Journal · Studio Note
Behind the Korea Herald Feature
The Korea Herald published a feature on Haesol Choi's minhwa tattooing on 5 September 2026. A studio note on where to read it, the interview day, and two catalogued pieces close to its themes.
Journal
Editorial notes from the atelier — definitions, process, and reflections.
Journal · Guide
How to Choose a Minhwa Tattoo Artist in Seoul
A visitor's guide to vetting a Korean minhwa tattoo artist in Seoul — what separates a specialist, questions to ask before booking, and where Onsil sits.
Journal · Guide
Korean Traditional Tattoo Styles — Minhwa, Munin-hwa, Sa-ui, Dancheong Compared
A short guide to the four schools of Korean traditional tattoo — minhwa, munin-hwa, sa-ui and dancheong — and how each reads on skin.
Journal · Studio Note
From Painting to Skin
How I moved from fashion-magazine inspiration through fine line, irezumi, and dotwork into Korean traditional painting on skin. A studio note by Haesol.
Journal · Guide
Is Tattooing Legal in South Korea?
The Tattooist Act was promulgated 28 Oct 2025, effective 29 Oct 2027. Until then non-medical tattooing is prohibited — it addresses practitioners, not clients.
Journal · Definition
What is Minhwa Tattoo?
An essay on the origin, motifs, brushwork and meaning of minhwa as a tattoo tradition, by Onsil Studio in Seoul.
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Korean traditional and minhwa work, drawn for one person at a time. Share your idea, placement and timing — consultations are free.