1. Korea is a very safe country. A girl may not be afraid to walk alone in a residential area at night.
2. Major crime cases such as murder are considered unprecedented and are covered on local news for weeks.
3. The most best time To visit Korea - spring, when the cherry blossoms bloom, and autumn, when the leaves on the trees turn yellow. In winter it is very cold and windy, in summer it is incredibly hot, humid and rainy.
4. The territory of the country is very small, so civilization has penetrated into all its corners. It is impossible to get lost in Korea.
5. The most popular sport in Korea is baseball. Everyone plays it, from young to old; almost everyone has a baseball bat. Baseball games, especially big ones, are always sold out.
6. In second place in popularity is golf. It is played by middle-aged men. And when they reach old age, all Koreans go to the mountains.
7. Walking in the mountains is one of the favorite pastimes for Koreans.
8. 90% of Koreans are nearsighted and have to wear glasses or contact lenses. Glasses have been worn since childhood.
9. Absolutely all Koreans use Internet Explorer. They have no idea about other browsers, and what’s more, most don’t even know what a browser is. Korean sites, accordingly, are made only for Explorer; in any other browser, not a single Korean site will work correctly. 
10. To open Google, many Koreans first open naver.com (this is a Korean search engine and not only), type “Google” in Korean into the search and then click on the link.
11. Koreans love coffee very much, and coffee shops are found here at every turn. After lunch or dinner, be sure to have a cup of coffee.
12. Free Internet can always be found: in any institutions, cafes and even on buses.
13. The most hardworking people in the world are the people of South Korea - according to Forbes.
14. Domestic product is highly supported in Korea, so many imported products such as toothpastes, gum, sanitary pads, chips, etc. cannot be found.
15. Agriculture- one of the most important sectors of the economy.
16. Dentist services are very expensive, so all Koreans carefully monitor their dental hygiene. They brush their teeth after every meal and coffee, and often wear toothbrush take it with you in your bag, and in some establishments you can find free brushes right in the toilet.
17. Education is given almost the most important role in the life of any Korean. Koreans study from early morning until late at night, regardless of the day of the week, and use the holidays for additional courses or self-study.
18. There is no such thing as a vacation in Korea. There are a few days, usually in early August, when many workers take time off to relax or travel abroad.
19. There are two big ones national holiday: New Year By lunar calendar and the autumn festival, when Korea is closed for three days. There is no more time for rest.
20. A teacher in a state educational institution can only be fired by the president himself. This profession is extremely respected and highly paid.
21. Koreans with overweight are very rare.
22. Korean women take good care of their skin and hair and use a huge amount of cosmetics and beauty products. Korean women do not go out without makeup.
23. Despite all the cleanliness on the streets in Korea, it is very difficult to find a trash can.
24. All Koreans sing well and therefore love karaoke.
25. Cell Phones Everyone has it, even the homeless.
26. Any phone can be borrowed for two years.
27. In Korea, the height of shopping begins after 7–8 pm and in some areas continues until late at night.
28. When the first night of the new year arrives, all South Koreans hide their shoes. They believe that at this time the spirit comes and tries on all the shoes that it comes across. If the spirit chooses a pair of shoes according to its own taste, it takes it for itself. It is believed that in this case the owner of the boots will suffer bad luck throughout the year.
29. Every single guy must pass army service unless he is disabled.
30. There is a cult of food in Korea. Instead of “how are you?” Koreans ask “Did you eat well?”
31. Koreans eat a lot and variety. Kimchi and other snacks are required at the table. Lunch is rarely limited to just one dish.
32. Any Korean will tell you about any Korean dish that it is incredibly healthy.
33.
In Korea, dairy products are chic.
34. Koreans are very generous and sympathetic people. They will definitely want to pay for your lunch and will never refuse help.
35. In Korea, it is customary to greet janitors, bus drivers and cleaners, in general, everyone. You show respect to your elder, and it doesn’t matter who he works for.
36. In elevators of multi-storey buildings there is no fourth floor (the word “sa” - “fourth”, also sounds like “death”), so it is usually designated by the letter “F” or the third is immediately followed by the fifth floor. The basement is designated by the letter "B".
