Korea is Awsome??

Question

If you've been to Korea PLEASE TELL ME ALL ABOUT KOREA HOW AWSOME IS IT SEPECIALLY THE CITY SEOUL!!!!!!!!! Ive been wanting to go for suxh a LONG TIME but im a broke *** Community College Student.........Learning about the korean Language ........ :D

First 3 answers are awsome!!!!!!! :D :) ^_^ love them all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WAIT DUDE IM NOT A GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! question Numero 4 hahahaahahhahahaha ...funnnnnnnnnny!!!!!!!!!!!

Who cares what they old man said Please Tell Me More About korea!

Answer 1

Talking about 1970~80.....
WOW !!! I wonder if you(Mr.Mogle) are still living in the place which has not changed till 70's
were things not same in other parts of world at those times :)) or you were born with a gadget in you mouth,,,
Should think before you write or better be quite.

Korea(seoul) is little Newyork. You have everything there. its a small complete country.

Some fact about South Korea
Korea recently pulled through an economic storm that began in late 1997. This crisis, which roiled markets all across Asia, had threatened Korea's remarkable economic achievements. However, thanks to the faithful implementation of an IMF agreement the Korean government's strong resolve for reform, and successful negotiation of foreign debt restructuring with creditor banks the nation is currently on track to resume economic growth. Since the onset of the crisis, Korea has been rapidly integrating itself into the world economy. The goal of the nation is to overcome problems rooted in the past by creating an economic structure suitable for an advanced economy.

Korea, once known to be one of the world's poorest agrarian societies, has undertaken economic development in earnest since 1962. In less than four decades, it achieved what has become known as the "Miracle on the Hangang River" - an incredible process that dramatically transformed the Korean economy while marking a turning point in Korea's history.

Gross National Income Per Capita GNI



An outward-oriented economic development strategy, which used exports as the engine of growth, contributed greatly to the radical economic transformation of Korea. Based on such a strategy, many successful development programs were implemented. As a result, from 1962 to 2005, Korea's Gross National Income (GNI) increased from US$2.3 billion to US$786.8 billion, with its per capita GNI soaring from $87 to about $16,291. These impressive figures clearly indicate the magnitude of success that these economic programs have brought about.

GNI and per capita GNI drastically dropped to $340.4 billion and $7,335 in 1998 due to the fluctuation in foreign exchange rates but these figures returned to the pre-economic crisis level in 2002.

Overall Exports and Imports

Korean imports have steadily increased thanks to the nation's liberalization policy and increasing per capita income levels. As one of the largest import markets in the world, the volume of Korea's imports exceeded those of China in 1995, and were comparable to the imports of Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines combined.

Major import items included industrial raw materials such as crude oil and natural minerals, general consumer products, foodstuffs and goods such as machinery, electronic equipment and transportation equipment.

Korea developed rapidly from the 1960s, fueled by high savings and investment rates, and a strong emphasis on education. The nation became the 29th member country of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in 1996.

With a history as one of the fastest growing economies in the world, Korea is working to become the focal point of a powerful Asian economic bloc during the 21st century. The Northeast Asian region commands a superior pool of essential resources that are the necessary ingredients for economic development. These include a population of 1.5 billion people, abundant natural resources, and large-scale consumer markets.

Answer 2

I've been to Korea. Some parts are okay (just not around OSAN Air Base - Songtan, South Korea). I did like Seoul though. There is a lot to do there. They even have a huge golf driving range that if I remember right is 2 or three stories (saw it as I drove by and one of the Koreans I knew pointed it out)

Answer 3

I spent 15 months in Korea as an infantryman in 1952-1953. at the age of17&18. Seoul was a large city then and after spending months in the mountains, it seemed like a beautiful city. I later spent 13 months in Korea 1960-1961 and Seoul seemed to be much larger and very beautiful. I have talked to a few soldiers that have recently come from there and they say it is really a very beautiful city. Wish I could go back and visit it myself.

Answer 4

Hello..
I lived in Korea more than 10years.
It is really awesome place,
I lived in Seoul the capital, it is clean. The people there were fashionable.
It is highly developed. I really appreciate their tech knowledge.
Especially the cell phones they have is really Wow!!
They have the world smallest cell phone!!(I was really surprised.)
It is just like small America. They have all the stuffs which I needed.
Well, if you want to learn Korean language from a native Korean, wanna hear more about it, just send me an e-mail. Than I'll tell you the address of her.

Answer 5

shoe s where are you from then? I think you are a racist!

"In this life of mine" you are what we call in Korean a "go chu mori" Can't believe you would come and post things on my question cause you didn't like my answer. Maybe it is because you are an 18 year old child playing with adults. If you knew anything you would be able to see from my nickname that I might know a bit about Korea.

Answer 6

Please don't be too hard on Morgi everyone.
it's not his fault that Korea is growing super fast.
In 60', most of people were poor and hungry with very few exception. beggers were everywhere, and people do share what little they had. My mom didn't let me learn how to ride a bike, because I am a Girl!!!!!
In 70', economic was start to grow, cultures were changing. I never ate separate from my father, and play horseback riding on him, yet, I had many girl friends who never have any contact with their father.
Money became the greatest and greedy start to taking over generosity. My mom and three of us girls learned how to ride a bike.
from late 70' thru 80', things were changing by seconds.
and I started to have chances to visit many different area of the worlds, and NO other country were growing in that kind of speed. I actually worried about it because I was afraid what will be the price for that change.
I must said, I am very proud of them.
and they even managed to brought back many lost cultures.
specially Seoul, I can say it with certainty, it's one of most awesome city in the world. the beauty, the products, entertainment. and convenient. and as to be a big city, it's fairly safe.
I grew up there, and it'll be my forever home country, even I take pride to being on American citizen now.
I just wish I had contributed somehow.....

