Everything about South Korea. The most interesting and unusual facts about South Korea

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South Korea is one of the most popular countries for tourism in all of Asia. This is not surprising, given that South Korea has a large number of historical monuments, Buddhist monasteries, temples and pagodas. Tourists in this country will find ski resorts, beautiful mountains, waterfalls on rivers, and long sandy beaches.

Geography of South Korea

South Korea is located in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula in East Asia. In the north, South Korea borders on North Korea, in the east (across the Sea of Japan) on Japan, and on the west (across the Yellow Sea) on China. total area countries – 99,392 sq. km, including islands, and the total length state border– 238 km.

Most of the territory of South Korea is occupied by mountains and hills. The most high peak– Mount Hallasan, whose height reaches 1,950 m. Plains and lowlands make up only about 30% of the country’s territory; they are located in the west and southeast of South Korea.

South Korea owns about 3 thousand islands, most of them are very small and uninhabited. The largest island of this country is Jeju, located 100 km from the southern coast.

Capital

The capital of South Korea is Seoul, which is now home to more than 10.5 million people. Historians claim that Seoul existed already in the 4th century BC.

Official language

The official language in South Korea is Korean, which belongs to the Altaic languages.

Religion

More than 46% of the South Korean population consider themselves atheists. Another 29.2% South Koreans are Christians (18.3% are Protestants, 10.9% are Catholics), more than 22% are Buddhists.

Government of South Korea

According to the current Constitution, South Korea is a parliamentary republic. Its head is the President, elected for 5 years.

The unicameral parliament in South Korea is called National Assembly, it consists of 299 deputies elected for a 4-year term.

Basic political parties- conservative party “Senuri”, “United Democratic Party”, “Liberal-Advanced Party”.

Climate and weather

The climate in South Korea is very diverse - continental and humid monsoon, with cold winter and hot summer. The average air temperature is +11.5C. The tallest average temperature air - in August (+31C), and the lowest - in January (-10C). The average annual precipitation is 1,258 mm.

Sea in South Korea

In the east, South Korea is washed warm waters Sea of Japan, and in the west - the Yellow Sea. General coastline is 2,413 km. In August, the water off the coast of South Korea warms up to +26-27C.

Rivers and lakes

Most of the rivers in South Korea are located in the eastern part of the country. Many rivers flow into the Yellow Sea. The most big river in South Korea - the Nakdong River. Some rivers have amazingly beautiful waterfalls (for example, in natural park Cheongjeyeonphokpo).

History of South Korea

As such, the history of South Korea begins in 1948, when the previously united Korea was divided into two states - the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and the DPRK. According to mythology, the Korean state was formed in 2333 BC.

In 1950-53, there was a war between South Korea and the DPRK, in which the USA, China, the USSR and even the UN took an active part. A peace treaty between these countries has not yet been signed, and their border is divided by the Demilitarized Zone.

South Korea was admitted to the UN only in 1991.

Culture

The culture of South Korea is based on the centuries-old cultural traditions of the Korean people. The traditions and customs of the people of South Korea are unique, unless, of course, you take into account North Korea(and this, of course, is impossible).

Most main holiday in South Korea - the Sol holiday, which is considered to reflect the Chinese New Year.

In winter, South Koreans celebrate the Hwacheon Mountain Trout Festival and the Inje Icefish Festival.

At the end of March, Gyeongju hosts the annual Liquor and Rice Cake Festival, and in April (or May) South Koreans celebrate Buddha's Birthday. At the end of May, Koreans celebrate the Chungju Martial Arts Festival.

In September-October every year, South Koreans celebrate the Chuseok harvest festival. These days, Koreans take a short break from work to visit the graves of their ancestors.

South Korean cuisine

South Korean cuisine is based on ancient Korean culinary traditions. The main foods are rice, seafood, fish, vegetables, meat.

In South Korea, we recommend trying rice porridge, rice with vegetables, kimchi (sauerkraut or pickled cabbage), potato cakes, seafood soup, various fish soups, squid and octopus dishes, bulgogi (Korean kebabs), fried pork ribs , Khodukwachzha cookies.

