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While South Korean products (Samsung, cosmetics) and culture (drama, music) are beloved all over the world, there is still plenty to open your jaw. If you cannot visit it soon enough, you can take a peek at South Korea through the lens of this influencer, who made TikTok episodes called "Things You See In Korea". Some of these videos gathered way over 200K likes from TikTok users and the one about leaving belongings unattended was viewed over 1.5M times. Take a look, and if you are from Korea yourself, you might want to know what you might miss in other countries.

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#1

Korea Has Sun Umbrellas On Sidewalks

Korea Has Sun Umbrellas On Sidewalks

"There are umbrellas to shade people from the sun and at first I thought this is very pointless, but when it got really hot in Korea I was standing under there myself and was really thankful for it."

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Stephanie IV
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We need more well kept trees in cities. Umbrellas are nice - trees are nicer.

Rei
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You know what's even smarter and adds an additional air purifier to the shade? Planting some trees!!! Or just take your umbrella and use it. 🤦‍♀️

BorPand8
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not that easy in crowded spaces. Have you seen what trees can do to sidewalks and buildings?

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MikeWheelerFan
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is exactly like what you see in outside ride queues at theme parks! Florida definitely needs some of these.

Vicky Z
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This should be a norm in other countries too

Otter
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

California needs these!!!!!

J Smythe
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lovely idea but in my city some crackhead would steal it.

DogMom
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it because tanning is really bad there? Don’t they prefer really white skin?

Thomas Sweda
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The U.S.couldn’t do that. They would all end up at back yard picnics.

Znaya
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is called culture, different things are common in different cultures 😀

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Helen MJ Cho is a 28-year-old social media star, mostly known for her Korea-related content on TikTok, where she gathered 388.7K followers since joining it in March 2020. She posts about traveling, shopping, getting beauty procedures, and comparing the American way of doing things to South Korea. Helen is also active on YouTube and Instagram.

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    #2

    Fitting Rooms Have Facecovers To Put Over Your Head So That You Don't Get Makeup On Your Clothes

    Fitting Rooms Have Facecovers To Put Over Your Head So That You Don't Get Makeup On Your Clothes

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    PitbullmomAF
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Given the way people treated our fitting rooms, I don't think people would use them. They'd end up like toilet seat covers all over the floor 😒

    Iva Kazalova
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is Korea, people aren’t lacking of respect!

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    Thay
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know how many times I put clothing back because it had someone else's makeup or even deodorant stains on it. Gross

    Rei
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How much make up are they wearing to use that?!

    Deanna Crichley
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Any smudge of lip gloss or mascara on a wedding gown you haven't purchased is costly for the business. It doesn't take a tiktok or YouTube face full of crap for that to happen. These masks are, or, were seen in the US in luxury stores.

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    Kellie Brown
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is a great idea! I love it!

    Lovin' Life
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh I need these for everyday life!!! That's awesome

    Vicky Zar
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes on their clothes and the ones they are trying on.

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    ShriSha Kamboj
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i can see the point..but i am hoping it's 1 time use only???

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    #3

    South Korean Stores Have Umbrella Dryers

    South Korean Stores Have Umbrella Dryers

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    ShriSha Kamboj
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this should be there more everywhere else

    Tee Witt
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe, but is your umbrella going to be there when you leave the store?

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    F. H.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every shop in many European countries used to have umbrella holders for customers. Most of them are gone nowadays because customers fear for their umbrellas to get stolen and also use the holders as trash cans.

    Talon
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apparently there’s also umbrella lockers bc people steal umbrellas

    Tom Lippert
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I miss the monsoon season there.

    Janice Strickland
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same as hand dryers cuts down on waste

    zims
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some US stores have plastic bags to keep your umbrellas in while you shop. Because THAT'S going to have less impact than a little water on the floor.

    Mazer
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Better than Japans single use plastic bags for every building

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    Recently Helen posted a vlog telling about the bureaucratic red tape she faces trying to move to Korea. For instance, she has to renounce her dual citizenship, which she says takes 1.5 years to complete. Therefore, she spontaneously decided to move to California, which is where she filmed her video. "For the time being until my citizenship gets renounced I just decided to completely get my mind off of Korea, and just enjoy life, be happy, be present." 

