[An Australian Look into Korean Culture] Different Christmas culture between Korea and Australia

Michael and his family

Source: Michael Kocken

Leah and Michael share their Christmas experiences in Korea and Australia.


Michael Kocken speaking Korean fluently has been working in the Trade and Investment sectors between Australia and Korea since 2011. Michael who worked 4 years in Seoul has continued his career in the business sectors connecting both countries after he returned to his homeland Australia in 2013. 

It's the season to be jolly and Michael talks about his first White Christmas spent in Korea, while discussing some of the different traditions and unique traits between and Australian and Korean Christmas.

Christmas is growing in popularity in Korea and Michael shares his experience of his first ever white Christmas and how he spent the holidays in Seoul and reveals a few mistakes he made on a Christmas date. 

Michael and Leah also discuss what are the unique aspects of a Australian Christmas and how Koreans in Australia spend the festive season. Michael and Leah also share their holiday plans this year.

[The full story is available on the podcast above]


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