Traditional non-alcoholic drinks in South Korea include rice and barley water, as well as decoctions and infusions of herbs and spices.

As for alcoholic drinks, local rice wine and soju rice liquor are popular in South Korea.

Remember that "boshingtang" is dog soup. The South Korean government is making attempts to ban the preparation of this dish, but so far it has been unsuccessful. The dish "boshingtang" is usually consumed by South Koreans in the summer. South Korean men claim that this dish promotes stamina.

Attractions

In South Korea there are now several thousand historical, architectural and archaeological sites. In terms of the number of attractions, South Korea ranks one of the first in all of Asia. Some South Korean attractions are included in the list world heritage UNESCO (for example, Seokguram Buddhist Temple). In our opinion, the top ten best attractions in South Korea may include the following:

Gyeongbokgung Royal Palace in Seoul
Hwaseong Fortress
Bulguksa Buddhist Monastery
Bulguksa Buddhist Temple
Seokguram Cave Buddhist Temple
Deoksugung Palace in Seoul
Tombs of the Li Dynasty at Gwangneung
Changdeokgung Royal Palace in Seoul
Posingak Bell Tower in Senul
Henchhunsa Shrine near Asan

Cities and resorts

The most big cities South Korea - Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Gwangju, Daejeon and, of course, Seoul.

The best beach resorts in South Korea are located on the shores of the Sea of Japan. The most popular beaches on the shores of the Sea of Japan are Gyeongpodae near the city of Gangneung and Naksan near the town of Chongjin. Most of the beaches are surrounded by beautiful pine forests. The beach season in South Korea is very short - from July to August.

Another popular place for a beach holiday in South Korea is Jeju Island, located 100 km from the Korean Peninsula. We also recommend that tourists pay attention to the beaches of Ganghwa Island in the Yellow Sea.

There are many ski resorts in South Korea that are popular among Asian residents. These ski resorts have a well-developed skiing infrastructure, and, in addition, prices there are much lower than, for example, in Europe. The most popular ski resorts in South Korea are Muju, Yangji, Yeonpyeong, Bears Town and Chisan Forest.

The skiing season is from late November to mid-March. Some ski resorts use artificial snow, so skiing is possible all year round.

There are many thermal and hot springs in South Korea. Tourists are recommended to visit the Yenphen resort in the east of the country, where there are excellent hot springs, the water temperature of which is +49C. By the way, on this ski resort tourists will also find good ski slopes.

Souvenirs/shopping

Tourists from South Korea usually bring products folk art, lamps, bookends, traditional Korean folk masks, dolls in traditional Korean clothes, Korean tea cups, necklaces, hair clips, bracelets, blankets, scarves, Korean sweets, Korean tea, Korean white wine.

Office hours

Banks:
Mon-Fri: 09:00-16:00

Supermarkets are open daily from 10:30 to 20:00 (close later on weekends).

Of course, I would like to see and find out everything in person, but unfortunately there is no such opportunity yet. Therefore, it is quite interesting to read about the people, traditions and characteristics of certain countries from the people who are there.

For example, South Korea is a country with quite great history and rich traditions. Now, just look around, Korean videos are broadcast on television, Korean goods are taking over the market, Korean technologies are ahead of many countries! Would you like to know more about the country that is so actively trying to get closer to us?

Here are some details...

beauty

1. Korean women wear a lot of cosmetics. Very. A lot. If you try to count the number of evening care products, you will get about ten of them: makeup removing oil, cleansing foam, scrub or peeling, face mask, toner, essence, lotion (yes, this is not the same as tonic ), serum or emulsion, cream, sheet mask and, finally, an overnight mask. Just imagine how much time and money Korean women spend on personal care!

2. Lovers of Korean cosmetics in Russia are sure that nothing can be better than Korean brands. But Korean women do not notice their happiness and dream of owning the coveted jars of L'oreal and similar brands! The fact is that imported products in Korea are more expensive than their own, and therefore the mass market for us is approaching “luxury” for them.

