Deeply influenced by Confucianism, it is the custom of the whole Korean society to respect elders, filial parents, respect teachers and pay attention to differences in status, seniority, age and gender. Show respect to people with high status and long experience, old people and men, use honorifics when speaking, say hello before meeting, and make way for peers.

For teachers and people in position, use both hands and bow when submitting items. Younger generations don't smoke in front of their superiors, borrow or pick up their fire. You should take off your shoes when you enter a Korean house or restaurant.

2. Eating habits:

When eating in a traditional Korean restaurant, you need to eat cross-legged on the floor on the kang. Never straighten or spread your legs, otherwise it will be considered impolite or insulting. Koreans like to pour wine for each other, not for themselves. Young people should take the initiative to pour wine for the elderly.

3. No smoking:

South Korea legislates a total ban on smoking in public places. Smoking must go to the designated place, and smoking is not allowed while walking.

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Social security in Korea;

South Korea is a country with low theft rate and low crime rate, good public security and social stability. Koreans generally attach importance to ethics, with high education, good quality and strong legal awareness. As long as it is the national laws and decrees, people will generally consciously abide by them and be more law-abiding. Few people fight and make noise, and almost no one crosses the road. The police are usually on duty in important places, such as Cheongwadae, the presidential palace, the entrance of government units and outside the fence.

When visiting Korea, you should have a basic awareness of prevention, take good care of your personal belongings and don't go to strange, remote and dangerous places. If you lose your cash and valuables, please report it to the nearby police station and get the proof of theft and loss. If you lose your passport, please apply for a replacement passport at the China Embassy or Consulate in your area.

China Consular Service Network-Korean Practical Information