A Study on the Modernization of the Korean Traditional Costume Deogeure

Deogeure is a strange word for modern people. It means a "big coat of sleeveless leather" or "a coat with fur" that overlaps with other clothes and a Dap-ho as a winter coat when found. Later, the term "Deogeure," or "Dougrae," became a term used to Dap-ho to the outer clothing of soldiers and officials in various ways over time. Later, it meant a decorative coat for kings and queens in Joseon and at the end of the Joseon Dynasty, its meaning extended to, in addition, a wide range of outer garments, such as Bea-Ja, Jeon-bok, Ho-Eui. These days, it is a general term for outer garments worn over a Po or Durumagi. In the late Joseon Dynasty, the concept and name of clothing were mixed to expand the meaning of Deogeure. Deogeure has the functions of robes and decorations, allowing for a variety of applications even as a modern design. In this study, we recognize one type of Deogeure in various forms, such as Dap-ho, Bea-Ja, Jeon-bok, Bang-ryeong, and Dan-Ryeong, and explore its history and formation. Children and adults" Hanboks are modern designs and clothes are designed to present a wide and flexible use of Deogeure, such as a traditional Hanbok jacket, in a variety of ways that combine tradition with modernity.