Explore 5 verified weird and obscure laws from South Korea, each fact-checked and sourced.
Seoul has a real ordinance restricting certain food and drinks on city buses since 2018, but there is no law whatsoever banning eating on Seoul's subways. The claimed ₩100,000 fine does not exist for this offense.
The claim that South Korean law mandates employers provide employees with free ginseng supplements during winter months to boost immunity is false. No such statute exists in South Korean labor or employment law.
The claim that South Korea requires special permits to own a dog with a tail longer than a certain length is completely false. No such law exists in any South Korean statute, regulation, or ordinance.
CULTURAL BELIEF, NOT A LAW. While not illegal, some Korean fans are sold with automatic shut-off timers, and safety warnings have appeared on fan packaging.
TRUE! On June 28, 2023, South Korea abolished "Korean age" for official purposes. Over 51 million Koreans became 1-2 years younger overnight.
