A first trip to Korea can feel easy in many practical ways. Subway stations are well connected, buses run often, and many popular areas are used to welcoming visitors from other countries. Still, daily life in Korea has small customs that may not be obvious on the first day. These customs are not strict rules … Read more
Korean etiquette is easy to notice, but not always easy to understand. A younger person gives a small bow to an older person. A business card is offered with both hands. A drink is poured for someone else before one’s own glass is filled. At a meal, people may wait until the oldest person begins … Read more
Korean nunchi is often translated as “reading the room,” but the word carries more than one English phrase can explain. It means noticing the mood of a situation, sensing what people may be feeling, and choosing a response that fits the moment. There is a Korean word that many visitors hear before they fully understand … Read more