Do you know about South Korea? Well, at least the fact that the official name of this country is "Republic of Korea", and only thanks to the media have we become accustomed to its unofficial name "South Korea". You should definitely learn more about her!
Covering an area of only 100.210 km², this country, although small, is, as you will understand from our article, an amazing and unexpectedly diverse place that boasts many impressive achievements!
You may have heard of the country's high-performance economy, cutting-edge technology, and influential pop culture, but in fact, South Korea is more than just Samsung and Gangnam Style.
If you are interested in knowing about this country, then keep reading, because this post will probably reveal South Korea to you in a way that you could not even imagine. From obsession with cosmetics to problems with the number "4" and fans, these 25 interesting facts about the Republic of Korea you will read in one breath!
25. South Korean men are literally obsessed with cosmetics. They spend a lot of money on beauty products (particularly make-up products) to improve their appearance.
By the way, South Korean men rank first in the world in the list of consumers of cosmetic skin care products per capita, ahead of Denmark (ranked second) by 4 times!
24. Speaking of appearance and beauty, South Korea also ranks first in the world in terms of the number of plastic surgeries per capita. The United States, for example, is in 4th place - after Brazil and Thailand.
23. South Korea has a very unusual approach to age. Every child born in the country is immediately considered one year old, and the next after the birth New Year on lunar calendar he is already 2 years old. Moreover, 100 days after birth, a grand celebration is arranged for the baby.
22. The Republic of Korea is one of the most urbanized and densely populated countries in the world, but it also boasts amazing natural beauty.
For example, Jeju Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known for its magnificent cliffs and unique nature.
21. South Korea is the world leader in Internet quality, providing the highest average Internet connection speed to date. Almost 92.4% of the population are Internet users.
20. The video with the famous song "Gangnam Style" by South Korean musician PSY became the first on YouTube video with 1 billion views.
19. South Korea is known for its distinctive cuisine, largely based on seafood, but few people know that more than 90% of the seaweed consumed in the world comes from the inhabitants of this country.
18. South Korea is known for its practice of "recreating a crime". Citizens suspected of crimes such as rape or murder are led handcuffed to the scene of the crime and ordered to publicly reconstruct the course of events.
To make this procedure even more humiliating, representatives of the media are also invited there, photographing what is happening and publishing the details of this crime.
17. Most restaurants in South Korea (including fast food outlets like McDonald's) provide food delivery services by motorcycle couriers notorious for almost always speeding to deliver orders on time.
After you've finished your meal, you can simply leave your dirty dishes outside the door and the delivery courier will pick them up later.
16. In South Korea, there is a misconception known as "death by a fan." Many people in this country think that a fan left on all night indoors can cause death.
The origin of this misunderstanding is still unclear, but the fear of this electrical appliance swept the South Koreans almost immediately after its first appearance in Korea in the 1920s.
15. The Seoul metropolitan area, known as the Seoul Capital Region, is home to over 25 million people, making Seoul the third largest city in the world.
14. South Koreans love kimchi, a Korean traditional spicy side dish made from pickled (fermented) vegetables. There are about 250 different variations of this dish - from kimchi with cabbage to kimchi with radish or cucumbers.
13. South Korea is the absolute world leader in the consumption of alcoholic beverages per capita - more than 11 shots per week (one shot ≈ 44 ml). This figure is twice that of Russia.
12. Although South Korea has a very high standard of living, suicide is a serious and widespread problem. In fact, this country, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), ranks second in the world in the number of suicides.
11. Despite being adjacent to North Korea, a notorious aggressor, South Korea is one of the safest and most peaceful countries in the world. It contains extremely low level crime, and besides, it has very tough laws that practically exclude the possibility of acquiring weapons.
10. The color of a taxi in South Korea depends on the level of services provided. Taxi white or gray color are regular cars with skilled but potentially inexperienced drivers, while black taxis are luxury cars with experienced drivers.
9. Many South Koreans suffer from tetraphobia, an irrational fear of the number "4". In hospitals and public buildings, there is almost always no floor with this number. In other buildings, the fourth floor in elevators is sometimes marked with the letter "F" instead of the number "4". Designations of apartment numbers containing more than one four (such as, for example, 404) are also tried to be avoided.
