Why Do Koreans Turn Their Heads When They Drink? Turning away to drink, two hands on the glass, refilling others first. A Korean explains where these drinking manners come from: the dinner table, Confucius, and a Joseon village rite. 2026-10-18 Why Do Koreansā¦?
Why Do Koreans Give Pepero on November 11? Every November 11, Korea goes wild for a chocolate-dipped stick. A Korean explains how Pepero Day began, why Koreans love themed “Days,” and why the same date is also Farmers’ Day. 2026-10-17 Why Do Koreansā¦?
Rip-offs in Korea: Why Tourist Complaints Hit a Record, and How to Avoid Them Korea is welcoming more visitors than ever, and receiving more complaints than ever. A Korean looks at what’s going wrong, how the government is cracking down, and how to protect yourself. 2026-10-16 Korea in the Headlines
Why Do Koreans Ask Your Age the Moment They Meet You? In Korea, “How old are you?” comes right after “What’s your name?” It sounds rude to many visitors, but for Koreans it’s a question asked to avoid being rude. A Korean explains why. 2026-10-15 Why Do Koreansā¦?
