[HanCinema's Digest] Photography and Art

Long-lost seals from Korea's Joseon era returned, nurture your creative nature in Korea with these 8 hands-on activities, see some beautiful tattoos where ink is still taboo, and Jeju's "woman of the sea" are beautiful living treasures.

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"Gov't reveals 29 lost state seals"

In 1911, Japan took possession of various South Korean seals during their occupation (which ended in 1945), but the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) recently registered 29 reclaimed seals that were once used for "decorating the tombs of kings rather than governance" during Korea's Joseon dynasty (1392-1910). What awesome artefacts.

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"8 HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES TO EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVE SIDE"

Looking to explore your creative side in Korea? 10 Magazine has you covered with this informative post with 8 "hands-on" activities you can sign up for to nurture your creativity while exploring the Land of the Morning Calm. As the article notes, "Between the language barriers many of us face and the sheer size of the city, it can be pretty difficult to find what we're looking for when in need of an art or craft experience", but thankfully there are plenty of exciting options available to visitors...

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"Masters Of Ink: Defying South Korea's Tattoo Ban With Delicate Ink By Zihwa"

Tattoos are still taboo in South Korea, largely due to the association of ink with organized crime, but that hasn't stop a new generation from expressing their creativity and sense of self by getting beautiful body work done. Korea's attitude towards tattoos are, however, slowly shifting as new associations are being forged. In this post, Konbini showcases some of the stunning works of art that more and more South Koreans are sharing with the world via social media channels like Instagram.

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"Mijoo Kim captures the last generation of Haenyeo, The Sea Women Of South Korea"

These free-diving ladies of Jeju Island are just incredible. Without the use of breathing apparatus, these "woman of the sea" continue to dive for fish, sea urchins, octopus, seaweed, abalone and squid using old-fashioned equipment and techniques. "For these women, diving is a way of life-a tradition that dates back to the 5th century", writes Krupa Joseph. Click on through to catch some stunning snaps of these incredible treasures in action...

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