Culture, habits, context
Korean Things
The customs, social habits, and tiny details that make Korea easier to understand once someone explains the context.
Guides
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How Koreans Actually Survive a Night of Drinking
Read the guide →: How Koreans Actually Survive a Night of DrinkingYou know that European drinking superstition where you have to make eye contact while clinking glasses—or risk seven years of bad luck? Korea has something similar, except the punishment isn’t…
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Why Koreans Ask Your Age (and What They’re Really Asking)
Read the guide →: Why Koreans Ask Your Age (and What They’re Really Asking)A Korean person may ask your age surprisingly early in a conversation. To many visitors, it feels personal. Usually, though, the question is less about your birth year and more…