Excessive questions from relatives top list of Chuseok irritations
Excessive personal questions and interference from relatives have been named the most unwanted aspect of the Chuseok holiday this year. Comparisons with siblings and other people were also cited as the most uncomfortable topic of conversation. According to a 2026 Chuseok holiday survey conducted by research firm PMI, 48.5 percent of 1,000 adults aged 20 to 69 nationwide said “excessive…
The Chuseok holiday is marred by excessive personal questions and interference from relatives, according to a recent survey conducted by research firm PMI. The poll, which surveyed 1,000 adults aged 20 to 69 nationwide, found that 48.5% of respondents considered this aspect of the holiday to be the most unwanted tradition. The survey was conducted between September 11 and 14, just ahead of the Chuseok holiday.
Other practices that were frequently cited as irritating included excessive preparation for ancestral ritual tables (40.8%), unequal distribution of holiday chores (29.8%), holiday cash gifts (25.5%), and excessive gift giving (23.7%). Intrusive questions from relatives topped the list of customs that respondents deemed most in need of change, with 30.6% of respondents expressing this sentiment.
When asked about topics they would prefer to avoid discussing with family members during Chuseok, comparisons with siblings and other relatives were cited as the most uncomfortable conversation subject.
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