South Korean men aged 18-28 must serve in the military for nearly two years, but athletes who win medals at the Olympics or Asian Games are only required to complete basic training and compete in sports for 42 months. Recently, the South Korean football team was granted an exemption after winning gold at the 2018 […]
90% of the world’s population lives in the Northern Hemisphere, while only 10% live in the Southern Hemisphere. Interesting facts about world geography include Hulunbuir as the largest city, three countries surrounded by another nation, and the longest mountain range in the Atlantic Ocean. The vast majority of the world’s population lives in the Northern […]
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 […]
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 Koreans are more concerned about air pollution, water pollution, an aging population, and economic stagnation than North Korea’s nuclear weapons. South Korea has the worst air quality among OECD countries, causing health concerns for its citizens. Young South Koreans do not see North Korea as an immediate threat. It turns out that Americans fear […]
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 […]
South Africa is a diverse country with 11 official languages and a variety of ethnic groups and religions. It has a rich history, including apartheid and the election of Nelson Mandela as president. The country’s cuisine, music, and art reflect its diversity. South Africa has a mild climate and many points of interest, including major […]
South Australia is the fourth largest state in Australia by size and population, with a diverse economy focused on agriculture, mining exports, and manufacturing. Its state emblems include the Sturt’s Desert Pea, Lesser Shrike, Hairy-nosed Wombat, Opal, and Leafy Seadragon. The state is mainly located in the temperate zone and has a coastline of 3,148 […]
Venezuela was named after the Italian city of Venice by Spanish explorer Alonso de Ojeda in 1499 due to the similarity of some houses built on stilts. Venezuela is home to Angel Falls, diverse wildlife, and the world’s largest rodent. Venice is the Italian city that gave its name to a South American country: Venezuela. […]
South Ossetia, a region in Georgia, is seeking independence. It has a distinct ethnic group and was first claimed by Russia in the 19th century. In 1989, Georgia rejected a reunification proposal, leading to a crackdown and many deaths. South Ossetia declared independence in 1991 and 2006, but it has not been recognized. Georgia proposes […]
Apartheid in South Africa began in 1948, but racial segregation had existed for centuries. It was developed by Afrikaner scholars and enforced by the National Party, led by Hendrik Verwoerd. The system categorized people by color and confined black people to “homelands.” Apartheid ended in 1994, but its legacy remains in strained race relations and […]
South Dakota is known as the Mount Rushmore State due to the presence of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The massive memorial to four American presidents, completed in 1941, quickly became an icon of American culture and patriotism. The state officially adopted the nickname in 1983, and the state flag was changed in 1993 to […]
After the Civil War, the former Confederate States of America faced challenges as a defeated nation. Prominent Southerners created a public relations campaign detailing the New South as a region that no longer embraced the plantation and slave labor mentality of the Old South. However, segregation between blacks and whites was still an active practice, […]
Cartographers and explorers have long suspected the existence of a southern continent, Terra Australis. In 1820, the Antarctic mainland was sighted for the first time, and in 1821, John Davis became the first person to set foot on Antarctica. The competition to reach the South Pole intensified, with Roald Amundsen’s team becoming the first to […]
The South London Gallery, located in a working-class neighborhood, was originally opened to bring art education to local laborers. It has since shifted to showcasing contemporary art while still emphasizing education. The original building, built in 1891, remains at its core. The gallery hosts about five exhibitions a year and offers artist residencies. Children’s programs […]
South Korea’s online financial network was built around Internet Explorer and ActiveX plug-in in the 1990s. Presidential candidate Moon Jae-in has proposed scrapping the law that forces South Koreans to use this software. Despite being known for digital innovation, many public agency websites are still only accessible with IE. In the late 1990s, South Korea […]
The South Australian Museum in Adelaide showcases Australia’s people, history, and culture, with a focus on Aboriginal culture and the largest collection of Aboriginal artefacts. The museum has two wings, one for geology and natural sciences, and one for local culture and social history. The Science Centre archive is open to the public, and entry […]
Roald Amundsen led the first expedition to reach the South Pole in December 1911, beating British explorer Robin Falcon Scott by a month. Amundsen had previously explored Antarctica and attempted to reach the North Pole. His team established supply depots on the way to the Pole and slaughtered dogs for food. They reached the Pole […]
South Koreans are taller and heavier than North Koreans due to better childhood nutrition and access to healthcare. The average height of a North Korean military recruit is 4 feet 6 inches, while the average height of a South Korean college graduate is 5.6 feet. Short stature was once associated with determination in South Korea, […]
The Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas are indigenous peoples of Central and South America. The Aztecs settled in Mexico City and domesticated plants like cocoa and vanilla. The Incas were skilled in mathematics and built roads and buildings. The Mayans were talented potters and weavers, created underground rainwater storage tanks, and had advanced mathematics and writing […]
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