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1. What is the Korean national flower?
2. What flowers grow in Korea?
3. Where can I buy flowers in Seoul?
4. How do I get to Seoul Botanic Park?
5. Why is tattoo illegal in Korea?
6. What is the most beautiful name in Korea?
7. What plants are native to South Korea?
8. How do you greet in Korean?
9. What do flowers symbolize in Korea?

What is the Korean national flower?

The National Flower - Mugunghwa

The mugunghwa, or the rose of Sharon, is an object of deep affection. Meaning “eternal blossom that never fades,” it has been an important symbol of Korean culture for centuries.

What flowers grow in Korea?

The Many Flowers of Spring to Enjoy in Korea

• Plum Blossom (Prunus mume ) | 매화
• Azalea (Korean rhododendron) | 진달래
• Cherry Blossom (Prunus serrulata) | 벚꽃
• Rapeseed Flower (Brassica napus) | 유채꽃

Where can I buy flowers in Seoul?

SEOUL suggests a couple of flower shops and markets where you can breathe in the scent of spring.

• Yangjae and Express Bus Terminal flower markets. ...
• Itaewon Flower Shop. ...
• Monday Market. ...
• The Plant Room. ...
• Kukka and Ver's Garden.

How do I get to Seoul Botanic Park?

Seoul Botanic Park is located at Gangseo-gu and can be accessed via the Magongnaru Station. Magongnaru Station is located on line 9 and the Airport Express Line – just before Gimpo Airport Station. Exiting the station from exits 3 and 4 will take you to the park. Exit 4 however, is slightly closer.

Why is tattoo illegal in Korea?

In South Korea, it is generally considered that people with tattoos are anti-social individuals who violate social norms and are criminals, gangsters, or juvenile delinquents. Korean law allows professional doctors to open tattoo parlors and it is not illegal to have a tattoo. Only the army prohibits tattoos.

What is the most beautiful name in Korea?

Beautiful Korean Girl Names With Lovely Meanings

• Mi-Ok (beautiful pearl)
• Mi-Sun (beauty and goodness)
• Mi-Young (everlasting beauty)
• Moon (smart one)
• Myung-Hee (cheerful joy)
• Sang-Hee (pleasant one)
• Sena (world's beauty)
• Sun-Hee (goodness, pleasure)

What plants are native to South Korea?

Typical evergreen broad-leaved species include camellias and camphor trees, while deciduous forests include oaks, maples, alders, zelkovas, and birches. Species of pine are the most representative in the country; other conifers include spruces, larches, and yews.

How do you greet in Korean?

The most common Korean equivalent of “hello” to greet someone in a polite, respectful manner, in any context for almost all situations, is:

1. Hello – Annyeong Haseyo (in Hangul: 안녕하세요) ...
2. Hello, how are you? ...
3. I'm well. ...
4. Hello – Yeoboseyo (여보세요) ...
5. Hi – Annyeong (안녕) ...
6. Good Day – Annyeong Hasibnikka (안녕하십니까)

What do flowers symbolize in Korea?

The national flower of South Korea is the Rose of Sharon or the mugunghwa (무궁화). These are both symbols of familial love and affection and make really thoughtful gifts. ... Meaning “eternal blossom that never fades,” it has been an important symbol of Korean culture for centuries.