Are people from South Korea weird?

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South Korea is a country of contrasts where modern technologies and old Asian traditions are harmoniously combined. Every journey to this amazing country reveals countless new secrets and mysteries.

1. State support of pregnant women

All pregnant women in South Korea receive a special credit card from the government. This card has $500 on it. A future mother can spend this money on medical treatment and all necessary medicine. Also, a woman can get a social trinket which allows for comfortable use of public transportation. The seats for pregnant women on the subway are marked with a pink color. The trinket activates this sign, so that all the passengers know that there is an expectant mother in the car. This is especially helpful for those in the early stages of pregnancy. There are also special parking places for future mothers.

2. Almost every bus stop has an information panel with the actual bus schedule on it.

All the buses here are new and equipped with air conditioning. The drivers wear uniforms with white gloves and sunglasses. Buses operate 24/7. At the same time, a taxi ride would be almost the same cost as a bus, if there are 3-4 people who hire the taxi.

3. It's normal and permitted to try food in supermarkets.

In the majority of Korean supermarkets, unlimited food is available for testing. Nobody controls how much food a customer tests before buying... or not buying it.

4. Koreans like to give and accept practical gifts.

A traditional gift at house warming party is a couple of rolls of toilet paper rolls. Koreans believe that the length of the rolls implies longevity. Koreans really love practical gifts, especially those that can be eaten. For example, management of one South Korean company presented their employees with food baskets. These baskets in different combinations can be bought in any supermarket before big festivities.

5. TV hosts wear national clothes on the Korean New Year.

6. Each kindergarten has a uniform in a certain color so that kids will not be lost in the crowd during walks in the city.

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