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Various things South Korea places at the top in
The original post never listed the sources for any of these so I don't know if they're all accurate.
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19. Seoul subway system
Ranked #1 out of the world's subway systems.
18. Soju
'Soju' is even in the American dictionary. Ranked #3 in the world's beverage sales.
17. Liver donors
Out of the 3,116 liver donors in the world, 26% of them are Koreans, placing them at #1 (as of 2010).
16. Male make-up
Korean men buy 21% of the world's men's make-up, placing them at #1.
15. High school students who go on to college
Korea: 72.5%
America: 64%
Japan: 48%
France: 41%
Germany: 36%
As of 2011, Korea is #1 out of the OECD countries in college entrance.
14. Divorce
Out of the OECD countries, Korea placed #1 with 4.7 couples out of 1,000 getting a divorce as of 2011.
13. Suicide
1. Korea
2. Hungary
3. Japan
Suicide has risen by 50% in the past four years.
12. Internet speedSix times faster than the world average.
11. Wi-Fi
World average: 25%
Korea: 80%
High speed wireless internet supply rate: 100%
10. Mobile banking
Banking through smartphones: 48%
World average: 14%
9. Airport duty-free stores
Ranked #1 in revenue in 2011 and 2012, overtaking Dubai for the first time.
8. Cheapest cigarettes
Out of the OECD countries, Korea has the cheapest cigarettes. Average is $2.50 for a pack, compared to Ireland's $14.97.
7. Most unhappiest teens
In another survey held in 2012, teens recorded 69.29 points in happiness, placing Korea in the bottom half.
6. Most use of antibiotics
Korea is one of the only countries increasing its use of antibiotics. Doctors will freely prescribe them for the most simplest things like colds.
5. Plastic surgery
1. Korea
2. Greece
4. Death by car accident
Out of the OECD countries, Korea is ranked #1. Over the past five years, 30,000 died in car accidents.
3. Highest number of work hours
Yearly: 2,193 hours
World average: 1,749 hours
2. Elderly population
As of 2012, Korea's elderly population will surpass Europe and Japan. By 2045, the working population will be comprised of those in their 50s.
1. Incheon airport
Ranked the #1 international airport in the world for the past seven years. Won best airport award for seven consecutive years. Ranked #2 for the 'Golden Pillow Award' (best airport for sleeping).
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"There are more bad things than good..."
"Even the good things aren't anything to celebrate. Who cares if we're ranked #1 in college entrance??"
"Wow, how do the Irish smoke?"
"I'm a bit embarrassed of some of these."
"I hope suicide and divorce rates go down.."
"Some things I'm proud of, some things I'm down about."
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Source: Instiz
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19. Seoul subway system
Ranked #1 out of the world's subway systems.
18. Soju
'Soju' is even in the American dictionary. Ranked #3 in the world's beverage sales.
17. Liver donors
Out of the 3,116 liver donors in the world, 26% of them are Koreans, placing them at #1 (as of 2010).
16. Male make-up
Korean men buy 21% of the world's men's make-up, placing them at #1.
15. High school students who go on to college
Korea: 72.5%
America: 64%
Japan: 48%
France: 41%
Germany: 36%
As of 2011, Korea is #1 out of the OECD countries in college entrance.
14. Divorce
Out of the OECD countries, Korea placed #1 with 4.7 couples out of 1,000 getting a divorce as of 2011.
13. Suicide
1. Korea
2. Hungary
3. Japan
Suicide has risen by 50% in the past four years.
12. Internet speedSix times faster than the world average.
11. Wi-Fi
World average: 25%
Korea: 80%
High speed wireless internet supply rate: 100%
10. Mobile banking
Banking through smartphones: 48%
World average: 14%
9. Airport duty-free stores
Ranked #1 in revenue in 2011 and 2012, overtaking Dubai for the first time.
8. Cheapest cigarettes
Out of the OECD countries, Korea has the cheapest cigarettes. Average is $2.50 for a pack, compared to Ireland's $14.97.
7. Most unhappiest teens
In another survey held in 2012, teens recorded 69.29 points in happiness, placing Korea in the bottom half.
6. Most use of antibiotics
Korea is one of the only countries increasing its use of antibiotics. Doctors will freely prescribe them for the most simplest things like colds.
5. Plastic surgery
1. Korea
2. Greece
4. Death by car accident
Out of the OECD countries, Korea is ranked #1. Over the past five years, 30,000 died in car accidents.
3. Highest number of work hours
Yearly: 2,193 hours
World average: 1,749 hours
2. Elderly population
As of 2012, Korea's elderly population will surpass Europe and Japan. By 2045, the working population will be comprised of those in their 50s.
1. Incheon airport
Ranked the #1 international airport in the world for the past seven years. Won best airport award for seven consecutive years. Ranked #2 for the 'Golden Pillow Award' (best airport for sleeping).
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"There are more bad things than good..."
"Even the good things aren't anything to celebrate. Who cares if we're ranked #1 in college entrance??"
"Wow, how do the Irish smoke?"
"I'm a bit embarrassed of some of these."
"I hope suicide and divorce rates go down.."
"Some things I'm proud of, some things I'm down about."
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Source: Instiz
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