I'm going on a 20-day youth camp to Korea(don't know which korea yet), leaving in more or less a month from today.
I was wondering if anyone had anything they could share - things I should know (the currency especially, the prices of commodities there),should and shouldn't do/say,etc.
i'd really appreciate it...
2006-07-01 21:49:03 · 4 answers · asked by AMIEL 2 in Travel ➔ Other - Destinations
Firstly, it's probably South Korea. North Korea is closed off to most foreign visitors and I doubt they have youth camps there...
The currency is in wons. The current exchange rate is around 1100 won per U.S. dollar. If you see an item priced 10,000 won, that means roughly around $10. Just take off the extra three zeros.
It's hard to explain absolutely everything, so I'll just give you a site that I found.
http://www.lifeinkorea.com/
Hope that helps!
2006-07-03 09:20:01 · answer #1 · answered by yupgigirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't safe for an American to go to Korea at this time. It is ruled by a crazy man who hates the USA. Propaganda against the US is broadcasted across speakers to the Koreans. They believe it.
DO NOT GO THERE!
2006-07-12 12:22:01 · answer #2 · answered by MoonWoman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some guys are politically against Americans, but don't be scared.
Most of Koreans are kind to foreigners, and if some Koreans are not favor with Americans, it's because of some rude, unmannered Korean-stationed American soldiers.
If you behave right way, everything will be okay.
2006-07-14 06:58:33 · answer #3 · answered by goodgood 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take deodorant w/ u...they don't have deodorants and it's very very very humid during the summer.
2006-07-10 14:37:39 · answer #4 · answered by yah27 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