Damian Koh, In Korea, the 14th of every month...

In Korea, the 14th of every month…

Marks a different, usually romantic, and sometimes humorous, occasion. These “special” days target the younger generation and are typically commercialized, especially Valentine’s Day.

Here goes the calendar:

14 January, Diary Day: Couples exchange calendars in which they mark important dates such as anniversaries, birth dates, etc, at the beginning of the year.

14 February, Valentine’s Day: Valentine’s Day in Korea is celebrated the same way as in Japan. On this day, women give chocolates to the special someone and confess their love.

14 March, White Day: In return, on White Day, it’s the men’s turn to express their love for that special someone with candy.

14 April, Black Day: This day is for singles to console each other for surviving two months without a significant other. Singles, and those not in a relationship, will get together on this day to eat black bean noodles, 자장면.

14 May, Rose Day: Couples exchange roses on this day.

14 June, Kiss Day: Kiss everyone you meet on this day.

14 July, Silver Day: People exchange silver accessories.

14 August, Green Day: Another love month, couples get together to enjoy the nature, while singles drown their sorrows in soju (bottle is in green).

14 September, Photo Day: Couples take a picture at a romantic place on this day and place it at a special place.

14 October, Wine Day: Drink wine with a special someone.

14 November, Movie Day: Couples go to the cinema to catch a movie.

In fact, November has 2 special days. The other falls on 11 November, also known as Pepero Day. Word has it that young teenage girls exchanged pepero sticks as a wish to grow tall and slim in the past. Today, Pepero Day is almost as popular as Valentine’s Day where couples, friends, family and relatives exchange peperos.

14 December, Hug Day: On this day, couples hug to keep each other warm in the winter month.

Disclaimer: I’m not sure if all of these are correct. I’ll find out on the 14th of each month and update.

February 5, 2012

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