The most common surnames among Koreans are Kim (21%), Lee (14%), Park (8%), Cui, Zheng, Zhang, Han, and Lin. Most of the names are composed of surnames and two syllables. Name composition. Korean women do not take their husband's surname after marriage, but their children must take their father's surname. Worshiping ancestors (worshiping ancestors) In traditional Korean beliefs, souls exist after death. Therefore, in addition to the death anniversaries of ancestors, every traditional festival such as the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, future generations will summon the souls of their ancestors through worship. Koreans believe that through this special ceremony, they can reunite with their deceased relatives and pray for the blessing of their ancestors’ spirits in heaven. Ondol (ondol) The most representative feature of Korean residential design is the [Ondol]-style ondol. Originally, the heat generated by burning firewood in the kitchen or a stove pit set outside the house was passed through the pipes under the house surface to warm the entire room. [Ondol]-style heated ondol is warm in winter and cool in summer, which is good for health. Therefore, in high-end apartment areas or buildings in modern cities, [Ondol]-style heated ondols, which use modern heating equipment to transfer heat, are still used. Korean Food Korea has been an agricultural country in history, and rice has been the staple food since ancient times. Today's Korean cuisine includes a variety of vegetables, meats, seafood, etc., and fermented foods such as kimchi (fermented spicy cabbage), hoisin (marinated fish), and doenjang (fermented soybean products) have become the most representative foods in Korea. Foods that are also rich in nutritional value. The biggest feature of Korean table culture is that all dishes are served at once. According to tradition, the number of side dishes varies from 3 dishes for the lower class to 12 dishes for the emperor. The placement and layout of the dining table also vary greatly depending on the type of cuisine. Because Koreans attach great importance to form, table setting etiquette has also been greatly developed. In addition, compared with neighboring China and Japan, spoons are used more frequently in Korea, especially when soup appears on the table. Gimjang (Kimchi) Gimjang refers to the Korean custom of pickling kimchi in winter, which has been preserved for many years. Since most vegetables are difficult to cultivate during the 3 to 4 months of winter, pickling kimchi is generally done in early winter. Korean traditional clothing Hanbok is the traditional clothing of the Korean nation that has evolved from ancient times to modern times. It is elegant and tasteful. It is a traditional clothing of Korea and one of the outstanding traditional cultures of Korea. In modern times, it was replaced by Western clothing. Only worn on festivals and days of special significance. Generally speaking, the lines of Hanbok have the beauty of both curves and straight lines. Especially the short tops and long skirts of women's Hanbok are thin at the top and thick at the bottom, which is dignified and elegant. Men wear pants, jackets, vests, and vests to show their unique taste. White is the basic color, which varies according to season, identity, material and color. In special ceremonies such as marriages, ordinary people also wear gorgeous clothes and jewelry. In addition, hanbok, which adds practicality to daily life, is very popular. During the Joseon Dynasty, as the status of Confucianism was consolidated, formality and etiquette began to be emphasized in clothing. The great dress of the Joseon Dynasty was a ritual dress. The big dress is also called the crown dress, which means wearing a crown. Wear crown clothes. Mianfu is the clothes worn in ancestral temples, Sheji and other sacrificial ceremonies or in major festivals such as the first day of the year and the winter solstice. The lines of Hanbok combine the beauty of curves and straight lines, especially the short tops and long skirts of women's Hanbok, which are thin at the top and thick at the bottom. They are dignified and elegant. Nowadays, most people are accustomed to wearing Western-style suits, but many people still like to wear traditional ethnic costumes during festivals such as the Spring Festival and Autumn Festival (Mid-Autumn Festival), or during weddings. Women's Hanbok consists of a short top (jeogori) paired with an elegant long skirt (chima); men wear a short jacket with long trousers, and the wide trousers are tied with thin belts (daenim). The colors of the tops and long skirts are colorful, and some are even embroidered with bright and gorgeous brocade. Main attractions in Seoul and Pohang Seoul has ancient palaces such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, and Changgyeonggung Palace, where you can appreciate the characteristics of the architectural art of that time. There is also the Changing of the Guards Ceremony of Deoksugung Palace, which is held every day according to the Changing of the Guards Ceremony of the Royal Palace in the Joseon Dynasty. It is worth watching. There are also shopping and entertainment paradises such as Science and Technology City, Insadong, Myeongdong, and Itaewon. There is Ulsan Industrial Park in Pohang. The nearby Ulleungdo Island is home to a variety of rare animals and plants, and rich natural resources such as primeval forests, natural monuments, and strange rocks are spread throughout the island. Korean customs and taboos Koreans advocate Confucianism and respect their elders. When the elders enter the house, everyone must stand up and ask them if they may live long. Take off your sunglasses when talking to elders. You should greet your parents when you get up in the morning and after meals; your children should greet your parents when they return from a trip.

