South Korea by Emely Nunez Abreu

South Korea

230359_3 — 2024-04-02 16:20:47 UTC

South Korea, an East Asian nation in the southern half of the Korean Peninsula, shares one of the most militarized borders in the world with North Korea. It is equally known for its green, mountainous landscape dotted with cherry trees and centuries-old Buddhist temples, as well as its coastal fishing villages, subtropical islands and high-tech cities such as Seoul, the capital. -

Greetings

230359_3 — 2024-04-02 16:32:28 UTC

The proper way to greet someone in Korean culture in a formal setting is with a bow, while in a more informal setting it can be done with a nod. Bows with an angle of inclination of 90 degrees are signs of greater respect.

Location

230359_3 — 2024-04-04 16:15:08 UTC

The Republic of South Korea is a country that belongs to East Asia. It is located on the Korean Peninsula, occupying the southern half. Its territory includes some three thousand islands that surround it, such as Jeju, Ulleungdo and Dokdo. and with 51.63 million inhabitants.

Flag

230359_3 — 2024-04-04 16:32:29 UTC

These are the colors of the South Korean flag. The flag is white and has yang and yin in its center. Yang (red symbol) means light and heat, yin (blue symbol) represents darkness and cold. The symbols surrounding the yin-yang are four of the taeguks, which symbolize sky, water, fire and earth. The white background means peace.

Capital of South Korea

230359_3 — 2024-04-09 16:01:03 UTC

The capital of South Korea is Seoul. It is a huge metropolis where modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways and pop culture combine with Buddhist temples, palaces and street markets. Notable attractions include the futuristic Dongdaemun Design Plaza, a convention hall with curved architecture and a rooftop park; Gyeongbokgung Palace, which once had more than 7,000 rooms; and the Jogyesa temple, place of ancient locusts and pine trees.

Food in South Korea

230359_3 — 2024-04-09 16:07:24 UTC

Kimchi is a traditional Korean fermented vegetable made with bok choy (beachu), radish, green onion, red pepper powder, garlic, ginger and fermented seafood (jeotgal), which is traditionally made at home and served as a side dish with meals. .

South Korea festival

230359_3 — 2024-04-09 16:19:15 UTC

On May 19, Buddha's Arrival Day is celebrated, with more than 15 million Buddhist faithful in South Korea. One of the distinctive characteristics of the celebration is that prayers of good wishes and gratitude for the future are also placed on the paper lanterns. as well

People come to Buddhist temples where there are large crowds and, as part of their gratitude to Buddha, they give each other drinks and food, especially Bibimbap.

This is how you can say goodbye in Korean.

230359_3 — 2024-04-09 16:29:17 UTC

Watch the video to see how you would say Good bye in Korean!