37. Most married Korean women do not work while raising children.
38. All older women look the same: the same short hairstyles, the same clothes, the same hats. 
39. There are no stray dogs in Korea. Few people keep large dogs either, but it is very fashionable to have a small pocket dog; bright colors and dress in funny clothes.
40. Contrary to popular stereotypes, very few Koreans have tried dog meat.
41. Foreigners in Korea are divided into two categories: exchange students and English teachers.
42. Koreans prefer to sit on the floor than sit on a chair or sofa. 
43. Either the weather forecast is never wrong, or Koreans always carry an umbrella in their bag, but a Korean cannot be caught off guard by rain.
44. In Korea, floods often occur due to rainfall.
45. The wallet of any Korean is filled with business cards and various savings and discount cards and coupons.
46. Koreans listen mostly to Korean music. From Western performers they listen to what is fashionable.
47. Korean music is mainly pop music, boy bands and girl bands, which are no different from each other. 
48. For each song, each musical group has its own dance, which fans know by heart.
49. There are no squares in Korea. There are only areas in front of some buildings.
50. In many bars you can’t just drink beer; you must order snacks to go with your beer.
53. In Korea, pedestrian traffic is on the left - according to Korean traditions Left side traffic more suitable. The left side, according to Korean customs, is an honorable side, so Koreans will always try to pass you on your right side.
54. When meeting people, the first thing Koreans do is find out their age. This is important for future communication style. If the interlocutor is at least a year older, you should contact him at polite form, be respectful and helpful.
55. Koreans are often tactless when asking personal questions like “do you have a boyfriend?” or “why aren’t you married?”
56. In Korea you can smoke almost everywhere. Signs prohibiting smoking are often simply ignored.
57. It’s rare to see a girl with a cigarette on the street. Smoking girls generally few and they smoke only in bars and clubs.
58. You can drink alcohol on the street. Koreans often have impromptu picnics with alcohol and barbecues in the most unexpected places.
59. Koreans often laugh for no reason, in response to any phrase or the most unfunny joke. They are especially happy when a foreigner speaks Korean.
60. In Korea, almost no one calls anyone by name or says “you” or “you.” There are many to contact special words, for each case of kinship and relationship.
1. Korea is a very safe country. A girl may not be afraid to walk alone in a residential area at night.
2. Major crime cases such as murder are considered unprecedented and are covered on local news for weeks.
3. The best time to visit Korea is spring, when the cherry trees bloom, and autumn, when the leaves on the trees turn yellow. In winter it is very cold and windy, in summer it is incredibly hot, humid and rainy.
4. The territory of the country is very small, so civilization has penetrated into all its corners. It is impossible to get lost in Korea.
5. The most popular sport in Korea is baseball. Everyone plays it, from young to old; almost everyone has a baseball bat. Baseball games, especially big ones, are always sold out.
6. In second place in popularity is golf. It is played by middle-aged men. And when they reach old age, all Koreans go to the mountains.
7. Walking in the mountains is one of the favorite pastimes for Koreans.
8. 90% of Koreans are nearsighted and have to wear glasses or contact lenses. Glasses have been worn since childhood.
9. Absolutely all Koreans use Internet Explorer. They have no idea about other browsers, and what’s more, most don’t even know what a browser is. Korean sites, accordingly, are made only for Explorer; in any other browser, not a single Korean site will work correctly.
10. To open Google, many Koreans first open naver.com (this is a Korean search engine and not only), type “Google” in Korean into the search and then click on the link.
11. Koreans love coffee very much, and coffee shops are found here at every turn. After lunch or dinner, be sure to have a cup of coffee.
12. Free Internet can always be found: in any institutions, cafes and even on buses.
13. The most hardworking people in the world are the people of South Korea - according to Forbes.
14. Domestic product is highly supported in Korea, so many imported products such as toothpastes, gum, sanitary pads, chips, etc. cannot be found.
15. Agriculture is one of the most important sectors of the economy.
16. Dentist services are very expensive, so all Koreans carefully monitor their dental hygiene. They brush their teeth after every meal and coffee, often carry a toothbrush with them in their bag, and in some establishments you can find free brushes right in the toilet.
