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Thought to shake away luck and money.
Considered a good omen of incoming wealth.
Believed to cause test failure.
Said to make the receiver “run away”.
Seen as a sign of prosperity.
Believed to attract spirits or bad energy.
Fear of the number 4 due to its association with “death.”
Symbolizes death—considered bad luck.
Includes the fan dance and court performances.
Games like yutnori are played during holidays.
Instruments like the gayageum are central.
Seollal and Chuseok involve food and family.
Koreans traditionally gain a year every New Year's Day.
Reflect social hierarchies and respect.
Hanbok is worn during festivals and celebrations.
A belief that sleeping with a fan on can be fatal.
Thought to influence personality.
Leisure hotspot in central Seoul.
Extensive skincare routines are the norm.
Mandatory for able-bodied men.
Namdaemun and Dongdaemun reflect local life.
Popular snacks like tteokbokki and hotteok.
Extremely fast and reliable.
Open 24/7 with diverse services.
Seoul’s subway is multilingual and efficient.
Long hours and strong commitment are common.
Popular among foreigners learning Korean.
Students often attend after-school hagwons.
Over 98% literacy, reflecting emphasis on education.
Classic stories like “The Tale of Chun.”
A respected form of artistic expression.
Hangul was designed for ease of learning in the 15th century.
Preserved traditional homes like Bukchon.
Famous for scenery and unique culture.
Historic spiritual centers like Bulguksa.
Springtime events and festivals celebrate them.
Four very different seasonal changes.
70% of the country is mountains.
Taekwondo is practiced globally and in the Olympics.
“Parasite” won the Best Picture Oscar.
Global influence on music and fashion.
E-sports stars are as popular as athletes.
Efficient and universally accessible.
Among the fastest worldwide.
Home to Samsung, LG, and other global giants.