8. Just like in the "4" question, South Koreans are very superstitious when it comes to writing anything in red. The red color in this country symbolizes death, and if you write someone's name in red, it will mean that you either wish him dead or think that he will die soon.
7. Despite increasing controversy and criticism over the past few years, South Korea continues to eat dog meat. This tradition, which dates back 2,000 years, still persists in the country, but as more and more South Koreans refuse to eat dogs, it may eventually disappear.
6. Until February 2015, for 62 years, adultery was illegal in South Korea. Early last year, the country's Constitutional Court overturned a law that made treason a crime and was considered a violation of the constitution.
5. Seoul residents are among the most sleep deprived people in the world. On average, a resident of the capital sleeps less than 6 hours per night, which, along with the inhabitants of Tokyo, is the lowest in the world.
4. Every July, the city of Boryeong (200 km south of Seoul) hosts perhaps the world's largest Mud Festival.
During the festival, many different competitions, contests and fights in the mud are organized, as well as sessions of mud massage and mud treatment.
Established in 1998, the Boryeong Mud Festival draws millions of visitors to the city.
3. Many South Koreans believe that blood type reflects a person's personality. They take it very seriously - just like Westerners who believe in horoscopes.
2. Samsung Corporation alone accounts for 20% of South Korea's $1.1 trillion economy. While most people think that Samsung only makes electronics, the company is also involved in construction, automotive, armored vehicles, tankers, door locks, medical equipment, household chemicals, clothing, and more.
1. Residents of South Korea prefer heated floors, called "ondol" (translated as "warm cavities"), to ordinary heating devices. Heat is transferred through pipes located under the floor.
This heating system was invented during the Goguryeo Dynasty (37 BC - 668 AD), but is still very common, heating more than 90% of the houses in the country. Therefore, South Koreans often eat, sleep and watch TV on the heated floor.
South Korea is a state "covered" with high-rise buildings and narrow-eyed residents. Well, that's it, in a nutshell, without going into details at all.
How Koreans live, how they work and relax - read about all this below interesting facts about Korea
Korea is considered one of the safest countries in the world. In any case, at night you can safely walk alone and not be afraid that some parasite will complain about you or your property.
Baseball and golf are the most popular games in Korea. And those who are no longer allowed to run with a stick - welcome to the mountains. Hiking in the mountains can rightfully be considered the third type of "game".
Koreans are not just narrow-eyed, they are also in the majority and wear glasses. By the way, regardless of age. Well, they're not born that way, are they? Although, perhaps they have an altered gene responsible for vision.
The dentist is the most expensive doctor in Korea. Therefore, residents do not just constantly chew gum, they also carry toothbrushes with them and can begin to tidy up their oral cavity in any toilet with a washbasin.
Koreans never rest. And the word "vacation" in their everyday life is generally absent as such.
Maximum - a few days "at your own expense." And then - or study, or to work, be kind.
Motels in Korea are like ants at every turn. And all because guys do not have the right to invite a girl to their house.
For Koreans, food is sacred. No one here cares how anyone is doing and who has been doing what all day. The first question is always "Did you eat?" And if the answer is "no", consider that you have committed an insane sin.
Here are some more interesting facts about Korea. Family expanses in the form of male infidelity here as "hello." Wives hardly work here, and young girls do not shy away from the geisha profession.
In Korean beer bars, it's impossible to just walk in and order a glass of steamed hops. Beer snacks are a must here.
You will never believe what kind of park exists in Korea! This is not even a park, but an area "dotted" with male phalluses.
Korea is famous for its cult of small dogs. Porket dog is everywhere. And they must be dyed different colors, and in general they make a complete "dog fashion".
The male half of the population of Korea is very addicted to alcohol. And each representative knows a lot of games "for a feast", the ultimate "goal" of which is to get drunk and forget.
The people of Korea are very kind and polite to everyone. And to tourists, and to "their own". They, just like us, love to visit coffee corners and treat themselves to good coffee.
But, unlike us, they do it several times more often, almost after every meal. So far, we are clearly inferior to them in this.
Of course, I want to see everything and learn personally, but unfortunately there is no such opportunity yet. Therefore, it is quite interesting to read about the people, traditions and characteristics of certain countries from the people who are there.
