Korea Plan: Interesting South Korea Facts

In South Korea, There Are Two Types Of Traditional Marriages


Have you heard that Hyun-Bin and Son Ye-jin from the hit K-drama series Crash Landing On You are getting married? Marriage is an important part of every South Korean’s life. There are lots of cultures and traditions behind Korean marriage, and there are two types of traditional marriages. The first is known as ‘yonae,’ or love marriage, and the second is known as ‘chungmae,’ or arranged marriage. If locals refuse to marry, they will be referred to as a “Big Baby” in Korean slang.
South Korean Culture Includes Group Blind Dating
Did you remember the scene in Reply 1988 where Bo-ra and Sun-woo ended up seeing each other on a blind date set by their colleagues? Well, blind dating is normal in South Korea. Going on a blind date to find a partner is okay but don’t expect too much from the first date. If the first thing worked, then you can work on the next one.
Taxis In South Korea Are Assigned A Color Code
A white or grey taxi is a simple vehicle driven by a qualified but unskilled driver. Black cabs, on the other hand, are luxury vehicles driven by expert drivers.
Love Motels Are Popular In South Korea
South Koreans usually rent rooms just for one night or a few hours. This provides privacy for the couple since most of them live with their family even in their 20s. Of course, there are varieties of love motels, from the cheapest to luxurious ones.
South Korean Women Have Three Variety Of Haircuts
South Korean women have only around three various haircuts to choose from, and their age and marital status determine them. If a girl has long hair, she is single; if she has a short haircut, she has recently married; and older women have perms.
More Facts About South Korea
If you have enjoyed the group of facts about South Korea above, here are some more. It’s better to know a lot than to know nothing.