Traditions and Everyday Life in South Korea

Tradition

Seollal

It is one of big holiday in Korea. It means ‘New year’s day’ and it’s on January 1st by ‘lunar calendar’. In the past, a big family was gather together, but these days, we spend holiday with just few members of family. (Like…

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Everyday life

sapsal-dog, National monument 368

Natural Monument No. 368, it is called a dog that chases away ghosts. This is a very brave and loyal breed of dog native to Korea, and currently serves as a guard dog on Dokdo Island in Korea. It has been raised by the royal…

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Faith

South Korean church's thanksgiving days

Traditionally in the Korean peninsula, the people consumed the barleys when there was no rice after consuming them all. Apart from the Government's one from Confucian traditions, this may led South Korean churches celebrate their…

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Activity

Hiking in Korea

Went to a hike for christmas with family! It has been hectic week with finals, so it was such a refreshing moment. Thankfully wind wasn't too strong, and the sun was out and sky was bright. Made it almost before sunfall!

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Place

Lotus flower park

Beautiful lotus flower park located in Haman, Gyeong sang nam-do in Korea. Nice place to visit for friends, family, and couples. All pictures taken by myself.

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