For example, South Korea is a country with a fairly long history and rich traditions. Now, just look around, Korean music videos are being broadcast on television, Korean products are taking over the market, Korean technology is ahead of many countries! Would you like to know more about the country that is so actively trying to get closer to us?
Here are some details...
the beauty
1. Korean women have a lot of cosmetics. Very. Lots and lots. If you try to count the number of products for evening care, then there will be about ten of them: makeup remover oil, facial wash, scrub or peeling, face mask, tonic, essence, lotion (yes, this is not the same as tonic ), serum or emulsion, cream, sheet mask and finally a night mask. Just imagine how much Korean women spend on personal care time and money!
2. Lovers of Korean cosmetics in Russia are sure that nothing can be better than Korean brands. But Korean women do not notice their happiness and dream of having the cherished jars of L "oreal and similar brands! The fact is that imported products in Korea are more expensive than their own, and therefore the mass market for us is approaching "luxury" for them.
3. Guys and men also like to take care of themselves. If European brands are limited in the production of men's lines of shaving and washing products, then Korean brands do everything for men that they do for women - from facial wash to BB and CC creams. And by the way, it is as usual for Koreans to carry a mirror with them as it is for Korean women.
4. In cases where cosmetics are not enough, Koreans and Korean women without any hesitation resort to plastic surgery. "Plastic surgery" in South Korea is the same as for us going to the hairdresser, for example, is a common thing. Such a phenomenon as plastic surgery "as a gift" to children from their parents at the end of school or university is also considered common.
5. It's hard to believe, but every fifth Korean woman has already managed to make herself plastic surgery. And the most popular operation is to change the shape of the eyes.
6. To avoid spending money on dentists, which can be quite expensive in South Korea, Koreans take good care of their teeth. And if in a Russian girl's handbag you can find anything you want, then in a Korean girl's handbag you can find anything you want and a toothbrush :)
7. Koreans rarely suffer from overweight, and the main advantage of almost all Korean women is slender and thin legs.
8. Speaking of legs. Korean women love and often wear mini - this is not considered something shameful, but wearing a dress or blouse with a large neckline is no longer permissible.
9. Koreans and Korean women take care not only of the face, but also of the body. One of the favorite rituals in Korea is going to the bathhouse. In Seoul alone, there are about 3,000 baths or, as they are called in Korea, chimchilbans.
10. Appearance for Koreans is almost in the first place. If you look tired and shabby, they will certainly tell you about it, but not to offend, but solely to help you :)
Food
11. One of the main passions of all Koreans is food. They love to eat tasty and a lot. If you order a dish in a cafe or restaurant, then several additional snacks and salads will probably be attached to it at once.
12. Products in Korean stores are quite expensive, so it is often more profitable to eat in cafes and restaurants than to cook on your own.
13. Koreans are very fond of bargaining, for them it is something like an integral part of the shopping process! If you know the language and find yourself in the market, then be sure to try to bring down the price of the product you like, at least for the sake of interest, be sure you can get the desired product 3-5 times cheaper.
14. If you find yourself in South Korea and want to drink tea, it will be problematic to do so. There is practically no tea in our understanding, and instead of it, Koreans usually drink decoctions from various herbs.
15. But coffee here can be found at every step, Koreans adore it.
16. Restaurants and cafes can be divided into four categories: Korean, Japanese, Chinese and European. The most expensive and prestigious are Japanese ones, followed by European ones, and Chinese and Korean ones can be found both very expensive and very simple eateries.
17. Tipping is not customary in South Korea, and trying to do so can be very offensive to the waiter.
18. Koreans are very fond of drinking and there is even a special ritual "hoeshik", according to which colleagues must gather at the bar after work and drink together once a month or even more often. If you refuse to drink on "hoeshik", then you will be considered a weirdo :)
19. The main product on the table of Koreans is rice. It is used as a side dish, and regular rice porridge on the water is often eaten instead of bread to kill the spiciness. Rice must be eaten to the end, and if you leave it on a plate, then you will be considered a very ill-mannered person.
