A hanok (한옥, name in South Korea) is a traditional Korean house. Hanok was first designed and built in the 14th century during the Joseon dynasty.Korean architecture considers the positioning of the house in relation to its surroundings, with thought given to the land and seasons. The interior of the house is also planned accordingly. This principle is called baesanimsu (배산임수, 背山臨水), meaning tha..