Foreign student homestay of Seoul National University

Gwanak Homestay is an international program in which international students attending Seoul National University can learn about Korean culture and etiquettes as well as Korean language through homestay in Gwanak-gu residents’ houses. They will make you feel at home and also make your life easier in Korea. This is a valuable opportunity to promote the understanding of Korea as well as to introduce your culture and traditions to Korean people. We look forward to your interest and involvement.


Application process for Gwanakstay

Korean Family Life Etiquettes

Dining
Greetings
Basic Family Etiquette
  • Be quick to rise to your feet when you see an elder member (in Korea, when the eldest comes in the house, all family members go to greet him at the door)
  • Greeting the parents after waking up and before sleeping
  • Personal questions are just a way to express your attention to the other person (this type of question might not be so well received in foreign cultures but in Korea, it is common to ask such questions so please understand it as a Korean way of expressing care and attention)

* If you honor this Korean family etiquette, your host will greatly appreciate it with joy

* If you apply for travelers insurance, you can experience a greater measure of safety during the homestay.

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