Truth About Korea: Etiquette, Old Virgins & Child Export (

In today’s episode, I sit down with Kaheva, a Korean content creator, to explore all things Korean culture. We dive into what’s considered rude in Korea, the quirky and unexpected things Koreans love, and why relationships in Korea differ so much from those in the Western world. Tune in for fascinating insights!

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro
1:55 What is considered rude in Korea?
6:20 Why you should not look at someone when you drink
8:00 Why Korean women cover their mouth
10:25 K Pop singers vs Western singers
14:11 Why Koreans struggle to speak English
16:50 Are Koreans competitive?
21:11 American vs East Asian experiment
23:00 Why Koreans are so polite
28:00 Koreans are hyper aware of other people's judgement
29:00 Do Koreans have four fridges for food?
34:00 Why Koreans like to watch other Koreans eat
39:10 How has confucianism affected Korean society?
41:50 Why does Korea have a decline in marriage/kids?
47:00 Are gender roles important for Korean women?
51:20 How intense are Korean relationships?
1:01:01 How do Koreans view sex?
1:04:03 Is sex before marriage considered bad?
1:17:00 Are there lots of "old virgins" in Korea?


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