Culture & traditions

Culture & traditions

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Temples, fêtes traditionnelles, arts martiaux et cuisine légendaire.

Choisir un voyage axé culture et traditions en Corée du Sud, c'est accepter de circuler entre deux temporalités : celle des dynasties Joseon et Goryeo, et celle d'une société hyperconnectée qui invente ses propres codes. Cette tension permanente entre héritage confucéen et modernité fulgurante donne au pays une texture particulière, que nos guides francophones aiment décoder pas à pas.

Concrètement, partir sur cette piste implique de prendre le temps. Le temps d'une cérémonie du thé dans un hanok du village de Bukchon, à Séoul, où 900 maisons traditionnelles tiennent encore tête aux tours environnantes. Le temps d'une nuit en templestay dans un monastère bouddhiste comme Haeinsa, qui abrite depuis le XIIIᵉ siècle les 81 258 tablettes du Tripitaka Koreana. Le temps, aussi, d'apprendre à reconnaître un bon kimchi d'un kimchi industriel.

Nos itinéraires culturels combinent généralement plusieurs strates :

  • les anciennes capitales royales, Gyeongju et ses tumulus, Andong et ses académies confucéennes
  • les arts vivants : pansori, danse masquée talchum, calligraphie
  • la table coréenne, du banchan domestique aux marchés nocturnes de Busan
  • les fêtes saisonnières, de Chuseok en automne à Seollal au nouvel an lunaire

Sur place, notre équipe à Séoul ajuste le rythme selon votre curiosité : certains voyageurs veulent comprendre le hangeul, d'autres préfèrent suivre un maître potier à Icheon. Un circuit culturel en Corée du Sud n'a de sens que s'il vous laisse de la place pour observer, goûter, écouter — bien au-delà des sites listés.

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The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ): A closer look at the border between North and South Korea!

Whether you're a history enthusiast, an adrenaline seeker, or simply curious, the DMZ should be on your list of must-see destinations during your trip to South Korea.

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Culture & Traditions

The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ): A closer look at the border between North and South Korea!

Whether you're a history enthusiast, an adrenaline seeker, or simply curious, the DMZ should be on your list of must-see destinations during your trip to South Korea.

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You've heard of K-pop but aren't quite sure what it's all about? What is K-pop? Where does it come from?

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Our top Korean dramas to watch

With the incredible success of Squid Game, it's clear that Korean series are attracting the world's attention.

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Hanbok: The Traditional Korean Costume

Literally translated from Korean as 'Korean clothing', hanbok is the traditional Korean costume. Characterized by simple lines

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4 K-Dramas

Do K-dramas ring a bell? These are the nicknames given by fans to define Korean series. And there's something for every taste:

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South Korea, the land of "us"

In South Korea, it is common to prioritize collective interests before one's own. In this society deeply marked by Confucianism.

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Stay in a Hanok, a cultural experience in South Korea

An ancestral construction, the Hanok is the traditional house of Koreans. It is made from natural materials and always integrates perfectly with the surrounding landscapes. Inside, everything

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What is the Meaning of the South Korean Flag?

The flag of South Korea, called Taegeukgi, was officialized and came into force three eras before the country's creation on August 15, 1948.

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The Kiopta Craze

In English, "Kiopta" translates as cute or adorable. And South Korean teenagers are absolutely crazy about it.

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