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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

Pedestrians waiting at a crosswalk on a busy street in South Korea with urban buildings in the background.

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

    Disposable face covers in a box and a person putting on a face cover, highlighting unique South Korea travel items.

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    #3

    South Korean Stores Have Umbrella Dryers

    Umbrella dryer inside a store in South Korea for customers to dry umbrellas before shopping on a rainy day.

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    #4

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

    Hand holding a handwritten note on food packaging, highlighting unique customs in South Korea shared by a TikToker.

    "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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    #5

    South Korea Has Large Air Purifiers In The Subway Stations

    Large air purifiers with blue lights installed in South Korea subway stations for improved air quality.

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    #6

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

    Clear glass container shaped like a cat holding colorful rubber bands, showcasing unique things in South Korea.

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    #7

    Most Restaurants Keep Utensils In The Side Drawers On Each Table

    Wooden drawer in South Korea with neatly arranged chopsticks and spoons, showcasing unique local dining customs.

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    #8

    There Are Air Dust Free Zones

    Modern glass bus stop on a lit city street in South Korea at night, showcasing unique urban design and technology.

    "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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    #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

    South Korea cafe interior showing laptops and bags left unattended, highlighting unique social behavior in South Korea.

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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

    Robot assistants at Incheon Airport in South Korea showcasing interesting technology seen in South Korea.

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    #11

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

    Feet standing near a dust-removing mat in South Korea, showcasing unique everyday innovations in the country.

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    #12

    You Might See Someone Walking A Raccoon On A Leash

    Raccoon on a leash walking on a sidewalk in South Korea with people and shops in the background.

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    #13

    Gift Shops Are Filled With Unusual Stock

    Colorful stationery and packaging items displayed in a store in South Korea, showcasing unique designs and variety.

    "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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    #14

    Korean Public Bathrooms Often Have Bar Soap Only

    Soap on a wall-mounted holder in a bathroom with red tiles, showcasing an interesting thing to see in South Korea.

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    #15

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

    Automatic sliding doors in a South Korea store with caution signs and a hand reaching toward the push button panel.

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