South Korea is a nation that has rapidly transformed from post-war devastation to becoming a global leader in technology, culture, and innovation. It continues to face new challenges and opportunities in the 21st century. National and Public Holidays for South Korea 2024 New Year’s Day: Monday...
South Korea Real Food Adventure Jamie ·Traveled May 2024 An amazing trip. Hugh gave us a true immersion into the amazing Korean food culture and beyond. If you love food, walking and want to cover a lot in a short space of time, this is for you. ...
Some of the best festivals in South Korea are ancient with traditions going back eons, while others are more current and seem to exist for purely marketing purposes (we’re looking at you Pepero Day). We’ve included all types of South Korean festivals and holidays in our list to make it...
Home North Asia, China & Japan South Korea Holidays Luxury South Korea Holidays 2024/2025 From the glorious foodie scene and pop culture of Seoul to the fascinating heritage and rugged hills of Jeju Island, South Korea offers a kaleidoscope of intriguing ancient practices and modern advances. ...
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South Korea - Culture, Cuisine, Traditions: The once-dominant Confucian culture—with its emphasis on respect for ancestors, age, and seniority—continues to influence Korean family, work, and social life, albeit to a lesser degree than in the past. In a
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Korean immigrants and their descendants in Russia, China, and Japan use the names of those dynasties as a reference for their ethnicity. Despite the continued use of Choson as a self-name in North Korea, the Japanese convention of referring to the Korean nation by that name (pronounced Chosen...
There are two main national holidays New Year’s Day (second full moon after winter solstice) Chuseok (the eighth full moon) Celebrations for these festivals are based around ancestors, family, games, harvest festivals and food. The Family The family unit is an integral part of customs and li...
Photo credit: http://www.koreaherald.com The name of the festival is a literal one — it’s a gathering of people in the city of Ganggyeong to eat (and learn to prepare) a variety of fermented seafood, something that Ganggyeong is notoriously good at. Held mid-October every year, the...