1. Introducing Korea!
Jesullyna C. Manuel
English Teacher
Justice Cecilia Munoz Palma High School
Grade VIII

2. Where is Korea Located?
 Korea
is located on the continent of Asia.
Can you find Asia on the world map?

3. Where is Korea Located?
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Now let’s find
Korea!

4. What kind of clothing is worn in
Korea?
 Today
people in Korea dress much like we
do.
 Traditional Korean clothing has been
around for many, many years.
 What do you think the word “traditional”
means?

5. What kind of clothing is worn in
Korea?
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A traditional dress for
a woman is called a
hanbok.
 A hanbok has a short
jacket called a jeogori
and a long skirt called
a chima.
 Can you point out the
jeogori and chima in
the photograph?
Jeogori
Chima
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6. What kind of clothing is worn in
Korea?
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Men also wore a
jeogori, but theirs was
much longer.
 Men wore baggy
pants, which were
comfortable to wear
when farming and
sitting on the floor.
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7. a) Traditional Hanbok
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The Upper class wore
lots of
red, yellow, blue, blac
k
 These representfire, earth, water, met
al, and wood
 Commoners wore
white except for
festivals and special
occasions

8. b) Male Hanbok

9. c) Modern Clothing
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Many Koreans dress up
for work or school
 Many Korean schools
require uniforms to help
students focus on
academics and not
fashion
 More and more American
fashions are making their
way to Korea. On the
weekends, Koreans wear
jeans, tee-shirts, and the
latest fashions.

10. What kind of food is eaten in
Korea?
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In Korea, rice is eaten with almost every meal.
Sometimes it is mixed with vegetables or meats.
 What kinds of foods do you eat?

11. What kind of food is eaten in
Korea?
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Another food that is
eaten with almost
every meal in Korea
is called kimchi.
Kimchi is a spicy food
made of vegetables.
Many times cabbage
is used to make
kimchi, but
sometimes other
vegetables are used.

12. What kind of food is eaten in
Korea?
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In Korea, dinner
tables look different
than they do in the
United States.
Everyone gets their
own rice or soup dish,
and everyone shares
many different side
dishes. The side
dishes are spread
over the whole table.
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13. I. Korean Food
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Korean food consists of many small dishes usually a variety of
vegetables and plenty of rice.
At times meat will be served that’s usually marinated and is usually
called Korean BBQ.
Koreans also enjoy several types of fish.
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Traditionally, Koreans sit on the floor and eat with chopsticks.
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14. a) Kimchi
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Fermented dish made of
vegetables
 The most common dishes
are pickled
cabbage, cucumbers, or
radishes
 It is also the most
common side dish
 Many times kimchi is
featured in
soups, rice, and stews
 Kimchi is stored and
fermented in large jars
outside of the home

15. b) Common Ingredients
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Red chili paste, bean
paste, and soy bean
paste
Ginger, garlic, salt
Sesame oil & soy
sauce
short grain rice
Pepper flakes

16. c) Famous Dishes
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Bibimbap- plenty of
vegetables including
bean
sprouts, spinach, mus
hrooms, cucumbers,
onions, carrots, and
one fried egg
 Korean chicken
ginseng soup- to cool
& rejuvenate the body
during summer

17. What kinds of sports are played in
Korea?
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Koreans enjoy many
of the same sports we
do. Baseball for
example is very
popular. Seoul, the
capital of South
Korea, even has three
baseball teams!
 What sports do you
like to play?

18. What kinds of sports are played in
Korea?
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There are also many
interesting traditional
Korean games. You
may have heard of
tae kwon do, which is
one type of martial
arts. Many people in
Korea enjoy tae kwon
do.
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19. What kinds of sports are played in
Korea?
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Another traditional
Korean past time is
kite flying. Many
Koreans enjoy flying
kites, not just
children. Many
people fly kites on
special holidays.
 Have you learned
about kites before?
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20. Are schools in Korea the same as
our schools?
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In Korea, education is
very important!
Students study very
hard so they can go
to good colleges.
Students in Korea go
to school for many
hours a daysometimes from 7am
to 3 or 4 pm.
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21. Are schools in Korea the same as
our schools?
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After going to school
all day, many
students go home for
a little while and then
go back to
school, sometimes
until midnight! These
night schools are
called academies.

22. Are schools in Korea the same as
our schools?
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Some students go to
a special school, such
as the Goyang
Foreign Language
High School.
Students here go to
school two Saturdays
a month and study
several foreign
languages.

23. Are schools in Korea the same as
our schools?
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Students in Korea have to
take a test to get into
college, just like students
in the United States. This
test is very important, and
students work hard to
prepare themselves so
they can go to college.
More students go to
college in Korea than
anywhere else in the
world.