17. Education plays perhaps the most important role in the life of any Korean. Koreans study from early morning until late at night, regardless of the day of the week, and use the holidays for additional courses or independent study.
18. There is no such thing as a vacation in Korea. There are a few days, usually in early August, when many workers take time off to relax or travel abroad.
19. There are two major national holidays: Lunar New Year and the Autumn Festival, when Korea is closed for three days. There is no more time for rest.
20. A teacher in a state educational institution can only be fired by the president himself. This profession is extremely respected and highly paid.
21. Overweight Koreans are very rare.
22. Korean women take good care of their skin and hair and use a huge amount of cosmetics and beauty products. Korean women do not go out without makeup.
23. Despite all the cleanliness on the streets in Korea, it is very difficult to find a trash can.
24. All Koreans sing well and therefore love karaoke. (I doubt it))))
25. Everyone has cell phones, even homeless people.
26. Any phone can be borrowed for two years.
27. In Korea, the height of shopping begins after 7–8 pm and in some areas continues until late at night.
28. When the first night of the new year arrives, all South Koreans hide their shoes. They believe that at this time the spirit comes and tries on all the shoes that it comes across. If the spirit chooses a pair of shoes according to its own taste, it takes it for itself. It is believed that in this case the owner of the boots will suffer bad luck throughout the year.
29. Every single guy is required to undergo military service, unless he is disabled.
30. There is a cult of food in Korea. Instead of “how are you?” Koreans ask “Did you eat well?”
31. Koreans eat a lot and variety. Kimchi and other snacks are required at the table. Lunch is rarely limited to just one dish.
32. Any Korean will tell you about any Korean dish that it is incredibly healthy.
33. In Korea, dairy products are chic.
34. Koreans are very generous and sympathetic people. They will definitely want to pay for your lunch and will never refuse help.
35. In Korea, it is customary to greet janitors, bus drivers and cleaners, in general, everyone. You show respect to your elder, and it doesn’t matter who he works for.
36. In elevators of multi-storey buildings there is no fourth floor (the word “sa” - “fourth”, also sounds like “death”), so it is usually designated by the letter “F” or the third is immediately followed by the fifth floor. The basement is designated by the letter "B".
37. Most married Korean women do not work while raising children.
38. All older women look the same: the same short hairstyles, the same clothes, the same hats.
South Korea – one of the most interesting, highly developed and cultural countries peace. The way of life of Koreans is significantly different from everyone else. We know quite little about this beautiful country, which is undoubtedly the greatest omission. I suggest you catch up a little!
- Safety
When visiting South Korea, be sure of your safety; here, even at night, you can walk the streets and not fear for your life. Koreans are highly moral people, any crime cases are considered unprecedented, and the largest ones are covered in the local news for weeks.
- Acquaintance
At first impression, to a European person, Koreans can seem quite tactless. They almost always ask personal questions like: What is your name? How many years? Family status? How many children? What is your profession? How long did you come to Korea? And these may be followed by even more personal questions: Why not married, or married to this person? Why did you choose this job? How much money do you get? We should not be offended by such interrogation; this is nothing more than ordinary interest in the interlocutor. In turn, you can also ask the same questions, the Korean will be happy to answer them.
Determining age is a mandatory basis for further communication style. If you are at least a year older than the interlocutor, regardless of your status, you will be treated with respect and reverence.
It is worth paying attention to the correct handshake: to show your respect you need to shake the other person’s hand with both hands, this also applies to elders.
- Relationship
Due to many factors, including segregated education, Koreans are very shy. Close communication and relationships between boys and girls begin in adulthood, and the period of courtship and hand-holding can last several years. Lovers love to wear the same pair of clothes.
Relationships between friends are different, for example, on the street you often meet young people who walk holding hands - this is normal, and nothing more than an ordinary manifestation of friendship. Sexual touching is also the norm!
