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Korean Folk Costumes Introduced by Germany
Pyongyang, May 26 (KCNA) -- The Anti-Imperialist Forum of Germany on May 19 posted on its website an article titled "Good qualities of the nation are encouraged" which introduced chima (skirt) and jogori (jacket), Korean folk costumes.

The article said:

Korean women are very fond of wearing chima and jogori, beautiful and traditional women's costumes, since long ago, a tradition peculiar to the Korean nation. They represent the feelings and emotion of the Korean nation with their unique forms, patterns and colors.

Korean women love wearing chima and jogori with different forms and mellow colors, especially on holidays and at wedding ceremonies.

Chima and jogori are also popular among children.

The article also introduced "Arirang", a typical folk song of the Korean nation.

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