Korean Culture

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Irvine Korean Cultural Festival Invites All Ethnic Group

Apr 4, 2016 8:44 PM PDT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVbeoKy0ORA Irvine Korean Cultural Festival is to be held on Saturday May 14th at Irvine Civic Center. With a large population of 1st, 1.5th, and 2nd...

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[Korean Culture 101] Is “Real Men” an Accurate Depiction of the Korean Military?

Mar 17, 2016 11:40 PM PDT

What is Real Men? Real Men is a popular variety show where a team of celebrities experiences the Korean military as real soldiers. Who is on...

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[Korean Culture 101] Infamous South Korean Army Units to Avoid

Mar 11, 2016 1:07 AM PST

South Korea requires mandatory military service for all Korean males between ages 18 and 35. The period of service averages around 21 months and...

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[Korean Culture 101] The Culture of Dieting in Korea

Mar 2, 2016 1:24 AM PST

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

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[Korean Culture 101] “Ppalli Ppalli Culture” – Korean’s Disposition to Like Fast-paced Lifestyle

Feb 26, 2016 2:08 AM PST

How long does it take, on average, for a Korean person to reply to a text message? Is that time significantly different from that...

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[Korean Culture 101] Who pays for the meal?

Feb 17, 2016 1:21 AM PST

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...

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