Arts & Crafts
Korea's traditional arts are still practiced, not just displayed: celadon pottery, calligraphy, hanji paper, pansori singing and court music (gugak). Plenty of them you can try yourself in a workshop.
This section introduces the art forms and shows you where to watch them or make them yourself.
Guides in this section
Where to try Korean crafts: pottery, calligraphy and hanji
Where to try pottery, calligraphy and hanji paper-making in Korea: real workshops in Seoul, Icheon, Busan and Jeonju with prices and tips.
Updated Jul 11, 2026
What is pansori? A beginner's guide
Pansori is a traditional Korean musical storytelling art performed by a vocalist and drummer, conveying epic tales through expressive singing and rhythmic
Updated Jul 11, 2026