Penis Statues Abound In South Korea’s Haesindang Park If you’re in for a unique and interesting adventure, visit Haesindang Park. This park is not your usual national park because it is full of penis statues, so bringing children may not be a good idea. Nearly 50 penis statues are on display in the park, all for the ancient folklore purpose of charming a virgin bride.
Facts About South Korean People
After learning some basic facts about South Korea, let us now learn more about its people — the South Koreans. You may find this part more interesting because you want to get to know more about your bias or favorite Korean celebrities, so let’s go!
South Koreans Are One Year Older When They Are Born
Koreans will always be a year older than you, even if you’re born at the same time, day, and year. South Korean’s age is very different from their international age because South Koreans are considered one year old when they are born. In addition, when the next Lunar New Year arrives, youngsters gain a year of age.
All Males In South Korea Are Required To Serve In The Military One of the hardest things as a fan of a male K-pop idol or celebrity is when they enter the military. All Korean males are required to enter the military between the ages of 18 and 28. They are required to serve at least 18 months. Whether for personal or religious reasons, those who will not enter will be put in jail.
Hanboks Were Worn By Both Men And Women
Did you see the characters’ clothes in K-drama series like Jewel in The Palace, Scarlet Heat Ryeo,Empress Ki, Moon Embracing the Sun, and Love in the Moonlight? There are varieties of Hanbok that are worn on different occasions like weddings. Those are Hanboks which are traditional Korean clothing. During ancient times, both men and women wore Hanbok. Full-leg pants and a wide-sleeved jacket are included in the masculine version.
