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Welcome To Korea
Korea, also known as "the land of the morning calm" may seem all but calm to you when you first arrive.
Upon arrival in Korea, one of the first things that will strike you with full force will be the air pollution
,nose-twitching odors, and the extreme traffic. But don't let that set you back, 'cause once you experience
Korea's exuberance, you will be ready to embrace Korea whole heartly.
After you arrive, it will become pretty obvious that most people will be willing to bend over backwards
in effort to help you. There may be a language barrier but if you approach the situation with patience
then you will recieve their outmost effort.
Due to Koreans disregard for traffic regulations, some people may consider driving and even walking in
Korea hazardous. But the Korean goverment is striving their best to limit traffic violations by installing
cameras that monitors a vehicle's speed on the highways and increasing traffic patrol.
Crowds are as common as the number of cars in Korea. Because Korea has 46 million people, which contunies to grow at a fast rate, but not enough room to accomadate to everyone's space need as in the States, crowds come with the package. Pushing and showing may seem rude to a foreigner but it quite normal to Koreans so it shouldn't be taken personally.
Seoul is perhaps most famous for their markets and shopping areas. There is one just outside the U.S. Army garrison at Yongsan, Itaewon, which is one of the famous of the Korean shopping meccas. Other shopping markets such as Tongdaemun, Namdaemun, Insa-Dong, and Kwangjang are the traditional Korean markets and has an overwhelming array of products ranging from buttons to electronics for every consumer's need.
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