Smartphones and cars, K-pop and K-beauty: Have you ever wondered how Korean products and cultural exports became world-famous over the past few decades? If so, it's time to delve deeper into the complicated past, day-to-day life, and societal challenges of this economic powerhouse - through this list of essential cultural experiences in Korea (or South Korea, to be exact!) THE LIST: CULTURAL EXPERIENCES IN KOREA 1. Visit a traditional market2. Explore the royal palaces in a hanbok3. Feast on a