DAEJEON, South Korea -- Now Hiring: Wannabe Astronauts. Must weigh between 110 and 209 pounds. Feet must be smaller than 11.6 inches. English proficiency required. Those with criminal records need not apply.

These are the simple requirements to become South Korea's first astronaut. No experience or prior training required, apart from being fit enough to run a 3.5K race and a willingness to experiment on kimchi in space.

Understandably, the prospect of being the first South Korean in space has generated some excitement.

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