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South Korea Is A Whole Different World, And Here Are 15 Interesting Things You Can See There As Shared By A TikToker

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While South Korean products (Samsung, cosmetics) and culture (drama, music) are beloved all over the world, there is still plenty to open your jaw. If you cannot visit it soon enough, you can take a peek at South Korea through the lens of this influencer, who made TikTok episodes called "Things You See In Korea". Some of these videos gathered way over 200K likes from TikTok users and the one about leaving belongings unattended was viewed over 1.5M times. Take a look, and if you are from Korea yourself, you might want to know what you might miss in other countries.

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#1

Korea Has Sun Umbrellas On Sidewalks

Korea Has Sun Umbrellas On Sidewalks

"There are umbrellas to shade people from the sun and at first I thought this is very pointless, but when it got really hot in Korea I was standing under there myself and was really thankful for it."

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Final score:

144points

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Helen MJ Cho is a 28-year-old social media star, mostly known for her Korea-related content on TikTok, where she gathered 388.7K followers since joining it in March 2020. She posts about traveling, shopping, getting beauty procedures, and comparing the American way of doing things to South Korea. Helen is also active on YouTube and Instagram.

#2

Fitting Rooms Have Facecovers To Put Over Your Head So That You Don't Get Makeup On Your Clothes

Fitting Rooms Have Facecovers To Put Over Your Head So That You Don't Get Makeup On Your Clothes

Final score:

141points

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#3

South Korean Stores Have Umbrella Dryers

South Korean Stores Have Umbrella Dryers

Final score:

139points

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Recently Helen posted a vlog telling about the bureaucratic red tape she faces trying to move to Korea. For instance, she has to renounce her dual citizenship, which she says takes 1.5 years to complete. Therefore, she spontaneously decided to move to California, which is where she filmed her video. "For the time being until my citizenship gets renounced I just decided to completely get my mind off of Korea, and just enjoy life, be happy, be present."

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#4

Sometimes You Get A Free Snack With A Note With Your Delivery

Sometimes You Get A Free Snack With A Note With Your Delivery

"I ordered chicken in Korea and it came with a free snack and behind the snack there was a handwritten note, sooo sweet."

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Final score:

135points

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#5

South Korea Has Large Air Purifiers In The Subway Stations

South Korea Has Large Air Purifiers In The Subway Stations

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135points

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#6

Some Restaurants In Seoul Have Hair Ties For People To Tie Up Their Hair While Eating

Some Restaurants In Seoul Have Hair Ties For People To Tie Up Their Hair While Eating

Final score:

133points

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#7

Most Restaurants Keep Utensils In The Side Drawers On Each Table

Most Restaurants Keep Utensils In The Side Drawers On Each Table

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119points

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#8

There Are Air Dust Free Zones

There Are Air Dust Free Zones

"Korea has poor air quality this is why we've been wearing facemasks way before and these are air-dust free zones made for people waiting people for the bus to go into to get fresh air and stay away from all the dust"

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Final score:

118points

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#9

In Korea It's Very Common For People To Leave Their Belongings Unattended While Going To The Bathroom Or Stepping Out For A Few Minutes

In Korea It's Very Common For People To Leave Their Belongings Unattended While Going To The Bathroom Or Stepping Out For A Few Minutes

Final score:

115points

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#10

In Incheon Airport They Have A Robot To Assist You And An Airporter To Bring Your Carry-On To Your Gate

In Incheon Airport They Have A Robot To Assist You And An Airporter To Bring Your Carry-On To Your Gate

Final score:

106points

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#11

A Mat That Automatically Removes Dust From Underneath You Shoes When You Walk On It

A Mat That Automatically Removes Dust From Underneath You Shoes When You Walk On It

Final score:

91points

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#12

You Might See Someone Walking A Raccoon On A Leash

You Might See Someone Walking A Raccoon On A Leash

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71points

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#13

Gift Shops Are Filled With Unusual Stock

Gift Shops Are Filled With Unusual Stock

"These are prescription bags that say 'Love Medicine' and medicine bottles and boxes filled with snacks, really cute cookies you can bake, huge variety of cute paper bags and plastic goodie bags"

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Final score:

71points

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#14

Korean Public Bathrooms Often Have Bar Soap Only

Korean Public Bathrooms Often Have Bar Soap Only

Final score:

70points

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#15

Most Doors In Korea Are Push Auto Doors Where You Have To Physically Press The Button Mounted On The Door For It Open

Most Doors In Korea Are Push Auto Doors Where You Have To Physically Press The Button Mounted On The Door For It Open

Final score:

68points

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What do you think ?

Scagsy 2 years ago

That was a real eye-opener. I think I rather fancy visiting South Korea now.

14points

Jill 2 years ago

Seoul is amazing! both in summer AND winter...

7points

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Lauren Caswell 2 years ago

My sister taught English there and she had a great time, she has been back a lot since (not in the last few years though!). She did not speak Korean but picked it up as she went and studied it later

1point

Candace Rain 2 years ago

Not a bad idea but don't just stick to Seoul. As a matter of fact go to Jeju Island first. Then head up from the South. Check out Independence Hall in Cheonan. There is so much the country has to offer more than just Seoul.

0points

Space whale 2 years ago

And then staying there for an unnecessary amount of time

-2points

Lovin' Life 2 years ago

Definitely on my bucket list. These are some really good ideas they have. I love this!

3points

KimB 2 years ago

Okay I'm sold Korea is now on my list of places I must visit

2points

Candace Rain 2 years ago

Not a bad idea but don't just stick to Seoul. As a matter of fact go to Jeju Island first. Then head up from the South. Check out Independence Hall in Cheonan. There is so much the country has to offer more than just Seoul

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Scagsy 2 years ago

That was a real eye-opener. I think I rather fancy visiting South Korea now.

14points

Jill 2 years ago

Seoul is amazing! both in summer AND winter...

7points

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Lauren Caswell 2 years ago

My sister taught English there and she had a great time, she has been back a lot since (not in the last few years though!). She did not speak Korean but picked it up as she went and studied it later

1point

Candace Rain 2 years ago

Not a bad idea but don't just stick to Seoul. As a matter of fact go to Jeju Island first. Then head up from the South. Check out Independence Hall in Cheonan. There is so much the country has to offer more than just Seoul.

0points

Space whale 2 years ago

And then staying there for an unnecessary amount of time

-2points

Lovin' Life 2 years ago

Definitely on my bucket list. These are some really good ideas they have. I love this!

3points

KimB 2 years ago

Okay I'm sold Korea is now on my list of places I must visit

2points

Candace Rain 2 years ago

Not a bad idea but don't just stick to Seoul. As a matter of fact go to Jeju Island first. Then head up from the South. Check out Independence Hall in Cheonan. There is so much the country has to offer more than just Seoul

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