About Korea > General Information

Lunar Calendar - Korea


Lunar Calendar - Korea

Traditionally,  Asia's lunar calendar was divided into 24 ‘turning points’ (jeolgi -  절기) in accordance with the motion of the Sun – solar terms, each lasting about 15 days. Within each season there were 6 solar terms (divisions) representing the season’s progression. The focal point of each season was the two solstices and two equinoxes.  

These divisions were valuable in assisting people organise their work and their lives. This was especially true for farmers and fishermen. When you look at the attached chart, you can see why traditional-minded farmers and fishers pay attention to them even today. 


K4E Note: Korea4Expats.com wants the information on this site to be as accurate and complete as possible so if you've noticed any errors or omission on this page, please let us know at info@korea4expats.com.

Image Source

Last Updated on 2013-04-21


In the same header
About Learning Korean Constitution of Korea
Dealing with Summer Humidity Information on Korea - Multilingual
Lunar Calendar - Korea Seasons and Weather, Korea
Seoul Call Center - Dasan 120 Seoul Info via Social Media
Symbolism of Korean Flag

What's Going On View All

Services/Businesses for Expats move previousmove next

Questions & Answers View All

Advertisement
TCIS Taejon Christian International School,1 Nov 2017<script src=" style="border:#BBBBBB 1px solid;" id="stamp1" height="60" width="120" />
JZ Associate
A Plus Apgugeong - 27 May 2020
Dwight School Seoul, English Pre-School-High School, Seoul
Korea International School-KIS, PK-12 English, Pangyo, Gyeonggi-do
Seoul Foreign School, K-12 English School, Seodaemun, Seoul
I want to convert
Directory
Cocoonfice, Business Center, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Helpul telephone numbers seoul korea