South Korea from the Inside. How Do People Really Live in the Country of K-Pop and Dramas?

What do we know about South Korea? It seems like a mysterious and distant Asian country that we know almost nothing about... 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 all that, South Korea is an amazingly picturesque and diverse country with mountains and seas, where cherry blossoms bloom every spring and maple leaves burn red in autumn, where modern skyscrapers comfortably coexist with ancient palaces and temples. The book 'South Korea from the Inside' will help you learn more about what life is really like in this captivating 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 candidly tell you what religion and family mean to Koreans, what peculiarities the local cuisine holds. And the answer to the main question — why the Korean wave has become so popular in the world. From 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 to the perfect skin of Korean girls? • Why is the position of president the most dangerous in the country? • What are the consequences of Koreans' immense love for chili peppers? And much more!