- Plastic
Koreans have a certain ideal of beauty, which everyone strives for from their youth. Every girl should have clear, fair skin, big eyes and a V-shaped face, and since not a single Korean woman has this by nature, she has to resort to plastic surgery. Every fifth woman in South Korea, according to a survey, has undergone plastic surgery. Many schoolgirls graduation parents They give plastic surgery as a gift. Men are not far behind either.
- Dentistry
Dentist services in South Korea are very expensive, so everyone carefully monitors the cleanliness and hygiene of their teeth. Teeth are brushed after every meal, a toothbrush is always carried with you, and in many establishments a free toothbrush can be found in the toilet.
- Cosmetics
Koreans are very attentive to their appearance, carefully caring for their skin and hair, using an incredible amount of cosmetics. It is almost impossible to see a girl on the street without makeup, just like a man without neatly styled hair. Constant Striving to European standards and diligent self-care makes Koreans in many ways more beautiful than us, despite the fact that they always underestimate themselves.
- Fashion
South Korea has a specific fashion. What they begin to wear reaches us only after a few years, or even does not reach us at all. It’s not for nothing that Korea is considered the country of the future, both in technology and in fashion. Miniskirts are very popular, but it’s almost impossible to see a girl with a deep neckline.
- Education
Education in the country plays perhaps the most important role. Parents spend incredible amounts of money on educating their children: they hire private teachers, enroll their children in a bunch of clubs and courses. The teaching profession is considered deeply revered and important in Korean society, best teachers They do tutoring and earn pretty good money.
Children from a young age are busy learning when they are not in school, reading a lot and teaching themselves. The most interesting thing, and what distinguishes them from us, is that Koreans understand the importance of learning and their goals for the future from childhood. Due to frequent reading, many people's eyesight deteriorates at a young age, which is why it seems that Koreans are already born with glasses.
This kind of effort is made in order to enter the best university and find Good work. As you understand, due to such a quantity smart people, competition for jobs is sky-high. Accordingly, we foreigners, with our, to put it mildly, average level of training, have nothing to do in South Korea. There are three types of foreigners you can meet in Korea: exchange students, English teachers and models. Europeans cannot work in areas where it is necessary to have contact with people, for example, if you are hired to sell ice cream, it will simply melt, since the Koreans will be embarrassed to buy it from you.
- Military service
According to the laws of South Korea, every man, regardless of social status, before the age of 28, is required to undergo a 21-month military training course. This rule is observed by everyone without exception! It is considered shameful for a man not to join the army, that's all. famous people must serve in the army, otherwise they will lose common love and respect.
This state of affairs is due to the fact that formally the South and North of Korea have been at war for more than 60 years; only an agreement on a “temporary ceasefire” is in force. The border between the countries is considered the most fortified in the world.
- Science and technology
Due to the huge number of smart people, science in the country is developing rapidly. Already, South Korea is considered a country of the future, since the variety of smart technology and unique new products sets the country apart from the rest. Students at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology are creating robots, and at the Seoul national university For the first time a dog was cloned.
Due to the development of technology, everyone has simple gadgets, from laptops to smartphones, even children and the homeless. Accordingly, there is free Wi-Fi Internet almost everywhere.
In South Korea, eSports are officially recognized, competitions attract stadiums of fans, and the best players are considered stars.
- K-pop
K-pop is a unique subculture, the genre of music most popular among Korean youth, a mixture of fashionable Western music and high-energy Japanese pop. Boy bands and girl bands are very similar to each other, often created by talent companies for commercial purposes. Every musical group and solo idol has their own dance for each song, which fans know by heart. K-pop has long gone beyond the borders of South Korea and expanded its audience throughout the world!
- Binge
South Korea is one of the most “drinking” countries in the world, according to statistics. This is not considered something shameful, and refusing an invitation to drink is perceived as disrespectful. There are many rules of etiquette that teach how to behave at the table and how to drink correctly; every Korean knows many noisy table games aimed at making everyone get drunk faster. The most popular drink is soju - a sweetish strong vodka in a traditional green bottle. Drunk Koreans are peaceful, never rowdy, smile sweetly and sing karaoke. Koreans love to sing karaoke and almost everyone knows how to do it!
