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10 VERY COOL FACTS ABOUT SOUTH KOREAN CULTURE

by Johnson Okunade
February 21, 2018 - Updated on May 6, 2020
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10 VERY COOL FACTS ABOUT SOUTH KOREAN CULTURE
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Discover some of the more unknown aspects of South Korean culture and society!



1. Upon release of ‘Gangnam Style’ in 2012, South Korean musician Psy, became an unlikely global treasure; loved and imitated by Prime Ministers and small children alike. Not only did Psy beat You Tube records as the first person to gain 1 billion views, but he retains his position of most viewed video with current viewings of 2,802,722,518. Topping the music charts of 30 different countries by the end of 2012, Gangnam Style refers to the wealthy lifestyle within the Gangnam District of Seoul.
psy ban ki moon
2. South Korean men like to make the most of their appearances and, as such, it is believed that almost a quarter of men use makeup as part of their daily routine.
korean men trying makeup
3.  Women too like to make the most of their appearances which places South Korea in the prime position of the country with the highest per capita cosmetic procedures globally.  It is estimated that a fifth of South Korean women have undertaken at least one cosmetic procedure (with eyelid surgery being the most popular).
eyelid surgery korea
4.  Westerners visiting South Korea rarely resist a visit to Haesindang Park – or, as Westerners like to call it ‘Penis Park’.  As the name suggest, Haesingdang Park is home to a wide range of sculptured penises which, to my knowledge, is the largest collection of animated giant penises globally. 
penis park korea
You may well scoff at the idea of a penis park, but underlying legend dictates a terrible tale in which a young virgin died when the ocean tide came in at the site near to the park’s erection (author’s pun), leaving the love of her life watching helplessly from a distance. The following day, the fish that were usually caught by local fishermen were found dead on the shore.  When one of the fishermen urinated in the water, the fish miraculously returned which led them to believe that the young virgin was sorrowful at the relationship she had failed to consummate. Penis park was established shortly afterwards to appease her.
5. Partnering Japan in this honourable accolade, South Korea has the lowest number of obese citizens in the world. Well with their healthy diet no wonder!
korean food
6. South Korea uses ‘crime re-enactment’ as a way of demonstrating to the public that it is in full control in the investigation of crimes which have received wide public attention. Crime re-enactment involves escorting the accused to the scene in which the crime took place and ordering them to re-enact what happened. A humiliating event, the accused is photographed by the media and the public are allowed to spectate.  This is something that has attracted considerable human rights interest as the individuals involved have often yet to be charged.  In a culture where ‘face’ is everything, the fall out for those who are subsequently found to be innocent can be devastating.
crime reenactment korea
7. The number four is considered unlucky in South Korea.  In much the same way that you won’t find a hospital bed in the UK numbered 13 for example, you won’t find the ‘fourth floor’ in South Korea and houses won’t be numbered ‘4’.  Bearers of gifts in South Korea are also unlikely to take gifts in blocks of four – e.g. four red roses. Why is it unlucky?  Some claim that it is because it sounds like the Chinese word for ‘death’. Other superstitions suggest that you shouldn’t allow your legs to shake restlessly or your feet to tap about as you are literally shaking off any good luck that might be coming your way.  It’s also suggested that you don’t give your partner new shoes as they might use them to run away in….
4 unlucky korean culture
8. For all those who love takeaway food, you will certainly find Fact Number 8 very cool.  The majority of restaurants – including those such as MacDonald’s, will deliver food directly to your door.  You don’t even need to clean your rubbish up afterwards – just leave it outside your door and the delivery person will pick it up later.
mcdonalds southkorea
9. Valentine’s Day takes on a new element in South Korea as men are the subject of gifts and pampering.
valentines day korea
10. Like a number of other cultures, babies in South Korea are considered one year old at birth.  For those not familiar with this concept, (and to confuse you even more), following the New Year in South Korea, everybody automatically ages a year.  If therefore, a new born baby enters the world in the last week of December as a one year old, then the same child is considered two years’ old a couple of weeks later.
korean baby
Source: Commisceo Global

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