Student Exchange Programme
Department of Public Policy
"With modern changes in society, however, the hierarchical culture has been gradually changed in Korea. While professionals, scholars and seniors are still given higher respect, women have more opportunities to receive high education and participate in social activities nowadays. Under a democratic government, equality is given greater value in today’s Korean society."
By NG Tze Wan, Purple, BSSPSA,
Exchange study at Sungkyunkwan University, Korea
2013/14, Semester B.
Cultural Discovery of South Korea
"People in Korea love drinking alcohol; alcohol drinking is not forbidden in universities."
"In Korea, it is common to see students drinking and holding their gatherings in bars. "
By Lee Lau Yi, BSSPSA,
Exchange study at Korea University
2013/14 Semester B
The famous Gin seng chicken soup is a delicious and healthy food in Korea.
“Bibimbap” is another famous dish in Korea. It is mixed rice with meat and assorted vegetables
" “People in Korea care much about their physical appearance. Ladies, in particular, are willing to spend a lot of money to beautify themselves.”
"There are thousands of cosmetic shops located in Myeongdong."
By Lee Lau Yi (BSSPSA),
Exchange Study at Korea University
2013-14, Semester B
Korean Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery
The plastic surgery hospitals and clinics are found everywhere in Korea, showing that there is such a demand in Korean society.
The Food Culture in Korea
The KPOP culture in Korea is very hot. We can listen to different local KPOP songs almost in every shop. Many Korean are crazy about their idols. The government has spent lots of resources on developing the entertainment industry.
The K-Pop music is very hot in Korea. We can listen to different local K-Pop songs almost in every shop. Many Korean are crazy about their idols. The government has spent lots of resources on developing the entertainment industry.
Kpop Music
Strong Confucian Tradition
Confucianism is deeply embedded in Korean society which gives great respect for education, family and authority.
Drinking Culture in South Korea
Koreans love drinking alcohol
The Korean social relationships are shaped by Confucian values which stress filial piety, loyalty, seniority, and respect for age.
Korea is a male dominated society: the father is the head of the family and women are inferior to men in social status. The relationships between superiors and subordinates, male and female, elderly and youngsters, parents and children, and teachers and students are all at high power distance.
Portraits of Confucius
Confucian Ethics
Confucian Ritual
Contemporary Confucian ritual in South Korea
Junior students should pour wine for their seniors
(Parties held on the university anniversary, Korea University)
Koreans love drinking alcohol
Drinking brings people closer
Koreans love drinking alcohol
Budae Jigae – another Korean traditional dish
Bulgogi, a Korean traditional dish
Fresh vegetables are usually served with the main dish, which includes fried meat. Koreans wrap the meat with vegetables, showing the pursuit of a balance diet.
The metal tableware and the well-seasoned side dishes are found in every Korean restaurant
Koreans like having cold food and drinks regardless of seasons.
Korean food is usually strong in flavor and tends to be spicy
Spicy soup with vegetables and tofu is a common local dish taken by Koreans when they do not have time to prepare a proper meal
Having Korean Food with International Students
By Law Hong Sin (BSSPSA),
Exchange Study at Hallym University, Korea
2013-14, Semester B
Having food with a Korean and a Mexican friends
By Chan Wing Sum (BSSPSA),
Exchange study at Kyung Hee University, Korea
2013-14, Semester B
The Plastic Surgery Advertisement in Railway stations
It is easy to buy cosmetic and skin care products of different brands in Korea
Korean Teacher's Day
Students in Korea celebrate teacher's day with their teachers
Many famous artists and musicians like Busker Busker, set off their K-pop stardom on the street corner
The teen dancing teams
Supercool breakdancing is also very popular
There are daily DJs and live guitar performances at the entrance of Sindang-dong Ddeokbokki Town
Sheila Chui's Cultural Discovery of South Korea
CHUI Shi Man, Sheila (BSSPPMP)
Exchange Study at SSKU
2013/14 Semester B