Manggeon (Traditional Folk Experience)

Following the broadcast of the Netflix original series Kingdom, international viewers remarked that "Kingdom is a story about zombies and hats." The traditional Korean hat, Gat, caught the attention of foreigners with its unique appearance, and its popularity was proven when it appeared on Amazon.com as the "Joseon Dynasty hat" or "Kingdom hat." The Gat was a headpiece primarily worn by men during the Joseon Dynasty in various forms to indicate social status and occupation. To wear a Gat, one had to wear a headband called Manggeon to prevent it from slipping; today, the tradition of Manggeon is being preserved by the women of Jeju. We introduce various locations across Jeju where you can experience wearing a Gat with the flowing hem of a Dopo.