korean traditions

Korean Age System Explained – Why Everyone Turns 2 on January 1st

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Korean Age System Explained

Korean Age System Explained – The Day I Turned Three Years Old Overnight I still remember the exact moment. It was New Year’s Day. My Korean friend casually said, “Happy birthday, by the way.” My actual birthday wasn’t for another eight months. I stared at her, totally confused. She laughed and explained something that broke … Read more

Why Do Koreans Take Off Their Shoes Indoors? (A Real Visitor’s Story)

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Why Do Koreans Take Off Their Shoes Indoors

Why Do Koreans Take Off Their Shoes Indoors? Why do Koreans take their shoes off before entering a home? If you have ever visited Korea, you may have wondered about this. I know I did. And honestly, I found out the hard way. My First Awkward Encounter With Korean Shoe Culture I still remember the … Read more