South Korea is a state in East Asia, the official name of which is the Republic of Korea. The capital of Korea is the city of Seoul with a population of about 10 million people.
South Korea is one of the most interesting and influential countries in the world. The mentality and lifestyle of Koreans is significantly different from that of Europe.
Work
Koreans are workaholics, they work about 10 hours a day from Monday to Saturday, and have one day off - Sunday. Vacation in Korea is very short, about two weeks, and most people refuse to take full-time leave to work. It is much easier for them to take a few days off if there is a reason for it. Schoolchildren and students after school often work part-time in cafes, shops or at gas stations.
Appearance
It is perfectly normal here to have plastic surgery or even several. People do not perform surgeries secretly, because Koreans treat plastic surgery quite routinely. Teenagers from the age of 16 begin to redesign their appearance to make it more like a European type of face. The most popular plastic surgery is blepharoplasty (eyelid reshaping), which allows you to fold the upper eyelid. In Korean films and TV series, as well as in the modeling business, there is practically not a single actor or model without plastic.
Gangnam Style
Korean singer PSY's song "Gangnam Style" is still very popular in Korea. On YouTube, the video for this song scored 3.4 billion views. Gangnam (Gangnam) is a district in South Korea, it is considered the most elite and prestigious district in Seoul, and it is said about it in the song. Most of the five star hotels are located in this area.
Toilet park
Koreans have a completely different attitude to toilets than Russians or even Americans. There is a "Toilet Culture Park" in Korea, it is located in the city of Suwon. The park surprises with a variety of graffiti, sculptures and toilet-themed exhibits. Here you can learn the history of the development of toilets from ancient times to the present. In the Republic of Korea, it is perfectly normal to discuss the toilet topic after the greeting instead of the mood question.
Also in Korea, there are a lot of free clean public toilets on the streets. The urns are also located there. On the streets, trash cans simply do not stand, so as not to spoil the public view.
Skin care
Korean cosmetics have become one of the most popular and purchased in the world. The Republic of Korea produces high-tech goods. And also Asians came up with a 10-step facial treatment system that is becoming a trend all over the world. Books on care and preservation of youth, for example "Korean philosophy of beauty" or "Korean beauty secrets" are successfully sold in Russia.
Men
Korean men love to take care of themselves. 30-40% of men daily use decorative and care cosmetics, and also go to depilation procedures, manicure, pedicure, etc. on an ongoing basis.
Pregnancy
Pregnant women are treated very respectfully. The expectant mother is issued a credit card, the money from which can be spent on a visit to the doctor, as well as on the purchase of things necessary for the baby. Also, a woman is given a special distinctive sign - a keychain for pregnant women. Thanks to him, a pregnant woman, for example, can sit in transport, even while the belly is hardly noticeable.
Dogs
Dog meat is believed to be eaten in Korea. This is not entirely true. Dog meat is rarely eaten, and mostly by the elderly. But for this, dogs of a special breed are raised.
Young people, on the other hand, believe that dogs are best friends. People often have small pocket dogs. There are even dog cafes where you can play with dogs of a wide variety of breeds - from Chihuahuas to Labradors.