Koreans love to eat and are simply obsessed with food! Skipping even one meal is considered unacceptable and akin to sin. Caring mothers prepare hearty lunches for their children for school, and in any city, on every corner there are bars and cafes where you can eat well if lunch finds you not at home. The main course comes with many extras, for example, traditional kimchi - spicy pickled Chinese cabbage - is served with all dishes. Contrary to popular stereotypes, only a few Koreans have tried dog meat.
- Superstitions
Koreans are very superstitious, they have a lot of different signs that we Europeans consider ridiculous, but behind each of these signs there are deep convictions. For example, houses do not have 4 floors, since this number is considered unlucky and is consonant with the word “death,” instead of the number 4 they write the Latin F. In South Korea, a person who wishes you happiness will never write your name in red ink, as this may lead to illness and even death.
South Korea is undoubtedly a wonderful country whose main wealth is its people. It was thanks to them that, after the end of the war, in just half a century, South Korea from ruins turned into one of the “Four Asian Tigers”, along with Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
We present to you new article about interesting facts of South Korea. As always, the sea awaits you useful facts, interesting materials, little-known and unusual data. It's all listed below!
- South Korea is a small country located on the Korean Peninsula in the center of East Asia.
- In history South Korea There is famous myth about the emergence of the Korean nation. It tells that thousands of years BC the god Hwanung descended to earth and created a woman with a bear. After that, they got married and had a son, Tangun, the future founder of Korea. In 2333 BC. he founded the country of Joseon (the great-grandfather of current Korea). It is interesting to know that the name Joseon translates to “Land of Morning Freshness.”
- Seoul is the capital of South Korea. The city's population is about 10.5 million people. According to this indicator, Seoul is on 9th place in the ranking of the most populated cities peace. The first place in the ranking is occupied by Shanghai with a population of 18 million people. - interesting fact.
- Did you know that the population density of the capital of South Korea is 17,300 people/km2! The first place in the world in this indicator is occupied by the Indian city of Mumbai with a density of 20,700 people/km2! Seoul is only eighth.
- In 1910, Korea became a colonial state. The country remained in this status until 1945.
- North Korea invaded South Korea in 1950 with the goal of creating a unified communist state. The UN intervened in the course of the war, as a result of which hostilities were stopped in 1953. As of today, there is no official relations, and the border between them is one of the most dangerous and militarized areas in the world. Technically, both states are at war.
- Korean considered original. However, it has many elements from Chinese and Japanese. This is due to the fact that both countries have had great influence on Korea throughout history. Around 1300 chinese characters are actively used in modern Korean language.
- Long before the advent of the religion of Confucianism, in the territories South Korea Shamanism was widespread, but it never had official status.
- According to official estimates by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the population of South Korea has the highest IQ in the world! Also, Korean scientists are the world's leading experts in the field of mathematics and modern technologies- interesting fact.
- This eastern state has the most modern and sophisticated IT infrastructure in the world. Korea can also boast of the world's leading brands in the field information technologies. The most famous companies are Samsung and LG.
- The country is among the TOP 5 largest car manufacturers in the world. The most popular brands are Hyundai and Kia.
- Interesting fact about South Korea: Full Gospel Church in Yeouido is the most visited Christian temple in the world! Every week the church has more than 20 thousand parishioners.
- The most visited museum in Seoul is the Museum Optical Illusions(Trick Eye Museum). More information about it and other attractions can be found in ours.
- South Korea is the world's largest shipbuilder!
- Seoul National University has cloned a dog for the first time!
- The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in South Korea has developed the world's second humanoid robot that can move independently on two "legs."
- Scientists from South Korea have created “EveR-1” - the second female android in the world! - interesting fact.
- South Korea is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. There are 480 people per 1 km2.
- Did you know that a country with a population of 50 million people occupies an area of only 99,392 km 2 .
- The dominant religion in South Korea is Christianity (29% of the population). The second religion by the number of professers is Buddhism (23%). More than 46% of the population are agnostics and atheists.
- Did you know that GDP per capita in 1963 was only $100, but now it has reached $29,000.
