Koreans party on the actual day of their birthday with a birthday cake, a small celebration, and miyeok guk (Korean seaweed soup). The eating of seaweed soup has a long history. Korean mothers used to eat it when pregnant because of the vitamins; therefore, eating seaweed soup works to represent a mother's love.
What are important birthdays in Korea?
- Baek-il (백일) - 100th Day Celebration.
- Doljanchi (돌잔치) - First Birthday.
- Hwangap (환갑) - 60th Birthday.
- Chilsun (칠순) and Palsun (팔순) - 70th and 80th Birthdays.
What is considered rude in Korea?
Not using the two-handed Handshake One way to do this is with the way you shake hands. Koreans differentiate between using two hands for shaking hands vs. One hand can be used by someone of higher rank to someone of lower rank, but not vice versa! It's considered rude.
Is virginity important in South Korea?
The majority view was that virginity should be kept until marriage, with 88.1% of the group. For the survey of male students, 16.2% admitted to having had coital experiences, mostly with their girlfriends (74.7%).
What is a unique way to wish someone a happy birthday wishes?
- Eat, drink, and be happy on your special day!
- Like wine, you get better with age!
- I'm thinking of you on your birthday!
- Have the happiest of birthdays!
- From all of us, we hope your birthday is full of joy and excitement.
How do you write a beautiful birthday message?
- “I'm so grateful you came into the world because you make my world better every day.
- “Thanks for you being you and being mine.”
- “It's your day, and I can't wait to celebrate it with you.”
- “I hope your birthday is the happiest.”
- “Happy Birthday, Beautiful.”
- “Wish you were here for me to spoil today.”
What should I write in my friend's birthday card?
- I am grateful for your true friendship. Hope you birthday is amazing as you are my best friend!
- I wish you love, hope and everlasting joy and happiness. Thank you for being my best friend!
- I am so proud to be your best friend. May you have a happy and healthy birthday!
How do you wish someone a happy birthday in Korean?
You can never go wrong with the polite way of saying things. To greet a person Happy Birthday in Korean politely and respectfully, you can say 생일 축하해요 (saeng il chuk-ha hae yo).