CULTURE Archives - The Korea Daily

Why so many Koreans are good at singing

2016-03-18

Among various stereotypes about Koreans, having great singing voices is probably a lesser known yet subtle statement. Nicholas Harkness, Associate Professor of Anthropology at...

[Korean Culture 101] Basic Table Manners

2016-01-29

Dear anyone who is planning to eat Korean food with a traditionally Korean family/ friends, Food is an integral part of culture and sharing food...

Kpop Cover Dance Boom Takes Center Stage on University Campuses

2016-03-09

Hallyu (Korean Wave) is more than just an increased popularity of Korean music abroad. The Korean Wave refers to the rising interest in Korean entertainment...

[Korean Culture 101] Comparing the Korean vs. American College Experience

2016-01-20

There is a plethora of differences between how students in Korea and students in the U.S. get admitted to universities - everything from the...

[Korean Culture 101] Who pays for the meal?

2016-02-17

Imagine - you have just enjoyed a delicious meal at an all-you-can-eat KBBQ place with seven other friends. The waitress retrieves the side dishes before...

[Korean Culture 101] The Culture of Dieting in Korea

2016-03-02

Dieting and losing weight is a common concern for many women in Korea - to the point that there exists a popular saying, "Dieting is...

Korean Firefighters Go Shirtless to Help Low-Income Burn Victims

2016-11-10

Korean firefighters are taking their gears off and going shirtless for charitable cause. The "Momjjang Firefighter Calendar" met its third year of helping low-income burn...