20. In Korea, it is customary to slurp. Koreans don’t even think that it might look indecent, because in this way they show the chef that they really liked the dish, of course, it’s not customary to do it intentionally loud and defiant :) But chew with an open mouth or talk until you’ve chewed food is considered bad manners just like ours.
Life style
21. One of the manifestations of friendship for Koreans is touching. Do not be surprised if you see on the streets of Korea how guys pat each other on the shoulder, pull their hair and even do a light neck massage :)
24. Popular sports are baseball and golf. Baseball is played by children and adults, and golf is entertainment for middle-aged people. Another type of physical activity that all Koreans love to do is to go to the mountains.
25. When to go to Korea? Depends on what you want to do. If you are a fan of skiing, then winter is the perfect time, if you are more into basking in the sun, then go on a trip in the summer, as there are many beaches in South Korea, and if you just want to admire this country, then plan a trip in the spring, when cherry blossoms are everywhere, or in autumn, when the leaves turn yellow.
26. If you decide to write a letter or postcard to a Korean, then put aside the red ink, as it is believed that the name written by them will bring misfortune and even death to the person.
27. Respect for elders is the most important thing in Korean etiquette. Before going to this country, you should carefully study all types of appeals so as not to end up in an uncomfortable situation.
28. Being in the military in Korea is considered prestigious, which is why many K-pop stars go to serve regardless of their career.
29. Another interesting fact about the Korean army: there is no deferment for Korean students, but those who have only a primary school education are not taken into the army.
30. Young couples in Korea can't just decide to "live together" because it's considered immoral. Those who dare to do this will be condemned not only by their elders, but also by their peers. A couple can move into the same apartment only after the wedding.
Education
31. To get an education in South Korea, you have to pay a tidy sum, it is really expensive. By the way, unlike Russia, in South Korea legal education is much less popular.
33. The academic year in a Korean school is divided not into quarters, but into semesters and, accordingly, schoolchildren have a rest not four, but twice a year: in summer from mid-July to the end of August and in winter from mid-February to early March.
34. In almost all Korean schools, students wear uniforms.
35. Physical education is not considered a compulsory subject in many schools in South Korea; it is usually introduced as an additional discipline.
36. Koreans study in elementary school for 6 years, in middle and high schools for 3 years. Then you can go to college for 2 years, and then to the university - for 4.
37. Although you can study at school for only 12 years, you won’t be able to literally become a “twelfth grader”. The fact is that after the 6th grade elementary school goes the first grade of high school and ends, respectively, after the 3rd grade of high school.
38. Exams in Korean universities are a serious test. It even comes to the point that reminders are published in the newspapers so that the girls do not overdo it with perfume and do not wear high-heeled shoes so as not to distract themselves and others from the fateful exams.
39. A peculiar form of our USE is also in Korea. Almost all exams and tests take the form of tests and students just need to memorize a huge list of correct answers.
40. The high school program in Korea prepares the student for further education in a particular specialty, however, it is not necessary to complete it.
Work
41. Koreans are very hardworking. The school day regimen is also preserved at work - the working day begins at 7.30-9.00, depending on the company, and ends in the late evening. Although the official working day should last until 18.00, many Koreans try not to leave before the boss.
42. By the way, it is customary for men to wait for the departure of the authorities, women can leave earlier.
43. A 30-day vacation for Koreans is an unaffordable luxury. Some companies literally force their employees to go on vacation for one or two weeks, as stubborn Koreans refuse to take a vacation to prove their professionalism to their superiors.
44. Living in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is quite expensive, so many who work in this city buy housing in the suburbs, where everything is relatively cheaper, but saving money comes at the cost of time spent on the road.
45. There are only 11 official holidays in Korea.
46. If public holidays fall on Saturday or Sunday, they are not transferred to Monday, so some years become especially difficult for Koreans.
47. Koreans spend single weekends with their families - they go to visit each other or get out into nature together.
48. It is difficult for bank employees to stay in one place for a long time. The fact is that many bosses believe that in 2-3 years an employee has too many acquaintances, connections, and they become higher for him than the interests of the company.
49. Competition in South Korea is very strong. If the employee nevertheless decides to go on a long vacation, then when he returns, he will most likely find his place occupied.
50. Even in a small family business, the same strict rules apply as in large corporations: exactly the same long working hours and exactly the same short holidays.
