South Korea
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South Korea
I’ve visited South Korea twice during the summer of 2014 and 2015. I’ve been to Seoul, Gyeongju, Busan and the DMZ.
- South Korea is one of the most underrated countries (ok that’s my opinion, not a fact)
- It considers to be one of the safest countries in the world
- Apparently, it has the world’s fastest internet speed most accessible (in the cities)
- Boryeong Mud Festival, held every July, claim to be the biggest in the world
- Like Horoscopes, some South Koreans believe that the blood type reflects personalities
- Best visited during spring (April – May) and fall (Sept. to October)
- Greetings can be a bow or a handshake
- They are generally very family-orientated
- Blind dates are considered normal and often arranged by family or friends
- Elders, or someone who is older, must be spoken to formally and respected.
- They are considered to be one year old at birth, not 0
- A large drinking culture, including bar hopping and karaoke (KTV)
- They, most particularly those who are young, wave goodbyes with both hands
- Giving and receiving things should be taken with right or both hands
- Take off shoes once when entering the house
- Hiking is a large activity. Many older Koreans are physically active by hiking, even using fashionable hiking gears.
- Korean Sign Language (KSL)
- KSL is recognized as an official language during the year of 2016
- KSL has some similar signs of Japanese Sign Language due to Japanese occupation
- The largest Deaf community can be found in Seoul, Busan, Gwangju, etc.
- Some Deaf people know International Sign*
- There are Deaf employees working at Starbucks in Seoul
Welcome to The Pink Hole – wait, the pink what?
“Let’s go to The Pink Hole,” Lilo said. “The Pink…what?” I felt confused. “The Pink Hole, it’s a private gay club in Seoul.” “The pink…hole? hahaha,
The conversation that I lost track of
Holding a map of Seoul, we were planning which destination should we go next. We were standing next to the wall, avoiding the crazy stampede
Meeting Deaf People in Other Countries – 2015
My goal is not only consist of exploring around the world for sightseeings, licking my fingers off after meals and learning more about other cultures. Through traveling, I want to
Visiting the world’s most heavily fortified border: The DMZ
Further in the distance, the Imjingak Railroad Bridge ran across the river, connecting to its greenish mountains which flaunt its beauty. “Is that really North Korea?” I
Swing that $5 hanbok!
One of my favorite things about South Korea is that some traditional Korean houses (called hanok) still exist today. Despite the fact that I already