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Explanation about Korea for foreign people

 

 

General Information about Korea

 

1.                    Food

2.                    Table manners

3.                    Restaurants

4.                    Drinking Etiquette

5.                    Korean Culture

6.                    Society

7.                    Koran Costume

8.                    Houses

9.                    Language

10.               Family

11.               Names

12.               Marriage

13.               Jesa

14.               Lunar New Year

15.               Full Harvest Festival

16.               Ondol

17.               Population

18.               Location

19.               Climate

20.               National Flag

21.               National Flower

22.               Transportation Subway system

23.               History

24.               Religion

25.               City Tour in Seoul

26.               Tour in Korea

 

Traditional Korean Clothing (Hanbok)

The Korean Clothing which is called hanbok in korean has been the Korean people's unique traditional costume for thousands of years. The beauty and grace of Korean culture can be seen in photographs of women dressed in the hanbok.

 

Traditional Korean Houses

A traditional Korean house is called 'Hanok'. Hanok is a living space based on the coexistence of nature and humans. Accordingly, the natural aspects of a traditional Korean houses range from the structure's inner pattern to the building materials which were used. .

 

The Korean Alphabet: Hangeul

Hangeul was invented in 1443, during the reign of King Sejong. It is composed of 10 vowels and 14 consonants. 

 

Family Life

In traditional Korea, the typical family was large with three or four generations usually living together. Because infant mortality was high and a big family was thought of as a blessing, having many children was desired. 

 

Names
The majority of Koreans have family names within one of a small set: Kim(about 21% of all Koreans), Yi(or Lee or Rhee, 14%), Park(or Pak, 8%), Choi(or Choe), Jeong(or Chung), Jang(or Chang), Han, Lim, etc.

 

Marriage

Koreans think marriage is the most important passage in one's life and a divorce is regarded as a disgrace not only for the couple but also for their families ― even though the divorce rate is growing rapidly these days.

Jesa(Ancestral Memorial Services)

According to a traditional Korean belief, when people die, their spirits do not immediately depart; they stay with descendants for four generations. anniversary the ancestors passed away.

 

Lunar New Year (Seollal)

Koreans celebrate both the solar new year and the lunar new year. The day before and after the first day of the first new moon are also holidays, for a total of three days off. During this period, the highways are jammed with families visiting their hometowns and paying respects at the ancestors’ graves.

 

Harvest Moon Festival (Chuesok)

The full harvest moon festival occurs on the 15^th day of the 8^th lunar month, and is similar to the American Thanksgiving holidays. Similar to the lunar new year holidays, family members pay respect to their living relatives and visit the graves of their ancestocrs. Family members exchange gifts and play special games.

 

Ondol

Traditional Korean rooms have multiple functions. Rooms are not labeled or reserved for a specific purpose; there is no definite bedroom or dining room for example. Rather, tables and mats are brought in as needed. Most people sit and sleep on the floor on thick mats. 

 

Population

South Korea is populated by 47.9 million people in 2003. Administratively, the Republic of Korea consists of nine provinces; the capital Seoul and the six metropolitan cities of Busan, Daegu, Incheon, Gwangju and Ulsan. In total, there are 77 cities and 88 counties.

 

Location

Korea is a country that Mountains cover 70% of total Korean peninsula, making it one of the most mountainous regions in the world.
This creates breathtaking landscapes of scenic hills and valleys.

 

Climate - Four Distinct Seasons

Korea's climate is regarded as a continental climate from a precipitation standpoint. The climate of Korea is characterized by four distinct seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter.

 

Spring / Spring lasts from late March to May and is warm. Various flowers, including the picturesque cherry blossom, cover the nation's mountains and fields during this time.

 

Summer / Summer lasts from June to early September. It is a hot and humid time of the year.

 

Autumn/ Autumn lasts from September to November, and produces mild weather. It is the best season for visiting Korea.

 

Winter/ Winter lasts from December to mid-March. It can be bitterly cold during this time due to the influx of cold Siberian air. Heavy snow in the northern and eastern parts of Korea makes favorable skiing conditions