3. Guys and men also like to take care of themselves. If European brands are limited in production male lines shaving and cleansing products, then Korean brands do the same for men as for women - from facial wash to BB and CC cream. And, by the way, carrying a mirror with you is just as common for Koreans as it is for Korean women.

4. In cases where cosmetics are not enough, Koreans and Korean women resort to plastic surgery without any hesitation. “Plastic surgery” in South Korea is the same as for us, for example, going to the hairdresser is a common thing. The phenomenon of plastic surgery “as a gift” to children from their parents upon graduation from school or university is also considered common.

5. It’s hard to believe, but every fifth Korean woman has already had plastic surgery. And the most popular operation is to change the shape of the eyes.

6. To avoid spending on dentists, which in South Korea can hit the pocket quite hard, Koreans take very good care of their teeth. And if in your purse Russian girl you can find anything, then in a Korean woman’s purse you can find anything and a toothbrush :)

7. Koreans rarely suffer from excess weight, and the main advantage of almost all Korean women is slender and thin legs.

8. Speaking of legs. Korean women love and often wear minis - this is not considered something shameful, but wearing a dress or blouse with a large neckline is no longer permissible.

9. Koreans and Korean women take care not only of their faces, but also of their bodies. One of the favorite rituals in Korea is visiting a bathhouse. In Seoul alone there are about 3,000 bathhouses or, as they are called in Korea, jimchilbans.

10. Appearance is almost in the first place for Koreans. If you look tired and shabby, they will certainly tell you about it, but not to insult you, but solely to help you :)

Food

11. One of the main passions of all Koreans is food. They love to eat tasty and a lot. If you order a dish in a cafe or restaurant, it will probably come with several additional appetizers and salads.

12. Products in Korean stores are quite expensive, so it is often cheaper to eat in cafes and restaurants than to cook yourself.

13. Koreans love to bargain, for them it is something like an integral part of the shopping process! If you know the language and find yourself on the market, then be sure to try to reduce the price of the product you like, if only for the sake of interest, rest assured, you will be able to get the desired product 3-5 times cheaper.

14. If you find yourself in South Korea and want to drink tea, it will be problematic to do so. There is practically no tea there, as we understand it, and instead of it, Koreans usually drink decoctions of various herbs.

15. But here you can find coffee at every step; Koreans adore it.

16. Restaurants and cafes can be divided into four categories: Korean, Japanese, Chinese and European. The most expensive and prestigious ones are Japanese ones, followed by European ones, and Chinese and Korean ones you can find both very expensive and very simple eateries.

17. Tipping is not customary in South Korea, and attempting to do so can greatly offend the waiter.

18. Koreans love to drink and there is even a special ritual called “hoeshik”, according to which colleagues should gather at a bar after work and drink together once a month or even more often. If you refuse to drink on "hoeshik", then you will be considered a person with oddities :)

19. The main product on the Korean table is rice. It is used as a side dish, and regular rice porridge with water is often eaten instead of bread to take the edge off the spice. You must finish eating the rice, and if you leave it on the plate, you will be considered a very rude person.

20. In Korea it is customary to slurp. Koreans don’t even think about the fact that this might look indecent, because in this way they show the cook that they really liked the dish. Of course, it’s not customary to do this deliberately loudly and provocatively :) But chewing with your mouth open or talking until you’ve chewed food is considered bad manners, just like with us.

Life style

21. One of the manifestations of friendship for Koreans is touching. Don't be surprised if you see guys on the streets of Korea patting each other on the shoulder, fiddling with their hair and even giving each other a light neck massage :)

24. Popular sports are baseball and golf. Baseball is played by children and adults, while golf is fun for middle-aged people. Another view physical activity, which all Koreans love to do - go to the mountains.

25. When to go to Korea? Depends on what you want to do. If you are a fan of skiing, then winter is the ideal time, but if you prefer to bask in the sun, then go on a trip in the summer, as South Korea has many beaches, and if you just want to admire this country, then plan your trip in the spring, when sakura blossoms everywhere, or in the fall, when the leaves turn yellow.

