Day 1: Table & Home Etiquette

Korean Drinking Etiquette, Explained

Learn Korean drinking etiquette — pouring with two hands, turning away to drink in front of elders, and why you never pour your own glass.

Korean Dining Etiquette, Explained

Learn Korean dining etiquette — waiting for the eldest to eat first, chopstick rules, and how shared side dishes (banchan) actually work at the table.

Why Do Koreans Take Off Their Shoes Indoors?

Learn why Koreans remove shoes before entering homes (and many restaurants) — the ondol floor-heating culture behind it, and the etiquette to know.