Gift wrapping is very important in Korea, as well. How the gift looks on the outside is almost (sometimes more) important than the item itself. Traditionally, a gift is not opened at the time it is received or in front of the giver. However, Koreans who have lived abroad or who have worked with people from the West, may, out of respect for the foreigner giving them the gift, open it right away. Don't be offended, though, if they don't or if they never mention the gift to you