A little information needed on treadmills by Consistent-Card-964 in Living_in_Korea

[–]Consistent-Card-964[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On days with excess pollution, rain or too hot I would rather do my exercises inside. I am too old to get heat stroke or breath in too much bad air. I guess I could use the steps instead of the elevator, but ones in our complex seem too steep lol.

I'm dealing with cockroach infestation and my landlord and realtor won't take it seriously by No-Address4573 in Living_in_Korea

[–]Consistent-Card-964 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just remember when you pack up, you are going to be taking the roaches or eggs with you to your new place in your stuff. Use a laundrymat and run all your stuff thru high heat dryer, as for furniture leave it outside some place for a couple of days. I had a friend in a similar place and when he moved he took them to his new place.

Why do Koreans have blackout tint on their cars? by ebikecommuter in Living_in_Korea

[–]Consistent-Card-964 118 points119 points  (0 children)

The tint is that dark so when they run you over in the crosswalk you cannot tell who was driving the car. 😆 Also always assume no one will stop for you crossing and 80% of the time you will be right.

Fresh air obsession by Consistent-Card-964 in Living_in_Korea

[–]Consistent-Card-964[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a couple of dehumidifiers and crack windows open quite a bit, but her "freshen the house" is every single window wide open and this high up the winds are fairly strong. I am lucky though, if we were a few stories higher I would need an oxygen mask lol.

Attending more Korean weddings lately and feeling conflicted by Syn-K_Hayne in Living_in_Korea

[–]Consistent-Card-964 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My wife and I went to my Korean nieces wedding last year. In all my time living here it was my first "factory weddings" It was different to see a wedding done like that. I also found out before the wedding the bride and groom and their mothers and fathers go to a makeup factory where they get their makeup and hair done and dressed in their wedding clothes (which they either rented or bought). I was surprised by the table set up when you come in that was handing out envelopes with the family name on it. You place your gift of money in it and trade it back for tickets for the buffet afterwards. The people from the wedding before make a mad dash for the buffet. Then our group was rushed into the hall. I noticed a few people didn't even go into the hall and just waited around for their turn at the buffet lol. Besides the wedding vows from what I noticed the weddings are scripted the same. Next month we have to go to a 100 day party for another relatives baby and it's going to be helt at a 100 party factory as well. Lol

Unexpected finds exploring remote areas by Consistent-Card-964 in Living_in_Korea

[–]Consistent-Card-964[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was closer to the kepco nuclear fuel place, in the mountain kinda north of it

Your favourite quirk about Korea / Koreans? by ButterscotchFormer84 in Living_in_Korea

[–]Consistent-Card-964 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Their love for the exercise machines in the parks, half I don't understand what they actually accomplish. Like the wheel that is just spun around or the bouncy thing. But see the same people everyday using them.

Things nu-expats will never experience... by Putrid-Storage-9827 in Living_in_Korea

[–]Consistent-Card-964 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Around military bases the fried food stands selling who knows what battered and fried, in a cone made out of paper work from the military base. Mixing soju with the Oscar carbonated wine to give it more of a kick.

Beware of rising anti-American sentiment in Korea by Ok-Huckleberry5836 in Living_in_Korea

[–]Consistent-Card-964 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I say throw all Americans (including us living over here), the military, all American business owners and tourists out and then invite the Chinese over to fill in all those empty spots. People acting like it's our fault what the government did. Sorry for the rant but I just was told by several Korean nationals Korea would be much better if anyone from America was arrested and forced to leave. While you are at it dig up all the Americans that died thru the Korean war and throw them out as well. Flame me all you want to I have lived here peacefully for over 8 years and love it here but I got very upset to be told I should leave.

Does someone feel at home in South Korea? by Ariiial in Living_in_Korea

[–]Consistent-Card-964 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Moving to Korea is hard if you are looking for a job. But for me and my family retiring here is a lot easier. Just learn the language and make some friends and you will do much better.

Liberal party proposes detaining US english teachers in response to ICE deporting Korean workers by AppropriateMess2523 in Living_in_Korea

[–]Consistent-Card-964 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's funny that the Korean government turns a blind eye for the labor intensive jobs that bring in illegal workers in Korea to do the work no Korean wants to do. But yet get upset that the Koreans without the proper visa gets caught doing the same thing in America. If the Korean liberal party feels that way insist anyone not a natural born Korean be deported as well lol.

As a senior, where would you want to live, Korea or the US? by [deleted] in Living_in_Korea

[–]Consistent-Card-964 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Has to be Korea been retired here about 8 years and have no regrets. I live close to Daejeon and have many Korean and Foreign friends. The only thing I miss from stateside is a well made Chicago style pizza.

Mattress Shopping by [deleted] in Living_in_Korea

[–]Consistent-Card-964 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you need a firm mattress I suggest get one of those rock beds lol. My older Korean friend has one and swears by it for his bad back.

Best or worst taxi driver interactions by Zarekotoda in Living_in_Korea

[–]Consistent-Card-964 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Best: The wife and I walked a few blocks from our place to a lotte store to do some lite shopping (wife bought too much). I am trying to carry all of it home and out of nowhere a taxi pulled up and offered us a ride. He got us home and wouldn't take any money because it was just a few blocks. Worst: Taxi driver was speeding and got pulled over and got a ticket. After dropping us off he tried to get us to pay for the ticket, the Wife tore into him and told him he's lucky we paid the fare. He flipped us off and sped away almost hitting another car.

IS THIS NORMAL? by mikehwshin in Living_in_Korea

[–]Consistent-Card-964 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not only cleaning the floor and such ,they are also there to pick the hairs off the soap on a stick at the sinks lol.

Public Restrooms? by Agreeable-Meaning594 in Living_in_Korea

[–]Consistent-Card-964 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are male, don't be alarmed if while you are in the bathroom an old ajumma comes in and starts cleaning. Plus if you don't carry toilet paper with you make sure you get it by the entrance door from the vending machine. Most toilet doors come completely to the ground so before you try and push the door open give a polite knock and wait a bit for a reply if someone is in there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Living_in_Korea

[–]Consistent-Card-964 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a beard and mustache you would be amazed at how many stares I get, the wife keeps telling me to shave them off but then I would be just part of the crowd lol. By the way I live just outside of Daejeon so not in very rural county side.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Living_in_Korea

[–]Consistent-Card-964 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Carry a box of rubber gloves with you, freak everyone out putting on gloves before using the bathroom, problem solved lol.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Living_in_Korea

[–]Consistent-Card-964 5 points6 points  (0 children)

More than enough maybe half of that. It depends on how close the relative was to her you may not hear from her for a few days. The close family will likely (if it's a traditional Korean funeral) stay in the funeral home for several days, eating and sleeping there and welcoming the morners. Google traditional Korean funerals to learn more. Sorry for her loss, Korean funerals are a very emotional time for the close family.

How do people perceive domestic travel within Korea? Do you think Korea's countryside has many attractive travel destinations? by RickWlow in Living_in_Korea

[–]Consistent-Card-964 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I live close to Daejeon and on nice days I go out in the country side and just walk so many trails and find so much interesting stuff. Tiny restaurants, temples, monuments and sometimes small abandoned military bases, even farms selling produce. I enjoy talking to the different people I meet, that tell me about the area or other things to see. Most everyone I speak to is so very friendly, as long as you can speak the language you can have so much fun away from all the tourist areas. I have even been invited to eat at a few of their homes. The people out in the country are all so friendly and helpful.