2. Introduction

SSIREUM TRADITIONAL SPORT OF KOREA
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Introduction

The famous genre painting by the great artist, Hong Do Kim in 18th century under the rule of King Jungjo vividly depicts the scene of a Syrum(Ssireum) match. In that picture spectators cheer and scream as they watch two contestants to be fitted in strength and technique. While the match progresses a taffy vendor stands aside in the left, selling his concessions to the spectators.

[ Available from Korea Ssireum Research Institute. ( Website : http://ynucc.yeungnam.ac.kr/~ssi/ ) ]