weird in Korea

Deulmusae: A Whole Lot of Penis in Pocheon

The penis. As unattractive as it may be, it has remained to be an important symbol of strength, fertility and power in cultures all the world over since the beginning of time.  From ancient Pompeii to Egyptian hieroglyphics to the costumes of modern day tribesmen of New Guinea, phallic imagery has been used unabashedly. Unsurprisingly, …

Not-So-Normal-Norms, Part IV

It’s time for more not-so-normal norms!  This time, I talk about the Korean version of a milkman, cell phone accessories, personal space, and movie theater culture.  Please remember that this segment has been written to point out differences that I’ve noticed in cultural norms between my home country, America, and my new home, Korea.  My …

Not-So-Normal Norms, Part III

I’ve decided to continue sharing my observations of Korean cultural norms with a “Not-So-Normal Norms” segment. As noted in parts one and two, these posts are in no way intended to degrade Korean customs or offend the people that live there. These are simply my observations on cultural practices that do not exist in the …

Not-So-Normal Norms, Part II

It seems that you, too, enjoy learning about all the things that make Korea… different. I had a lot of responses and clicks to my original post, Not-So-Normal Norms, so I’ve decided to make it into a segment. Every so often, I’ll post some things that I’ve observed to be unique about this great country. …