Korean cultural code words Generalisation Version 2

Choose one of the things below and explain how important (or not) in traditional and modern Korea but without saying the name, then your partner will guess which one you are talking about. Do they agree with what you said?

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Choose one thing below that would be difficult to explain to foreigners for your partner to speak about. Can they explain what it means and how relevant it is in modern life? Do you agree with what they said?

Kalbi

Samgetan

Bulgolgi

Kisaeng

Taekwondo

Kimchi

Anju

Chuseok

Dan-gun

DMZ

DVD bang

Hagwon

Hallyu

Hangeul

Hanbok

Hanok

Jjimjulbang

KTX

Minbak

Mudang

Ondol

Pansori

Pension

PC bang

Samul nori

Soju

Yangban

“Couple look”

Gyopo

Jeonse

Ohmy News

Ajumma

Which things do you think most foreigners would already have heard of before they visited Korea?

Which things above are the most important to explain to describe traditional and modern Korean culture?

What other things should be on the list? How would you explain what they are?

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