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These simple South Korea Crafts for Kids are perfect to celebrate South Korea Liberation Day & learn more about this amazing country!

Can you name a country that has suddenly cast a spell over the world in a very short time? So much so, that just one letter of the country’s name is sufficient to act as an identifying marker. Yes, we’re talking about South Korea!

Thanks to Hallyu, or the Korean Wave, everything ‘K’ today is incredibly popular. From music to tv shows to food and fashion, South Korean culture has taken over the planet, and we’re loving it!

With  South Korea Liberation Day coming up on 15th August, we think it’s a great time to learn a little more about this amazing country that’s got a lot more than K-Pop or K-Drama!

Fun Facts about South Korea

• The word Korea is derived from Goryeo, the name of a historical kingdom
• South Korea has the biggest department store in the world, with over 3 million square feet
• 93% Koreans use the internet, and the country has the fastest free Wi-Fi networks in the world
• Nearly 10 million Koreans have the surname ‘Kim’, coming to about 20% of the population
• Koreans avoid using red ink when writing, since it is associated with death and bad luck

Of course, this is just the tip of the ice berg, and there is so much more to this great nation! Let’s get things going with some fun South Korea crafts for kids, which will introduce us to more interesting facts about Korean culture!

10 Simple South Korea Crafts for Kids

1. Free Chuseok Themed Printable I Spy Game

You’ve heard of Thanksgiving, but have you heard of Chuseok? Well, that’s what Korean Thanksgiving is called, and it is also held in the Fall! If you’d like to learn more about the festival, check out this printable I Spy game, which features many yummy Chuseok foods!

2. Crepe Paper Lotus Craft

Over 15% of Koreans are Buddhists, and it is one of the major religions there. Due to this, the birth month of Buddha is celebrated with a Lotus Lantern Festival, since the lotus is considered a symbol of wisdom and enlightenment. This crepe paper lotus craft will remind us to find our own peace and enlightenment within us!

3. Korean Fan Craft

South Korea has a pretty humid climate, which means people are always looking for ways to stay cool – and a paper fan is a great solution! The taegeuk is a traditional Korean fan, which has also turned into a fashion accessory and dance prop! Authentic taegeuks are made from hangi paper or bamboo, but Chalk Academy shows us a version you can make with things you already have!

4. Origami Hanbok Craft

This list of South Korea crafts for kids would be incomplete without mentioning the hanbok, the Korean traditional dress worn during special occasions like weddings and festivals. The hanbok includes multiple parts, and the final outfit has a very elegant appearance. Hanboks are also very personalized, with the patterns reflecting the wishes of the wearer! You can now make your own hanbok with this Origami craft from The Soul of Seoul.

5. DIY Traditional Norigae Accessory

While hanboks are known for their simplistic lines and primary colors, women often like to dress them up with accessories, especially a traditional piece called the norigae. It is a symbol of feminity, prosperity and good luck, and also makes a lovely noise when the person moves! See how you can make a norigae for yourself with this tutorial from Korea Travel Easy.

6. DIY Korean Traditional Lantern

Lexis Busan brings us a tutorial to make a cheongsachorong – a traditional Korean wedding lantern. You’ll have noticed by now that most of these South Korea crafts for kids deal with symbolism. In this case, the red symbolizes the yang energy of a man, and the blue indicates the yin energy of a woman – joining together to form perfect harmony!

7. South Korean Flag Coloring Page

Worried that this list of South Korea crafts for kids has nothing for little kids? Well, Kids Activities solves that problem with a printable Korean flag coloring page! The flag’s colors have deeper meanings; white indicates purity and peace, blue and red represent negative and positive energy respectively, while the symbols represent justice, wisdom and prosperity.

8. DIY Korean Ddakji Game

Let’s have some fun with a DIY game from Little Seoulster! This is Ddakji, a Korean game that is played with squares of folded paper. It involves some throwing and catching and is a great exercise for hand-eye coordination and concentration!

9. Korean Rose Paper Craft

Korea’s national flower is the Mugunghwa, also known as the Korean Rose or the Rose of Sharon, which symbolizes abundance. It is more of a hibiscus than rose, and is also mentioned in the national anthem of the country. ABC TV gives us a step-by-step tutorial on how you can make these beautiful blooms for yourself!

10. Bibimbap Parts of Speech Grammar Activity

If you ever get a chance to visit South Korea, be sure to try the Bibimbap – an all-in-one dish of rice, vegetables, meat, egg and chilli paste! We love how Teachers Pay Teachers has used this dish to explain the concept of how a sentence is built, equating rice to nouns, chilli paste to adjectives and the spoon to verbs!

Now you know that South Korea is much more than just BTS, currently the world’s most popular boy band! It is always great for kids to learn more about various countries and cultures, and we hope these South Korea crafts for kids will introduce them to the wonderful culture of Korea and it’s people!