26. If you decide to write a letter or postcard to a Korean, then put red ink aside, as it is believed that the name written with it will bring trouble and even death to the person.

27. Respect for elders is the most important thing in Korean etiquette. Before going to this country, you should carefully study all types of requests so as not to find yourself in an uncomfortable situation.

28. Serving in the army in Korea is considered prestigious, so many K-pop stars go to serve even despite their career.

29. Another interesting fact about the Korean army: there is no deferment for Korean students, but those who have only primary school education are not accepted into the army.

30. Young couples in Korea cannot just decide to “live together”, as this is considered immoral. Those who dare to do this will be condemned not only by their elders, but also by their peers. A couple can move into the same apartment only after the wedding.

Education

31. To get an education in South Korea, you will have to pay a tidy sum; it is really expensive. By the way, unlike Russia, in South Korea legal education is much less popular.

33. Academic year in a Korean school, it is divided not into quarters, but into semesters and, accordingly, schoolchildren have vacations not four, but twice a year: in the summer from mid-July to the end of August and in the winter from mid-February to early March.

34. In almost all Korean schools, students wear uniforms.

35. Physical education does not count compulsory subject in many schools in South Korea, it is usually introduced as an additional discipline.

36. B primary school Koreans study for 6 years, in middle and high school - 3 years each. Then you can go to college for 2 years, and then to university for 4.

37. Although you can study at school for only 12 years, you will not be able to literally become a “twelfth grader.” The fact is that after the 6th grade of primary school is coming first grade high school and training ends, accordingly, after 3rd grade high school.

38. Exams at Korean universities are a serious test. It even goes so far that newspapers publish reminders so that girls do not overdo it with perfume and do not wear high-heeled shoes, so as not to distract themselves and those around them from fateful exams.

39. Peculiar shape Our Unified State Examination is also available in Korea. Almost all exams and tests take the form of tests and students just need to remember a huge list of correct answers.

40. The high school program in Korea prepares the student for further study in a specific specialty, however, it is not necessary to complete it.

Job

41. Koreans are very hardworking. School mode The day is also maintained at work - the working day begins at 7.30-9.00 depending on the company and ends late in the evening. Although officially the working day should last until 18.00, many Koreans try not to leave before their boss.

42. By the way, it is customary for only men to wait for their bosses to leave; women can leave earlier.

43. A 30-day vacation for Koreans is an unaffordable luxury. Some companies literally force their employees to go on vacation for one or two weeks, as stubborn Koreans refuse to rest in order to prove their professionalism to their superiors.

44. Living in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is quite expensive, so many who work in this city buy housing in the suburbs, where everything is comparatively cheaper, but saving money comes at the cost of travel time.

45. There are only 11 official days off in Korea.

46. If public holidays fall on Saturday or Sunday, they are not transferred to Monday, so some years become especially difficult for Koreans.

47. Koreans spend their single weekends with their families - they go to visit each other or go out into nature together.

48. It is difficult for bank employees to stay in one place for a long time. The fact is that many bosses believe that in 2-3 years an employee has too many acquaintances and connections and they become higher for him than the interests of the company.

49. Competition in South Korea is very strong. If an employee nevertheless decides to go on a long vacation, then when he returns, he will most likely find his place occupied.

50. Even in small family business the same strict rules apply as in large corporations: exactly the same long working hours and exactly the same short vacations.

Family

51. A marriage proposal in Korea is usually made purely formally, when a restaurant has already been booked and a guest list has been drawn up. Why then do this at all? It's simple - to make the future bride happy :)

52. Wealthy families hold two weddings - in a European style and in a traditional Korean one.

53. The head of the family in Korea is always a man, this is not discussed.

54. A husband and wife should not quarrel and scold friends in the presence of older relatives.

56. Even within a family circle, it is not customary to address each other by name; this amounts to an insult. There is a special respectful treatment for each family member.