- Interesting fact: dormant volcano Hallasan on Jeju Island is highest point South Korean state. Its height is 1950 m above sea level.
- There are more than 20 national parks throughout the country.
- The residence of the President of South Korea is called " Blue House" This largest building on the peninsula.
- In 1988, the Summer Olympics were held in Seoul, where the South Koreans took 4th place. It's interesting to know that during the Summer Olympic Games 2012, national team South Korea entered the top five teams. Let us remind you that the United States of America took first place at these games.
- South Korea's economy ranks 14th in the world, and the country is also the 6th largest exporter and 10th largest importer in the world - an interesting fact.
- The South Korean government has provided ultra-fast Internet access in educational institutions all levels. The first digital textbooks have also been developed here, which children and students will use to study. Complete transition to the system e-learning planned for 2013.
- The word "eSports" and all professional video game competitions first appeared in South Korea! It is worth noting that the game “Starcraft” has gained incredible popularity in the country. Championships of all levels were held here, entire leagues and clans were even created. Official statistics says: more than 500 thousand only licensed copies were sold in the country!
- Interesting fact: it was invented in Korea martial arts taekwondo.
- It has been proven that Europeans first appeared in South Korea in the late 1600s. It was the crew of a Dutch merchant ship.
- Hangan is the most long river countries. It has been the main source of water for thousands of years.
- For the wonderful economic indicators and the development of modern technology, South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan are called the “Four Asian Tigers”!
Well, that's all the interesting facts. Stay a little and look
South Korea– one of the most interesting, highly developed and cultural countries in the world. The way of life of Koreans is significantly different from everyone else. We know quite little about this beautiful country, which is undoubtedly the greatest omission. I suggest you catch up a little!
- Safety
When visiting South Korea, be sure of your safety; here, even at night, you can walk the streets and not fear for your life. Koreans are highly moral people, any crime cases are considered unprecedented, and the largest ones are covered in the local news for weeks.
- Acquaintance
At first impression, to a European person, Koreans may seem rather tactless. They almost always ask personal questions like: What is your name? How many years? Family status? How many children? What is your profession? How long did you come to Korea? And these may be followed by even more personal questions: Why not married, or married to this person? Why did you choose this job? How much money do you get? We should not be offended by such interrogation; this is nothing more than ordinary interest in the interlocutor. In turn, you can also ask the same questions, the Korean will be happy to answer them.
Determining age is a mandatory basis for further communication style. If you are at least a year older than the interlocutor, regardless of your status, you will be treated with respect and reverence.
It is worth paying attention to the correct handshake: to show your respect you need to shake the other person’s hand with both hands, this also applies to elders.
- Relationship
Due to many factors, including segregated education, Koreans are very shy. Close communication and relationships between boys and girls begin in adulthood, and the period of courtship and hand-holding can last several years. Lovers love to wear the same pair of clothes.
Relationships between friends are different, for example, on the street you often meet young people who walk holding hands - this is normal, and nothing more than an ordinary manifestation of friendship. Sexual touching is also the norm!
- Plastic
Koreans have a certain ideal of beauty, which everyone strives for from their youth. Every girl should have clear, light skin, big eyes and a V-shaped face, and since not a single Korean woman has this by nature, she has to resort to plastic surgery. Every fifth woman in South Korea, according to a survey, has undergone plastic surgery. Many schoolgirls receive plastic surgery as a gift from their parents at graduation. Men are not far behind either.
- Dentistry
Dentist services in South Korea are very expensive, so everyone carefully monitors the cleanliness and hygiene of their teeth. Teeth are brushed after every meal, a toothbrush is always carried with you, and in many establishments a free toothbrush can be found in the toilet.
- Cosmetics
Koreans are very attentive to their appearance, carefully caring for their skin and hair, using an incredible amount of cosmetics. It is almost impossible to see a girl on the street without makeup, just like a man without neatly styled hair. The constant pursuit of European standards and diligent self-care makes Koreans in many ways more beautiful than us, despite the fact that they always underestimate themselves.
