South Korea has some unique rules that might seem totally strange to foreigners! For starters, there’s the “age system” where you’re automatically a year or two older than your international age. Public trash cans are super hard to find, so you often have to carry your garbage around with you until you get home. When pouring drinks for others, it's considered rude to do it with one hand—you have to use two! Tipping is also not a thing in South Korea, and people might even refuse it. Lastly, walking into someone’s home with your shoes on is a big no-no; everyone leaves their shoes at the door. Animation is created by Bright Side.
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00:00South Korea has a rich culture, but some of their museums are far from being traditional.
00:06They even have a place called Poo Poo Land.
00:09You got me right, this museum is all about feces, human gases, and more.
00:15It's three floors of wacky and colorful exhibits that will make your Instagram followers go
00:19wild.
00:21The bravest ones can eat out of a fake toilet pot while in this museum.
00:25But the real fun begins when it's time to leave.
00:28You'll have to slide your way out through a dark room that mimics your digestive system.
00:34South Korea houses the blackest building you'll ever see.
00:38The Vantablack Hyundai Pavilion is covered with Vantablack paint, which is like the ninja
00:43of all paints.
00:45It's super black and reflects less than 1% of light.
00:49The pavilion was created for the crisp, white backdrop of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
00:55Standing at 33 feet tall and 115 feet long, this building sucks up over 99.96% of light,
01:04so it's as black as a black hole.
01:08South Korea is known for its awesome cafe culture, and their Starbucks outlets are no
01:13exception.
01:15Take Starbucks Wave Seoul, for example.
01:17It literally looks like it's floating on water.
01:20This cool spot is located in Seoul Wave Art Center, a place where you can enjoy art galleries
01:26and exhibitions.
01:27If you feel like you've seen this place before, it might be because K-pop stars have filmed
01:32music videos here.
01:35Back in 2011, Tesco, the British chain, set up virtual grocery stores in subway stations
01:41and bus stops in Seoul.
01:43It's like shopping in a real store, but on your phone.
01:47Visitors can scan and buy virtual items that will be delivered right to their door.
01:52Imagine walking into a subway station and seeing walls filled with pictures of food
01:56and other items you can buy.
01:58You can just scan special QR codes with your HomePlus app, and boom!
02:03Your groceries are on their way to your house!
02:05Order by 1pm, and you'll have your stuff that same day.
02:10You must have heard about the main star of Korean cuisine.
02:14I'm talking kimchi.
02:16The real question is, where is the element of surprise?
02:20This zesty, tangy, sweet, and sour dish has been around for over 1,500 years, and comes
02:26in over 200 different varieties across the country.
02:29You'll never run out of new kimchi dishes to try.
02:32It can be served as a side dish, main dish, snack, appetizer, and if you're feeling daring,
02:38even a dessert!
02:40Ever heard of kimchi and banana?
02:42Yeah, that was actually a thing for a while.
02:45By the way, they say kimchi might be perfectly matched with cheese.
02:49Actually, kimchi can be matched with pretty much anything.
02:52They even produced kimchi-flavored chocolate in Korea!
02:56Seoul, the buzzing hub of South Korea, is jam-packed with around 10 million people.
03:03You'll find narrow alleyways and bustling streets at every turn, making personal space
03:08a rare commodity.
03:10If you're strolling through the city, expect to dodge pedestrians on the sidewalk, squeeze
03:14onto crowded subway trains, and feel a bit cramped compared to the wide-open spaces
03:19in the U.S.
03:21South Koreans are pros at sharing public areas, so don't be surprised if someone bumps into
03:26you without apologizing.
03:28It's just part of the hustle and bustle of city life, especially in busier areas.
03:33Just roll with the punches, literally, and enjoy the lively atmosphere of Seoul.
03:40In South Korea, taking off your shoes is kind of a big deal.
03:44Some locals might even get a little miffed if you make a fuss about it.
03:48Most traditional restaurants will require you to kick off your shoes before chowing
03:52down.
