Korean Beauty: Visual Expressions of a Timeless Spirit

Discover the Soul of Korean Beauty
This book explores what Koreans have considered beautiful from past to present, examining the skilled craftsmanship that flows from Korean hands, including clothing traditions, women’s handicrafts, and the pursuit of perfection through master artisanship. Uncovering the historical and cultural roots behind these aesthetic sensibilities, this book also broadens readers’ understanding by comparing and contrasting how Westerners and Koreans perceive and embrace beauty, revealing both shared values and unique differences.

Robert Koehler Robert Koehler is a writer, editor, translator and photographer who has lived in Korea since 1997. He has worked for several magazines and newspapers and written several books on Korean arts and culture.

Photographer: Lee Jongkeun Lee Jongkeun graduated from Chung-Ang University’s Department of Photography and the graduate school of the same university. He runs a photo and video production company called GuruVisual Co., Ltd., and also teaches advertising photography at his alma mater. He has long been actively engaged in product, architecture, and food photography, and has worked on many familiar advertising campaigns as a photographer. Architecture books that capture his vision include Korea Style, Hanok: The Korean House, and Hanok Today.