When was the last time you saw peak-hour traffic this well behaved? This video showing true Korean politeness, has been doing the rounds on social media in South Korea and causing a bit of a sensation. What you’re watching is a very old lady walking slowly across a busy intersection while all the drivers patiently wait for her to finish …
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Crowds & Cherry Blossoms in South Korea
It’s almost April and one of the most beloved and visually stunning events in Asia is about to take place – the blooming of the cherry blossoms in South Korea and Japan. Early April is the season for fruity blooms in South Korea and you can find the expected dates for all of the different regions here on the Visit …
How Safe is South Korea?
We love living in South Korea, but sometimes when we see stories like this… we just shake our heads and groan. Not again. Concerns about poor safety standards have become common in the South Korean media in the last year. The issue first came to prominence with the tragic sinking of the Sewol Ferry that killed 304 passengers, mostly children; …
Selfies Are Ruining Your Life
Go to any tourist hot-spot in Korea and you will find people taking selfies. Lots of selfies. I find it hard to imagine there’s a country that takes more. According to Mashable.com, a new survey has found that people are so obsessed with taking pictures for social media these days that they are ruining their own lives. To briefly sum …