Family
51. A marriage proposal in Korea is usually made purely formally, when a restaurant has already been booked and a guest list has been drawn up. Why then do it at all? Everything is simple - to please the future bride :)
52. Wealthy families hold two weddings - in European style and in traditional Korean.
53. The head of the family in Korea is always a man, this is not discussed.
54. Husband and wife should not quarrel and scold friends in the presence of older relatives.
56. Even in the family circle, it is not customary to address each other by name, this is equated with an insult. There is a special respectful treatment for each member of the family.
57. A Korean family treats a pregnant wife very carefully, all close relatives try to take care of her and show all kinds of care. But the meeting from the hospital does not take place as festively as in Russia.
58. It is customary for children in Korea to be pampered a lot, they are not denied practically anything, but in return they demand a great return in terms of study from children.
59. Mostly mothers bring up children, since fathers spend most of the day at work and return closer to the night and communicate with their children mainly on weekends. However, the father is still the authority for the child.
60. The husband's parents in Korea are called "relatives" in relation to the child, and the wife's parents are called "external". But these are just names, usually both "native" and "external" grandparents communicate with children equally hot :)
Who is familiar with South Korea and lived there, will you correct? Or add...
10. Alcohol
Drinking alcoholic beverages is quite an important part of Korean culture. It helps people communicate and get to know each other better. At least once a month, Koreans go out with colleagues for a drink. Such gatherings are called “hoesik”, and a lot of alcohol is drunk there. However, when it comes to alcoholic beverages, there are many rules. If the person pouring your beer is older than you, you should hold the glass with both hands. If you are pouring a drink for someone older than you, hold the bottle with both hands. And remember, the first to drink is the one who is the oldest, and at the moment when you drink, turn away from him so that he does not see how you drink.
Even if you don't drink alcohol, you must take a glass or you will be thought badly. Always leave a little drink in the glass, and never pour yourself. Also keep in mind that if the company began to drink, then this is for a long time. During “hoesik” there are no restrictions on how much you can drink. People are drinking all the time and shouting “Kon-Bay!”. And when they wake up the next morning, they can treat themselves to a pork broth called “haejangguk”, which means “hangover soup”, which promises to relieve you of unpleasant symptoms. But sooner or later it will be “hoesik” time again, and if you see a bunch of businessmen dragging along the street, alcohol is to blame.
9. Red ink
Every society has its own signs and superstitions: when a European might worry about black cats crossing his path, open umbrellas and spilled salt. Koreans hate red ink. Supposedly, if you write someone's name in red, that person is in for misfortune in the near future. He might even die.
So why are Koreans so afraid of red? Previously, when a South Korean died, his name was written on the tombstone in red. People believed that red scares away demons and protects the dead, but if you write the name of a living person in red, everything will be the other way around. Therefore, if you are writing a letter, signing a contract or something else, it is better to play it safe and use a black pen.
8. Proper handshake
When Bill Gates met with Korean President Park Geun-hye, the Korean media was shocked. Many found Gates' behavior unacceptable, many newspapers and talk shows discussed his behavior, the Internet blew up his rude gesture. So what exactly shocked the audience so much? When Gates shook hands with the president, his left hand was in his pocket.
In South Korea, there are rules for shaking hands, and they depend on the status of the person. Shaking hands with one hand is usually a daily action, however, under certain circumstances, it can have a different meaning. If you shake hands with a friend of the same age or younger, you can safely do it with one hand. But if you greet someone older than you in age or position, you must do it with both hands. So if you have to shake hands with your Korean boss, you also need to cover the handshake from above with your other hand. It will be even better if you bow slightly, and remember to always make eye contact with the person. Good manners are always respected, even if you are the richest person in the world.
7. South Korean education
Students in South Korea are unusually smart. They are the second in the world in terms of the number of readers and 93% of students graduate from the university, moreover, Korea has the second highest quality of education in the world. How are they all so smart? It's all about "hagwons."
Hagwons are private educational institutions and are almost always open even when the public ones are closed. Children learn many subjects there, from math to taekwondo and even belly dancing. The best teachers go to the best students, and some of the teachers are so popular they can make millions of dollars a year. However, those teachers who do not show good results do not stay long in the profession. This is capitalism in action and the Hagwons are making good money. Parents of Korean children spend $17 billion a year on education.
