Government Announces Public Contest for Hanbok School Uniforms at Twelve Middle and High Schools

Expert Dispatch and Customized Design Support... Additional Design Development

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Ministry of Education are calling for applications from twelve middle and high schools to participate in the distribution of Hanbok school uniforms by June 30. This project, initiated in 2019, aims to promote students' awareness of traditional culture. Up to last year, thirty-five middle and high schools participated, with 5,930 students using the uniforms. Interested schools must first gather opinions from students and parents. After selection, approval from the School Uniform Selection Committee is required. The ministries will dispatch Hanbok school uniform experts to briefing sessions and provide actual samples. Once adoption is decided, support will be given to develop customized designs. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has already secured eighty-one related designs. This year, fifty additional designs will be developed through design idea contests and new design development. A ministry official stated, "We plan to broaden the choices for schools and students," adding, "We hope future generations can become more familiar with Hanbok through Hanbok school uniforms." For detailed information on application methods and forms, please refer to the Korea Craft & Design Foundation website.

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