The Korea Times
Deep within the historic enclave that houses the official portraits of Joseon Dynasty kings, a group of global diplomats is set to swap their briefing papers for handfuls of wet clay. On Thursday afternoon, the K-Heritage International Center will host a congregation of ambassadors and senior envoys from 18 nations — among them Greece, New Zealand, Lithuania and Lebanon — for an immersion into the rustic, improvisational elegance of buncheong ceramics. The setting, Seonwonjeon at Deoksu Palace, provides an atmospheric backdrop for the meeting: a place where the venerated history of the royal portrait halls meets the tactile, unpretentious beauty of Korea’s 15th century stoneware. The event, titled "K-Heritage Day," is organized by Korea National University of Cultural Heritage to showcase the distinct aesthetic of Korea’s national legacy to the international community. While the translucent perfection of white porcelain and the jade hues of celadon often dominate global conversations about Korean pottery, this year’s focus turns to buncheong. It is a style celebrated for its
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