Korea Plan: Interesting South Korea Facts

Culture, Traditions, And Others

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  The number 4 is considered unlucky.
  
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  Red is considered a lucky color.
  
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  Spam is a common gift during Korean Thanksgiving.
  
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  Going to a national park is a stress reliever.
  
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  Taekwondo, or “the way of the fist and foot,” originated in Korea.
  
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  Internet Explorer is required for South Koreans. Since 1999, both exclusively and by legislation.
  
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  Toilet papers are nice gifts for housewarming.
  
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  Over 90% of the seaweed consumed worldwide is harvested in South Korea.
  
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  It is not a good idea to leave an electric fan on overnight in South Korea.
  
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  It is customary on Jeju Island for women to work while their husbands stay at home.
  
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  Crime reenactment is a popular pastime in South Korea.
  
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  Spam is a common gift during Korean Thanksgiving
  
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  Crows are considered unlucky in Korea.
  
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  Leg fidgeting is considered bad.
  
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  Blood kinds are important to South Koreans.
  
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  There is a romantic holiday almost every 14th of the month.
  
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  The crane is a symbol of good fortune.
  
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  If you see a name written in red in South Korea, it’s a negative sign; it means the individual is dead or on their way to death.
  
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  Hyundai KIA is the world’s fifth-largest automaker and Asia’s second-largest.
  
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  Asking “Have You Eaten Well?” is also a way of asking, “How are you?”
  

Fun Fact: Korean Is Easy To Learn!
We have learned so much about South Korea, South Koreans, and the Korean culture, but why not go deeper? Why not take one step higher and learn the Korean language. You may have known a lot of information and facts about South Korea and its people, but it will be way better if you know how to talk to them and make meaningful connections.


Remember, language and culture are always connected. So, if you wanna start