Korean Dictionary
How to say “New Year's Day” in Korean
신정
sinjeong
IntermediateHolidays & Festivals
Usage & Context
신정 on January 1st is the solar New Year in Korea and is a public holiday. While 설날 (Lunar New Year) is more culturally significant many Koreans also celebrate 신정 by counting down at public events. Bosingak Bell-ringing ceremony in Seoul on 신정 Eve is a famous tradition where the bell is struck 33 times at midnight.
Example Sentence
보신각에서 신정 타종 행사를 봤어요.
I watched the New Year bell-ringing ceremony at Bosingak.
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