    #4

    Sometimes You Get A Free Snack With A Note With Your Delivery

    Sometimes You Get A Free Snack With A Note With Your Delivery

    "I ordered chicken in Korea and it came with a free snack and behind the snack there was a handwritten note, sooo sweet."

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    ShriSha Kamboj
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is really sweet.....but entitled people be asking for the free snack they 'deserve'

    Vicky Z
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe there is not much entitlement in Korea

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    JamezyJamez
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That phrase must be equivalent to the Japanese "otsukaresamadeshita" (also no good English translation)

    Nidi Nidii
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would translate "you gave your best today"

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    April Stephens
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Incidentally, that's pretty nail polish. I want to see the full hand. 💅

    Metallicd3ath
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only place I've seen this before is on Etsy. My sister likes biting from there and said sometimes the seller will give you like a free sticker or something with your order and a note.

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    #5

    South Korea Has Large Air Purifiers In The Subway Stations

    South Korea Has Large Air Purifiers In The Subway Stations

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    Otter
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These should be in every public place! Everywhere!

    Sasha
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And sanitizer s. And human car washes

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    F. H.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why in a subway station? The air gets pushed around that much with every train arriving that they won't even get the chance to purify anything.

    Bacony Cakes
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's with the Facebook Mom Naval Emblem?

    Jean Peterson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please for the love of everything good, install these in Philly, I cannot take the smell of urine, anything that could possibly be smoked, and every other unmentionable, and better left unsaid stench. I love my city, but damn the subways are horrific. I can't imagine ever going back to not wearing a mask on there.

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    #6

    Some Restaurants In Seoul Have Hair Ties For People To Tie Up Their Hair While Eating

    Some Restaurants In Seoul Have Hair Ties For People To Tie Up Their Hair While Eating

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    Alvin Chip
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i will do this in my restau

    Hotrobot
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's awesome!! As a woman with long hair it would be super helpful and would totally help with the eating experience!

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    Vicky Z
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmmm practical but I'm not sure i would want to use a hair tie that someone else have used

    A B C
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have rather curly hair, so I wouldn't be able to get these out EVER 😅

    BabaBizzle
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brilliant! Wish all servers and kitchen staff wore hairnets and masks and gloves ALL THE TIME.

    Ham Explosion
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    3 years ago

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    Things you see in america: people who think rubber bands are hair ties

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    #7

    Most Restaurants Keep Utensils In The Side Drawers On Each Table

    Most Restaurants Keep Utensils In The Side Drawers On Each Table

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    yeciye
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fuuuck that looks useful.

    Lyone Fein
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Um....looks convenient. But I don't want everyone else's hands all over my eating utensils.

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lots of places keep the cutlery in a holder like a pencil holder and the staff just grabs them out as they set the table/or you do it yourself, so I don't see this being much different.

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    She/her
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In America people would lick them and put them back.

    Perfumista Perfumista
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They have them in Abiko Curry in NY. I've never seen anyone misbehave.

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    Rose
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    IDK . . . I have visions of parents allowing their little darling lick all the spoons . . . 🤢

    Shelli PL
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope. After covid all I see are people’s germs over my utensils. Unclean.unclean! ;)

    Tara Markey
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love most of these. But I'd be worried that the person who ate at that table before me didn't have clean hands.

    Mazer
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Popular in many Korean restaurants outside the country

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    #8

    There Are Air Dust Free Zones

    There Are Air Dust Free Zones

    "Korea has poor air quality this is why we've been wearing facemasks way before and these are air-dust free zones made for people waiting people for the bus to go into to get fresh air and stay away from all the dust"

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    ShriSha Kamboj
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    great initiative....but wudnt cleaning the air or mitigating the pollution be more helpful?

    Harin Kim
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot of the pollution comes from China or the sand from Mongolia. There isn't a whole lot that can be done about it.

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    Loretta
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This sounds freakishly dystopian...

    Rei
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its time for more trees and horizontal gardens for Korea and China...

    v
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've lived 48 years and I'm only now learning that air dust exists! No wonder it's so difficult to keep my house dust free...there's too much air in it.

    Briana Landers
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone with dust allergies who dies literally anywhere, yes.

    Gaby Jareczek
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's awesome. They should do this in Mexico City. The smog there is it of control.

