South Korea’s official name is the Republic of Korea. Korean culture is influenced by Confucianism. Kimchi is a traditional side dish served with nearly every meal. Seollal is the name for the Lunar New Year celebration in Korea. It is influenced by the Chinese New Year your girls may be familiar with but it’s unique. Learn more on our page Chinese New Year.

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Fun Fact: 70% of South Korea is hilly and mountainous.

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