Korea Plan: Interesting South Korea Facts

About South Korea

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  The Siberian tiger is the country’s national animal.
  
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  The Mugunghwa is South Korea’s national flower (Rose of Sharon).
  
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  The national anthem of the Republic of Korea is “Aegukga,” also known as “The Patriotic Song.”
  
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  In South Korea, the legal age is 19.
  
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  South Korea is home to the world’s first astronomical laboratory.
  
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  South Korea deployed the world’s first robotic prison guards.
  
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  South Korea has a multiparty system in place.
  
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  South Korea celebrates White Day on March 14th.
  
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  Heated flooring has taken the place of air heaters in South Korea.
  

About South Koreans

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  Koreans enjoy drinking and partying.
  
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  South Koreans have a fear of the sun.
  
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  South Koreans appear to have ties to Central Asian populations.
  
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  South Koreans work extra hours with an average of 55 hours
  
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  South Koreans believe that the number 4 is unlucky.
  
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  Same-sex touching is common among friends in South Korea.
  
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  Most of the major religions exist peacefully in South Korea.
  
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  No matter how well-groomed his beard appears, a man with a beard is regarded as filthy and untidy.
  
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  Suspects accused of crimes such as murder or rape may be forced to recreate their crimes in public.
  
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  The average person in Seoul gets less than six hours of sleep per night.
  
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  Around 14% of South Korean teenagers are addicted to the internet.
  
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  The estimated IQ of South Koreans is the highest in the world.
  
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  Those who attain the age of 60 are required to give a lavish party known as a ‘hwangap.’
  
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  Yuna Kim, often known as “Queen Yuna,” made history by becoming the first Korean woman to win a gold medal in Figure Skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada.