South Korean Culture
by Poushali Ganguly
Last updated: 5/30/12
Last updated: 5/30/12
Earlier, Koreans believed that Korea was formed by a God known as Hwanung who came from heaven in the form of a bear into a woman and then married her. They had a son named Tangun who established the capitol of Korea and called it Joseon also known as the land of the morning calm." Modern-day music today in the 21st century is known as K-pop, a Korean blend of pop and rock which is very popular among the world and spreading internationally. Koreans believe in yin and yang that are positive and negative forces, which have to be balanced to establish a harmonious living. South Korean food is rich in spices and solely cooking in sesame oil, soy sauce and red chili paste. Taekwondo is the national sport of South Korea. The consumption of alcohol in public is legal also.The world's second largest metropolitan city is the capital, Seoul. South Korea accounts for the world's 13th largest economy and Asian's third largest economy. South Korea is also home to the world's second largest mobile phone manufacturing.
It's extremely uncommon for minors at such a young age to be able to drink alcohol in public and for it to also be LEGAL for them to do that in public at a young age. I can't image how Koreans would judge one another harshly if they were to deny drinking alcohol when offered. I find Taekwondo as a national sport of South Korea very typical for the stereotyping of asians knowing kung fu. Korea is a well respected country due to their influence internationally economically and musically. The culture of Korea is heavy influenced through yin and yang that are the positive and negative forces in the world in order to establish balanced harmonious living. The "ch'usok" is an important national holiday for Korean culture that deals with the eighth full moon on the lunar calender. This is an important day traditionally where people indulge in celebrations and ancestral rituals in honoring their ancestors. |