Iksoon Kim

Korea: More Knowledge, More Comfort (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Have you arrived in Korea dreaming of K-Pop and K-dramas, only to be confronted by a series of cultural "question marks"?

Why do Koreans ask your age almost immediately upon meeting you? Why do they wave their hands and say "Oh, no, no" when you try to thank them? Perhaps you've felt confused by the invisible rules of greetings , meals , or the pressure to use polite speech ('jondaetmal') while trying to read the room ('nunchi').

Life in Korea isn't just about learning the language; it's about understanding this 'unwritten grammar of culture'. Many foreigners, despite their best intentions, find themselves accidentally misunderstood as 'rude' simply because they don't know the cultural context.

Korea: More Knowledge, More Comfort is a friendly and practical guide that finally answers the fundamental question: "Why do Koreans act this way?".

Instead of just listing rules, this book helps you understand the deep cultural roots behind the actions, focusing on core concepts like 'jeong' (a deep, binding affection) and 'seoyeol' (hierarchy). Written by a certified Korean language instructor and cultural educator, this guide was born from years of helping foreigners adapt to life in Korea.

This book is structured in five essential parts to build your confidence:

• Part 1: Essential Life Etiquette covers the daily art of relationships, from greetings and meals to drinking culture and gift-giving.
• Part 2: Admin & Public Services contains practical survival tips for getting your ARC, sorting trash, and navigating real estate contracts.
• Part 3: Transport & Housing covers the rules of Korean living, from T-money cards and KTX trains to inter-floor noise issues.
• Part 4: Digital & Consumer Life analyzes the digital services that dominate Korean life (like KakaoTalk and delivery apps) and unique consumer habits.
• Part 5: Social Relations & Community takes a deep dive into 'uri' (we) culture, 'hoesik' (company dinners), age hierarchy, and even the MBTI craze.

With "Practical Tips & Mistake Prevention" and "Real-Life Dialogues & Scenarios" in each chapter , this guide will help you act with confidence and be praised for having that coveted Korean trait: 'sense'. We hope this book becomes your kindest and most dependable friend, guiding your brilliant journey in Korea and helping you transform from a simple stranger into a true member of this society.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: IKSOON KIM
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. November 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9791175080539
• Artikelnr.: 75894095

Autorenporträt

A cultural communicator who has long traveled between Korea and various other countries, engaging with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Witnessing the numerous misunderstandings and questions that arise between Koreans and foreigners, they felt a strong need for a cultural guide that encompasses both perspectives. This book was written with the hope of fostering genuine communication and understanding across cultural barriers by clearly and simply explaining the unique cultural codes deeply embedded in the hearts of Koreans.

(오랫동안 한국과 여러 나라를 오가며 다양한 문화권의 사람들과 소통해 온 문화 커뮤니케이터. 한국인과 외국인 사이에서 발생하는 수많은 오해와 궁금증을 지켜보며, 양쪽의 시각을 모두 아우르는 문화 안내서의 필요성을 절감했다. 이 책을 통해 한국인의 마음속에 깊이 자리한 독특한 문화 코드를 쉽고 명확하게 설명함으로써, 문화의 벽을 넘어 진정한 소통과 이해가 이루어지기를 바라는 마음으로 집필했다.)