Valentine’s Day in Korea: Unique Love Traditions You’ll Want to Try!
Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. In some Eastern countries, such as South Korea, celebrating Valentine’s Day is a little special but also full of romance, warmth and fun.
When you think of Valentine’s Day, you probably picture couples exchanging chocolates and flowers. But in South Korea, love is celebrated in a truly unique way!
Unlike in many Western countries, Korean Valentine’s Day is led by women, who give chocolates to their boyfriends or crushes on February 14. But the romance doesn’t stop there!
One month later, on March 14, the White Day, men will give women gifts in return, which can be candies, flowers, jewelry, etc. Sometimes the gifts given by men in return are more expensive.
And the love doesn’t end with just these two days. Korea has multiple romantic celebrations throughout the year! On May 14, Rose Day, couples exchange roses, while June 14, Kiss Day, is all about sweet kisses and confessions of love. Then there’s the fun-filled Pepero Day on November 11, where people share chocolate-covered biscuit sticks (Pepero) as a sign of affection.
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In Japan, women also give chocolates to their lovers on Valentine’s Day, and men also give gifts to their lovers on March 14.
It is worth mentioning that in addition to Valentine’s Day, Koreans also celebrate other romantic festivals, including Rose Day on May 14th and Kiss Day on June 14th.
The Pepero Festival on November 11 is also a romantic festival, where people give and share chocolate-covered biscuit sticks (Pepero) with each other.
With so many ways to celebrate love, Korea turns romance into a year-long tradition. Whether you’re single or in a relationship, these unique celebrations make Valentine’s Day even more special!
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