[1] It is also called jokui (족의, 足衣), jokgeon (족건, 足件) or mal (말, 襪) in hanja.

According to a book titled Hunmong jahoe (훈몽자회, 訓蒙字會) written by Choe Sejin (최세진, 崔世珍) in 1527 during the reign of King Jungjong of the Joseon Dynasty, beoseon was previously called "bosyeonmal" (보션말).

During the period of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, silk beoseon was worn only by members of the upper classes.

In the Joseon period, beoseon made from white fabric was worn more commonly regardless of class.

After being quilted, tarae beosoen is embroidered with thread of various colors, and a ribbon is attached around the ankles to bind them at the front.