South Korea Is A Whole Different World, And These 50 Photos Are Here To Prove It

By Milla Deyn

Updated on November 12, 2021

K Pop aside, South Korea is one of the most amazing places on the planet. If you are dreaming about something different, extraordinary to satisfy your travel bug, we will present you with 50 reasons why you need to visit S. Korea as soon as possible.

A travel duo Hammer and Guillaume, who run a blog, A Fun Couple, shared their fascination with this country and went in-depth to explain what it feels not just to visit but to live in South Korea.

From education for your dog to subways with mini-libraries, culture, traditions, and the future blend perfectly, and yes, you will be making travel arrangements once you are done with these images and stories that follow them.

Our hosts, Hammer and Guillaume, are from Hong Kong and France, respectively, and it is safe to say that they were not that easy to impress. But South Korea did, and here is why.

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South Korea Is A Whole Different World, And These 50 Photos Are Here To Prove It

South Korea is a country of contrasts, where past and future live in perfect harmony. The couple presented every aspect on their blog, but the main reason they fell in love with the country might surprise you:

"South Koreans are very welcoming and positive-minded people. We met so many great people here and made very good friends. Therefore, we highly recommend South Korea as an ex-pat destination."

#2 Nothing, Not Even All Mighty Typhoons Can Harm This Magnificent Tree

A Fun Couple faced some challenges since not many apps or files are in English. But things are looking up, and a language barrier is a minor annoyance. On the other side, there is a beautiful country full of natural wonders and open-minded people.

#3 Four Seasons The South Korean Way

The whole concept "work hard, play hard" is taken quite literally in South Korea.

They usually work 52 hours per week and hang out with coworkers outside working hours. So, getting used to less sleep is a challenge.

A big issue still is unpaid overtime. But, the country is always working on improving life-work balance and making your every day more straightforward.

#4 Seoul Airport Provides You With A Map So You Don't Get Lost

The hard-working South Koreans are also extremely generous, and their solidarity is extraordinary. Hammer and Guillaume explained their sense of belonging by one example:

"An aspect that's really astonishing and will help you understand what we mean by that is the gold collecting campaign."

"In 1998, South Korea was about $304 billion in debt to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). As a national sacrifice, 3.5 million Koreans donated their gold to the government to repay part of the debt. About 227 tons of gold were donated voluntarily during that event. Impressive, right?!"

"This sense of solidarity can be felt in everyday life in Korea. For example, during the pandemic, people were very supportive of each other. Koreans made a joint effort to keep social distancing rules and wear masks at all times. This is also why South Korea was seen as a benchmark when managing the COVID crisis in its early stage."

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Our tour guides know that you would instead go to Thailand or Japan. But, they love South Korea, and that is why they spend years in this country:

"We were excited but also curious to live in a country that continues to develop fast yet remains a bit unknown to the Western world."

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#7 The South Korean Government Really Wants You To Quarantine In Style

For those who need to quarantine, the government of South Korea sends "environment-friendly health packages." It also has a note for those suffering from Covid-19, basically wishing you a speedy recovery and a quick return to everyday life.

The note ends with "You can do it" and "Fight it," Though it is not the cure, it is a beautiful gesture, showing that someone cares.