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The U.S. edition of the women¡¯s fashion magazine Elle in November committed the faux pas of describing traditional Korean dress or hanbok as ¡°Korean kimono,¡± the word for the better-known costume worn in former colonial power Japan.
A Korean-American discovered the howler in an article titled ¡°LA Story¡± and wrote an irate letter demanding a correction.
Janet Kim, who lives in New York, pointed out that Korea has its own language, clothing, customs and unique culture.
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A caption in the November edition of Elle magazine referring to hanbok as "Korean kimono."
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Elle ran a correction in its December edition.
Another Korean-American commented Kim¡¯s short complaint was written with dignity and said her attempt to correct such misunderstandings sets a good precedent for other Korean residents in the U,S. to follow.
(englishnews@chosun.com )
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