South Korea ranks among Asia's least visited destinations—and undeservedly so. The splendor of its landscapes and the diversity of activities it offers make this peninsula a privileged destination for any traveler seeking escape and discovery. If South Korea is on your list of upcoming vacation destinations, here are some fascinating and even surprising facts to know before you go.

South Korea boasts one of the world's best internet coverages

South Korea is one of the most connected countries to the internet in the world. Today, there are more than 38 million users. This is due to the fact that in this country, no matter where you are (on the bus, the metro, shopping malls, etc.), you'll have no trouble connecting to the internet via wifi.

In South Korea, a company offers to bring your deceased pet back to life

South Korea is the only country in the world that offers a commercial dog cloning service. The Sooam Biotech company offers its clients puppies that are genetically identical to their deceased pet. Currently, around a hundred dogs have been able to be reborn and bring joy to their owners.

In South Korea, it is forbidden to use colored pens

Indeed, when sending greeting cards, thank-you notes, congratulations, or birthday wishes, it's normal to use pens of different colors to brighten up the message. Except in South Korea, where this is prohibited. The reason remains a mystery to this day.

South Korea is the world's most addicted country to cosmetic surgery

South Korea is the world's largest consumer of plastic surgery procedures. But unlike American or French women who want liposuction or breast augmentation, Korean women have a particular fascination with their face. They undergo eye enlargement surgery, jaw reshaping, nose refinement, or the current trend: chin reconstruction.

South Korea: the only country in the world to have invented ice cream for hangovers

First, know that South Korea is Asia's largest alcohol consumer. Indeed, for South Koreans, alcohol is a way to decompress and unwind after long workdays. They spend astronomical sums each year on products to combat hangovers. Hence the invention of this "miracle" ice cream, made from Chinese grape juice and grapefruit. This ice cream is called "Gyeondyo-ba,