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Blood Types in Korea – Korean Women Prefer Which More?

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Blood types in Korea is a pretty big deal. Koreans love to talk about one’s blood type. Especially Korean women. Surveys have shown that 4 in 5 Korean women take a man’s blood type into consideration when dating. Many feel that this is the quickest way to determine a person’s temperament and even compatibility with others. This might be strange to those in the West who might not even know what their blood type is. Blood type comes into play mainly when looking for a partner. This is because most Koreans feel a person’s blood type indicates one’s personality trait. In 2004 Nonghyup got a lot of press for saying they would only hire those with Type O or B blood. Saying that Type As and AB should not apply since they had no drive. 
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Top 10 Best Korean Variety Shows and Reality Shows of all time

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Some of the best and funniest variety programs come from South Korea. So what are the best Korean variety shows and reality shows of all time? These shows offer something for everyone even if you do not understand Korean. Many of these Korean variety shows are on streaming platforms such as Netflix which offers subtitles and dubbing for global audiences. There is a lot of variety to Korean variety shows such as talk shows, game shows, reality programs, talk shows, with many having famous Korean celebrities.
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Top 10 Korean Mukbang Youtubers Based on the Number of Subscribers

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Korean Mukbang Youtubers are making a decent living consuming thousands of calories per video for their fans. Mukbang is Korean for “Eating Broadcast”. It is a live-streamed eating show where the host binge eats. It became very popular on a Korean platform called AfreecaTV in 2010 and then moved on to YouTube. However, mukbang really started to get popular in Korea in late 2014. By 2015, it became a global phenomenon. The reason why Korean Mukbang Youtubers are so popular is that more and more people around the world are starting to eat by themselves. No one wants to eat alone. Some even say watching Mukbang videos help with appetite suppression and relieves stress. Now people all around the world head to YouTube to find a source of entertainment and comfort during these times of isolation and anxiety caused by COVID-19. 
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10 Things to do in Dongdaemun for locals and tourists 

There are so many things to do in Dongdaemun that many tourists and even locals don't know where to start. Dongdaemun has always been a top attraction for both locals and tourists because you can spend the whole day or whole night there. The area of Dongdaemun is much bigger than most people know. Many think of the area as a place to go shopping for discount clothes. However, there are several hidden attractions both locals and international visitors need to check out. We listed 10 things to do in Dongdaemun and the best part is that you can probably do all 10 in one day. 
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Bukchon Hanok Village – A Living Museum of Historic Korean Housing 

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Bukchon Hanok Village is a village of Korean tradition in modern Seoul. Hanok refers to wooden houses that once dominated South Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. What makes Buckchon so special is that people in Korea do not have to travel outside of Seoul to see these historic hanoks. Therefore, Buckchon Hanok Village acts as a living museum of historic Korean housing and architecture. At Buckchon Hanok Village there are many hanoks that are being used as functioning homes. Some have even been converted into coffee houses, tearooms, and even galleries. Those traveling to South Korea can stay at these lovely hanoks through Airbnb. Airbnb and Seoul Tourism Organization have partnered up to offer the Seoul Hanok Stay experience. 
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Top Gyeongbokgung Museums and Galleries to Visit 

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If you have to only visit one Palace in Korea, make sure to visit Gyeongbokgung. It is the best of the 5 grand palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty. There you will find many museums and galleries but it will be difficult to visit them all. Therefore we at SEOULSPACE decided to showcase the top Gyeongbokgung museums and galleries to visit during your trip. Before heading off to these great museums and galleries, make sure to first check out Geyongbokgung Palace. It was built in 1395 by King Taejo and it does a great job of letting tourists experience how life might have been like during Joseon-era Korea. They have free guided tours of the palace, re-enactments of royal rituals, and a wide range of displays, artifacts, and period costumes. In addition, if you wear Hanbok, you will be able to get into the palace for free!
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The 10 Best Museums in Seoul to Visit in 2022 

Most of Seoul’s major museums and galleries will be open in 2022 as people start to recover from the restrictions caused by COVID-19. Therefore, SEOULSPACE has decided to list some of the best museums in Seoul to visit in 2022. The list is composed of museums that offer something for everyone from tourists to locals. Want to explore the history of South Korea? We’ve got a museum for that. Want to see modern and contemporary art? We have that covered as well. What about galleries with a digital flare? There are more than 100 museums and galleries in Seoul but we were able to narrow them down to the 10 best. Most of these museums in Seoul will offer one-way systems and social distancing in order to keep with COVID-19 protocols. So what are you waiting for?
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10 Tips for Dating in Korea for Foreigners

Dating in Korea for Foreigners
Dating in South Korea can be difficult for foreigners as Koreans have their own dating etiquette, manners, and activities. South Korea has a very unique dating culture that should be understood before dating a Korean person to make sure everything goes smoothly. Through this article, I will provide you with some tips for dating in Korea for foreigners. I have primarily used Tinder but South Korea has other datings apps you can check out here. I have used Tinder in Korea for a year now and I have definitely picked up a lot of things about the culture of dating in Korea and even some of the lingo. Just to be clear, these tips are 100% based on my experience and everyone has a different experience when they come here. There is obviously no way to generalize an entire country. 
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