Surprising facts about South Korea

It's common to ask about bloodtypes

Koreans believe that your bloodtype contributes to your personality and characteristics. Therefore, the bloodtype of a potential partner is of significance.

South Koreans are one year old when born

One explanation for this is that the baby is nine months in the mothers womb before born, which is almost one year.

North and South Korea are still at war

The countries have agreed to a truce in 1953, yes, but they still haven't made up. There's often news of possible threats of North Korea. Despite this, it's safe to live or travel in South Korea.

Koreans prefer titles over names

South Korean culture is very hierarchical, and much of it is based on age. It's very important to respect the elderly and actually everyone who's older than you are. Koreans only call someone by their first name in specific, informal situations.

4 Is an unlucky number

While Americans leave out the number 13 in elevators, Koreans do this with the number 4.

South Korea is known for plastic surgery

People from all over the world come to the country for plastic surgery. Korea knows high beauty standards. For Koreans, it's completely normal to change their chin, nose, or other features.

Both men and women use makeup

It's not weird for Koreans of all genders to wear makeup daily. They also invest in a good skincare routine.

Seoul is the third-largest city in the world

The capital city counts 25 million people! Other big cities in South Korea are Busan, the second largest city of South Korea, and Jeju-Do, on the biggest island of South Korea.

South Korea has the fastest internet in the world

South Korea beats every other country with their blazing fast internet connection speed.

Couples at Christmas, families at New Year

This is the opposite of what most people do worldwide!