January 31, 2026Jan 31, 2026
KCNA KCNA.kp (En)

White Ceramic Technique of Korean Nation

Date: 19/11/2020 | Source: KCNA.kp (En) | Read original version at source

Pyongyang, November 19 (KCNA) -- The white ceramic technique reflects the national character of the Korean people who are fond of purity.

Korea is rich in raw materials for white porcelain. The Korean ancestors adorned the world history of ceramic development by mass-producing celadon and white porcelain from the period of Koryo (early 10th century-late 14th century).

White porcelain has such delicate colors as light gray, bluish white and milk white according to the purity of raw materials and the burning temperature. And it is divided into different types in accordance with ornament and pigment.

White porcelain was further developed in the 12th century and pure white porcelain was manufactured from 1392, the period before and after the foundation of the feudal Joson dynasty, to the late 16th century and bluish white porcelain, scarlet and white porcelain and red clay white porcelain were produced from the 17th century to the early 18th century.

Particularly, bluish white porcelain was developed and its kinds and themes of ornamental pictures were diversified and refined in the period from the 18th century to the late 19th century.

Koryo ceramics was famous for celadon and ceramics of the feudal Joson dynasty for white porcelain.

The white porcelain of Korea is highly estimated still now. The traditional technique of white porcelain is applied to the production of porcelains such as flower vase, bowl and pot

The white ceramic technique with a history of more than 1 000 years was registered as a national intangible cultural heritage of the DPRK in Juche 106 (2017). -0-

More From KCNA.kp (En)

People's Art Festival to Be Held in DPRK

People's Art Festival to Be Held in DPRK

Pyongyang, January 31 (KCNA) -- The Third People's Art Festival for Celebrating February 16 will be held in Pyongyang and other

January 31, 2026

Pyongyang, January 31 (KCNA) -- The Third People's Art Festival for Celebrating February 16 will be held in Pyongyang and other

More New Houses Built in North Hwanghae Province of DPRK

More New Houses Built in North Hwanghae Province of DPRK

Pyongyang, January 31 (KCNA) -- Modern dwelling houses have appeared at the Mandal Vegetable Farm in Sungho County and the Wahyon

January 31, 2026

Pyongyang, January 31 (KCNA) -- Modern dwelling houses have appeared at the Mandal Vegetable Farm in Sungho County and the Wahyon

Do-good-thing Movement Brisk at Women's Union Organizations

Do-good-thing Movement Brisk at Women's Union Organizations

Pyongyang, January 31 (KCNA) -- Women's union organizations at all levels in the DPRK are conducting the do-good-thing movement.

January 31, 2026

Pyongyang, January 31 (KCNA) -- Women's union organizations at all levels in the DPRK are conducting the do-good-thing movement.

Sariwon Kye Ung Sang University of Agriculture Remodeled in DPRK

Sariwon Kye Ung Sang University of Agriculture Remodeled in DPRK

Pyongyang, January 31 (KCNA) -- North Hwanghae Province of the DPRK renovated Sariwon Kye Ung Sang University of Agriculture. The

January 31, 2026

Pyongyang, January 31 (KCNA) -- North Hwanghae Province of the DPRK renovated Sariwon Kye Ung Sang University of Agriculture. The

Tree Nursery Inaugurated in Kaesong Municipality of DPRK

Tree Nursery Inaugurated in Kaesong Municipality of DPRK

Pyongyang, January 31 (KCNA) -- A tree nursery has been successfully built in Kaesong Municipality of the DPRK. The tree nursery,

January 31, 2026

Pyongyang, January 31 (KCNA) -- A tree nursery has been successfully built in Kaesong Municipality of the DPRK. The tree nursery,

Harvest of Scallops Brisk in Sinpho City Offshore Farm of DPRK

Harvest of Scallops Brisk in Sinpho City Offshore Farm of DPRK

Pyongyang, January 31 (KCNA) -- The Sinpho City Offshore Farm in the DPRK is harvesting tens of tons of scallops of good species

January 31, 2026

Pyongyang, January 31 (KCNA) -- The Sinpho City Offshore Farm in the DPRK is harvesting tens of tons of scallops of good species

