This booklet was designed to facilitate interactions and communication with the people of Korea by providing information about their customs, attitudes and other cultural characteristics which influence their actions and values. A brief description of Korea is given, which covers the following: geography, weather, history, government, international attitudes, the economy, language, education, transportation and communications, the family, religion, the arts, and sports. Attitudes toward self-esteem and reputation, nonindividualism, and a vertical society are explained through brief descriptions of realistic situations involving American visitors to Korea. A self-test is given after each situation. Information is also given on: greetings, visiting, gifts, gestures, general courtesies, eating, useful Korean phrases, signs, the monetary system, public transportation, housing, diet, family rites, festivals and holidays, work, names, and clothing. A brief bibliography is provided. (SW)