When Seollal comes around, both the ones giving and the ones receiving are thinking the same thing. “How much should I give this year?” “How much am I getting?” 🧧 So what’s actually an “appropriate” amount for Sebaetdon? And does your country have anything similar? 💡 Sebaetdon: New Year’s money given to younger family members after performing a traditional bow (sebae) on Seollal. 🧧 It’s a beautiful tradition, but let’s be honest — if you have a big family, it can turn into a financial burden real fast. According to a survey by the financial journal Pay Attention, “sebaetdon and holiday expenses” ranked as the most stressful part of Seollal. You can’t really skip it, so the question becomes: how much is right? Inflation plays a role too. Up until 2024, 50,000 KRW (about $35) was considered the most appropriate amount. In 2025, 100,000 KRW (about $70) took the top spot. And here’s the funny part 🤣 The giving generation says 50,000 KRW is fair. The receiving generation says 100,...