Korea Plan: Interesting South Korea Facts

South Korea’s Jeju Island Is The Country’s Largest Island


Since Jeju Island was mentioned above, let’s talked about it. Jeju Island is the country’s largest island. It’s famous for its beach resorts and volcanic landscape, which includes craters and cave-like lava tubes. It is also famous for the production of skincare products which are produced from the natural ingredients found there.
South Korea Is A Mountainous Country
For those who love to hike, you’ll definitely enjoy South Korea. There are lots of tourist attractions in South Korea where you can go to the mountains and hike. South Korea has the T’aebaek Mountains that extend north-south along the eastern coast of South Korea. A fun fact about the mountains of South Korea is that they do not reach particularly high altitudes.
There Are Three Major Rivers In South Korea
The three major rivers in South Korea are the Han River, Kŭm River, and Naktong River. The Naktong River is South Korea’s longest river. These rivers are from the T’aebaek Mountains. ‘The Naktong River flows south for 523 kilometers (325 miles) to the Korea Strait. Its streamflow is highest during the rainy summer months and lowest during the dry winter months.
In August, South Korea Has The Hottest Weather
When visiting South Korea, it’s important to know the weather. Most people, especially those who come from countries that do not experience snow, want to experience the cold and snowy weather in South Korea. With that, August is indeed the month to avoid. August is the hottest month in South Korea, with temperatures averaging 25 degrees Celsius.
The World’s Largest Department Store Is Located In South Korea
Did you know that South Koreans are shopping addicts? Well, it’s one of their past times. Restaurants and bars are already closing around 11:00 pm, but some shopping malls usually open later. With this, it’s no surprise that they have the biggest department store in the world, which is Shinsegae. Even if you’re not from South Korea, you’ll be tempted to splurge because they also accept big credit card users.