FOREIGN LANGUAGE 1:
KOREAN
KOREA
• ( Korean : Hanguk or Joseon ) is a peninsula region in East Asia. Since 1945, it has been
divided at or near the 38th parallel, with NORTH KOREA ( Democratic Peoples Republic of
Korea) comprising its northern half and SOUTH KOREA ( Republic of Korea ).
• CAPITAL – SEOUL ( South Korea)
• PYONGYANG ( North Korea)
Largest City : SEOUL
• Official Language – KOREAN
• Official Script- HUNGUL
• Money- Won
• President of South Korea- YOON SUK-YEOL
• Supreme Leader of North Korea- KIM JONG-
UN
• Prime Minister of South Korea- HAN DUCK-
SOO
• Premier of North Korea- KIM TUK-HUN
KOREAN LANGUAGE
South Korean: 한국어 , Hangugeo
North Korean: 조선말 , Chosŏnmal
KOREAN NAME STRUCTURE
• Each Korean name usually consists of three
syllables. The first is the family name while
the second and third are the given name. For
example, in the name KIM Min Su.
FACTS ABOUT KOREA
• Korean are one year older when born.
• There’s WiFi almost everywhere in the South Korea.
• It’s common in Korea to ask about blood types.
• Fan Death is a superstition.
• Korean’s are the largest drinkers in Asia.
• North and South Korea are still at war.
• The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is a wildlife haven.
• Valentine’s day is for guys.
• Couples at Christmas, Families at New Year
• Koreans prefers titles over names
• Spam gifts are a thing in Korea
• Toilet paper warms the house
• Live octopus is a delicacy
• Medical Tourism
• Plastic Cash
• Urban and Natural beauty coexist
• Seoul is a HUGE City
• Gangnam style was a record breaker
• Food delivery is taken VERY seriously
• Heat rises through the floor
• Sleep Deprivation is a very common occurrence
• Tetraphobia
• Samsung is everywhere
• Both men and women are obsessed with makeup
• You can drink anywhere and we mean anywhere
• Jaywalking is NOT a thing
• Plastic surgery is SUPER normal
• There’s a lot more kimchi than meets the eye
• Taekwondo is the national sport in korea
• Red ink is consider bad luck in South Korea
• “Have you eaten well”, is a common greeting in Korea
• The South Korean Government is Republic
• South Korea’ s Population is Over 51 Million
• The Korean Alphabet is Called Hangul
• South Korea Consist of more than 4000 islands
• Jeju Island is the Country’s Largest Island
• August is the hottest weather
• The world’s largest department store is located in South Korea
• All males in the South Korea are required to serve in the military
• 20% of the people in South Korea shares the same surname-KIM
• The Korean food is crave-worthy
• K-POP is the name given to popular Music from South Korea
• Giving someone’s shos carries a negative connotation
• Rice Cakes are good luck charm for exam in South Korea
• There’s special day for “singles”
