MADANG ยท KOREAN CULTURE

Korean Debates

Five questions that divide Korea.
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DEBATE 01
Shrimp Debate

Peeling Shrimp

Your partner peels shrimp for someone of the opposite sex. Is it simple kindness, or does it cross a line?

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DEBATE 02
Perilla Debate

The Perilla Leaf

Someone of the opposite sex cannot separate two stuck perilla leaves. Your partner helps them using their own chopsticks. Helpful gesture, or too intimate?

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DEBATE 03
Coat Debate

The Coat Zipper

Your partner notices that someone of the opposite sex has a stuck zipper and reaches over to zip up their coat. Everyday kindness, or too close for comfort?

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DEBATE 04
Tangsuyuk

Tangsuyuk: Pour or Dip?

Tangsuyuk is a popular Korean-Chinese dish made with crispy fried pork and served with a sweet and sour sauce.

Some people pour the sauce over the entire dish, making every bite juicy and flavorful. Others prefer to dip each piece into the sauce to keep the crispy texture.

Which side are you on?

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DEBATE 05
Hot vs Iced Americano

Iced or Hot Americano?

Even in freezing winter, many Koreans still order iced coffee. Are you team Eoljukah or team hot coffee?

Choose your side.

WHY THESE DEBATES MATTER

Small choices. Big cultural clues.

These debates may look playful, but they reveal how Koreans think about relationships, boundaries, food preferences, seasons, and everyday social rules.

There is no single correct answer. That is exactly why the arguments never end.