    Xervesk
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These things are life savers during the yellow dust storms

    SCamp
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fact that they are necessary isn’t a good thing

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    #9

    In Korea It's Very Common For People To Leave Their Belongings Unattended While Going To The Bathroom Or Stepping Out For A Few Minutes

    In Korea It's Very Common For People To Leave Their Belongings Unattended While Going To The Bathroom Or Stepping Out For A Few Minutes

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    ShriSha Kamboj
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i have heard that children (<5) go grocery shopping???

    Syd
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a full week's worth or anything like we do in the States, but yes, sometimes you'll see young ones picking up items for that evening's dinner or snacks if at the convenience store. But rarely do kindergarteners go by themselves.

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    Daria B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is something I really like about Korea. It's not like there's no thieves at all here, but, yep, generally, you can leave for the bathroom and go back to the coffee shop and find your things exactly as you left them.

    Lyone Fein
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah yes. A society with honor.

    DanieLegz
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Be gone in seconds in London

    Dave P
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This tends to be in most ethno-homogenous cultures with a single culture, ethnicity, and heritage. Japan, Finland, Sweden, etc. There are a lot of sociological studies on why this is the case

    Znaya
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have so many questions as to why that can't happen in more societies, everything must be examined

    Suzi Q
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awesome! Just don't do that at an airport.

    Ki Li
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do the same in the US. I think it's a matter of knowing your surroundings.

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    Thomas Sweda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would be welcomed by a certain segment of the U.S. population.

    KimB
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was about to say the same thing...it's so sad here (US) there's no honor...I live in a relatively "safe" city or so they say and had my vintage truck stolen out of my driveway!

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    #10

    In Incheon Airport They Have A Robot To Assist You And An Airporter To Bring Your Carry-On To Your Gate

    In Incheon Airport They Have A Robot To Assist You And An Airporter To Bring Your Carry-On To Your Gate

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    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love that it's called an airporter!

    Lyone Fein
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many of us lesser abled folks need things like this to be normal everywhere.

    Rei
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're probably too slow if you're late so you better run with your luggage to catch the flight! 😂But I guess for the elderly and super organized people its nice.

    Scagsy
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. Korea appears to be way ahead of the curve. It's almost a futuristic utopia.

    SydneyP
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wish I could get one of these guys to bring me my coffee in the mornings.

    Katherine Boag
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need something to carry my carryon up the stairs to the plane when we dont have a jetway

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    #11

    A Mat That Automatically Removes Dust From Underneath You Shoes When You Walk On It

    A Mat That Automatically Removes Dust From Underneath You Shoes When You Walk On It

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    ShriSha Kamboj
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    me after jumping in a muddy playground....:)

    Mark Savoie
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll take your word on it for the silver pic at top, but the raised patterns in the yellow pic are for the blind. The circles mean that this is a stopping place (crosswalk, subway door opening, etc.). The straight lines mean it is safe to go straight.

    Daria B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the actual translation of the text in Korean. Yes, it probably refers to the silver part, since the yellow one is quite universal and obvious.

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    Diemond Star
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really would love to have this at my front, back and garage doors .

    Rei
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need that in front of my door.

    v
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does it capture air dust as well?

    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This seems silly until you've owned a black rubber floor. I don't know where my shoe-dust comes from, but it all ends up in the laundry room.

    Daria B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is more than aesthetics. Those dust particles can be cancerous and it's not like they stick and stay on the floor.

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    Thomas Sweda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dust ? Maybe you mean dog s**t ?

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    #12

    You Might See Someone Walking A Raccoon On A Leash

    You Might See Someone Walking A Raccoon On A Leash

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    Ozacoter
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is not cute. Racoons and other wild animals are not suitable as pets. They arent domesticated and cannot be given what they need to have a happy and healthy life. I worked in two animal rescues that had plenty of ex pets either decommissioned or abandoned by their owners.

    Mazer
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately raccoons became popular as pets after the animated movie Rascal & Over The Hedge, they have gotten loose in Korea and I think Japan (not 100% on that) and have started destroying ancient temples and negativity impacting wildlife, same as in Germany, only they were brought over for the fur trade. Invasive and non native species are decimating habitats they did not evolve in, creating havoc, as is the case in Florida with so many exotics destroying native species

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    Harin Kim
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a one off. I've never once seen a pet raccoon in Korea.

