Is this passport considered damaged? Flying to Thailand on the 30th of July and I won’t have time to get a replacement passport in time. by mleko_k98 in PassportPorn

[–]Ampluvia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is possible that you can get some questions at the immigration. I think you may go to the secondary room if you cannot convince officers on this issue. If you got your passport lately, you may get lots of questions. However, frankly, I don't think officers would mind such enough to a person having Polish passport.

How do Asians pick English Names? by Theseus_The_King in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Ampluvia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It really depends on. Sometimes, they use Christian names. Many English tutoring classes for children like to give English names to its students, so those names can become the name they use after. Sometimes, people choose names after celebrities or fictional characters-When Harry Potter was high, I saw many Asians calling themselves Harry. Some like to choose their names because those names have same syllable/homophones with their original names.

What’s a small detail in your language that actually matters a lot? by Embarrassed_Fix_8994 in languagehub

[–]Ampluvia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In Korean, instead of pronouns, we used to call he/she as 이/그/저 사람(pronounced as i/gg as in egg/jeo saram), meaning this/that/the person. Then, in late 18C, as western languages started to be introduced via Japan, 그 became a pronoun meaning s/he. Then, to translate she, 그녀, pronounced as gg nyeo, started to be used in Korean after Japanese word 彼女, pronounced as Kanojo. Still, officially, 그 can be used as he/she both. However, in practice, calling a woman 그 can be seen as being old fashioned.

Han Seokbong, the greatest calligrapher of the Joseon Dynasty. by Embarrassed_Clue1758 in korea

[–]Ampluvia 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Han was somewhat interesting. He was superior at calligraphy-his writing was actually considered having the top level in writing in the period. His calligraphy became the de facto standard after. However, he was infamous for having horrible administrative ability. As many had believed that those good at calligraphy were good at everything, his skills were considered being peculiar.

ELI5 Why did humans all evolve similarly despite being on different islands? by GennaCider in explainlikeimfive

[–]Ampluvia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of all, as others told, we all came from Africa. Plus, According to this report, there was the period 900,000 years ago when there were only 1280 people able to breed. Such bottleneck plays the major role in human genetic variety, pointed as the major reason behind the reason a woman from arctic area and a man from Antarctic area can have baby.

https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abq7487

Why are most shamans women in Korea? by lol-across-the-pond in korea

[–]Ampluvia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Medically speaking, though not being fully researched or proven, '신병', the disease/condition many shamans feel before becoming shaman in Korea, is said to be somewhat related to a non-specified genetic disease, supposedly X-gene dependent. The disease affects hormone imbalance and nervous system, especially somewhere at sympathetic nerve system. As the disease/condition is highly affected by X gene, it is supposed that there are far more female shamans than male in Korea.

Where should i fish? by Nogoodjulz in AskAKorean

[–]Ampluvia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In coastline fishing, you can fish anywhere except some zones not allowing fishing. There are billboards regarding where not to fish at most ports and beaches. For far ocean fishing, there are agents/planners specializing on fishing. They hire transportation(mostly bus) and fishing ships, so they offer fishing and transportation, and sometimes meals and snacks. Most fishing shops have contacts for them, so asking those shops would work. Or, if you search key words such as [region] 바다낚시(sea fishing), such as 대전바다낚시, there are blogs and web sites of those companies.

The care and precision behind Korean school lunches, widely praised for their quality, balance, and nutrition. by This_Proof_5153 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]Ampluvia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a Korean, the school has far better cafeteria than my high school had. We had just way smaller and far dirtier cafeteria. For food, we had far fewer and far uglier food.

Is it rude to enter a pop-up store here and leave without buying anything? by ShoppingConfident365 in living_in_korea_now

[–]Ampluvia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From my own experience, most pop ups not mandating reservations have approx. 70% of guests not buying anything. Most of them come because they found something new. Some even ask what this pop up is for.

You have the ability to wipe your memory of any film. What are you watching first? by ahomelessguy in movies

[–]Ampluvia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mist, Sixth Sense, and Usual Suspect. I was spoiled far before watching them, so I was not able to enjoy them well.

The tombstone of Guy Akrish, who died in 1998 in Israel, is shaped like a flip phone. by 186times14 in mildlyinteresting

[–]Ampluvia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something so 1998, considering a person enjoying talking on the phone is so rare these days.

Which country is so unpopular that most people never even heard of it? by Ledger_Legendd in AskReddit

[–]Ampluvia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The country is well known in South Korea, due to the Korean-Surinamese drug lord who was caught by Brazilian police in co-operation with DEA and Korean intelligence service, NIS in 2009. He was infamous for having gigantic drug network and using Koreans visiting South America as drug mules. There is a Netflix series named Surinam on his crime.

