A South American mummy from 6,000 BC had a mustache tattoo to attract his wife. In South Korea, tattoos are illegal for anyone other than licensed doctors due to health risks, but people still get them at clandestine parlours. Tattoo artists risk fines and jail time if caught. Korea’s interest in tattoos may have grown […]
Russia shares borders with Finland and North Korea, allowing for overland travel between the two countries. Russia has the most borders with 17 countries and is the largest country in the world. Other interesting geography facts include Liechtenstein being doubly landlocked, Alaska’s unique location, and Istanbul spanning two continents. Although Finland and North Korea are […]
South Korean workers average 2,739 hours per year, with 55.9 hours per week, and the Seoul Metropolitan Government shuts down computers at 7pm on Fridays to encourage employees to take a break. A law has reduced the maximum weekly working hours from 68 to 52. Japan also has an overwork problem. Working long hours is […]
South Korea is located on the Korean Peninsula and borders North Korea, the Yellow Sea, and the Korea Strait. It has a highly advanced economy, technology, and military. Its government is divided into three branches, and local governments have autonomy. South Korea has a temperate climate and a national sport of Taekwondo. South Korea, or […]
North Korea is a secretive nation with a Stalinist dictatorship and a cult of personality surrounding its leaders. The country’s economy has suffered from severe famine, and human rights abuses are rampant. North Korea’s nuclear program and its leader’s possible mental instability are major concerns for the international community. Travel to North Korea is difficult […]
Half of North Korea’s population lives in extreme poverty with limited access to basic necessities. Despite having underground mineral deposits worth over $6 trillion, the country lacks the infrastructure and technology to exploit them. North Korea’s top exports include anthracite coal, statues, and counterfeit banknotes. About half of all North Koreans live in extreme poverty. […]
The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separates North and South Korea, crosses the 38th parallel, and is heavily guarded. It is a buffer zone between the two countries, which are technically still at war. The area is also a nature reserve and a tourist attraction. The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is a strip of land that […]
Chorea is a group of disorders that cause involuntary movements or twitches in various parts of the body. Treatment varies depending on the cause, with antipsychotic drugs and tranquilizers used for pregnant women and Sydenham’s chorea, while raising dopamine levels is used for Huntington’s disease. The goal is to determine the cause and stop the […]
