If You're A Foreigner In Korea, These 5 Things Will Make Koreans Like You

Are you a foreigner living in Korea? Perhaps you're a student or an employee at a Korean company? Maybe you're just visiting or planning to visit Korea soon. A good way to make sure you have a positive and enjoyable experience in Korea is to understand the Korean people, respect their culture, and know how to be in their good books.

In case you did not know, Kpopmap is based in Seoul and Jeju, South Korea, and we have a global team comprising Koreans as well as foreigners. So, from our own experience, in this article, we'll be telling you about five things that can make Koreans like you if you're a foreigner. Check them out below!

 

1. If you love Korean food and eat it right

Korean people associate several layers of meaning with food. It is the only country where "have you eaten?" is just as common of a greeting as hello, if not more. Koreans will love you if you know how to eat Korean food in the correct way. For instance, if you can take a bite of lettuce wrap in one mouthful, if you pair kimchi with roasted sweet potatoes just like a Korean would, or if you know how to eat Kimchi Noodles properly, they're going to love you.

 

2. When you can speak