But Hagwons also have a negative side. Rich families can afford the best teachers, while poor families have to settle for less. What's more, classes take place in the afternoon, so children go to school twice a day and return home mentally and physically tired. Even the Korean government has passed a law that classes should not end after 10 pm. students need rest. The general desire to study is connected with the state exam. If a student does well in this exam, he can get into a good college, if not, he will have to study at a second-rate school. Not surprisingly, Korea has the highest suicide rate. Is all this good or bad? Only the students themselves can answer this question.
6. Korea-Japan rivalry
Many countries have friendly rivalries like Australia and New Zealand, or warlike rivalries like Pakistan and India. Japan and Korea are somewhere in the middle. Even if they do not point nuclear weapons at each other, the situation will still remain tense.
In the past, Japan had a bad habit of invading the Korean Peninsula. After several failed attempts, the Japanese successfully conquered Korea in 1910, forcing the Koreans to practice Shinto and speak Japanese. Things went much worse during World War II, when the Japanese forced Korean women into prostitution in China's brothels.
Decades later, many South Koreans still believe that the Japanese have not apologized for the war. In a poll about which nation Koreans hate the most, Koreans chose Japan while North Korea gained 11.7 percent. As a result of this confrontation, the Koreans even began to call the Sea of Japan the East Sea.
5. Discussion about skirts
South Korea is a very conservative country, which is why it is quite strange to see so many female legs. Miniskirts are the norm in Korea. Even business ladies usually wear minis to work. But Korea hasn't always been so liberal about showing legs.
From 1963 to 1979, South Korea was ruled by the dictator Park Chung Hee, and under his regime, women's clothing was heavily regulated. During this period, it was illegal to wear skirts that ended more than 20 centimeters above the knee. Girls, at the entrance to the school, were checked for lines. There were also severe restrictions on hair length. Today, many fear that the country may return to the state "fashion police".
4. Toilet theme amusement park
There are many strange amusement parks in the world, but South Korea has surpassed them all. Suwon City boasts a toilet-themed amusement park. The park opened in 2012 in honor of the former beloved mayor of Suwon, Mr. Toilet.
The fact is, the mayor was obsessed with toilets. His goal in life was to provide people with good toilets, and teach the world how to properly maintain them. Mr. Sim organized the World Toilet Organization and during the 2002 championship he provided all football fans with quality toilets. With his initiative, the WTO decided to build modern toilets in third world countries such as the Philippines.
In 2007, Sim built a strange building in the shape of a toilet, which, after his death in 2009, was turned into a museum. In this so-called theme park, all the attributes associated with the toilet are collected. And just like all the best things in life, you can visit the park for free.
3. Plastic surgery
Everyone wants to be beautiful, especially South Koreans. According to a survey in 2009, one in five Korean women had plastic surgery, and what's more, it's not considered shameful in Korea. Even graduating girls go under the surgeon's knife, and often this is a gift from their parents for graduation. One of the most popular Korean reality shows is about how "ugly" people turn into "beauties". Even Miss Korea 2012 had surgery, and everyone accepted it as normal. Plastic surgery is not just for women, men are often assured that they will be more successful if their appearance is changed for the better.
Ideally, women want to look the same: small nose, V-shaped chin and big eyes. However, many Koreans pay too much for their new look. 52 percent of women say that after a facelift, their skin lost sensitivity, and it also became difficult to chew and swallow. And one of the latest plastic trends is the creation of a smile: the corners of the lips are artificially raised, which creates the illusion of a smile.
2. Bullfight
In a bullfight in Korea, there is no bullfighter and no red rag. Here the bull fights the bull. Ranchers travel across the country in search of the perfect bulls to fight with. They choose animals with large horns, thick necks and a massive body. Then the bulls are trained, and a wire is inserted into the horns, forming hooks from it. These bulls also have a special diet consisting of fish, live octopuses and snakes.
