FX.co ★ What can surprise foreigners in South Korea

Webcomics (webtoons)

Webcomics, or webtoons, are extremely popular in South Korea. Images of popular plots can be found everywhere, including subway stations.

Men care about their appearance

Representations of male beauty in South Korea are quite unique: Korean men not only wear special nipple stickers but also shave their legs.

Education as a top priority

In South Korea, education has a very important place in the student's life. Adolescents and students learn from early morning to late evening, and libraries close after 01:00 am, and quite often many students stay there until late.

Isolation from the rest of the world

Residents of South Korea are focused only on their national identity, and the culture of other countries is of little interest to them. They do not know any names of legendary pop stars or musicians. They did not hear about Titanic or Harry Potter. But they adore their pop music (K-pop) and from the very childhood dream to become pop stars.

No dumpsters on the streets

Thanks to the tradition of sorting garbage in Asian countries, there are no ordinary dumpsters on the streets of South Korean cities.

Delicious valentines

Here, tangerines are used as valentines. Koreans decorate them with funny smileys and give them to someone they like.

Teachers do not receive gifts

In this country, any gift to the teacher is considered a bribe, so in South Korea, grateful parents give teachers a cup of coffee, and children usually bring sweets.

High popularity of the president

South Korean President Moon Jae-in is now almost 70 years old, and he is incredibly popular in his country. Despite his advanced age, he is considered one of the most handsome men in his homeland.

Things for the lazy

In Korean stores, there are many things for lazy people that can save time. These include toothbrushes with tooth paste on them or vegetables cut into cubes.