- Fashion
South Korea has a specific fashion. What they begin to wear reaches us only after a few years, or even does not reach us at all. It’s not for nothing that Korea is considered the country of the future, both in technology and in fashion. Miniskirts are very popular, but it’s almost impossible to see a girl with a deep neckline.
- Education
Education in the country plays perhaps the most important role. Parents spend incredible amounts of money on educating their children: they hire private teachers, enroll their children in a bunch of clubs and courses. The teaching profession is considered deeply revered and important in Korean society; the best teachers are engaged in tutoring and earn quite good money.
Children from a young age are busy learning when they are not in school, reading a lot and teaching themselves. The most interesting thing, and what distinguishes them from us, is that Koreans understand the importance of learning and their goals for the future from childhood. Due to frequent reading, many people's eyesight deteriorates at a young age, which is why it seems that Koreans are already born with glasses.
This kind of effort is made in order to get into the best university and find a good job. As you can imagine, with so many smart people, competition for jobs is sky-high. Accordingly, we foreigners, with our, to put it mildly, average level of training, have nothing to do in South Korea. There are three types of foreigners you can meet in Korea: exchange students, English teachers and models. Europeans cannot work in areas where it is necessary to have contact with people, for example, if you are hired to sell ice cream, it will simply melt, since the Koreans will be embarrassed to buy it from you.
- Military service
According to South Korean law, every man, regardless of social status, under the age of 28 is required to undergo a 21-month military training course. This rule is observed by everyone without exception! It is considered shameful for a man not to join the army; all famous people necessarily serve in the army, otherwise they lose common love and respect.
This state of affairs is due to the fact that formally the South and North of Korea have been at war for more than 60 years; only an agreement on a “temporary ceasefire” is in force. The border between the countries is considered the most fortified in the world.
- Science and technology
Due to the huge number of smart people, science in the country is developing rapidly. Already, South Korea is considered a country of the future, since the variety of smart technology and unique new products sets the country apart from the rest. Students at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology are creating robots, and Seoul National University has cloned a dog for the first time.
Due to the development of technology, everyone has simple gadgets, from laptops to smartphones, even children and the homeless. Accordingly, there is free Wi-Fi Internet almost everywhere.
In South Korea, eSports are officially recognized, competitions attract stadiums of fans, and the best players are considered stars.
- K-pop
K-pop is a unique subculture, the genre of music most popular among Korean youth, a mixture of fashionable Western music and high-energy Japanese pop. Boy bands and girl bands are very similar to each other, often created by talent companies for commercial purposes. Every musical group and solo idol has their own dance for each song, which fans know by heart. K-pop has long gone beyond the borders of South Korea and expanded its audience throughout the world!
- Binge
South Korea is one of the most “drinking” countries in the world, according to statistics. This is not considered something shameful, and refusing an invitation to drink is perceived as disrespectful. There are many rules of etiquette that teach how to behave at the table and how to drink correctly; every Korean knows many noisy table games aimed at making everyone get drunk faster. The most popular drink is soju - a sweetish strong vodka in a traditional green bottle. Drunk Koreans are peaceful, never rowdy, smile sweetly and sing karaoke. Koreans love to sing karaoke and almost everyone knows how to do it!
Koreans love to eat and are simply obsessed with food! Skipping even one meal is considered unacceptable and akin to sin. Caring mothers prepare hearty lunches for their children for school, and in any city, on every corner there are bars and cafes where you can eat well if lunch finds you not at home. The main course comes with many extras, for example, traditional kimchi - spicy pickled Chinese cabbage - is served with all dishes. Contrary to popular stereotypes, only a few Koreans have tried dog meat.
- Superstitions
Koreans are very superstitious, they have a lot of different signs that we Europeans consider ridiculous, but behind each of these signs there are deep convictions. For example, houses do not have 4 floors, since this number is considered unlucky and is consonant with the word “death,” instead of the number 4 they write the Latin F. In South Korea, a person who wishes you happiness will never write your name in red ink, as this may lead to illness and even death.
South Korea is undoubtedly a wonderful country whose main wealth is its people. It was thanks to them that, after the end of the war, in just half a century, South Korea from ruins turned into one of the “Four Asian Tigers”, along with Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan.