5 Superstitions in Korean Culture 🇰🇷👻

Korean culture is full of fascinating traditions, and some of them come with quirky superstitions that can really make you stop and think 😅 After having lived in Korea for almost 10 years, here are some of the superstitions that I noticed in Korean culture (although I absolutely respect whether you believe them or no) 1️⃣ Don’t write names in red 🖊️❌ Writing someone’s name in red ink is believed to bring death or bad luck. I still get nervous picking up a red pen! 2️⃣ Sleep with your head facing north 😴🛏️ Sleeping north is said to bring bad luck or even shorten your life. Ever heard of this one? 3️⃣ Don’t whistle at night 🎵🌙 Whistling in the dark is believed to invite ghosts or snakes. I’ve been humming in fear ever since and yes if you are loud, someone may report you too (this one is not a superstition ㅎㅎㅎㅎ) 4️⃣ Cutting nails at night ✂️🌃 Cutting nails after sunset is unlucky, supposedly inviting early death. Now I’m a strict daytime manicurist ㅎㅎㅎ 5️⃣ Avoid number 4 🔢☠️ The number 4 sounds like “death” in Korean, so buildings skip the 4th floor. Elevators here are like a game of hide-and-seek for having alphabet F instead of 4. Korean superstitions are quirky, fascinating, and sometimes spooky 😅💀 But following them adds a fun twist to everyday life! Which one is the most odd one for you?