dududf said:
On a more serious note, how is the common south Korean feel about North Korea trying to obtain nuclear weapons?
Like most civilians in most countries, they believe that it is a bad thing. However the overall feel is that South Korea should oppose military action with the North. In the back of their minds, I think they still hold out hope that they can merge into one country again and another battle will crush that possibility.
Booze Zombie said:
Okay, how is life for Westerners over in S.K?
I mean, do white/black/pink people get racism over there or is it all very friendly?
Also, what would you say were the top five best S.K dishes (meals)?
Guess that does narrow it down a bit.
Depends on a whole lot of factors. If you're in your 20s to early 30s, this place is the total shit. The social scene for foreigners is booming. If you're in the countryside, you probably won't like it much if you're looking to socialize with other foreigners. If you're older and don't prefer the nightlife, then you might not be as happy.
There's definitely racism and most people experience it in one way or another. Being loud, obnoxious or fitting pretty much any stereotype that foreigners have will get some angry faces from the natives. If you lay low, have a modest personality, try to integrate with the culture to a degree and do not insult them or their country, you should be okay.
At the same time, I have experienced the nicest and most awesome people ever. Some people will damn near go to the ends of the Earth to help you. I have many stories to tell that would never occurred in America. Teenagers and younger children will love you. If you are in your 20s and not socially retarded, you should be able to get a few Korean friends. They are your tickets to getting Korean girls.
Top 5 dishes is tough because I don't eat a lot of Korean food. Normally, it's the same dishes over and over again. I'll just list five in no particular order
1. Samgyeopsal - Pan fried pork belly strips. Normally wrapped in a vegetable leaf with rice and other spices.
2. Bibimbap - Mixed vegetables and rice topped with a fried or raw egg and seasoned with hot pepper sauce
3. Kimbap - Sort of resembles sushi in the west. It's long strips of ham, mushroom, radish, carrots, sometimes pickles and a couple other things in rice and wrapped up in edible seaweed. Can include optional items such as kimchi or another meat (tuna, chicken). It's then cut into bite size pieces.
4. Kimchi Jigae - A stew-type of dish made with kimchi, various vegetables, tofu and a meat (normally pork or seafood)
5. Dongaseu - In all fairness, the dish did originate in Japan. But it is very popular in South Korea. It's a thin, breaded deep-fried pork cutlet normally served along with rice and a soup.
