With the Lunar New Year just around the corner, it’s time to think about gifts. The tradition of giving during Seollal, the Korean term for the holiday, dates back to the Joseon Dynasty (1392 ...

Moving away from traditional gifts South Korea Wednesday, 28 May 2025 Changing times: A time-honoured tradition in South Korea has ... “Korean gift culture is evolving.

Spam gift sets on display before Chuseok, some of which include bottles of cooking oil. These gift sets hold colorful cookies and other traditional Korean snacks. With Chuseok approaching soon, ...

Find the answer at the bottom. In South Korea, it’s common to give well-wishing gifts to those preparing for exams, especially significant ones like the annual college entrance exam, the Suneung.

President Yoon Suk Yeol has sent gifts of traditional alcoholic beverages and domestic cosmetics for Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving), intended for leading figures in each sector, veterans and their ...

A royal hwarot robe from the Joseon Dynasty-era (1392-1910), held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Courtesy of Lacma The Korean pop star and art patron RM has revealed ...