South Korean culture and society


Religion and Belief, South Korea supports religious freedom. Confucianism, Buddhism and Christianity are the main formal religions. Many Koreans believe in ancestral spirits and observe rituals. Confucianism is a social and political philosophy that surrounds Korean culture.


Big Celebrations, There are two main national holidays in Korea, namely New Year's Day (the second full moon after the winter solstice) and Chuseok (the eighth full moon). Celebrations for this festival are celebrated around the ancestors, and families.


Family, Family is an integral part of habits and life in South Korea. Arranged marriages are common. Marriage is considered a transitional ritual. Divorce is rare but has become more common in recent years. Ancestry exist everywhere. Traditionally, the eldest son inherits all of the family's assets. But it was recently changed and is now on par with women. The eldest son bears extra responsibility for his family and he will take care of his parents in their old age.



Culinary, Korean cuisine is based on rice, vegetables, and meat. 'Kimchi' is a national dish. Kimchi is made from various vegetables which are then fermented and can be stored for a long time. Banchan is a side dish. Banchan is often made in large quantities and served along with main dishes. In addition to daily consumption, food is also used in ceremonies, especially at weddings, birthdays, and to honor ancestors.



Social and ethical concepts in South Korea

The concept of Kibun, Kibun is a word without a literal English translation. The closest term is pride, face, mood, feeling, or state of mind. If you hurt someone's kibun, then you hurt their pride, causing them to lose dignity, and shame. Korean interpersonal relations operate on the principle of harmony. It is important to maintain a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere at all times, even if it means "lying for good".
It is important to know how to assess the state of other people's kibun, and how to take care of your own kibun at the same time. In business, a manager's kibun will be damaged if his subordinates do not show proper respect. Subordinate kibun will be damaged if his manager publicly criticizes him. Nunchi is the ability to determine the kibun of another person by using the eyes. Because this is a culture where social harmony is very important, being able to judge the state of mind of others is very important to maintain one's kibun. Nunchi is achieved by looking at body language and listening to tone of voice and what is said.

Giving a name, In South Korea the name position is the opposite of Western culture. Surname as first name and real name as last name. It is considered very rude to greet a Korean person directly with his real name. Calling them must use frills like Mr, Mrs or by using their professional position, etc.



The photo used in this article was taken from the site www.flickr.com this photo belongs to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Korean Culture and Information Service. Photographer : Jeon Han

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