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 …
Month: October 2012
Recently, I wrote a post about all of the wonderful reasons to love autumn in Korea. Not listed in the post but very much included in my reasons for loving the season is that of Chuseok. Chuseok is a Korean holiday that celebrates the autumn harvest and is held around the autumn equinox based on …
Although the rainy season has ended, my obsession with makgeolli (Korean rice wine) has only become stronger. It has consumed my thoughts, really, and I’ve found myself on a constant search for the best flavors and makgeolli bars throughout the city. I started to think that maybe I was the only one out there with …