{"id":7184,"date":"2021-09-13T09:30:01","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T14:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/korean\/?p=7184"},"modified":"2021-09-10T21:30:35","modified_gmt":"2021-09-11T02:30:35","slug":"2021-chuseok-amid-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/korean\/2021-chuseok-amid-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"2021 Chuseok Amid Pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"

\ucd94\uc11d (Chuseok) <\/b>is one of the big holidays in Korea. Chuseok will be on the 21st of September this year since Koreans use the lunar calendar system. This is the second year that Koreans face unusual <\/span>\ubbfc\uc871\ub300\uba85\uc808 (min-jok-dae-myeong-jeol:<\/b> national holidays) amid the Covid-19 pandemic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Traditionally, <\/span>\ubbfc\uc871 \ub300\uc774\ub3d9 (min-jok-dae-ee-dong<\/b>: national migration) occurs during this holiday season and traffic is horrendous. In 2020, a large number of people cancelled the trip due to restrictions. This year might look the same, but more people seem to plan to make a trip home despite <\/span>\uc9c0\uc790\uccb4 (ji-jah-che<\/b>: local government) recommendations for people to stay home.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What are the restrictions in Korea now?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

The Korean government has already extended <\/span>\uc0ac\ud68c\uc801 \uac70\ub9ac\ub450\uae30 (sah-hwe-jeok-guh-ri-doo-gi:<\/b> social distancing) until the 3rd of October to prevent spreading the virus during the holiday season.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since more people are getting vaccinated in Korea, the restrictions seem slightly looser than last year. <\/span>\uc218\ub3c4\uad8c (soo-doh-kwon<\/b>: metropolitan area) is under the level 4 <\/span>\ubc29\uc5ed\uc9c0\uce68 (bang-yeok-ji-chim<\/b>: the guidelines of preventive measures). <\/span>\ube44\uc218\ub3c4\uad8c(bi-soo-doh-kwon<\/b>: non-metropolitan area) is under the level 3 guidelines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For instance, up to six people, who are fully vaccinated, can gather in restaurants and cafes. Family gatherings at homes are allowed up to eight people, who have been fully vaccinated under the level 4 areas during \ucd94\uc11d holiday season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2020, there were many couples who couldn\u2019t proceed with their wedding plans. Couples who plan to get married this year have slightly more generous guidelines than last year. At a wedding site, up to 49 people are allowed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\uc885\uad50\ud65c\ub3d9 (jong-gyo-hwal-dong:<\/b> religious activity) is allowed with a limited number of people. However, <\/span>\uc2a4\ud3ec\uce20\uad00\ub78c(sports-gwal-ram<\/b>: watching sports) is completely forbidden at level 4 districts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

(<\/span>https:\/\/www.docdocdoc.co.kr\/news\/articleView.html?idxno=2014198<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

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What are the new changes in 2021 Chuseok?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

\uc131\ubb18\ud558\uae30 (sung-myo-hah-gi:<\/b> a visit to one\u2019s family member\u2019s grave) is one of the traditional activities in Chuseok. <\/span>\ubbf8\ub9ac\uc131\ubb18\ud558\uae30 (mi-ri-sung-myo-hah-gi<\/b>: visiting one\u2019s family member\u2019s grave in advance to avoid crowds) is strongly recommended by the government.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2021, some Koreans would perform \uc131\ubb18\ud558\uae30 in unconventional ways. <\/span>\uc628\ub77c\uc778 (online) <\/b>\uc131\ubb18\ud558\uae30 is one of them. It would be an alternative solution for those who wish to commemorate deceased family members. Some agencies provide virtual gravesite simulation services, including \uc628\ub77c\uc778 <\/span>\uc81c\uc0ac (je-sah<\/b>: ancestor rites, setting up a table for deceased ancestors) simulation. <\/span>\ubc8c\ucd08 (bul-cho<\/b>: tidying up a grave, weeding) services are available for those who can\u2019t visit <\/span>\ubb18\uc9c0 (myo-ji: <\/b>cemetery) physically.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

(https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oUpoQQGZrQo<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

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New Trend of Chuseok Gift Basket<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Sharing <\/span>\ucd94\uc11d \uc120\ubb3c\uc138\ud2b8 (Chuseok-sun-mool-set: <\/b>a gift basket for Chuseok<\/span>) <\/b>is a common custom <\/span>in Korea. \ucd94\uc11d \uc120\ubb3c\uc138\ud2b8 is a gift to express gratitude. Traditionally, <\/span>\ubc30 (bae<\/b>: pears), <\/span>\uad74\ube44 (gool-bi<\/b>: dried yellow Corvina), <\/span>\uc0ac\uacfc (sah-gwa<\/b>: apples), <\/span>\ud55c\uc6b0 (han-woo<\/b>: the best quality Korean beef), <\/span>\uacac\uacfc (gyun-gwa<\/b>: nuts) have been the most universal options for \ucd94\uc11d shoppers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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However, companies have different marketing strategies this year. <\/span>\ud63c\uba85\uc871 (hon-myung-jok<\/b>: a person who spends holiday by himself)<\/span> and <\/span>\ud63c\ucd94\uc871 (hon-chu-jok:<\/b> a person who spends Chuseok by himself) are a new, but significantly rising group of customers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Good quality beef has always been one of the best \ucd94\uc11d gifts. When I think of \ud55c\uc6b0 for \ucd94\uc11d gifts, a big portion of red meat packed in a big fancy basket come to mind. However, \ud63c\ucd94\uc871 prefer a small portion of meat for themselves. Thus, big corporations sell a small portion of beef targeting these new customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Red wine such as Pinot Noir is a popular item since it goes well with red meat. <\/span>\uc81c\ucca0 \uacfc\uc77c (je-chul-gwa-il:<\/b> seasonal fruits) such as Apple mango, Shine Muscat (green grapes), or melons are selected as the most popular items for this holiday.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\uc720\uba85 \ub9db\uc9d1 (you-myung-mat-jib<\/b>: well-known restaurants) also target these newly growing customers. They have launched gift sets for \ud63c\ucd94\uc871, who would inevitably miss <\/span>\uba85\uc808 \uc74c\uc2dd (myung-jeol-eum-sik<\/b>: holiday food).<\/span><\/p>\n

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We have already been facing many changes since the pandemic broke out. A mask became one of the most important personal belongings. Parents have started working from home and kids are learning from home. <\/span>We didn\u2019t know how much the pandemic would change our lives, but the changes are certainly already here. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"

\ucd94\uc11d (Chuseok) is one of the big holidays in Korea. Chuseok will be on the 21st of September this year since Koreans use the lunar calendar system. This is the second year that Koreans face unusual \ubbfc\uc871\ub300\uba85\uc808 (min-jok-dae-myeong-jeol: national holidays) amid the Covid-19 pandemic.\u00a0 Traditionally, \ubbfc\uc871 \ub300\uc774\ub3d9 (min-jok-dae-ee-dong: national migration) occurs during this holiday season…<\/p>\n

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