Every people had a dream destination who want to explore someday, destinations that became their goal to achieve once they already save money and prepared passport and Visa. Furthermore, it is not easy to explore the country without knowing the cultures and traditions present in that country. There are do's and don't need to follow if you entered in different country that has different culture, belief and traditions. One of the best way to avoid future conflicts is to research for traditions, beliefs and culture in that country, it is also required to show respect to their culture and beliefs.
One of the favorite destinations that people dream to explore is South Korea. South Korea known globally because of its K-Pop industry and wonderful culture. Take a seat and enjoy while exploring the world of South Korea.
History of Korea
Korea was anneved by the Empire of Japan in 1910, Korean people suffered in arms of Japanese and they experienced abuse, slavery, rape, killing, etc. The original Flag of Japan is sunrise which Korean hated most because it assembles how Japanese tortured Korean people during World War II. At the end of second world War, the country was divided into soviet and American zone. Korean Military dictators recovered the country and grow its economy. Until 1990's the country became democratic state. Korea was divided into 2 archipelago which is North and South Korea, is it South Korean Government biggest problem because North Korea handles nuclear weapons that can erase any countries in this world in just one push of button. Both countries was divided by wall also known as "Demililitarized Zone" in which it is the most explosive borders in the world consist of thousands of military personnel form both country.
Average Salary
The average salary for South Korean Citizens is 2,600 dollars a month unlike in North Korea which the average salary for North Korean citizen is just 40 dollars a month. It is how North Korean people treated by their dictator leader. In North Korea, there are cases of slavery, abused and extortion to civilians. It is the reason why North Korean people want to escape North Korea and taking the risk to pass the Demililitarized zone. There are people who successfully escape North Korea and shared their story at National Television of South Korea. It is the sad reality in North Korea, people suffered too much unlike in South Korea that people have freedom.
South Korea Economy
South Korea is the World's 11th largest economy by Nominal Gross Domestic Product and the world's 5th largest exporter.
6th largest car manufacturer
World's largest ship builder
World's largest manufacturer of memory chips.
Cultures in Korea
Most Korean have great work ethics, you can say that Korean live to work and not work to live. Korea is also known for its intensity, starting at young age many children are forced into hurried culture and there's no turning back. They are raised to study multiple hours a day at schools of all kinds. Korea values education so much that is why funding of science in Korea is highest in the world.
Koreans are peaceful and friendly, crime late is too low. Even if you left your bicycle in front of grocery store, no one dares to steal it because Koreans are kind and have discipline. Surveillance cameras are also everywhere to monitor everything in surroundings.
Respecting elders is a huge part of Korean culture, they value elders and showing respect to them everytime they encountered it.
Korea is also known to its pop culture, those artist came from South Korea dominates the world of pop culture around the world. Especially, those famous group such as BTS, Got 7, Blackpink, Mamamoo, etc. They are artist made by South Korea that made name in field of entertainment industry.
Korean Poop has long been popular icon because of its associations with wealth and good fortune. They have superstitions that the person will become prosperous if he/she dreamed about poop.
Korean loves coffee, in fact there are coffee shop in every corner of streets.
Korea is basically a note tip culture which means cab drivers didn't expect any reward for their services also the same on staffs of hotels, restaurant and shops.
Famous Sport in South Korea
Baseball is one of the popular sport in South Korea.
When it comes to field of Video games, Korean Teenagers dream to become a professional player and participate in tournaments.
Those are the basic information I can give to you about South Korea, as you noticed they have different cultures and beliefs, you must respect it if you arrived at South Korea. It is important to show them respect always and appreciate all the things about South Korea. So, what is your waiting for? Let's go to South Korea now.
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