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Korean Royal Fashion for Kids: Hanbok, Gat Hats, Gyeongbokgung Palace & K-Pop Demon Hunters | Culture Kids Podcast

Culture Kids | Oct 03 2025 | 00:15:31

All aboard the Culture Train..we're heading to Seoul, South Korea! πŸ‡°πŸ‡·βœ¨

Join Kristen and Asher as they explore Gyeongbokgung Palace, visit a traditional hanbok shop, and uncover the history behind the iconic gat, the tall black hat worn by Korean nobles during the Joseon Dynasty. Sparked by Asher's curiosity about K-Pop Demon Hunters, this episode weaves K-pop culture, Korean royal history, and 600 years of living tradition into one unforgettable family adventure.

πŸ‘˜ What Kids Will Learn

What Gyeongbokgung Palace is and why it matters in Korean history

What Korean kings and queens wore during the Joseon Dynasty

What a hanbok is, what its colors mean, and how it is worn today

What a gat is, how it was made, and what it symbolized in Korean culture

How K-Pop Demon Hunters connects modern K-pop to ancient Korean traditions

How to visit Gyeongbokgung and rent a hanbok like royalty

Why preserving cultural traditions through storytelling matters for kids everywhere

🏯 About Gyeongbokgung Palace

Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung, meaning "Palace Greatly Blessed by Heaven," was the royal residence of Korean kings during the Joseon Dynasty. Located in the heart of Seoul, highlights include the Geunjeongjeon Throne Hall, Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, and Hyangwonjeong Pond. Visitors wearing hanbok receive free admission!

πŸŽ™οΈ About Culture Kids Podcast

Culture Kids is an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit children's podcast delivering free, immersive, screen-free cultural education for kids ages 4 to 8. Three Webby Awards. Apple Podcasts Essential. Five-star Common Sense Media. Gold Anthem Award. 90+ cultural organization partners worldwide.

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🎬 Credits

Written & Produced by: Kristen Kim and Asher Kim
Hosts: Kristen Kim and Asher Kim
Special Thanks: John Kim
Theme Music: Culture Kids Productions