In Korea, there have long been amulets passed down from home to home and village to village. These amulets were primarily used in daily life, often to ward off illness or when people believed ghosts were present. However, many of these amulets differ somewhat from the ones we commonly recognize today. They often have a charming, folksy quality, sometimes resembling simple doodles. There are also collections of materials that document and organize these amulets used by ordinary people. Unfortunately, much of this documentation was created during the Japanese colonial period, aimed at belittling Korean folk beliefs and amulets. "The Lost Amulets of Joseon" is a book that gathers these amulets, which lost their opportunity to be valued and properly recorded. Within these pages, you will discover the fascinating world of Korea's unique and delightful amulets.