Etiquette in Korea: Gift Giving Etiquette

Gift Giving Etiquette

1. Gifts express a great deal about a relationship and are always reciprocated. 
2. It is inconsiderate to give someone an expensive gift if you know that they cannot afford to reciprocate accordingly. 
3. Bring fruit or good quality chocolates or flowers if invited to a Korean's home. 
4. Gifts should be wrapped nicely. 
5. The number 4 is considered unlucky, so gifts should not be given in multiples of 4. 
6. Giving 7 of an item is considered lucky. 
7. Wrap gifts in red or yellow paper, since these are royal colours. Alternatively, use yellow or pink paper since they denote happiness. 
8. Do not wrap gifts in green, white, or black paper. 
9. Do not sign a card in red ink.
10. Use both hands when offering a gift. 
11. Gifts are not opened when received.

REFERENCES:

http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/south-korea-country-profile.html