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White day is another holiday for Koreans to celebrate love, which is observed every March 14, 1 month later than Valentine’s Day. Much to the delight of some girls, on March 14, the roles are reversed. Valentine’s Day is celebrated a little differently all around the world, and Korea is no exception. Korean Valentine’s Day is a big deal but it’s very different from what you might experience in the Western world. In fact, lovers in Korea have 12 opportunities each year to celebrate and express their feelings. Did you know that there are 12 days dedicated to love in Korea? Koreans love holidays, whether official or not, and Korean Valentine’s Day is no exception. South Korea Valentine’s Day traditions looks a bit different than the Valentine’s Day you might be used to. Korean Valentine’s Day is part one of a three-part series of love days. Just like the rest of the world, Koreans celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14 too. In case you might be wondering, what do couples do to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Korea? It could be going on a short trip together, expressing “I love you” to their partners, buying meaningful gifts for each other, or just spending this special Though Valentine’s Day and White Day are big in Korea, the celebration of love is taken a step further with other romantically-related holidays on the 14th of every month. In an ideal world, singles have coupled up by April 14, so the rest of the holidays are to celebrate being a couple in love! (Curiously, the 14th of every month in South Korea has some sort of holiday associated with it.) Like in the United States, February 14 th is celebrated as Valentine’s Day in South Korea. But in Do Koreans Celebrate Valentine’s Day? Yes, Valentine’s Day (밸런타인데이) is celebrated in Korea on February 14th. It’s one of the 12 “love days” with one celebrated on the 14th of every month of the year. Koreans actually celebrate Valentine's Day differently to other places in the world. In fact, Valentine's Day is one of twelve "love days", celebrated on the 14th of every month in Korea. You may have heard of the more popular White Day, or the more slightly depressing Black Day. On all of the special love day's that Korea does have, it is a Big money is both spent and made on Valentine’s and White Day, while the other love days receive little to no commercial attention. Valentine's Day (February 14th): Rather than the catch-all holiday it is in the rest of the world, on Valentine's Day in Korea women give chocolate to men as a sign of affection. Traditionally, men that receive Do people celebrate Valentine’s Day in Korea? Many have asked me: Do They Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Korea? Yes, Korean Valentine’s Day (밸런타인데이 in Korean) is on February 14 as well. . However, the custom of gift-giving on this holiday is a little different in Korea. In the west, we generally celebrate two romantic holidays: anniversaries and Valentine’s Day. But did you know that in Korea, people celebrate a romantic holiday on the 14th of every month? This month, Koreans will be celebrating Valentine’s Day - but in a slightly different way than Westerners do. You might have associated Valentine’s Day with romance, love, relationship, and gift exchange between partners. But, Valentine’s Day in South Korea is different than in the west. On the 14th of every month in Korea, love days are celebrated. However, Valentine’s Day and White day are the most popular among these love d Unlike other countries, however, Boxing Day is not a public holiday. Only Christmas Day itself is a holiday, and people go back to work the next day. How do Koreans Celebrate Christmas? Christmas in Korea is more similar to Valentine’s Day in the US. Couples get together and will often do activities together or go for a meal. Korea has a big market for dating and romance and a full series of monthly days on the 14th related to one thing or another- with varying degrees of popularity, though much less than Valentine’s Day. Korean Valentine’s Day Vocab & Phrases . 해피 발렌타인 데이: Happy Valentine’s Day 발렌타인 데이에 카드: Valentine’s Day card South Korea. South Korea extends the tradition even further with three consecutive months of celebrations: 14 February (Valentine’s Day): How do you celebrate Valentine’s Day? How do you celebrate Valentine's Day (and maybe White Day, too) in your country? In this Ask Hyojin episode, Hyojin and Keith talk about what Korean people d Well her birthday being on Valentine’s Day makes it easier because you know you better go all out. The big difference being that generally it’s women treating men in Korea versus together in the US Good gift and flowers goes a long way. So, how do they celebrate Valentine’s Day in South Korea? Valentine’s Day in South Korea The couple in South Korea have their tradition of celebrating Valentine’s Day. Here, Valentine’s Day is not celebrated once a year. Instead, it will be celebrated 12 times a year or once every month! In February, or when Valentine’s Day is How does South Korea celebrate Valentine’s Day? While in the United States, both sides of the party give gifts, typically in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, only women give gifts on February 14th. Usually women give men chocolates as a sign of affection. The Japanese celebrate Valentine's Day in February with Valentine's Day, March with White Day, and especially Christmas as a kind of Valentine's Day. There are other dates, but nothing like Korea. We also recommend reading: Valentine's Day and White Day – Valentine's Day in Japan; Origin and Meaning of the Korean Finger Heart
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