Press Review

Press Review

Pyongyang, January 31 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Saturday: - The

January 31, 2026

Pyongyang, January 31 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Saturday: - The

Technical Competition Brisk in DPRK

Technical Competition Brisk in DPRK

Pyongyang, January 30 (KCNA) -- The Central Committee of the General Federation of Science and Technology of Korea is conducting

January 30, 2026

Pyongyang, January 30 (KCNA) -- The Central Committee of the General Federation of Science and Technology of Korea is conducting

Factory Well-known with "Maebongsan" Trademark

Factory Well-known with "Maebongsan" Trademark

Pyongyang, January 30 (KCNA) -- The Wonsan Leather Shoes Factory in the DPRK is associated with the immortal traces of the

January 30, 2026

Pyongyang, January 30 (KCNA) -- The Wonsan Leather Shoes Factory in the DPRK is associated with the immortal traces of the

Intelligent Tele-education System Established in DPRK

Intelligent Tele-education System Established in DPRK

Pyongyang, January 30 (KCNA) -- Kim Chaek University of Technology in the DPRK has built a new intelligent tele-education system

January 30, 2026

Pyongyang, January 30 (KCNA) -- Kim Chaek University of Technology in the DPRK has built a new intelligent tele-education system

Animals Increase at Central Zoo of DPRK

Animals Increase at Central Zoo of DPRK

Pyongyang, January 30 (KCNA) -- The number of animals is increasing at the Central Zoo in the DPRK. In the new year alone, five

January 30, 2026

Pyongyang, January 30 (KCNA) -- The number of animals is increasing at the Central Zoo in the DPRK. In the new year alone, five

Meeting with War Veteran Held in Kanggye City of DPRK

Meeting with War Veteran Held in Kanggye City of DPRK

Pyongyang, January 30 (KCNA) -- Graduating class students of senior middle schools in Kanggye City met with a war veteran.

January 30, 2026

Pyongyang, January 30 (KCNA) -- Graduating class students of senior middle schools in Kanggye City met with a war veteran.

Modern Houses Built in S. Hwanghae Province of DPRK

Modern Houses Built in S. Hwanghae Province of DPRK

Pyongyang, January 30 (KCNA) -- Modern houses have been built at rural villages in Sinchon and Pongchon counties, South Hwanghae

January 30, 2026

Pyongyang, January 30 (KCNA) -- Modern houses have been built at rural villages in Sinchon and Pongchon counties, South Hwanghae

Press Review

Press Review

Pyongyang, January 30 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Friday: - A

January 30, 2026

Pyongyang, January 30 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Friday: - A

January Plan Fulfilled at Sangwon Cement Complex in DPRK

January Plan Fulfilled at Sangwon Cement Complex in DPRK

Pyongyang, January 30 (KCNA) -- The Sangwon Cement Complex in the DPRK fulfilled its national economic plan for January ahead of

January 30, 2026

Pyongyang, January 30 (KCNA) -- The Sangwon Cement Complex in the DPRK fulfilled its national economic plan for January ahead of

Timber Production Plan for January Fulfilled in DPRK

Timber Production Plan for January Fulfilled in DPRK

Pyongyang, January 30 (KCNA) -- Timber production plan for January was fulfilled at the Ministry of Forestry in the DPRK. The

January 30, 2026

Pyongyang, January 30 (KCNA) -- Timber production plan for January was fulfilled at the Ministry of Forestry in the DPRK. The

Capacity of Kyongam Cement Factory Expanded in DPRK

Capacity of Kyongam Cement Factory Expanded in DPRK

Pyongyang, January 30 (KCNA) -- North Hwanghae Province of the DPRK completed a project for expanding the capacity of the Kyongam

January 30, 2026

Pyongyang, January 30 (KCNA) -- North Hwanghae Province of the DPRK completed a project for expanding the capacity of the Kyongam

Conference of Headquarters of WPK Central Committee Held

Conference of Headquarters of WPK Central Committee Held

Pyongyang, January 30 (KCNA) -- A conference of the Headquarters of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea was held

January 30, 2026

Pyongyang, January 30 (KCNA) -- A conference of the Headquarters of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea was held

More Articles