Disclaimer

Effective date: November 11, 2026

General information only

"Meliens: Korean Culture, Explained" is a personal blog written by Min, a Korean office worker in Seoul. Everything published here is for general information and interest. It reflects my own understanding and observations of Korean culture, and it is not an official or authoritative source on anything.

Accuracy

I check facts before publishing, leave out figures I cannot verify, and update posts when I find out something has changed. Even so, I make no guarantee that the content on this Site is complete, current, or free of error. Korea is a large and varied place, customs differ by region, generation, and family, and any description of "how things are done" is a generalization with exceptions.

If you spot a mistake, please tell me through the contact form. I'd rather correct it than leave it standing.

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Posts sometimes mention prices, opening hours, legal age limits, transport fares, regulations, and similar details. These change, often without much notice, and a post that was accurate when written may not be accurate when you read it. Treat any such figure as a rough guide from the date of the post, and confirm anything that matters with an official or current source before you rely on it.

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