Coming-of-Age Day Archives

Seoul Celebrates 51st Coming of Age Day with Traditional Ceremonies

SEOUL, May 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Amidst the tranquil surroundings of Deoksugung Stonewall Walkway, the 51st Coming of Age Day celebration unfolded on a glorious Sunday afternoon, just a day before the much-anticipated May 15th extravaganza. For decades, Seoul has been observing this momentous occasion every May with a grand revival of the age-old coming-of-age [...]

Matching Underwear Is the Most Wanted Gift for Coming-of-Age Day

SEOUL, May 14 (Korea Bizwire) – As Coming-of-Age Day, which falls on the third Monday in May each year, is drawing near, many seem to start brainstorming gift ideas for the ones soon to be entering their adulthood. There have been a clichéd list of gifts associated with Coming-of-Age Day in Korea, but such an [...]