57. A pregnant wife is treated very carefully in a Korean family; all close relatives try to look after her and show all possible care. But the meeting from the maternity hospital is not as festive as in Russia.

58. It is customary for children in Korea to be greatly pampered; they are not denied practically anything, but in return they are required to give a lot of effort in terms of their studies.

59. Children are raised mainly by mothers, since fathers spend time at work most during the day and return closer to night and communicate with their children mainly on weekends. However, the father is still the authority for the child.

60. In Korea, the husband’s parents are called “in-law” in relation to the child, and the wife’s parents are called “external”. But these are just names; usually both “relative” and “external” grandparents communicate with children equally enthusiastically :)

Anyone who is familiar with South Korea and has lived there, will you correct me? Or add...

In my personal ranking of visited Asian countries, South Korea confidently took 1st place. We spent 3 wonderful months here, most of the time spent on a strawberry farm, where we helped through the workaway program to pick strawberries and make desserts from them (the best strawberries of my entire life). I'll leave a link to the farm , in case someone wants to come, I highly recommend this place. Conditions for arrival: the ability to stay for at least a month, the ability to speak English fluently, and a friendly character. Bonuses - meals, taekwondo lessons, badminton and various outings to eat and karaoke, and for those who stay for 2 months - a paid trip to Jeju Island.

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Russians can come to Korea without a visa for 60 days and then return for another 30 days (the rule for staying in the country is 90/180 days).

In this country, you often forget that you are in Asia, although it still has its own characteristics. Below I’ll tell you about things that seemed interesting, unusual, strange to us, or that we had to get used to.

