Happy New Year In Korean Bow. Sebae takes place in the morning, commonly before sebae food is served. Sebae is the act of kneeling on the ground and bowing deeply so that your hands are also on the ground.
New year's day is called 설날 (Seollal) in Korean. Bonus: when you bow at a funeral, hand position is opposite as that of. The below sentences are adequate to use for those who are older.
This deep traditional bow signifies respect.
I think this was seen as appropriate and well-received!
Much like how we can spread well wishes in several different ways when we enter the new year, here are a few other ways to greet someone in Korean new year wishes. 행복한 새해 되세요 (haengboghan saehae doeseyo): Have a happy new year. 행복한 (haengboghan): happy (adjective) 새해 (saehae): new year. Male: Left hand on top of right, right foot on top of left. In doing this, family members are able to express their gratitude towards those that are older (i.e. grandmother, grandfather) in light of the new year.