this questions is for KOREANS only?

Question

i never went to korea
what is korea like?

im disappointed that some people answered just for two points and provides no information at all.
i ask this question to find out about korea
and so far only one person answers truley.
i thank that person 100%.
the people who said they got no idea, i dont understand why they answered when they have no clue....
and i also asked KOREAN people to answer..
but because im a forgiving person then i will forgive
i would probably report people for providing useless statements but i won't because i don't want to cause trouble for them..
so please next time don't answer if you have no clue or whatsoever

there are three people who have good answers

*Reaper
*kara nari
*yupgigirl

i can not choose between these three people
so i will let other people vote
please if you are voting vote for one of these three people

also either vote for
*orangepie 4me
or
*JEN

Answer 1

I'm Korean... just to answer the first question.

I think a lot of foreigners that go to Korea get the wrong impression simply because they are not open-minded, and not willing to try a different culture... even though they are in a different country!

Clothes, food, etc in Korea is much cheaper, if you're in for that kind of thing, that is. Seoul is like any big city in the U.S. (some aspects of it) in that there's some places you don't want to go at night, some places where you'll see designer brands, and some great cheap eateries. It won't be as dangerous as NYC though, I there's not a lot of public violence in the streets. Also, Korea has very strict gun control laws, unless you're a police officer, you're not allowed to carry one outside of hunting season.

The culture is very different. Some people generalize it's "inbetween" Japan and China but that's definitely not true. In Seoul, there's a fusion of modern and ancient buildings, you'll see the "South Gate" (Namdaemoon) in the middle of a busy street intersection and skyscrapers. A lot of people are tech-smart, there's cafes with computers all over, called "PC bang".

Though the big cities are busy, the landscape in the country is breathtaking. Korea has mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, etc in abundance. Also, since it's a peninsula, there's a lot of islands as well. It's fun to go outside the cities and explore the landscape.

Food is fun, if you're open-minded that is. A lot of seafood dishes, because of the proximity to the ocean. Definitely different from Chinese or Japanese food, it's gaining some popularity in the U.S. as well.

Here are some websites that should give you more information:

About Korean Food:

http://www.trifood.com

http://www.xanga.com/koreancooking/

Tourism Websites:

http://english.tour2korea.com/

http://www.lifeinkorea.com/

Hope that helps~!

Answer 2

Im not sure why you only want Koreans to answer this question, plenty of non-koreans have been to Korea.

On first impression, Seoul is like no other asian city I have ever been to.
There are millions of apartment buildings, actually they are more like small towns of apartments complete with small shopping centres. Not just one stand alone apartment building. When driving along the river front, you can see them all lined up for as far as the eye can see. It's quite overwhelming, you get a real sense that there really are millions of people living here.

The Han river runs right through the middle of Seoul and some 24 or more bridges cross it. Some of the bridges are really beautifully architechtually designed, lit up different colours at night. Really pretty.

Unlike other Asian cities, Seoul is not overwhelmed by bicycles or motorbikes, but there are millions of cars. Most Koreans drive Korean made cars, with the exception of the odd Audi, Mercedes or BMW. My friend has a Mustang, and it's hot... but the average Korean has a Samsung, Daewoo, Hyundai etc etc

The transportation system in Seoul is fantastic, but finishes a little too early (around 12 or 1), I say too early because there are millions of small hofs (drinking holes) bars and clubs throughout Korea. Also to get around Korea, the transportation is great, and very reasonably priced.

Korea overall has a great blend of cultural and modern aspects, and if you were wanting to learn how to play some traditional korean instrument or what have you, then Koreans are very open to sharing their culture.

Each city in Korea has it's charms, and considering it's not the largest country in the world, each city is so different to the other. Personally I think people are friendlier towards the south (Busan etc), perhaps because they are not as busy and rushed. Also maybe the sea has a calming effect.
There are 4 million people living in Busan, but it doesnt really feel like that many, compared to 3 times that amount in Seoul where you can feel it.

