{"id":5279,"date":"2026-02-13T23:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allaboutenglishmastery.com\/?p=5279"},"modified":"2026-02-10T01:09:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T16:09:12","slug":"seollal-in-korea-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allaboutenglishmastery.com\/ko\/seollal-in-korea-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Seollal in Korea: What to Expect for Lunar New Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seollal in Korea: What to Expect for Lunar New Year<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beginner | February 13, 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2728 <em>\ud63c\uc790\uc11c \uae30\uc0ac\ub97c \uc18c\ub9ac \ub0b4\uc5b4 \uc77d\uac70\ub098 \ud29c\ud130\ub97c \ub530\ub77c \uac01 \ub2e8\ub77d\uc744 \ubc18\ubcf5\ud574\uc11c \uc77d\uc73c\uc138\uc694. \ub808\ubca8...<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seollal in Korea: A Quick Guide to Lunar New Year<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live in Korea, you\u2019ve probably heard people say <strong>\u201cSeollal\u201d<\/strong> (\uc124\ub0a0). This <strong>Seollal in Korea<\/strong> guide will help you understand what to expect. It\u2019s Korea\u2019s <strong>Lunar New Year<\/strong>, and it\u2019s a huge family holiday\u2014kind of like the \u201cChristmas + New Year\u201d season back home, but with very Korean traditions. In <strong>2026<\/strong>, Seollal falls on <strong>February 17<\/strong>, and the official holiday period runs <strong>February 16\u201318<\/strong>. (<a href=\"https:\/\/korea.stripes.com\/travel\/seollal-korea-lunar-new-year.html\">Stripes Korea<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family Time, Traditions, and a Lot of Food<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During <strong>Seollal in Korea<\/strong>, many families travel to spend time together, share meals, and wish each other good luck for the year ahead. Some families do <strong>ancestral rites<\/strong> (a formal tradition to honor ancestors), while many others keep things simpler and focus on rest or travel. The article also points out something practical: big traditional celebrations can involve <strong>hours of cooking and preparation<\/strong>, and that work has often fallen on women in the family. (<a href=\"https:\/\/korea.stripes.com\/travel\/seollal-korea-lunar-new-year.html\">Stripes Korea<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Open, What\u2019s Closed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because Seollal includes national holidays, <strong>most public offices close<\/strong> during the three-day period. But private businesses vary. <strong>Small family-run restaurants<\/strong> and some <strong>traditional markets<\/strong> may close for one day or all three days. On the other hand, many <strong>convenience stores and grocery stores stay open<\/strong>, and travel-related places may stay open (sometimes with longer hours) because families often go out during the break. (<a href=\"https:\/\/korea.stripes.com\/travel\/seollal-korea-lunar-new-year.html\">Stripes Korea<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Travel Warning: This Is Peak Season<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan to travel, treat Seollal like a \u201csell-out season.\u201d Roads can get <strong>heavily congested<\/strong> as people drive to hometowns or leave for family trips. Train and bus tickets can disappear fast, so travelers are advised to <strong>book several weeks in advance<\/strong>. Prices can rise for flights to places like <strong>Jeju Island and Japan<\/strong>, too. The busiest traffic often hits <strong>the day before Seollal<\/strong> and from <strong>morning to early evening on Seollal Day<\/strong>. (<a href=\"https:\/\/korea.stripes.com\/travel\/seollal-korea-lunar-new-year.html\">Stripes Korea<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Nice Bonus: Free Tolls and Free Admission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the good news: the government often makes Seollal a little easier on your wallet. During the holiday period, <strong>expressway tolls are waived across Korea<\/strong>. Also, many <strong>museums and historic sites<\/strong> offer <strong>free admission<\/strong> and may run special Seollal programs. So if you want a \u201cfamily outing day,\u201d this is a smart time to do it. (<a href=\"https:\/\/korea.stripes.com\/travel\/seollal-korea-lunar-new-year.html\">Stripes Korea<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cultural Cues: Greetings, Tteokguk, and Bowing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One common greeting is <strong>\u201cSaehae bok mani badeuseyo\u201d<\/strong> (\uc0c8\ud574 \ubcf5 \ub9ce\uc774 \ubc1b\uc73c\uc138\uc694), meaning \u201cWishing you lots of luck in the New Year.