what to know about korean customs

The korean trend and culture started to be a main interest for millions of people aroud the globe, but what comes from the last survey that very few people really know what the korean culture is, infact once they have a  direct experience of the place and the people, they are shocked from how ignorant they were about common things, but for koreans is very important.

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So let’s see in depth what are the common custom of the korean culture.

1.Kimchi

Kimchi is a real thing in Korean, is not only a pillar in the korean family diet,but also is a national pride and symbol. Some with a particular sophisticated taste, may argue is a lil bit salty, sour, and hot.

Kimchi is sliced cabbage, fermented with red chili sauce and anchory paste. It is sour and pungent, and normally is serve as the side dish of the main meal- Korean really love it!

2. shoes off

When entering a Korean home, you must remove your shoes. To do any less is a sign of great disrespect.

Koreans have a special relationship with their floor, on which they sit and often sleep. A dirty floor is intolerable in a Korean home, and they view Westerners as backward savages for remaining shod in our living rooms.

3. soju

Korea is a drinking culture, and their national booze is soju, a clear, vodka-like drink.

Soju is drunk out of shot glasses, and like all liquor in Korea, it’s always served with food. Koreans drink in boisterous groups, regularly clinking glasses, while shouting geonbae! (cheers) and one shot-uh!

At night, you will see men coming

out of norae bang (karaoke rooms) and staggering through the streets, laughing, singing and arguing. Just be sure to avoid the puddles of reddish-vomit often left behind, which are also known as kimchi flowers.

Koreans have strict drinking etiquette: never pour your own drink, and when pouring for someone older than you, put one hand to your heart or your pouring arm as a sign of respect.

Korea is a crowded country. It’s a cluster of stony mountains with only a few valleys and plains on which to build.

The result is a lot of people in small spaces, and folks will not think twice about pushing and jostling in order to get onto a bus, into an elevator, or to those perfect onions at the market.

Don’t even bother with “excuse me,” and beware of the older women, known as ajumma. They’re deadly.

7. Hiking

As Korea is mountainous, it should come as no surprise that hiking is the national pastime.

Even the most crowded of cities have mountains that offer a relative haven from the kinetic madness of the streets below.

Koreans are at their best on the mountain. They smile and greet you and will often insist on sharing their food and drink. Make sure to stop at a mountain hut restaurant for pajeon (fritter) and dong dong ju (rice wine).

By the way, make sure to check out our guide to everything you need in your pack for backpacking in Asia.

For further insight, please check this site:

https://www.commisceo-global.com/resources/country-guides/south-korea-guide

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