South Korea

1.

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2. Geographical position

South Korea is located
in East Asia
It is surrounded by three seas
: to the west is the Yellow
Sea, to the south is the East
China Sea, and to the east is
the Sea of Japan (East Sea)
land mass is approximately
100,032 square kilometers

3. Obvious facts

OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Korea
FORM OF GOVERNMENT: Republic
CAPITAL: Seoul
POPULATION: 49,039,986
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Korean
MONEY: Won

4.

The most populated cities are
also Busan, Incheon, Daegu
The
wealth
manufacturing
industries
comes
from
and
service

5. Cultural specificity 

Cultural specificity
The traditions include the ethical code of conduct in social life and showing
respect to the elders and family
At times when many other cultures would shake hands, Koreans bow
It is considered very impolite to address a Korean with his or her given name
While shaking hands, person’s left hand should support the right forearm
The two hands should be used to pass business cards, gifts, or receive an item

6.

Korean
woman
should
cover their shoulders, chest
and belly with clothes
Hanbok is a traditional dress
worn by both men and
women
There
is
a
cultural
phenomenon known as
aegyo (a cute display of
affection)
In Korean culture they do
not have the phrase “bless
you”

7. Business culture in the country 

Business culture in the country
In South Korea, good relationships are crucial to success both in personal
and business circles
Korean’s make friends first, and clients second
When meeting a Korean business person for the first time, it is best to be
introduced by a third party, rather than introducing yourself
Shaking hands is now common even among Koreans
The exchange of business cards is a vital part of a first meeting

8. Holidays and traditions 

Holidays and traditions
There are National and Public
holidays
The public holidays during which
work is suspended by law in Korea

9.

On Black Day (April, 14) people who did not
receive gifts on the previous two days gather
and eat Jajangmyeon (자장면), noodles with
black sauce.

10. Gift Giving

First of all, accept the gift with both hands – but never open the gift
immediately, wait until the giver is absent
Secondly, return the favour and offer something of a similar value
Wrap and present them in an attractive way and avoid using dark
wrapping paper, especially red, instead choose bright yellow/green

11. Food

Hangover Stew (Haejangguk 해장국)
Kimchi 김치
Pork Bulgogi (Daeji Bulgogi) 불고기
Gimbap 김밥
Kimchi Fried Rice 김치 볶음밥

12. Eating habits

Champing is important
Everyone waits for the eldest
and most respectful person
In Korean, people say
Jalmukesumneda (I will eat
well)

13. Family

Koreans are very family-orientated
Family members are very loyal to each other
Father reigns as the head of the family
There are always two or three children in the family

14. Hidden traits of character and facts

One of hidden traits is nationalism
South Korea is known as a tireless
workforce
There are a lot people who had a
cosmetic surgery
Koreans are very emotional

15. Some cultural unique features encoded in the language

기분 (kibun)
face; dignity; prestige
눈치 (Nunchi)
is an art and ability to listen to others' moods
융화 (yooŋhwa)
It is an approach to harmony

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