03:53Make sure to keep an eye out for a shoe shelf.
03:56It's also a good idea to wear easy-on, easy-off shoes like sandals.
04:01And please, for the love of all things holy, check your socks for holes.
04:05Nobody wants to see that!
04:07PDA is not really a thing in South Korea, even in hip cities like Seoul.
04:14You might catch a glimpse of couples holding hands while strolling the streets, but that's
04:18usually where the lovey-dovey stuff ends.
04:21Public displays of affection make South Koreans a bit uncomfortable.
04:25If you're a tourist, keep them at a minimum, even in party zones like Hongdae or Sinchon.
04:33Here's a tip for when you're dining out in South Korea.
04:36Don't wait around for the waitstaff to come to you.
04:38They won't.
04:39Instead, give a shout of, "'Yogi yo!" to get their attention.
04:43Yep, it means, over here in Korean.
04:46And if you happen to come across a self-service bar, don't be shy about picking up your
04:51own water and utensils.
04:53It's all about DIY in some places, so get ready to take matters into your own hands.
05:01South Koreans are not afraid to dive deep with their questions.
05:05I mean, people you barely know may ask about your personal life or how much dough you bring
05:10in.
05:11So, if someone starts getting all up in your personal biz or you feel like they're crossing
05:15the line, just remember, they're probably just curious and looking to connect.
05:20Don't sweat it.
05:21They're not being rude, just eager to get the convo going.
05:27In the US, it's totally cool to ask chefs to switch up ingredients for allergies or
05:32preferences.
05:33But in South Korea, it's a different story.
05:36Traditional Korean dishes are cooked up with specific ingredients for hours, so don't
05:41expect them to just switch out meat for veggies.
05:44It's not that chefs are being difficult, it's just that they put a lot of effort into making
05:49that perfect dish.
05:50So when you're chowing down in South Korea, make sure you pick something that matches
05:54your dietary needs.
05:57In South Korea, toilets are seriously next-level cool.
06:01They've got cozy heated seats, they actually play a little jam for you while you do your
06:05business, and they've got these handy wands that spray warm water to give you a nice refreshing
06:11clean.
06:12Some of them even have built-in dryers that blow warm air to get you all nice and dry
06:17afterwards.
06:20Just like any other country, South Korea has some issues.
06:25They're facing a spy camera problem.
06:27It's still a big issue, despite tough laws.
06:30It seems like spy cameras are way too easy to get a hold of, with students even using
06:35them to film teachers and classmates.
06:38Efforts to regulate them haven't been very successful yet, but people are pushing for
06:42stricter rules and penalties.
06:46Ever been to Italy and witnessed the lively debates that turn out to be just friendly
06:51conversations with a side of dramatic arm gestures?
06:54Well, get ready for a similar revelation in Korea!
06:58Korean conversations are full of deep voices, power-packed expressions, and the occasional
07:03shock factor.
07:05That lady at the restaurant who seems like she's about to yell at you?
07:09Don't worry, she's just super excited to show you the menu.
07:12It may seem a bit overwhelming at first, but trust me, Koreans are some of the friendliest
07:17folks you'll ever meet.
07:19Soak in the melodic flow of their language and let yourself be swept away by the welcoming
07:24vibes of this vibrant culture.
07:27Still, even though the Korean language is expressive, when you hop on a bus or train
07:34in South Korea, don't be surprised if it's quieter than a library.
07:38Locals are all about their headphones, jamming out to their favorite tunes instead of chit-chatting.
07:44It's a stark contrast to the West, where everyone's gabbing away or catching up with loved ones
07:49on the phone.
07:51So if you're cruising through Seoul and feel the urge to crank up the volume and start
07:55a lively convo, think again.
07:58Being loud on public transit is a dead giveaway that you're not from around these parts.
08:03While no one will hush you outright, expect some disapproving glares and whispers from
08:08the elderly squad if you take it too far.
08:11Better keep it cool and blend in like a true South Korean, right?