\u201d You can say it to friends, coworkers, neighbors\u2014pretty much anyone. Food-wise, many people eat <strong>tteokguk<\/strong> (rice cake soup). The article explains that the white rice cakes symbolize renewal and good fortune, and there\u2019s a common saying that eating tteokguk means you\u2019ve become <strong>one year older<\/strong>. Another tradition is <strong>sebae<\/strong>, a deep bow to elders. Elders often respond with blessings and <strong>sebaetdon<\/strong> (New Year cash gifts). A detail that surprises many foreigners: <strong>one deep bow<\/strong> is used for greeting living elders, while <strong>two deep bows<\/strong> are for honoring the deceased. Visitors aren\u2019t expected to do the ritual, but it helps to understand the meaning. (<a href=\"https:\/\/korea.stripes.com\/travel\/seollal-korea-lunar-new-year.html\">Stripes Korea<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vocabulary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Holiday period<\/strong> (noun) \u2013 a set time when many people are off work.<br><em>Example: \u201cThe holiday period for Seollal runs from Feb. 16\u201318.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ancestral rites<\/strong> (noun) \u2013 traditional ceremonies to honor ancestors.<br><em>Example: \u201cSome families still perform ancestral rites during Seollal.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public office<\/strong> (noun) \u2013 a government workplace or service center.<br><em>Example: \u201cMost public offices close during the national holiday.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vendor<\/strong> (noun) \u2013 a person who sells goods, often in a market.<br><em>Example: \u201cSome market vendors close their shops for Seollal.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Congested<\/strong> (adjective) \u2013 crowded and slow because of too many cars\/people.<br><em>Example: \u201cThe highways are congested before Seollal.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Book in advance<\/strong> (verb phrase) \u2013 reserve early.<br><em>Example: \u201cYou should book in advance if you want train tickets.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Waived<\/strong> (adjective\/verb) \u2013 removed or not charged.<br><em>Example: \u201cExpressway tolls are waived during the holiday.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission<\/strong> (noun) \u2013 permission to enter, often with a ticket.<br><em>Example: \u201cSome museums offer free admission on Seollal.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blessing<\/strong> (noun) \u2013 a kind wish for someone\u2019s future.<br><em>Example: \u201cElders give blessings after a sebae bow.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gesture<\/strong> (noun) \u2013 a movement that shows meaning or emotion.<br><em>Example: \u201cA deep bow is a respectful gesture in Korea.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discussion Questions (About the Article)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When is Seollal in 2026, and how long is the holiday period?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What types of places might close during Seollal? What places often stay open?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why is Seollal considered a \u201cpeak travel season\u201d in Korea?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What free or discounted benefits might you get during Seollal?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which Seollal tradition surprised you most (greeting, tteokguk, or bowing)? Why?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discussion Questions (About the Topic)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What is the biggest holiday in your country, and what do people usually do?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you think family traditions should change over time? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you were hosting a foreign friend during Seollal, what would you show them?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are the pros and cons of traveling during a major holiday?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What\u2019s one polite greeting you use in your culture for a new year or special holiday?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Idiom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cPlan ahead\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 decide early so you don\u2019t face problems later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Example:<\/em> \u201cIf you want to travel during Seollal, plan ahead and book your tickets early.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udce2 Want more English practice like this? \ud83d\udc49 <strong>Sign up for the All About English Mastery Newsletter!<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/allaboutenglishmastery.com\/ko\/newsletter\/\">Click here<\/a> to join us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to finally Master English but don&#8217;t have the time? <a href=\"https:\/\/allaboutenglishmastery.com\/ko\/english-mastery-course\/\"><strong>Mastering English for Busy Professionals<\/strong><\/a> is the course for you! 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