They’re everywhere. And they say a lot.
- Gavin Moffat
- May 16
- 1 min read
They’re called contact number plates. Or phone number boards. Or just plain parking plates. Whatever you call them, they’re a fixture in Seoul and large parts of South Korea.
They’re not just a novelty, they’re a quiet social contract. A way of saying: “If I’m in your way, call me. I’ll move.” How cool is that!
They sit neatly in the bottom corner of windscreens across the city. A mobile number, visible to all. Double-parked? Blocking a driveway? It’s not ideal, but it’s accepted — because there’s trust that you’ll respond when called.
It’s not a law. It’s just how things are done. A shared understanding. A bit of urban empathy.
There’s a lesson in that. A tiny, unspoken agreement that keeps the chaos from the door.
We’re currently in Seoul, and daily life continues to surprise us with moments of practical brilliance like this.
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