In korean funerals, men wear striped armbands, that vary according to one's relation to the deceased. I want to know the criterion for armbands without stripes, who wears it on the funeral. I know that grandchildren are supposed to wear it often but I have seen others (not grandchildren) wearing it too.

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DannyJoung

24 apr 2021

Paese o regione Federazione Russa

It's called 'Sangju(상주)'. usually, the eldest son(장남) or Grandson(장손) wears an armband with two Black rows. They have to wear black ribbons on their chests in addition to armbands. and son-in-law(사위) and other close relatives(직계친척-4촌이내) wear an armband with a single black row. In the case of grand grandfather relatives(8촌이내), they usually wear an armband with no lines.

nihalnilofar

24 apr 2021

Paese o regione India

@DannyJoung but I watched a movie where a guy died leaving behind only his younger brother and mother without ANY RELATIVES, and at his funeral, his brother wears an armband with no stripes at all, even though he is eligible to be the chief mourner. so is there a reason why the guy wore that armband?

DannyJoung

24 apr 2021

Paese o regione Federazione Russa

When Sangju is not married, he/she wears the armband without a row. If his little brother was married, he would probably wear an armband with a row. got that?

두줄 - 아들, 장손, 사위* (*아들, 장손이 모두 없는경우.)
한줄 - 사위, 기혼자 친족
줄없음 - 미혼자, 손자, 부계 8촌이내 친척. 모계는 4촌.

nihalnilofar

24 apr 2021

Paese o regione India

@DannyJoung oh this makes sense, thanks bud

nihalnilofar

26 apr 2021

Paese o regione India

@DannyJoung can you translate this please: '희망 복지 사회 재단', also is this an organisation in Korea? if yes, can I get a link to its webpage or site? also some basic information about the organisation as provided on its website or something that is generally known, will help