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To see the beauty of Seoul, the capital of South Korea, which has ancient palaces and skyscrapers that attract tourists from all over the world. Every corner of South Korea has a new story hidden in it. South Korea is a country full of tradition. Today, South Korea has gone far ahead in technology and culture. Apart from this, there are also surprising things in South Korea. So let us know 40 interesting facts about South Korea in this blog.

40 Interesting Facts About South Korea

1. South Korea is a small but technologically advanced country in East Asia.

2. The largest city and capital of South Korea is Seoul.

3. The official language of South Korea is Korean. The people of Korea call their language Hangul.

4. The Hangul language was created in 1443 by the then King Sejong the Great. So that people could read and write in a simple way.

5. South Korea is counted among the countries with the fastest internet speed in the world. However, South Korea also claims that the highest internet speed in the world is in South Korea.

6. South Korean companies like Samsung, LG, Hyundai are very popular all over the world.

7. K-pop has made South Korea’s identity international.

8. Kimchi This spicy pickle is an important part of Korean food. Because it is served with every meal.

 9. The history of South Korea dates back to 2333 BC when a king named Goyosan established the Goyosan Empire on the Korean island.

10. Most people in South Korea follow Buddhism and Buddhism has a deep influence in this country and there are many ancient Buddhist temples and Buddha statues in this country.

Amazing Facts About South Korea

11. The national dish of South Korea is a substance called Kimchi. It is spicy and sour. 

12. The national sport of South Korea is Taekwondo. Which is a famous martial art. 

13. Hanok houses in South Korea are made of stone and wood and this house is a big part of the culture here. 

14. The music industry of South Korea is called K-pop which is quite famous all over the world. 

15. The education system of South Korea is very good, so the students here earn a very good name globally. 

16. Tourist places like Jeju Island, Gyeongju, and Busan in South Korea attract tourists from all over the world. 

17. Festivals like Chuseok, Seollal, and Dado are celebrated in South Korea. 

18. Wearing Hanbok, tea ceremony, and traditional dance are part of the old tradition here. 

 19. South Korea’s bibimbap, bulgogi, and samgyeopsal reflect the diversity of its cuisine.

20. Alcoholic beverages such as soju, makgeolli, and baekseju are popular in South Korea.

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21. Sports like football, baseball, and volleyball are also played in South Korea and these sports are also very popular here. 

22. South Korea hosted the Olympics in 1988 and 2018. 

23. South Korea also hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2002 along with Japan. 

24. Due to the threat to South Korea from North Korea, it is mandatory for every male here to do military service. 

25. South Korea remains under threat from Kim Jong Un every year. 

26. South Korea is counted among the richest countries in the world. This country has the 11th largest economy in the world. 

27. South Korea is a major exporter of electronics and automobiles. 

28. South Korea imports mostly crude oil, natural gas and coal. 

29. The currency of South Korea is Won. 

30. The population of South Korea is around 51 million.

31. There are about 500 people per square kilometer in South Korea. 

32. Men in South Korea live an average of 79 years, while women live an average of 85 years. 

33. The literacy rate of South Korea is 99%, which shows the number of educated people here. 

34. Health services are very good in South Korea, which also ranks among the countries providing the best health services in the world. 

35. There are very good public transport facilities of metro, bus and train in South Korea. 

36. The wildlife of South Korea includes animals like tiger, bear and deer. 

37. Air and water pollution is a big problem in South Korea. 

38. South Korea is called the home of plastic surgery. Plastic surgery first started in India but now South Korea has become the home of plastic surgery. 

39. In South Korea, people do not sleep under a fan because they are afraid that the fan will fall on our body at night. But plastic surgery was invented in India.

40. Kim Dae-jung of South Korea received the Nobel Peace Prize.

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