Definition
Korean traditional culture regards longevity as one of the five blessed items leading to a healthy and happy life. This culture has its root in Confucianism. Because of this tradition, the perception that living in Korea is a good thing for a long time is widespread. Korean traditional food is an indispensable part of Korean culture which has many symbolic meanings, for many international scholars and researchers have attempted to understand the origin of traditional Korean foods by analyzing Korean traditional culture and longevity. A commonly used symbol of longevity is Ship Jang Saeng, which is found only in Korea. This pattern is an important part of Korean decorative art tradition and is used in everything, from Korean traditional folk paintings and folding screens to embroidered decorations on fabrics for all kinds of uses in daily Korean traditional life.
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The human desire to live long and postpone death has a long human history. In modern times, population...
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Kim, Y.J. (2019). Longevity in Korean Culture. In: Gu, D., Dupre, M. (eds) Encyclopedia of Gerontology and Population Aging. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-69892-2_916-1
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