The Haitai is a mythical lion which is believed to have a capacity for discerning between good and bad. It has a large horn on its head, whole body is covered by scales. It is also as known as ‘an omniscient mythical beast". Therefore, supreme court justice dressed an official uniform haitai shape decorated in the Joseon Dynasty period in Korea. To this day, there are Haitai statues in front of Supreme Prosecutors' Office and the National Assembly Building.
Dragons are legendary creatures that worshiped as a holy animal in many Asian culture. It represents Royal authority. Also it is inherited that dragons are able to control weathers. For these reasons, the Emperors worn costumes that dragon patterns designed as well as accessaries.
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