10 Strange Things You Can Only Find In South Korea

• 4:56 pm July 4, 2018
• Hazel

Everyone has a different perspective on everything and which is why different parts of the world have different customs and traditions that they follow. The land of South Korea has its own perspective as well… here people believe in the superstitions but at the same time, they also are quite updated with technology. People follow some weird traditions here that are sometimes useful and should be adopted by everyone around the world. And sometimes they are just downright strange and unexplainable. Here is a compilation of strangest things that are common in South Korea.

Government support for pregnant ladies

Pregnant ladies receive a special credit card with $500 that they can use for medical aid.

These women even get special places for parking and also different seats painted in pink color on the subway so that others get to know about the expectant mother.

Uniform for Kindergarten

There’s a uniform of a certain color for kindergarteners so that they don't get lost during walks, etc. And so that they can be easily be spotted in the crowd during walks.

Cosmetic surgery

It has been reported that around 20-30% of South Korean women get plastic surgery there is also this weird thing that is followed by some parents in Korea, where they gift double eyelid surgery to their daughters on their 16th birthday. Now that's too weird.

Fast food delivery to your door step

There are many restaurants and many fast food chains in South Korea deliver fresh food to your home via motorcycle drivers. And they even come back to get the dirty dishes, so you just have to keep the dirty dishes outside the door after finishing the food.

Connection between blood group type and personality

They mostly know their blood group and relate it with personality traits. As we do with zodiacs. There are articles books etc which explains the compatibility between people of different blood group types and people date the one who’s compatible with their blood group type.

Koreans have two ages

Babies are considered one year old at birth, and they count up from the January 1st of every year. A person who was born on May 16, 1993, which makes her 24 everywhere else, but she is considered 25 in South Korea.

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South Korean men love makeup

South Korean men love to put on makeup on their faces. Almost 20% of men do it regularly. Men’s cosmetic has a huge market in South Korea. That is why they look so perfect all the time.

They sleep anywhere

They can get a power nap anywhere they wish. They are mostly workaholics and even students get usually only 4-5 hours of sleep. That explains why they take power naps.

Convenient stores serve as get together places as well

South Koreans don’t need to visit a restaurant or bar as convenient stores can be used for a hangout with friends or get together. And they even sell alcohol at cheap rates. That's awesome!

Couples are seen in twinning

Couples over there, wear the same dresses so that others get to know that they are dating. One can easily find many pairs of shoes and dresses that are designed for the young as well as old couples, in local shops.