All cultures
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East Asia
South Korea
Capital: Seoul
K-pop, kimchi, and the world's fastest internet.
Daily life
Late-night study cafes, BBQ dinners with soju, and 24/7 delivery. Age (and how you address it) shapes every conversation.
Food
- Kimchi
- Bibimbap
- Korean BBQ
- Tteokbokki
- Samgyetang
Family values
Hierarchy and respect for elders are core. Family obligations remain strong even as life modernizes.
Holidays & traditions
Seollal (Lunar New Year)ChuseokBuddha's BirthdayChildren's Day
Religion & spiritual life
Mix of Christianity, Buddhism, and Confucian tradition — plus many with no religion.