culture

Taboos :

- Do not use red ink; it is a symbol of death.

- If giving gifts, do not give four of something.

- Touching is to be avoided during interactions.

- Direct eye contact between seniors and juniors is impolite.

- Don't introduce yourself at social gatherings; wait for your guest to introduce you instead.

Official languages include Korean and Korean Sign Language.

Korean is apart of the Altaic language family and Koreanic family branch.

Some common lingua francas in South Korea include English, Mandarin, and Japanese, as there are many foreigners from all over the globe coming to the country.

Over 99% of South Koreans identify as ethnically Korean.

Common religions in the country include Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and Atheism. Out of all of these, the most popular religion is Buddhism, which is a universalizing religion.