South Korea

southern part of the Korean Peninsula and sharing a land border with North Korea.

Flag of South Korea

In Korean, mugunghwa means “immortal flower.” The flower’s tenaciousness, seen it’s ability to survive even insect attacks, makes it an appropriate symbol for country that has fought throughout history for it’s very existence.

its globally influential pop culture such as K-pop, TV dramas and cinema, a phenomenon referred to as the Korean Wave.

BTS
방탄소년단 (Bangtan Sonyeondan)

IU
(an actress and singer)

hiking is the national pastime.

an important exam or job interviews. Koreans believe that since both eggs and seaweed are slimy and slippery, you will not be able to stay stuck-in other words, you will not pass the exam or interviews.

Korea and North Korea.

Nonverbal communication is important in the traditional Korean culture:

Eye contact between people of different gender, age, and social status are lack in Korean
Koreans also bow to show respect.

Koreans always pass or receive documents with their right hand or both hands. The right hand has to be supported by the left.

(씨) is attached at the end of the name.
Nim (님) is also a title of respect. Nim (님) is usually attached to professions.

Do you think all Korean start using Banmal (informal, intimate speech style) right away to someone younger than them? This is not case at all! When grown-ups meet for the first time, it is a common etiquette to use a formal speech.