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    CORE COREA 2 - 탈 TAL: MASK

      Every country has its own type of mask. Korean masks, in particular, are characterized by humor and playful energy. They were primarily used in lively street performances and open village squares — spaces where people could laugh, shout, and join in the fun. These free, bold, and unrestrained forms of theater captured the hearts of ordinary people.

      Through this book, I aim to highlight the raw and imperfect charm of Korean masks. Each mask reveals a different aspect of human nature: the corrupt aristocrat, the lazy servant, the hypocritical monk, and the cunning woman who deceives men for her own gain. Reflecting the social realities of their time, these masks offered sharp satire that deeply resonated with common people — humor and insight that mirror a world not so different from ours today.