In South Korea, Christmas has grown in popularity. Nevertheless, for many, Christmas is seen as a distinctly Christian holiday; however, for many, it is a secular holiday like Valentine’s Day.
This said, here is the Korean ter–메리 크리스마스 melikeuliseumaseu
which is pronounced Merry Christmas
That said, as the holidays approach, you may wish to greet Korean colleagues with the most common Holiday greeting. In fact, it is the best seasonal greeting for New Year’s, too.
Sae hae bok man i ba deu say yo!
Hint: When speaking, break the greeting into: sae hae bok—mahne—bah deu say yo
Sae hae bok man i ba deu say yo! works well both in person, in a card, text, or an email.
Given the time difference, plan to send holiday greetings to friends and colleagues in Korea, today.
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Have a safe Holiday.
Don is truly “The Hyundai Whisperer” a trusted mentor to many in our industry
Christmas Holiday in South Korea 2020
Christmas is a popular holiday in South Korea. That said, it is also seen as a distinctly Christian holiday. As the holiday approaches, you may wish to greet Korean colleagues with a common greeting. Sae hae bok man i ba deu say yo!
Hint: When speaking, break the greeting into: sae hae bok—mahne—bah deu say yo
Sae hae bok man i ba deu say yo! works well both in person, in a card, text, IM, or an email.
In fact, it is the best seasonal greeting for New Year’s, too.
With the time differences, plan to wish Korea-based friends and colleagues a holiday greeting no later than US/ Canada/ EU on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 …so Thursday Christmas Eve Day AM in Korea.
Questions on the Christmas holiday in South Korea business norms? Dsoutherton@bridgingculture.com
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