South Korea from Within. How do people really live in the land of K-pop and dramas?

What do we know about South Korea? It seems to be a mysterious and distant Asian country about which we know almost nothing... But you have probably heard about K-pop music, watched the drama "Squid Game," and the film "Parasite," tried kimchi, tested eye patches, or used products from LG or Samsung. Yes, all of this originated in South Korea! Besides everything else, South Korea is an incredibly picturesque and diverse country, with mountains and seas, where cherry blossoms bloom every spring and maple trees blaze red in autumn, where modern skyscrapers comfortably coexist with ancient palaces and temples. The book "South Korea from Within" will help you learn more about what life is like in this mesmerizing country, as well as immerse yourself in the unique Korean culture. The author of the book, Irina Moon, knows a lot of interesting and informative things about Korea, as she has lived in Seoul for 8 years. She can straightforwardly tell what religion and family mean to Koreans, what peculiarities the local cuisine holds, and the answer to the main question - why has the Korean wave become so popular in the world? In the book, you will learn: • What holidays are traditionally celebrated in Korea and what is customary to give on them? • What does the 'sampo' generation mean and why are more and more Koreans refusing to start families? • What is the secret of the perfect skin of Korean girls? • Why is the position of president the most dangerous in the country? • What are the consequences of Koreans' huge love for chili peppers? And much more!