Why Koreans rarely wear sunglasses despite rising UV risks

Korea JoongAng Daily · WOO JI-WON · 2026-11-06 22:00 UTC

Why do many Koreans avoid sunglasses on sunny days? Cultural attitudes, fashion trends and health experts' warnings help explain Korea's preference for shade over shades.

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