No, 13 is not generally considered lucky in South Korea. While some Western cultures associate 13 with bad luck, in South Korea, the number 4 is widely considered unlucky due to its similar pronunciation to the word for "death." This superstition is shared by other East Asian cultures, including China and Japan. The number 7, however, is considered lucky in Korea, likely due to Western influence.
Several sources confirm the avoidance of the number 4 in South Korea, with buildings often skipping the 4th floor and labeling it as "F" instead. This demonstrates the cultural significance of this superstition. Conversely, there is no evidence to suggest that 13 holds any particular lucky or unlucky connotation in Korean culture. Therefore, the focus on the unluckiness of the number 4 overshadows any potential association with the number 13.
- Key Takeaway: The number 4 is the primary unlucky number in Korean culture, not 13.
