Religion
Christian 26.3% the other branches of it are Protestant 19.7%, Roman Catholic 6.6%
Christian's holy book is called the bible where they praise a man called Jesus where its believed he died for their sins on a cross.
Buddhist 23.2%
Is a belief that one man of the name of Siddhãrtha Gautama sat under a tree for 7 days and reached spiritual Enlightenment. Siddhãrtha Gautama become a savior who teaches to get rid of earthly delight to achieve spiritual enlightenment.
None or Unknown 49.3%
Culture
Customs
When Meeting a person one must bow then shake hands.
A person of lower status would bow to the higher status.
When Leaving a party or social gathering one must say goodbye and bow to each person.
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Traditions
A Confucian tradition is that that the father must provide food, clothing, a house and wife for the family.
Food
Not tea Drinkers, ginger drinks and wines.
Chicken, rice, and seafood.
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Sports
Tae-Kwon-Do, and Soccer,
Holidays
April 5
Ardor Day- When the Korean war took place it destroyed the plants and trees. So they made a day for all the citizens to plant trees and plants.
October 3
National Foundation Day- A legend of a King Named Tan- gun founded the chosen Kingdom in 2333 B.C. This is a day of pride for the Koreans of 4,000 years of history.
May 5
Children's Day- A celebration of children of young and old.
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