the country. It commemorates the March...
Gaecheonjeol, Korea’s National Foundation Day
Today marks Gaecheonjeol (개천절), Korea’s National Foundation Day–a time Koreans gather and celebrate the first establishment of the Korean people. The mythology behind this holiday dates back to 2333 BC...
Have A Good Chuseok 2024
추석 잘 보내세요 or Have a good Chuseok! This year, Chuseok will be celebrated September 16-18 as the celebration period is based on the lunar calendar, always occurring on the...
History Behind Korea's Famous Cities
If you have ever been to Korea, or know much about the country’s geography, you have most likely heard of Seoul and Busan. These two staple cities are huge tourist...
A Home That Lasts Centuries
Residence of Admiral Yi Sun Shin Imagine you are transported back in time during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897). You find yourself wearing a brightly colored hanbok. You walk through narrow...
The History of Najeonchilgi (feat. Dragon of Pearl)
If you have ever visited Korea or watched historical K Dramas, you most likely have come across Najeonchilgi (나전칠기), a delicate technique used to decorate objects and furniture inlaid with...
The Year Of the Blue Dragon
The Korean Lunar New Year (Seollal) is right around the corner and for those who celebrate, it is a time to honor one’s ancestry, gather with family, eat traditional Korean...
The Origins & Celebration of Hangeul Day
Statue of King Sejong the Great (Seoul, South Korea) The Korean alphabet, known as Hangeul, is still rather young compared to most written languages and has only been around for...
Rice Cakes Like The Crescent Moon
Have you ever heard of Chuseok (추석), Hangawi (한가위), or Korean Thanksgiving? To Koreans, it is one of the most important holidays to celebrate and one of the biggest migration...
Korea's First Car: The Sibal
Shortly after the Korean War, South Korea sought modernization in various aspects including the automotive industry. In 1955, the first passenger vehicle produced in Korea was the Sibal. Modeled after...
