Tuesday, October 9, 2012

If You Like To Watch Korean Dramas You May Have An Interest In The Region's Culture

By Sharlene Fleming


If you watch Korean dramas it is possible that you are interested in the region's culture. The heritage is very rich and a lot of information about the area can be of great interest to even a casual observer. If you have an interest in Korean culture a lot of resources are available that can be used towards expanding your understanding of Korean culture

Talking to an individual from the area or somebody you has lived in the area is always an option. Another option if you are unable to find somebody who has direct knowledge of the area would be a online search for information about the region. A great deal of information on the area can be found on websites that are put together by the foreign affairs department of South Korean government. This information is of excellent quality. If you choose another resource you will just need to make sure that it is reliable.

Korea is composed of both North and South Korea and population is close to 80 million. The region became divided into two separate countries due to the occupation of two areas of this region by Cold War superpowers. The northern part of this region is still a very private place. The seventh area of this region has seen much more developments and the economy has grown tremendously in the past 50 years.

The southern portion of the region known as south Korea has a vibrant expatriate population. The country has a very diverse population as a result of immigration from different parts of the world. The Economy in this country rivals any first world country and on occasion surpasses them in standards of living. Additionally the country is now a powerhouse in regional economic concerns.

One of the country's most famous dishes doubles as a health remedy. This food is said to have health benefits that can reduce signs of old age on the skin. Additionally there are claims that the food contains vital nutrients to promote other aspects of human health.

Certain segments of the education in this country rank very highly and sometimes even make the top three in the world. The education in the country on the primary and secondary school level is free and students are required to go to school. On the primary and secondary level there is a difference in the education philosophy from that at the university level.

As one would expect there are a lot of aspects of the Korean culture that are inherently different than those in other cultures. One examples of this is the way Koreans regard newborns and how old they are considered when they're born. The view in the culture is that a child has completed their first year while still in the womb which means that they start life at one year old.

If you like to watch Korean dramas you will notice that they pull from a rich resource. The religion and language as well as the culture of the Korean people provides a very interesting source of information that serves as a good foundation for these dramas to draw their inspiration. You can learn a lot about the people and the culture from watching the shows.




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