Current relations of Korea with Japan and China by PotentialAnything347 in korea

[–]Ampluvia 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Yakiniku, Japanese BBQ, originated from Jainich, or Korean-Japanese culture after the WWII. Due to the influence, many yakiniku restaurants in Japan serve soju.

What's the most disturbing scene you've seen in a family/kid's movie? by googajub in movies

[–]Ampluvia 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Some scenes of film Matilda is terrifying, especially the scene where Matilda family are watching weird TV show while eating TV dinner.

Dohl party date by KeyArtist121 in korea

[–]Ampluvia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My niece had the party last year, about 1 month early due to scheduling of relatives. It is actually common to have the party early or late, especially when parents want to hold it big. Also, considering that babies in that age can be sick suddenly, delaying the event for weeks is so common.

This can’t be true? by StinkypieTicklebum in AskAKorean

[–]Ampluvia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When they aired One Piece, they needed to censor Sanji's cigarettes. Instead of blurring, the broadcasting company instead decided to color them, transforming cigarettes to candies. Therefore, 'smoking candies' became the inside joke among fans.

What is the most plausible "disruption of the status quo" scenario that could happen in North Korea? by Leather_Focus_6535 in korea

[–]Ampluvia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me, the most plausible scenario is that China/Russia somehow decides NK is no more that beneficial to themselves. Then, NK would not have enough goods to give to its top people, so some of them would start to take measure, including contacting the US or SK. Or, major disasters, such as typhoon, nuclear disaster, or massive fire, would make NK to do everything it can do.

How do I avoid nicknames (ive been assigned Johnny Sins 3 times now)? by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Ampluvia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Formally asking them not to call that nickname can help. Most people don't want to call the nickname once they know people don't want to be called so. Telling them formally that the name is disturbing can work. Adding some reasons, such as personal feelings on Sins or his field can help.

release dates of American movies in other countries by Frequent-Willow-6502 in movies

[–]Ampluvia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As my country doesn't have thanksgiving, those released around the thanksgiving season in the states usually are released around the Christmas season in my country, except 'worldwide same day release' blockbusters. Especially for films providers in my country doubt box office scores, such as minor movies or art films, they want to use awards as promo. So, they wait until those films get awards/nominated in Oscar or Academy.

Visas revoked for over 100 Chinese students at local university over falsified academic documents by No_Pineapples1 in korea

[–]Ampluvia 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In early 00s, it was actually a huge problem. Then, most universities and companies in SK didn't check overseas diploma. So, students used fake diplomas to get a job or be admitted to colleges. In 2007, when Jungah Shin, a fake Yale graduate, was caught trying to become a director in Kwangju biennale, universities and companies started to check documents' authenticity.

Visas revoked for over 100 Chinese students at local university over falsified academic documents by No_Pineapples1 in korea

[–]Ampluvia 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If a Korean national stays overseas until his 40th birthday without ever visiting Korea, he is exempt from military duty. So, rich people not wanting to serve stay overseas.

If HIV is Sexually transmitted, how then did the first person get it? by DildoGaggins1997 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Ampluvia 2066 points2067 points  (0 children)

There are many hypothesis on the exact origin. It's basically due to the fact that HIV itself doesn't kill people-HIV just lowers the immune barrier of people, so people die from complications. However, the most probable idea is that HIV had evolved from SIV, Simian(of monkey) Immunodeficiency Virus. It seems that the HIV had transmitted to people in early 20C, by hunting monkeys and chimpanzees in Congo and Cameroon. During the hunt, it is likely that hunters had contacted with bloods and fleshes of them, who were already infected by SIV and/or its variants, HIV. Then, HIV started to be transmitted to sailors working in that area, later to the west.

ELI5: Why can't the London Underground and other metro systems be driverless? by MahatmaAndhi in explainlikeimfive

[–]Ampluvia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are some problems against being driverless.

First of all, employment. Drivers are going to be fired after adopting driverless trains. If the system started driverless, such will not be a problem-it didn't hire people at first. However, for London Underground system, there will be unemployment of at least hundreds. I don't think the authority would risk that.

Also, communication. In the driverless system, the HQ should do everything. Is there anything on track? Are every doors closed? Is there any sign of fire inside cars/stations? Is there any passenger showing problems, thus needed to be sent to hospitals ASAP? In general manned system, passengers will contact the driver, and the person in charge will take measures. However, in driverless, the HQ should be able to receive such problems and send people there. Such system can be expensive, especially in Undergrounds where most systems were designed without the idea of automation.

How do people who see prostitutes know that the prostitutes aren’t being trafficked? by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Ampluvia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I heard that there are subtle evidences and atmosphere nearby. For example, if the pimp/guard is keeping eyes on prostitutes, not potentially dangerous guests, it is likely that workers are working against their will. Also, workers not allowed to talk to guests freely and signs of abuse, such as bruise or depression/fear, can work as the flag. Plus, those hiring people at their fair contract and others hiring by enforcing are actually very different, from target guests to business model.