There are so many beautiful places to visit in Korea, such an interesting, calming, hectic place to be. I love it.

Answer 3

very much like NYC. seoul is a busy body type atmosphere people always pushing you around t get where they need to go. very hectic and bubbling. farther away you get from there it turns more tranquil and peaceful. beautiful scenery and historic sites. very spiritual one could say. all the way down south in pusan and cheju island is very energetic and full of night life. cheju island is the hot spot for honeymooners and such, pusan is the port for all of south korea so lots of busy bodys there too. overall it is very appealing and beautiful. don't go in the summertime when it's hot as hell. fall and winter are best times for going and scenery then is magnificent.

itaewon is my favorite place to go since it;s the shopping megacenter of korea. people often complain about being robbed or mistreated when they go there. but I've never had a problem. I'm korean and also 6'3 250 pounds so that might be why. anyhoo. lovely place overall and really wish I could go back again soon.

Answer 4

I been to Korea...Few months ago for 10years!!
Korea is a very nice place..Especially Seoul. Seoul is the Capital
of Korea.. In my opinion, Korea is just like little America. They have all the things.. The people are nice and they are kind a afraid of us... but they are such a kind people..
I was really surprised. It's almost like America..(I like Korea more than Japan..Most of people think Korea is some country like the Phillipines but it's NOT!! They are really developed!!)
Their techno is very high..I like that place very much..
I hope this answer helped you..

Answer 5

i came to us when i was in elementry,,
but still part of my childhood was spent in korea
and went there several times in hunior high and high school,
so i know what i am talking about.

korea is very small country but it is crowded in there,
they are stores everywhere, (i seriously mean it)
there is no need for the transportation
because if you walk right across the street you see a super market,
cleaners, fast food stores, shopping malls, spring bath place, and etc.
its the best place to be when you are a kid.
(but when i came to US i felt like i was in prison,
coz u cant go anywhere without a car)

school is hard but always fun,,
maybe because you make more memory down there then here,
yes you get punished heka for no apperent reason,
but that makes a thing to talk about,,

i remember my brother getting hit on the hand and butt ,
because he wont do his homework.

o and there is no genetors, so you and your classmates get assigned
when and where to clean...(bathroom is the worst part, coz some people
leave there crap and never flush, so we [girls] sent the boys in to clean up)

but after all that cleaning, my teacher bought us yummy stuff,
so we loved her.

and on many times high school students attend academic learning place
after school one after another,, very busy (even after 11pm,, horror)

and after you graduate elementry school, you have to get yourself
a uniform and have certain hair length...

also it is so unlike us, students just ride on bus or metro almost everyday,
and it is completely normal, i mean kids will look at you wierd,
if you say you dont ride one.

and there is not much of a house, but an apartment,,,
you will find it rare to have a friend who live on a house,,,

o ya and people perfer public bath then home bath,,
i dont know why, but its completely normal,
its not like u see guys thing and they see girls thing,
they are seperated into gender,
so no wierd thinking.

and so much more to talk about except my hands hurt,
so i should stop,,

it can not be described by one, you have to experience and feel it,,

and if you find any mistake, please excuse my english,,

ps. no tax!! lol
(shopping is way cheaper down there)

Answer 6

me i have gone to korea and its nice.

4 very defined seasons and its really pretty but some places are very poverty struck still with people selling things and stuf on the street. but its cool to like go to those things and buy some stuf.

its cool. i like going there.

Answer 7

hahha I get you ;)) xd I now purchase brown rice considering its extra healthful for u the one unhealthy factor is tht its now not stickyrice like the only we're used to however extra simply puffy rice? I bet u could make it into Mexican rice or summm

Answer 8

I know a Korean, he is cool.
But I, myself, am not Korean.. sorry.

Answer 9

ayua hashameiga

Answer 10

north has lots of missiles!