    Daria B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your comment should be on top, really, so have an upvote. Never seen it myself either, and I've been here since 2010. The most unusual pet I saw so far was a ferret.

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    Kevin Gerke
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A couple of people have said something similar, but I have lived in South Korea since 2010 and have never seen this. I believe OP saw it, but it is not common. Something this IS common is animal cafes (including raccoons). I went to a dog cafe. I thought it was just going to be a cafe with a dog or two chilling and hanging out. The owner kept scolding them to come sit next to me. I told the owner to stop and just let the dogs chill, but he didn't. I hated it so much.

    ShriSha Kamboj
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    is it just me or is the pet raccoon really adorable with doe eyes????

    Mermaid Elle-Jaye
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the idea, but I’m Australian and have never seen a real one 😂

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    Stylishsidewaysbird
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s not right. Doesn’t matter the country but wild animals are supposed to be wild. If they are orphaned or injured they need to be rehabilitated and released or kept in a sanctuary where they can have as close to a wild life as they can given their situation.

    Glen MacLeod
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I suspect that racoon is depressed.

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    #13

    Gift Shops Are Filled With Unusual Stock

    Gift Shops Are Filled With Unusual Stock

    "These are prescription bags that say 'Love Medicine' and medicine bottles and boxes filled with snacks, really cute cookies you can bake, huge variety of cute paper bags and plastic goodie bags"

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    Mermaid Elle-Jaye
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of the bags (not sure on brands) are made from this amazing marshmallow plastic, it’s not only safely biodegradable but also in smoke shops an awesome option for joint/blunt rolls.

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    Diemond Star
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think medicine bottles filled with snacks is such a good idea.

    Rose Delamar
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Korea has the best recycling system I have ever seen. Everyone sorts their recyclables down to the plastic film or wrappers that merchandise come in.

    Synsepalum
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same in the US, but we don't sheathe ours in plastic

    Eb
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cute but a lot of unnecessary waste going on. Not eco-friendly.

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    #14

    Korean Public Bathrooms Often Have Bar Soap Only

    Korean Public Bathrooms Often Have Bar Soap Only

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    Roxy Eastland
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good grief, this was normal around the world until very recently and hospitals weren't flooded with people who caught infections from soap. Research has shown that micro-organisms literally cannot survive on the surface of soap due to the high pH, the surfactants, and all the other reasons we use soap to wash our hands. The worst aspect used to be if it had been left on the side to get mushy, that was off putting, but keeping it up in the air like this solves that problem. Cheaper and simpler to make, less plastic waste, this is a good thing.

    Martha Meyer
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've recently gone back to bar soap in my home. I'm not sure why we ever started with the liquid stuff.

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    Briana Kessler
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Soap is soap. It's self-cleaning. Works for me.

    F. H.
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    3 years ago

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    It's not self cleaning. Soap is not antibacterial, but it can act as fertile ground for many kind of germs.

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    Agnes Jekyll
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love these "arms" that hold bars of soap so they don't get mushy. I have a friend with one, and she got it from France. She also has to get replacement soap from France--none here.

    Oopsydaisy
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These used to be very popular in France, and were installed in public schools. Might still be for all I know. You can buy them online. They are excellent and the soap lasts for ages.

    Dave P
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the most efficient soap to use is foaming soap and it also the most environmentally friendly. Bar Soap has issues of fecal and urine residue.

    Ki Li
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everything has fecal matter on it. There is really no avoiding it

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    Most Doors In Korea Are Push Auto Doors Where You Have To Physically Press The Button Mounted On The Door For It Open

    Most Doors In Korea Are Push Auto Doors Where You Have To Physically Press The Button Mounted On The Door For It Open

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    Richard Ross
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stops the door constantly opening/closing as people walk past.

    Cassie
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would like to see a combo model that is an automatic open without contact but also has the button for those of us who seem to be invisible to automatic doors.

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    Why Knot
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is this better than a motion sensor?

    Noah Ooi
    Community Member
    3 years ago

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    Wait, I thought all countries have this, because I remember seeing a lot of asian countries have this type of door

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