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What is considered bad luck in Korea?
Every culture has a number considered unlucky because of superstitions. In the United States it’s 13. In South Korea, it’s four. The reason behind the fear of the number four, known as tetraphobia, lies in the way it sounds.
Why do Koreans not sleep with the fan on?
Theories abound in South Korea, among them that the cold air circulating in a sealed room could cause hypothermia, leading to organ failure. Or maybe they suck out the oxygen, causing suffocation. Some fear that the fan itself converts oxygen molecules into carbon dioxide.
Why don t Koreans write names in red?
When writing someone’s name in Korea, make sure you’re not using a red pen – it’s taboo. It’s believed that in the past, sometimes the deceased’s name was written in red ink. So today, writing someone’s name in red ink may imply you are wishing them harm. Remember to leave your red pens at home when traveling to Korea.
What does it mean if you hear whistling in Korea?
Whistling at night summons spirits While whistling is often associated with feelings of happiness, it is highly discouraged in South Korea, at least after the sun goes down. In fact, it has long been believed that whistling at night can summon spirits, ghosts, demons and other unearthly creatures.
What is a Samjae?
Samjae, or three calamities, are bad fortunes that occur in regular cycles according to one’s year of birth. Lucky events can also occur, according to individual fate and fortune, in which case the cycle is referred to as boksamje (luck of the three calamities).
Is it safe to have fans on all night?
Your skin may also suffer from the fan being on all night as it can dry it out. That while a fan also has the potential to dry up your nasal passages, resulting in your body producing excess mucous and you waking feeling all blocked up.