Answer 7

Dear "answer mogle"

Well... I am a Korean and I red your answer . Rat on the roof and feeding a baby in the bus?? It sounds like 1970's or more earlier. nobody feeding babies in the bus or subway. OMG! Rat on the roof? I wish I can hear or see them. so I can see what is look like in real. and babies they do get spanking whenever they do something wrong. And treat ppl with meat as expensive stuff? wake up! meat is cheap cheap cheap to get. and so many butcher's shop everywhere nowadays. and only people makes good money after anter the Seoul Uni? OMG. So so wrong. and eatting seperatly man and woman. yeah, I guess they did BEFORE( occasionaly when we have big days like thanks giving day, we all 3 genertaion family togather have a meal. AT THAT TIME we eatting seperatly with two tables include my 90's old grandma). cuz we still keep our custom. but nobody does that daily anymore. you totally talking about Venus when Korean ppl living on Mars.
I guess you were young when you visit Korea and came to Korea as a soldier in 1970'S! !970's of Korea was developing era for Korea. Let's put this way-1970's Korea was like a builting a new house to move in next to destroied house from the war. I was born 1970's but I don't even remember all thoes things you said. maybe I was too young? anyway, Korea is grwoing everyday. so plz get out of your old idea of OLD Korea whatever you had.

You will be amaze to see NEW Korea of 2000'S!!! Korea is one of the strongist and most up coming nation in the whole of asia.
you will think of Japan. I know. Japan? they start eatting themselves from inside out.

Anyway,
Before you say something about Korea or whatever you have in your mind, you need to uploading new information.
Your information is soooo dusty dusty dusty from 1970's.

And personally I don't like In-chon area at all.
I like new developed placese like Il-san, Bun-dang etc etc.

Man! you seriously need to go back to Korea and see how things are changed. OR just keep your old Korea memories in your black and white photo album.

Good day.

Answer 8

G'day In this life of mine,

Thank you for your question.

South Korea is a great place to visit with Seoul, Baesan, Jeju, Daego and Pusan all worthy of a visit.

Spring and autumn are the best time to visit as summer is wet and winter is bitterly cold.

I hope that you get to go soon.

Regards

Answer 9

what do u want to know about KOREA?

If u would like to more about Korea

send a mail

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coz I'm a Korean

Answer 10

I was there from 1979 to 1981. During that time I lived in Inchon, where General McArthur landed during the Korean War. In Inchon there are replicas of statutes in the US, including the Statute of Liberty and others. The old people absolutely worship Americans, while the students hate the United States for its policies regarding N. Korea. The US President will not talk directly with the N. Korean government, which makes the entire area including Japan and China, insecure. Be very careful when you go there, to have a Korean guide. Otherwise, if you travel alone, never go into any area at night. Travel during the daylight hours and stay in well lit areas always. Seoul is a city of 10 million people, yet there is almost zero crime. One time I saw a man carrying a briefcase on top of his head, completely open with 10's if not 100's of thousands of dollars visible as he walked down the street. I was amazed and shocked that nobody was trying to steal his money. However, as I spent more time in the country I learned that the Police are mean and tough and do not ask questions before meting out appropriate or inappropriate punishment, so I guess people know better than to steal the money. I would definitely visit the "Old City" within Seoul. This is the original old city in Soul, prior to the modern day and the Korean government has preserved this beautiful little "city within a city," and you can go and have your picture taken and visit all the old shops and buy authentic, old costumes. It is a wonderful place. I would also visit Sor dak San, the mountain just minutes from Seoul. It is a beautiful mountain and there are well marked paths up to the top of it. I would also visit Incheon, as I mentioned earlier. I would also visit BuPyong, just a 1/2 hour's train ride from Seoul. BuPyong and Incheon are within minutes from eachother. The Korean people will fall all over themselves thanking you for learning their language. The older people are wonderfully kind and courteous. The very young people will gauk at your height and the hair on your arms! It's funny. The college students will despise you and will not stop to talk to you except to criticize your government etc. In the very south of S. Korea there is the southern port where there is a large city and lots of sights to see. Remember, if anyone offers you meat first at a meal, it is polite to turn them down 3x before finally accepting the meat. Historically, meat was difficult to find and so as a custom, they always serve meat, but you have to act as though it is far too expensive for you to expect them to offer it to you etc. They will love you for it. Also remember NEVER to look at a woman breastfeeding on the busses. Korea is so crowded that there are "unwritten" mores. One is that if someone is breastfeeding, magically, suddenly there is a curtain being drawn around them and no one can see them, so if you actually turn around or look down to see what's going on, it's a real shame to them. Also, if you are at someone's house and you hear mice or rats in the ceiling, never look up, act as if you do not see or hear anything. They are very embarassed by these critters and do not appreciate anyone bringing them notice that they've got rats in the ceiling. Always bow before anyone older than you are and always bow in front of men. Never walk along side men, always a few steps back. If you are in a private home, never eat with the men, always eat with the wife and grandmother who are in the kitchen eating. Just another custom. Don't be offended when you see the little children making a mess on purpose, or walking on top of the china hutch or suddenly screaming at the top of their lungs. You see, children untill they begin school, are blameless and can do no wrong. Same with grandparents. But you will see that life for the students is VERY hard. School is very difficult and the goal is to be admitted to Seoul National University. If a H.S. student fails to make it into that college, you will read about a few suicides. It seems, that only Seoul National University can guarantee a good job etc.

Good Luck to you! Korea is one of the most amazing cities in the world! Thank you for learning about the language. Kamsahamnida!