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5 Fun and Interesting Things about Korea You Should Learn

• Posted by Gina Carter August 23, 2021 Filed in Business #Teach English in Korea  #Teach English  84 views
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  Many of those who teach English in South Korea in private schools will get hired after finishing formalities. After getting selected and located in South Korea, they are witnessing the beauty of Korea. Here are some facts you would love about South Korea while teaching English.

  1. Plastic Cash

  Not only is South Korea one of the most wired countries in the world, but it’s also one of the places with the highest credit card usage. If you’ve visited South Korea before, you’ve probably noticed that it’s hard to find a place that doesn’t accept credit cards. Taxis, food delivery, and almost all restaurants are set up to accept credit cards. If you don’t have a credit card and live in South Korea, getting one is a worthwhile investment.

  

  2. Urban and Natural Beauty Coexist

  Whether you’re a city lover or a fan of adventuring around the outdoors, South Korea truly has something for everybody! While there’s no arguing that Seoul is an amazing city full of culture, shopping, and food, making it a huge tourist destination, South Korea is also full of great day hikes.

  If you visit South Korea, make sure to explore the natural beauty with a trip down to the beach or up into the mountains. Hanging out in the city and experiencing Korean culture is an incredible experience. Still, you can’t say that you truly know South Korea until you’ve experienced the natural beauty of the countryside!

  3. South Korea’s Internet is Blazing Fast

  Wherever you are in the world, you’ve probably experienced the frustration of slow internet at some point. Whether it’s from being remote or having periodic issues with your internet service provider, internet connectivity problems can be a serious inconvenience and put anybody in a bad mood.

  That being said, you’re in for a virtual treat when you visit South Korea! On average, South Korea has the fastest internet connection speed, and they’re beating every other country’s internet speed by a significant amount. Stop by an internet cafe while you’re in Seoul and experience what it’s like to have super-powered internet.

  4. Seoul is a HUGE City

  You’re probably aware that Seoul is a huge city — after all, it is the largest city in South Korea by a landslide. With 25 million people living within the city limits, it’s not just a large city — it’s actually the third-largest city in the world! Although navigating a densely populated city can be a little daunting if you haven’t done it before, the city is actually very approachable and intuitive once you’ve been there for a couple of days.

  Having that many people live in one place means a seemingly infinite number of restaurants and shops for you to check out during your trip. There’s way too much to do in a couple of days or even in a couple of months, but you’re bound to have a great time visiting as many restaurants, street food shops, the Han River and shopping districts in Seoul as you can!

  5. Food Delivery is Taken VERY Seriously

  If you’re a fan of ordering food to be delivered, you’ll fall in love with the way South Korea handles food delivery. Food delivery in South Korea can be considered as one of the best in the world. Whether you’re ordering from a Korean barbecue restaurant or a fast-food restaurant, you will probably have your food delivered to you via an employee on a motorcycle. The best part about the motorcycle is that it means they can squeeze in between cars and zig-zag through traffic, so they’ll get to you way more quickly than if your food was being delivered on four wheels instead of two!

  One of the unique facts about South Korean food delivery is that once you’ve finished enjoying your meal, you can put the dishes outside of your front door, and the person who delivered your food will swing back later to pick them up. Now that’s what we call amazing service!

  Make sure you order delivery at least once while you’re in Korea to experience what all the fuss is about — most restaurants are open late at night for delivery, so if you’re looking for a snack after a night out, you can call in your order, so you don’t even have to leave your apartment.