K-Pop
This solo artist is known for a unique "horse-style" dancing
PSY
This Korean martial art, characterized by its fluid, acrobatic movements, is a form of self-defense and is also performed as a sport.
Taekwondo
South Korea’s largest island, known for its volcanoes, seafood deep-divers, and fresh-grown mandarins.
Jeju Island
This traditional Korean dish, made by fermenting vegetables such as cabbage or radish, is often served as a side dish with rice.
Kimchi
This Korean holiday celebrates the harvest and is one of the most important traditional holidays in Korea.
Chuseok (~Aug. 15)
BLACKPINK
This traditional Korean dance, performed with fans, is often performed by women at weddings and other special events.
Buchaechum
A 150-mile-long buffer area bordering North and South Korea
The DMZ (demilitarized zone)
This popular Korean dish, made from thin slices of beef that are marinated and then grilled at the table, is often served with rice and vegetables.
Bulgogi
Observed in other Asian countries, celebrates the addition of a year with tteokguk (rice cake soup) and gift money
Lunar New Year’s Day
This solo artist is best known for their songs "You 7 I" and "Good Day"
IU
This Korean tradition happens on the monday of the third week of May when men and women turn 20.
Gwan Rye
A popular K-drama about an ex-convict who opens a street bar in Seoul.
Itaewon Class (watch it!)
This spicy Korean stew, made with ingredients such as kimchi, tofu, and pork, is often served as a main dish.
Kimchi Jjigae
This Korean Holiday marks the invention and proclamation of the Korean alphabet
Hangul Day (Oct. 9)
This group debut in 2013 and took of with their single "No More Dream"
BTS
This Korean unification tradition is performed after the main weeding ceremony to symbolize the entrance of the bride into her husband's household.
Paebaek Ceremony
One of the largest indoor theme parks in the world, hosting an artificial island, amusement park, museum, and shopping mall.
Lotte World
This popular Korean dish, made with chewy noodles and often served in a spicy sauce, is a staple of Korean cuisine.
Japchae
A lunar festival with a five-grain dish on the 15th day of the lunar calendar year
Greater Full Moon (Daeboreum)
This 4 member group debut in 2014 and are known for their song "Really Really" and "Empty"
WINNER
This korean tradition involves parents holding a special ritual/game to predict their childs future when they turn 1.
Doljanchi
South Korea’s mascot during the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang.
The White Tiger (Soohorang)
This Korean dish, made from a mixture of rice, meat, and vegetables wrapped in leaves, is a traditional Korean food that is often eaten as a snack or light meal.
Bossam
Celebrates the first kingdom of Korea, and god-king Dangun who founded Gojoseon in 2333 BC.
National Foundation Day (Oct. 3)