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Why Do Koreans Give Money in an Envelope at Funerals?

October 27, 2026 by WHY KOREANS ARE
A plain white Korean condolence money envelope on a funeral hall reception table.

Korean condolence money is a mutual-aid system that funds the funeral it attends. Korean anti-graft law caps it at 50,000 won for public officials.

Categories Life Tags buuigeum, condolence money, etiquette, funerals, Kim Young-ran Act, Korean customs, mutual aid 1 Comment
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