Next, the bulls are brought to the arena. The performance is attended by musicians, cheerleaders and spectators. Bulls are brought to the amphitheater, each of them has a name written on the side. With the help of ropes they are attracted to each other and the battle begins. Luckily, not much blood is shed and the animals usually survive. The match ends when one bull leaves the arena. Therefore, fights can end in a couple of seconds or last for hours. When the battle ends, the winner takes the prize and money, while the losers drown their grief in rice wine.
1. Terminator jellyfish
It looks like the beginning of a sci-fi movie. The oceans are teeming with jellyfish, and a group of scientists have created a robot to fight them. This is not a movie script, it really takes place on the coast of South Korea, and may soon spread to the whole world.
The number of jellyfish is increasing, and this creates a lot of problems. Swarms of jellyfish can spread hundreds of kilometers, interfere with industrial fishing and force tourists to stay away from the coast, which also affects the economy. Only South Korea has already lost $300 million due to the invasion of jellyfish, and in Sweden they were forced to close a nuclear power plant, as jellyfish fell into pipes and disabled equipment. Therefore, scientists from the Korea Institute of Science and Technology cooperated to solve this problem.
They launched terminator jellyfish. These are robots that find jellyfish and destroy them on their way. The main robot has a programmed direction, all the others follow it, receiving a wireless signal. Robots on the surface of the water track their prey with the help of cameras. Once they spot an object, they trap it in a net and pulverize it with numerous blades. Initially, the robot could exterminate up to 900 kg of jellyfish, now this figure has increased to 2000. Scientists are working on improved robots, their task is to teach robots to cope with waves and work even more efficiently. Soon the coast of Korea will be freed from jellyfish, it's only a matter of time.
There are a huge number of amazing and interesting countries in the world that annually attract thousands of tourists from all over the world. South Korea is no exception. In addition, it belongs to the influential countries of the world and is equated with Japan or China. South Korea boasts innovative inventions that are popular around the world. This is a young country that is constantly developing and keeping pace with technological progress. Not bad at all for a country that was only founded in 1948. Next, we suggest reading interesting and amazing facts about South Korea.
1. South Korea is one of the safest countries in the world.
2. If a crime case occurs in South Korea, it is covered in local newspapers for a week.
3. The territory of this state is quite small, in connection with this, civilization is everywhere.
4. Baseball is the most popular sport in South Korea.
5. Runner-up sports games South Korea takes golf.
6. Koreans like to roam the mountains because it is their hobby.
7.90% of South Koreans are nearsighted, so they have to wear contact lenses or glasses.
8.Internet Explorer is the browser used in South Korea, which is why all sites in this country are created for this browser and they may not work in another.
9. Coffee houses in South Korea are found at every turn, because Koreans are great coffee lovers.
10. You can find free internet in almost any institution in South Korea.
11. South Korea supports the domestic manufacturer with particular confidence.
12. Agriculture is considered the most important sector of the South Korean economy.
13. In South Korea, dental services are considered quite expensive, so the inhabitants of this country carefully monitor their oral cavity.
14. Koreans take away study important role because they study from morning until late at night.
15. There is no vacation in South Korea.
16. There are 2 main big holidays in this country. This is the New Year and the autumn festival. These days, Koreans rest for 3 days.
17. In South Korea, it is rare to find a person who is overweight.
18. Teachers from South Korea can only be fired by presidents.
19. A huge number of residents of Korea have a flat butt and small breasts.
20. The girls of South Korea are confidently ready to show their legs, but not their bust.
21. When graduating from an institute or school, most Korean women make a gift for themselves: correction of the eyelid or nose.
22. Residents of South Korea know how to take care of their hair and their own skin, which is why it’s hard to imagine them without makeup.
23. Many people say that Korean women are much more beautiful than Japanese women, despite the fact that their beauty is created by artificial means.
24. In South Korea, everyone has a cell phone, even homeless people.
25. Despite the fact that South Korea is a clean country, it is rare to find an urn there.
26. Every resident of South Korea prefers to sing, so karaoke is their main hobby.
27. The peak of shopping in South Korea begins after about 7 pm.
28. Motels in South Korea are next to churches.
29. Koreans are not allowed to bring a girl into the house, so there are many motels in this country.
30. Every guy, except for the disabled, must pass the army service in South Korea.
31. South Korea has a cult of food.
32. Koreans, instead of asking about the life of a friend, ask: “Did you eat well?”
33. About every dish from South Korea, a resident of this country will say that it is good for health.
34. Residents of South Korea drink much more than Russians.
35. Every resident of Korea knows a hundred table fun entertainment.
36.25% of Korean women provide sex services, they are prostitutes.
