Korean Culture – Seoulistic

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May 11, 2020

Want to Marry a Korean? Here’s 7 Things You Should Know!

So without him knowing it, you’ve been planning on marrying G-dragon for a whole year …

May 10, 2020

Dating in Korea: 11 Things You Should Expect!

(This blog post was the inspiration for our book:
How to Navigate Korea’s Unique Dating

July 23, 2014

8 Ways to Make a Good Impression in Korea


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If you’re traveling to Korea for business or for pleasure, and …

April 9, 2014

Korea Q&A: How Westernized is Korea?

We got a pretty interesting question about how westernized Korea is. Korea’s on the other …

March 5, 2014

10 Personality Traits about Koreans You Should Know!

Although not everyone can fit so neatly into a list of personality traits, there are …

February 24, 2014

Getting Naked & Scrubbed Korean Style (Bathhouses)

If you’re looking for a unique Korean experience, you might want to consider going to …

November 27, 2013

25 Ways to be Lucky and Unlucky the Korea Way

Wondering how you can score some luck during your stay in Korea?  Here are ways …

November 14, 2013

Understanding Racism in Korea

We recently posted a video that discussed anti-Japanese sentiment in Korea. In the video …

October 30, 2013

Love Books? Why Korean Book Culture is Awesome!

Instead of reading a book on the subway, people nowadays tend to opt for a …

October 23, 2013

Need Inspiration? 26 Wise Korean Proverbs to Change Yourself

 

Koreans have been educated to live by wise words by their ancestors and teachers. …

September 26, 2013

Korean Manners and Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts of First Meetings

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First time meetings in Korea are not always as simple as “hello.” There’s a lot …

August 14, 2013

Drinking Culture in South Korea and Why it’s Important

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Drinking culture in South Korea is a big part of life, and it seems like …

June 28, 2013

20 Cultural Mistakes to Avoid in Korea

Is it your first time visiting Korea? Having a fresh start here with a new …

June 18, 2013

What to Eat in Seoul on a Rainy Day [Korean Culture]


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Spring in Korea has spring showers. One day the weather …

May 29, 2013

How to Eat in a Korean Restaurant Like a Local


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If you’re traveling to Korea …

April 18, 2013

Gifts You Should NEVER Give in Korea (Superstitions)

Just like in your culture, Korea has its own superstitions. And these superstitions refer specifically …