한국 전통신발에 대한 남녀 대학생들의 착용실태와 인지도

Abstract

In order to acquire information needed in establishing an effective policy for the preservation, succession, and improvement of Korean traditional culture, the present study attempted to analyze the present status of the Korean traditional shoe market, as well as college students' attitudes toward the Korean traditional culture of shoes. The study was implemented through a descriptive survey method using a self-administered questionnaire and field observation. The results were as follows. The survey results indicated that most customers of traditional shoe markets, located on 5th Street Jongro, Gwangjang Market, and Insadong purchase traditional shoes for weddings, exhibitions, or other special events. The stores located in Jongro and Gwangjang Market operate as both wholesale and retail outlets, while the stores in Insadong are a type of retail market. College students' attitudes toward traditional shoes were considerably positive in terms of the shoes’ cultural value and beauty in spite of the students’ low level of interest in traditional shoes. They showed a high level of intention to wear traditional shoes in the future, but not for use in daily life. Rather, they plan to wear such shoes for special events, such as weddings and traditional holidays.