24. III. Beliefs & Values
 Korea
is very religiously diverse
 23% of Koreans are Buddhist
 29% are Christian
 Many Koreans do not officially have a
religion however, they have many morals
mostly originating from Confucianism

25. a) Buddhist Temples
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Buddhism culturally
diffused from China in
527 BC and was adopted
by the Shilla kingdom
Several temples are built
throughout Korea and
differ based on the sect of
Buddhism practiced
Some temples display
prayer flags to remind
people why they made a
journey to the temple

26. b) Buddhist Bell
The bell’s function is
to drive away evil
spirits
 The sound the bell
makes is the Buddha
teaching dharma or
the duties of every
Buddhist
 The bell symbolizes
the attainment of
wisdom and the
understanding of
emptiness
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27. c) Buddhism & the Dharma Wheel
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The major beliefs in
Buddhism are the Four
Noble Truths and the
Eight fold Path
The wheel or dharma
wheel represents the path
of Buddhism
The eight spokes
represent the right
behaviors or Eight fold
Path to reach nirvana

28. d) Buddhism
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Buddhism is a major
religion or philosophy
in Korea
 Several temples are
dedicated to Buddha
and serve as a place
to worship, pray, and
meditate

29. e) Christianity
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About 18% of Koreans
are Protestant consisting
mostly of Presbyterian
and Methodist, introduced
in 1784
About 11% of Koreans
are Roman
Catholic, which was
introduced by the French
in 1784
Korea is the second
largest Christian
community in all of Asia

30. f) Confucianism
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Confucianism serves as more of a
philosophy or way of life rather than a
religion in Korea
Confucianism was most influential
during the Choson Dynasty and
continues to impact Korea today
People are taught to respect their
elders called filial piety and education
is extremely important
People are taught that everyone has
responsibilities based on their age
and/or gender, all people should be
good citizens, and overall people
should do the right thing

31. g) Confucian Exams
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In ancient times, men of all ages
competed for government jobs by
taking exams
These civil service exams were
based on the life of Confucius, his
teachings, and modeled after the
Chinese exams
Men studied for years to take and
pass these exams in order to
obtain the honor to work for the
government
The exams were given three times
a year and your teacher gained
great honor if his pupil passed the
exam
Even today, Korea honors their
yangban or government officials
from the past and have honored
these scholars on their currency

32. V. Korean Entertainment- Baseball
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Going to the ball park in
Korea is an exciting
experience
Everyone cheers for their
team and beats their
thunder sticks when a
great play happens
Buy some squid, sushi, or
KFC and it will be a true
Korean Baseball game
experience

33. a) Korean Baseball Organization was
founded in 1981
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Fans cheer for favorite
teams including the Lotte
Giants, Samsung Lions,
LG Twins, Doosan Bears,
Kia Tigers
The most famous player
is Lee Da- Ho. He
earned a world record by
hitting a home run in nine
consecutive games.

34. b) Shopping
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Many Koreans love to shop at outdoor markets
including Dongdaemun & Insadong Market
 They have everything from shoes to shirts to
toys and food

35. V. Education
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Koreans believe that education is the key to
success.
 A great education means you will earn yourself a
wonderful and rewarding job in which you can
provide for your family and be an intricate part of
the Korean economic boom.
 Education is stressed in the home and many
believe that Confucianism is the driving force
behind this success driven society.

36. a) Levels of Education
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Primary school- 6 years
Middle school- 3 years
High school- 3 years
General High
School, vocational high
school, science high
school, or specialized
high school
You must be accepted
into a particular high
school, therefore your
grades are key

37. b) Education is EXTREMELY
Important
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Many Korean families
push their children to
achieve and want them to
attend college and earn a
degree
Course grades in the five
topics including
health, expression, langu
age, exploration, society
affect your college
opportunities

38. VI. Occupations
 As
with any country, Korea has several
occupations to choose from
 Many people choose to work for one of the
three major companies; Hyundai, LG, or
Samsung
 Others become teachers and gain
enormous respect
 All boys must serve in the military for two
years and some men make this a career

39. a) Industries Rule South Korea
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Samsung produces
cell
phones, TV’s, flash
drives, and computers
 LG produces several
TV’s and cell phones
 These industries offer
excellent benefits
including competitive
salaries and college
scholarships

40. Review
 Where
is Korea located?
 What kind of clothing is worn in Korea?
 What kind of food is eaten in Korea?
 What sports are played in Korea?
 How are schools in Korea different than
schools in the Philippines?
 Describe the culture and traditions of the
Koreans.