Korean age. In Korea, there is a breakdown of Korean and international ages. Here, a child born on December 31st will be considered 2 years old the next day. The fact is that when a child is born, Koreans already believe that he is one year old, and on January 1, regardless of the date of birth, all residents of the country become a year older.
Here you can forget O familiar green or black tea. Even tea that will be labeled green on the packet will actually be a mixture of green with, for example, rice tea. Here you can also try a variety of strange teas, including pure onion tea.
Most Koreans are Catholics. Number of churches per square meter It's just overwhelming here.
If you've ever watched a Korean movie, you must have seen that in the movies they constantly eat ramen(noodles instant cooking or doshirak). IN real life they eat it even more than in the movies. Even at a football match, a huge number of people can sit and munch on canned noodles.
Red color is considered “good”, green is considered “bad”. Those. “Danger” signs will most likely be written in green.
In Korea it is almost impossible to find anything with the inscription “Made in China”, as a rule, all products are stamped “Made in Korea”. And, in my opinion, this is very cool!
With English it's bad here, although its study is one of the most popular hobbies at the moment. Parents try to ensure that their children learn the language from an early age so that they can get a better job in the future. Even if it's not required at work English language, first of all, they will hire an employee who knows this language (though it is not clear why).
Korean was invented to supplant Chinese, which was (and is) much more complex than Korean and which was difficult for ordinary people to learn.
Light metro runs in some parts of Korea without drivers. This is space, although we have already seen this in Malaysia.
If you will be eating rice with a fork, most likely, someone will start laughing. If rice is not eaten with chopsticks, then it will be eaten with a spoon. The fork will seem strange to them.
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Foreigners there are not very many here and they really love them, but no one will rush to take pictures with you or try to take a discreet selfie with you, as they did in some other countries.
Farm sector receives government support (we received this information from the owners of the strawberry farm where we volunteered).
Food here it ranges from moderately spicy to “it’ll burn.”
One of the most popular dishes after a working day is chimek - fried chicken + beer. Well, don’t forget about kimchi - pickled vegetables (cabbage or radish); not a single meal is complete without this snack.
There is Russian language! Due to the fact that during the war between North and South Korea, many Koreans fled to the USSR, and now their children and grandchildren are returning to Korea, Russian speech and signs in Russian can be found quite often. In Busan, for example, there is even a Russian street.
It's very purely, and the culture of waste sorting and recycling is at a very high level.
IN Korean some crazy amount politeness styles. Speaking Korean for selection correct form you always have to take into account many details such as age, social status and God knows what else, but this is also necessary. Often the elder will be right. And period.
Saying hello, saying goodbye, thanking you, you always you bow. I adore this part of the culture and already bow with all my might in conversation and receive the same politeness in return. When we went to Hong Kong (you can talk about our trip), I used to bow in conversation, but this is not at all accepted there.
Samsung and only Samsung- the most popular brand in Korea, no iPhones. This country really supports its manufacturers, although this is not difficult, because Korean brands are truly high-quality (LG, KIA, HYUNDAI).
Using transport card , you will pay almost 2 times less for travel than when paying in cash (provided that you are traveling on more than one transport).
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The most popular sport is badminton. We also played badminton like adults, through a net. This is much more interesting than simply throwing a shuttlecock to each other, as it was in childhood.
Tomato here it is a fruit, so you can periodically see it in desserts, I even saw tomato ice cream. You can also see in the desserts red beans. They generally love her madly.
Korean cosmetics- this is love and advice to try it. It is high quality and affordable. Here I really fell in love with taking care of my skin; I take a whole suitcase of various products, masks and creams from the country.
K-POP culture and Korean dramas are deeply intertwined with the lives of ordinary Koreans. Hairstyles, clothing styles of actors and singers, as well as accessories are copied by almost everyone, so in Korea now most boys, young men and men wear bowl-shaped haircuts, while girls mostly wear loose ones. long hair with or without bangs. Everyone's glasses are shaped like Harry Potter. Makeup - different shades of red lipstick. Grandmothers wear short hair and curls. Even in Korea you will not see something bearded men, but even light stubble, only clean-shaven faces.
The most popular alcoholic drink — soju(about 20 degrees) - costs about 1 euro, while a can of beer costs from 2.5 euros and more. Wine and champagne are generally a wild luxury - from 10 euros and above. The most popular soft drink is coffee, which is sold here at every turn.
Despite the strict adherence to rules characteristic of Koreans, drivers They're not the best, they can run red lights, they ignore the fast lane, they don't always look both ways when making a maneuver.
Korea ranks 1st in the world in terms of quantity plastic surgery per capita, and medical tourism is a significant part of the country's income.
Korea is one of the top countries for sales cryptocurrencies(point from husband).
Even though Korea is located in Asia, fruit prices They bite a lot here (really, really).
When you jumping in the cold To keep warm, Koreans will stand quietly in sneakers and unbuttoned jackets, without hats. Apparently they are frost-resistant. We are not.

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Our results

Three months flew by very quickly, I can say that I didn’t breathe enough of Korea, but during this time we:

received a green belt in taekwondo (we studied with the Korean champion in taekwondo and his students);
learned several “vital” phrases, such as: strawberries are delicious, eat more, I’m smart, thank you, hello, beauty, soju, please;
went to Jeju Island;
visited the stadium where the FIFA World Cup was held in 2002, and also went to a football match in the Asian Champions League;
I ended up in a newspaper in the city of Gimhae and in a video about a strawberry farm, which was filmed by one of the three most popular channels in Korea, and my husband was published on the website of the administration of the city of Gimhae;
We went to Asian karaoke for the first time (when you sing in a separate room only with your group of friends) and it was divine. I found out that I have an excellent voice and that I don’t sing badly, as I thought all my life (after I was kicked out of the choir in elementary school); tried on national clothes - hanbok;
we went to a mini-island near Seoul - one of the most popular dating places for Korean lovers;
saw the cherry blossoms;
I fell in love with Korea my whole life.

In this country there is a sense of care towards the population, even in the smallest details. When I left, I left here a piece of my heart that I already miss. I really hope that this is not our last visit to the country of Han (the old name of Korea).

Would you like to visit Korea? And if so, why?

P.S. My memories of Korea .

South Korea is a mysterious Asian country - what is it like? Some people fly there to buy a new car, while others fly there to go skiing. Haven't been there yet? Then our list of interesting facts.

