10 Interesting Facts About South Korea

Here are 10 facts about South Korea:

1. Koreans love reading newspapers. They have 63 daily editions in print.

2. South Korea is the only nation in the world that is completely broadband connected, at 100Mb.

3. Everything closes late, with most stores open until at least 11:00 p.m. Restaurants, cafes, bars, and street food vendors stay open even later, sometimes until 4 a.m.

4. Fruit is really expensive in the country. A watermelon will set you back about 30,000 won, about US$25

5. The taxis are color coded. If you want to save a few won, you should get into a grey or white cab. If you choose a black cab, you will get more luxury and an experienced driver.

6. South Korea is a technology heaven. It is the birthplace of Samsung and LG, the second and third largest mobile phone companies worldwide.

7. Taekwondo is the national sport and is everywhere in Korea. There is a school in every town. Many Korean kids learn taekwondo as a routine part of their education.

8. South Korea’s emigration rate is one of the highest in world, with a huge slice of the ethnic Koreans finding their way to nearby nations Japan, China, and countries of the former Soviet Union. However it has been reported that the rate has dropped.

9. You can easily travel around South Korea by high-speed trains, bus routes, ferry services, and airports.  High-speed trains connect the major cities such as Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon, and Gwangju.

10. Number four is considered extremely unlucky. An interesting fact is that most buildings in South Korea don’t have a 4th floor.