Valentine’s Day in Korea: 12 Days of Love (2024)

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What are the 12 love days in Korea? ›

The Other Days: Other monthly couples days occurring on the 14th are: Diary Day (January), Rose Day (May), Kiss Day (June), Silver Day (July), Green Day (August), Photo Day (September), Wine Day (October), Movie Day (November), Hug Day (December).

Uniquely, Japan and South Korea are the only countries that celebrate Valentine's Day twice. Because of all the love holidays (14 to be exact) that occur in Korea, many felt that single people also deserved recognition.

14 Days of Love is a Valentine's countdown. In the days leading up to Valentine's Day (February 1st through February 14th), gift your loved one with a present or activity that brings them joy. The ideas you choose don't need to be expensive.

Valentine's Day, holiday (February 14) when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. Given their similarities, it has been suggested that the holiday has origins in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, held in mid-February.

While there's a lot to see and do, you don't have to spend weeks traipsing around to make the most of your time there. In my experience, 10 days is the perfect amount of time to get a real flavour of what South Korea has to offer, from hyperactive cities to pristine natural parks and beautiful historic towns.

Whether you're in a relationship or cherishing self-love, Valentine's Week is a perfect time to spread joy and warmth. Starting on February 7th with Rose Day, followed by Propose Day, Chocolate Day, Teddy Day, Promise Day, Hug Day, Kiss Day and finally Valentine's Day on February 14th.

February 14 is celebrated as Saint Valentine's Day in various Christian denominations; it has, for example, the rank of "commemoration" in the calendar of saints in the Anglican Communion. The feast day of Saint Valentine is given in the calendar of saints of the Lutheran Church.

So when Koreans say “We are 100 days in,” it usually means their relationship entered a more serious stage. Some couples go as far as to celebrate 200th, 300th, 400th… you get the gist. (Out of those 100th is definitely considered the most important since it's the first milestone to come.)

Korean couples celebrate in 100-day increments counting from the first day of their relationship – at 100 days, 200, 300, 500 and 1,000 days. Younger couples (usually teens) celebrate their 22nd day together.

There's no set timeline for falling in love. Some people feel instant attraction at first sight, while others may take months to form a deep connection.

What is the 13 day of Valentine's day? ›

February 13 - Kiss Day

Kiss Day is celebrated a day before Valentine's Day. It falls on February 13. People in love seal their relationship with a kiss on this day or show affection for their partner with this act of love.

It's definitely possible to fall for them. It's not really the amount of time that matters, since you met them, but the amount of time that you've spent together.

Oruch, a University of Kansas English professor, determined that Chaucer was the first to link love with St. Valentine in his 14th-century works "The Parliament of Fowls" and "The Complaint of Mars," notes the Times. Therefore, Oruch claimed, Chaucer invented Valentine's Day as we know it today.

One Valentine was a priest in third-century Rome who defied Emperor Claudius II after the ruler outlawed marriage for young men. St. Valentine would perform marriages in secret for young lovers, ultimately leading to his death.

Hug Day falls on February 12th each year as a part of the Valentine's Week celebration. And this year the beautiful occasion is celebrated on Monday. During this time, people all around the world express their affection and love for one another.

Unique Valentine's Day Tradition in South Korea, Celebrated on the 14th of Every Month!

Pepero Day is held annually on November 11, and is an observance in South Korea similar to Valentine's Day.