Why Koreans rarely wear sunglasses despite rising UV risks

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

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1. Why Koreans rarely wear sunglasses despite rising UV risks

   Korea JoongAng Daily · 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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