The romantic relationship culture is very different in Korea. First, Koreans commonly rely on an official initial meeting set up by a friend they know. Also, group blind dates are a common thing in Korea to match up singles. Public displays of affection is really not open in Korea like United States. Even kissing in public is looked down upon. Another thing that is different in Korea is the term "splitting the bill". In United States, people will divide the bill for the same transaction, but in Korea one activity is paid by one person and the next is paid by another. They take turns paying for the full bill. Couple products are very common in Korea and that includes basically anything you can wear. Finally, Koreans celebrate many more days than in United States and they also celebrate every 100 days in relationship.
Here are some of the days celebrated in Korea:
Valentines Day (Feb 14th) – In Korea, Valentines day in Korea is a day that women give to the men.
White Day (March 14th) – This is the day for the men to give to the women.
Peppero Day (November 11th) -The sticks resemble the date, 11/11, when people give a boxes of pepero sticks to their love interest.
Diary Day (January 1st) – couples share diaries to celebrate the year to come.
Rose Day (May 14th) – couples exchange roses.
Kiss Day (June 14th) – people kiss everyone they meet (very conservatively).
Silver Day (July 14th) – couples exchange silver accessories.
Green Day (August 14th) – couples enjoy a natural place, whilst drinking soju (in a green bottle).
Photo Day (September 14th) – couples take a photo together and put it somewhere nice to look at.
Wine Day (October 14th) – couples enjoy a glass or two of wine together.
Movie Day (November 14th) – couples watch a movie together.
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