1/1 What do Koreans do on New Year’s Day?

Koreans like to celebrate New Year’s Day by catching the first sunrise of the year.

ex> We stayed up all night to catch the first sunrise of the year.

People flock to coastal areas or mountains to do this.

* flock to: ~로 모여들다

ex> Young couples flocked to the park for the concert.

There are many tourist attractions across the country.

While watching the first sunrise, Koreans make wishes for the New Year.

* make wishes: 소원을 빌다

ex> Make wishes before you blow out the candles.

Some wish for the health of their family members while others make New Year’s resolutions for themselves.

Of course, not everybody take a trip to see the sunrise on this day, but many at least wake up early to do this.

@ I hope my wishes come true.