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#13279136

6 February 2026

On February 6, 2026, in Andong, South Korea, residents of Hahoe Village paste seasonal calligraphy notes on their homes in the afternoon, one day after Ipchun--the traditional Korean observance signaling the beginning of spring. The ritual, known as Ipchun Bang, announces the arrival of spring while praying for peace and prosperity within the household.

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#13279137

6 February 2026

On February 6, 2026, in Andong, South Korea, residents of Hahoe Village paste seasonal calligraphy notes on their homes in the afternoon, one day after Ipchun--the traditional Korean observance signaling the beginning of spring. The ritual, known as Ipchun Bang, announces the arrival of spring while praying for peace and prosperity within the household.

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#13273281

4 February 2026

Song Hyeon-su, chairman of the Korea Calligraphy Association, explains the meaning of Ipchuncheop (spring calligraphy) to children after writing them at Ochondack in the National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul, South Korea, on February 4, 2026. The calligraphy featuring the phrases ''Ipchun Daegil'' and ''Geonyang Dagyeong'' symbolizes the anticipation of spring and offers wishes for a year filled with great fortune and auspicious events.

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4 February 2026

Song Hyeon-su, chairman of the Korea Calligraphy Association, explains the meaning of Ipchuncheop (spring calligraphy) to children after writing them at Ochondack in the National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul, South Korea, on February 4, 2026. The calligraphy featuring the phrases ''Ipchun Daegil'' and ''Geonyang Dagyeong'' symbolizes the anticipation of spring and offers wishes for a year filled with great fortune and auspicious events.

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#13273283

4 February 2026

Song Hyeon-su, chairman of the Korea Calligraphy Association, explains the meaning of Ipchuncheop (spring calligraphy) to children after writing them at Ochondack in the National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul, South Korea, on February 4, 2026. The calligraphy featuring the phrases ''Ipchun Daegil'' and ''Geonyang Dagyeong'' symbolizes the anticipation of spring and offers wishes for a year filled with great fortune and auspicious events.

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#13273284

4 February 2026

Song Hyeon-su, chairman of the Korea Calligraphy Association, explains the meaning of Ipchuncheop (spring calligraphy) to children after writing them at Ochondack in the National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul, South Korea, on February 4, 2026. The calligraphy featuring the phrases ''Ipchun Daegil'' and ''Geonyang Dagyeong'' symbolizes the anticipation of spring and offers wishes for a year filled with great fortune and auspicious events.

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#13273285

4 February 2026

Song Hyeon-su, chairman of the Korea Calligraphy Association, explains the meaning of Ipchuncheop (spring calligraphy) to children after writing them at Ochondack in the National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul, South Korea, on February 4, 2026. The calligraphy featuring the phrases ''Ipchun Daegil'' and ''Geonyang Dagyeong'' symbolizes the anticipation of spring and offers wishes for a year filled with great fortune and auspicious events.

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#13273286

4 February 2026

Song Hyeon-su, chairman of the Korea Calligraphy Association, and children paste Ipchuncheop (spring calligraphy) on the gate of Ochondack at the National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul, South Korea, on February 4, 2026. The group marks Ipchun, the onset of spring in the lunar calendar, and wishes for good fortune with the phrases ''Ipchun Daegil'' and ''Geonyang Dagyeong,'' which signify great luck and many celebrations in the coming year.

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#13273287

4 February 2026

Song Hyeon-su, chairman of the Korea Calligraphy Association, and children paste Ipchuncheop (spring calligraphy) on the gate of Ochondack at the National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul, South Korea, on February 4, 2026. The group marks Ipchun, the onset of spring in the lunar calendar, and wishes for good fortune with the phrases ''Ipchun Daegil'' and ''Geonyang Dagyeong,'' which signify great luck and many celebrations in the coming year.

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#13273288

4 February 2026

Song Hyeon-su, chairman of the Korea Calligraphy Association, and children paste Ipchuncheop (spring calligraphy) on the gate of Ochondack at the National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul, South Korea, on February 4, 2026. The group marks Ipchun, the onset of spring in the lunar calendar, and wishes for good fortune with the phrases ''Ipchun Daegil'' and ''Geonyang Dagyeong,'' which signify great luck and many celebrations in the coming year.

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#13273289

4 February 2026

Children and a calligrapher paste Ipchuncheop, traditional calligraphy sheets welcoming the onset of spring, on the doors of Ochondack at the National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul, South Korea, on February 4, 2026. The ritual marks Ipchun, the first of 24 solar terms that signals the beginning of the spring season.

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#13273290

4 February 2026

Members of the media capture Song Hyeon-su, chairman of the Korea Calligraphy Association, and children as they paste Ipchuncheop (spring calligraphy) on the gate of Ochondack at the National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul, South Korea, on February 4, 2026. The ritual marks the onset of spring (Ipchun) and draws significant media attention as participants wish for good fortune with the phrases ''Ipchun Daegil'' and ''Geonyang Dagyeong.''

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#13273291

4 February 2026

Children and a calligrapher paste Ipchuncheop, traditional calligraphy sheets welcoming the onset of spring, on the doors of Ochondack at the National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul, South Korea, on February 4, 2026. The ritual marks Ipchun, the first of 24 solar terms that signals the beginning of the spring season.

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4 February 2026

Children and a calligrapher paste Ipchuncheop, traditional calligraphy sheets welcoming the onset of spring, on the doors of Ochondack at the National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul, South Korea, on February 4, 2026. The ritual marks Ipchun, the first of 24 solar terms that signals the beginning of the spring season.

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#13273293

4 February 2026

Children and a calligrapher paste Ipchuncheop, traditional calligraphy sheets welcoming the onset of spring, on the doors of Ochondack at the National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul, South Korea, on February 4, 2026. The ritual marks Ipchun, the first of 24 solar terms that signals the beginning of the spring season.

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4 February 2026

Children and a calligrapher paste Ipchuncheop, traditional calligraphy sheets welcoming the onset of spring, on the doors of Ochondack at the National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul, South Korea, on February 4, 2026. The ritual marks Ipchun, the first of 24 solar terms that signals the beginning of the spring season.

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