Three Important Things to Know Before Visiting South Korea
Three Important Things to Know Before Visiting South Korea
Do you know that South Korea is one of the most homogeneous countries in the world? It has its own language, culture, and cuisine which is separate and distinct from the rest of the world.
The floor is sacred
Before entering a South Korean home, take off your shoes as it is considered a disrespect if you do otherwise. To fully understand just how important this is, there is a special area in every South Korean home just for taking off your shoes and house slippers available for use.
Food is medicine
Food is very important to the South Koreans as it considered the medicine for the body. A typical Korean meal consists of rice, soup, stew and a variety of vegetables commonly known as banchan. It is impossible for South Koreans to eat without vegetables to the main dish.
A bow is better than a handshake
Greetings is another important aspect of the South Korean culture and a greeting is accompanied with a bow. In an informal setting, it is okay to say hello or thank you with a slight tilting of the head. However for formal settings and important meetings, you tilt your head lower and for a longer period, this shows respect.
Before you pack your bags and dash off to the airport, visit Imagine your Korea for detailed information on transportation, attractions, food, accommodation and even where to do your shopping.
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