37.Korean married men cheat on their spouses.
38. A huge number of women from South Korea who have a husband do not work.
39. Older women in South Korea have about the same appearance.
40. There are no stray animals in South Korea.
41. Foreigners in South Korea are divided into 2 types: English teachers and exchange students.
42. Residents of South Korea prefer to sit on the floor than on a chair or sofa.
43. To catch a Korean by surprise in the rain is unrealistic.
44. Korean music is mainly pop music.
45. Because of the downpour, South Korea often suffers from floods.
46. There are no squares in South Korea.
47. A lot of Korean bars suggest ordering a snack for beer.
48. Koreans, when meeting someone, first ask about their age.
49. Young people in South Korea make romantic relationships the same as in the movies.
50. Smoking in this state is allowed almost everywhere.
51. There are very few women who smoke in Korea.
52. In South Korea, almost no one is called by name.
53. South Korea is exactly the state that is located in the middle of East Asia.
54. The language of Koreans is the most original.
55. This state is one of the five largest car manufacturers.
56.South Korea is one of many States that is densely populated.
57. There are more than 20 national parks on the territory of this state.
58. All professional competitions in the video game segment originated in South Korea.
59. The Hangang is the longest river in South Korea.
60. Taekwondo, which is a martial art, also originated in this country.
61. Alcohol is an old enemy of South Korea.
62. In order not to seem rude, shaking hands in South Korea is done according to the rules.
63. South Korea is a conservative state.
64. Until 1979, South Korea strictly controlled women's clothing. Then not only the length of the skirt was regulated, but also the length of the hair.
65. South Korea is famous for its theme parks.
66. In South Korea, a toilet park was created, where various items from toilets of various eras were presented to the attention.
67. Corridas have their own specifics in Korea, because bulls must drink alcohol before the fight.
68. South Korea is the most interesting country on the entire globe.
69. Residents of Korea are afraid of red.
70. South Korean students are distinguished by an extraordinary mind.
71. A huge number of restaurants in South Korea deliver food to your home.
72. Korean men love cosmetical tools, they are no less obsessed with makeup than women.
73. Since 1998, a mud festival has been held in South Korea, which was originally considered an ordinary advertisement.
74. In South Korea, Valentine's Day is celebrated with a special twist. This day is dedicated to the representatives of the stronger sex.
75. In 1981, the country succeeded in establishing the Korean Baseball Organization, which allows young people to let off steam.
76. Blood in South Korea helps to determine the personality.
77. Seoul is the center of fashion and the capital of South Korea.
78. The sizes of underwear, clothes and shoes are considered completely different in Korea.
79. Soju is the most favorite alcohol of Koreans.
80. The most unclaimed procedure in South Korea is hair straightening in beauty salons.
81. Push the camera into the front mobile phones the Koreans thought of it.
82. Selfies also came from South Korea.
83. Residents of South Korea are ready to give a lot of money for their child to be a doctor in the future.
84. Meeting Koreans holding hands on the street is a completely adequate phenomenon.
85. Residents of Korea can laugh for hours without much reason.
86. In South Korea, there is a park that is lined with sculptures of male genital organs.
87. Cellular communication in this state is not cheap.
88. You can always get free water in the canteen of South Korea.
89. Koreans pronounce the letters “Ж” and “Р” with difficulty.
90. Residents of South Korea, especially women, champ at the table.
91. Koreans in the club do not dance, but jump.
92. Tourists are loved and treated well in South Korea.
93. Until the 1960s, Korea was considered one of the poorest countries.
94. There is practically no drug addiction in South Korea.
95. In this state, dairy products are considered chic.
96. The Dharani scroll, which was found in South Korea, is considered the oldest printed edition.
97. Koreans are obsessed with their own photos.
98. In South Korea, it is customary to treat elders well, as well as to say hello even to strangers.
99. South Koreans are the hardest working people in the world.