Korea is a paradise for shopaholics: there are stock hypermarkets, shopping areas, and local markets. All Koreans, without exception, buy famous brands. And meeting a granny here wearing Ray Ban glasses and a Prada bag is the standard.
High prices for alcohol do not stop locals from going to a bar after work and having a drink with friends. It is curious that Koreans do not consider themselves a nation prone to drinking, but in the evening you can meet many drunk people on the streets of Seoul.
Koreans are active in sports, but especially love baseball and golf. This is due to the enormous influence of the United States in the early 20th century on Korea.
It was in Korea that LG and Samsung appeared, which greatly affected the lifestyle of local residents. Children, youth, old people constantly hang out on their phones.
In the land of gadgets, phones are sold under contracts: you can buy an iPhone for a hundred dollars and pay $25 every month for communication. But if you don't have a Korean ID, you won't be able to buy anything. These are the cyber security rules: residents are allowed up to 5 smartphones, those with a residence permit - 2, foreign students - 1.
In Korea they love nature very much and every piece of land in concrete jungle Seoul is turning into green Park. In general, in a country with an area of only 100,000 square kilometers There are more than 20 national parks.
South Korea has a large concentration of workaholics: every Korean is given 14 days a year to rest, after 2 years of work you can accumulate 25 vacation days. Only more than a half people are canceling vacations due to work. Here the most important thing in life is education and career.
Koreans are great dance lovers: they dance in the subway, on the streets, in shopping centers.
Koreans eat a lot and variety, almost not limiting themselves to one dish. At the same time, meet a Korean with overweight very rare.
There are no stray dogs in Korea. Locals They prefer small pocket dogs and, contrary to myths, do not eat dog meat.

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South Korea is a state covered in high-rise buildings and narrow-eyed residents. Well, this is it, briefly, without going into details at all.

How Koreans live, how they work and relax - about all this, read on for interesting facts about Korea

Korea is considered one of the safest countries in the world. In any case, you can safely walk alone at night and not be afraid that some parasite will complain about you or your property.

Baseball and golf are the most popular games in Korea. And those whose age no longer allows them to run with a stick - welcome to the mountains. Hiking in the mountains can rightfully be considered the third type of “game”.

Residents of Korea are not only narrow-eyed, they are also in the majority and wear glasses. By the way, absolutely regardless of age. Well, they're not born that way, are they? Although, perhaps they have an altered gene responsible for vision.

The dentist is the most expensive doctor in Korea. Therefore, residents not only constantly chew gum, they also carry toothbrushes with them and can begin to tidy up their oral cavity in any toilet with a sink.

Koreans never rest. And the word “vacation” is generally absent as such in their everyday life.

Maximum - a few days "at your own expense." And then - either study or go to work, please.

Motels in Korea are like ants - at every turn. And all because guys do not have the right to invite a girl to their house.

For Koreans, food is sacred. No one here is interested in how someone is doing or who has been doing what all day. The first question is always "Have you eaten?" And if the answer is “no,” consider yourself to have committed a crazy sin.

Here are more interesting facts about Korea. Family expanses in the form male infidelity here it’s like “hello”. Wives almost never work here, and young girls do not shy away from the geisha profession.

In Korean beer bars, you can't just walk in and order a glass of steamy hops. Beer snacks are a must here.

You will never believe what a park there is in Korea! This is not even a park, but an area “strewn” with male phalluses.

Korea is famous for its cult of small dogs. Porket dogs are everywhere here. And they must be painted in different colors, and in general they do complete “dog fashion”.

The male half of the Korean population is very attracted to alcohol. And every representative knows a lot of games “for a feast”, the ultimate “goal” of which is to get drunk and forget.

Korean people are very kind and polite to everyone. Both to tourists and to “our own people”. They, just like us, love to visit coffee corners and treat themselves to good coffee.

But, unlike us, they do this several times more often, after almost every meal. For now, we are clearly inferior to them in this.