When eating, the meal should be served to the elderly or elders first. After the elderly move their chopsticks, others can eat. When riding in a car, give your seat to an older person. In social group activities and banquets, men and women socialize separately, even at home or in restaurants. Koreans receive gifts with both hands, but do not open them in front of guests. It is not appropriate to send foreign cigarettes to Korean friends. Wine is the best gift for Korean men, but you cannot give wine to women unless you make it clear that the wine is for her husband. When giving gifts to Koreans, you should note that Korean men like brand-name textiles, ties, lighters, electric shavers, etc. Women like cosmetics, bags, gloves, scarves, and kitchen spices. Children love food. If sending money, it should be placed in an envelope. Any visit must be arranged in advance. Koreans attach great importance to reception in social interactions. Banquets are usually held in restaurants or bars, and the wife is rarely present. Traditional residences Traditional Korean-style residences ranged from the Three Kingdoms period (57 BC to 668 AD) to the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) ) There have been no big changes in the later period. This type of house was slightly modified in some aspects to adapt to the different climates of the cold north and the warm south. The main materials used in building traditional style homes are earth and wood. The earth separates the indoors from the hot and cold air outside. The black tongue-and-groove pieces used in the roof are made of mud, usually red clay. Moreover, the frames of Korean-style houses are assembled with wooden pegs instead of nails. A simple traditional house had a rectangular floor with a kitchen and a bedroom on both sides, forming an "L" shape, and later a "U" shape, with a square yard in the middle. The residences of the upper classes consisted of several separate buildings, one for the women and children, one for the men of the family and their guests, called "chambers," and one for the servants. All these buildings are within a walled complex. The barn is built behind the residence. Sometimes a lotus pond is dug outside the wall and in front of the house. Clothing Korean traditional clothing "hanpao" has been passed down unchanged for hundreds of years. The reason why it has not changed is that it suits the climatic conditions and cultural traditions of Korea.

Types of traditional Korean food

1. Rice and porridge

Rice is the staple food of Korean food, and most people eat cabbage rice. To increase nutrition, beans, chestnuts, sorghum, red beans, barley, and grains are sometimes added. Porridge is a diet with high nutritional value. There are many types, including those made with rice, red beans, pumpkin, abalone, ginseng, vegetables, chicken, mushrooms, soybean teeth, etc.

2. Soup

Soup is a must-have meal. The types of soup vary according to vegetables, meat, shellfish, seaweed, beef bones, etc.

3. Casserole

Casserole is similar to soup but thicker than soup. There are most various casseroles, the largest sauce casseroles. The casserole has a spicier taste, so cook it in the casserole and serve it hot.

4. Smoked and stewed foods

Smoked and stewed foods are foods similar to vegetables seasoned with soy sauce. Smoked and stewed foods are prepared over low heat.

5. Mixed vegetables

Mixed vegetables are made by adding salt, soy sauce, salt and pepper, sesame oil, garlic, onions and then lightly blanching or frying them.

6. Pickled seafood (seafood pickled with salt)

Pickled seafood is a very salty food, made of fish, oyster roe, shrimp, fish roe, and fish offal Waiting for fermentation. Pickled seafood can be served as a dish. It can also be used as a seasoning when pickling pickles.

7. Grilled food

Grilled food is made by grilling meat with seasonings on it over charcoal fire. The representative foods of grilled food are barbecued meat and ribs, but fish can also be grilled in this way.

8. Pancakes

Pancakes are made of mushrooms, melons, dried fish, oysters, green peppers, meat with salt and pepper, etc. It is a pancake-like food made by mixing flour and eggs and frying it.

9. Dumplings

Dumplings are made by twisting meat, mushrooms, melons, mung bean sprouts, pork, etc. into dough and then dumping them in dough