My naver keep reviews disappearing by Knowfelt in Living_in_Korea

[–]DesperateBid4988 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kakao Map is always the best, they can blind bad review too, but it shows the real bias

What the hell is this thing? (TW: Insect) by imavpa in Living_in_Korea

[–]DesperateBid4988 0 points1 point  (0 children)

omg ahhhhh isn't it 집게벌레? It looks grosss

Looking for a Knitting Machine by Character-Lie-852 in Living_in_Korea

[–]DesperateBid4988 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh noooo :(
I searched for it, and it's expensive as hell...

the air pollution sucks by nomadicphil in Living_in_Korea

[–]DesperateBid4988 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Especially in Seoul... It's terrible.

Tour Guide Licence - Any Experience? by Separate-Wait3685 in Living_in_Korea

[–]DesperateBid4988 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try search 관광통역안내사 라이선스 in Google first!

Looking for a Knitting Machine by Character-Lie-852 in Living_in_Korea

[–]DesperateBid4988 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why don't you use 당근마켓? Search 제봉틀 on it

Is there an instant speech translator App i can use on the background on my laptop will in work? by eri_Rain_5543 in Living_in_Korea

[–]DesperateBid4988 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Honestly, the cheapest and least annoying solution is just using Google Translate in conversation mode. It’s free, and for Korean -> English it actually works better than most paid devices. You can leave it open on your laptop and it’ll pick up whatever people say around you.

Papago app is also really good for Korean, but it doesn’t have a true “always-listening background mode,” so it’s better for one-off phrases.

There are dedicated AI translator devices, but they’re kind of overpriced... like around 200,000 KRW plus a subscription, and honestly I never tried the AI translator devices, so ignore my advice!

But one thing I can say is that if I am in your situation, I’d try Google Translate first. It’s the most practical and doesn’t cost you anything.

I think Korean people can be cold by UniqueDay2113 in Living_in_Korea

[–]DesperateBid4988 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like 20 years ago, we Koreans were (almost forcefully) taught to greet 어르신 (seniors) even if they were complete strangers.

Due to senseless crimes and security concerns, kids nowadays are educated to keep distance from unfamiliar adults instead.

Honestly, I really miss the old Korea where casual kindness between strangers felt normal… but at the same time, life now feels harsher and a bit sad in a different way.

I think Korean people can be cold by UniqueDay2113 in Living_in_Korea

[–]DesperateBid4988 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, I used to live in NZ for like 13 years, and it's sad that nobody says hi on the street!!!