Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
Usually young Korean students don’t become accustomed to tests until middle school. Then tests progressively become more frequent, difficult, and important through high school, college, and post-graduate studies. These tests include major exams taken to qualify for premium job openings at major companies.
This month’s Korean myth deals with a person’s height. In Korea, many people believe playing basketball, jumping rope, stretching and other physical exercises can help you grow taller.
Whether you’re a native Korean or a fresh-faced foreigner here for only a short while, you’ve likely heard the term “blood type” mentioned.
It’s eaten all year round, but Koreans especially enjoy eating it on three “special” days in July and August, called Chobok (초복), Jungbok (중복) and Malbok (말복).
There are a number of social faux pas that people avoid doing in public, as not to bother those around them. Would you consider adding whistling to the list?
In February we explore death in the form of a handy little appliance used to cool us off in the summer: the electric fan.
In Korea, the number 4 is considered to be bad luck. It goes even further: this number is believed to symbolize death itself.
