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 The four symbols in the corners of the flag are called trigrams, which have extensive symbolism in Chinese philosophy. They stand for the sky, the sun, the moon, and the earth, but also for the four seasons, the four directions of the world, and for justice, wisdom, vitality, and fertility. [([[https://asiasociety.org/education/taegeuk|Asia Society]])]
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+==== Korean won ====
+The country's currency is the South Korean won. It has been in circulation since 1962. [([[https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/knowledge/finance/south-korean-won-krw/|Corporate Finance Institute]])]
+==== Halla-san mountain ====
+The highest peak in South Korea is the Halla-san volcano located on the island of Cheng. Rising 1950 meters above sea level, the volcano was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. The last eruption of Halla-san took place in 1007. [([[https://national-parks.org/south-korea/hallasan|National Parks]])]
+==== Fear of number four ====
+Most buildings in Korea and Japan lack the fourth floor, and the same is true of hotels, where there is no room number four. When buying a gift for a Korean, it is advisable to avoid any association with this number, why? In this country, it is considered to be unlucky because its pronunciation resembles the word 'death'. Seven is considered to be a lucky number. [([[https://www.quora.com/Why-do-hotels-and-hospitals-in-Japan-miss-out-the-fourth-floor|Quora]])]
+==== Payments by phone ====
+In Korea, most payments are made by phone. [([[https://www.statista.com/statistics/1061986/south-korea-most-commonly-used-mobile-payment-providers/|Statista]])]
+==== Taekwondo ====
+It is from Korea that taekwondo originated, which is the national sport and traditional martial art that was originally developed for military purposes. Currently, it is one of the Olympic disciplines. [([[https://www.sunbae.net/about/korean-martial-arts/taekwondo-history|Sunbae]])]
+==== Family month ====
+In Korea, the month of May is considered the month of family. Children's Day is celebrated on the 5th of the month, while Parents' Day is celebrated three days later. [([[https://www.korea.net/NewsFocus/HonoraryReporters/view?articleId=197889|Korea]])]
+==== Coming of age ====
+The age of maturity in Korea is reached at the age of 19. [([[https://www.mutzine.me/features/a-brief-history-coming-of-age-day|Mutzine]])]
+==== Chopsticks ====
+Unlike other Asian countries such as Japan or China, stainless steel chopsticks are used in Korea. This is explained by economic reasons. [([[https://asiasociety.org/korea/are-chopsticks-same-all-asian-countries|Asia Society]])]
+==== Global brands ====
+Famous global brands - Samsung, LG, Hyundai, or Kia - originate from South Korea. [([[https://www.cnbc.com/2012/07/23/South-Koreas-10-Biggest-Companies.html|CNBC]])]
+==== Superstitions ====
+If a Korean's name is written in red ink, it means that person is dead or about to die. [([[https://www.gone2korea.com/5-korean-superstitions-you-should-probably-know-about/|Gone2Korea]])]
+==== Gangam Style ====
+Nearly three billion views on YouTube - that's how many people have watched the music video "Gangam Style" by Korean artist PSY. Many famous people tried to imitate the dance from the video, these people were among others, Barack Obama, and David Cameron. [([[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-30288542|BBC]])]
+==== Kimchi ====
+Kimchi is a traditional dish of Korean cuisine. It is prepared from fermented or pickled vegetables, but usually, the basic ingredient is Chinese cabbage. Kimchi is served as a kind of appetizer with almost every dish, regardless of the time of day. [([[https://theculturetrip.com/asia/south-korea/articles/all-you-need-to-know-about-kimchi-the-traditional-korean-side-dish/|The Culture Trip]])]
+{{tag>travel geography history culture society}}

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