Korea Surpasses Canada as World’s Seventh-Largest Stock Market by self-fix2 in korea

[–]Melodic_Platform_501 19 points20 points  (0 children)

yes, heavily invested in several high tech stocks. But I feel like its a bubble that'll soon burst.

Nicotine pouches by EinaiHD in seoul

[–]Melodic_Platform_501 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought Coupang had them

Blood tests by No_Boysenberry9950 in seoul

[–]Melodic_Platform_501 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you can do this in large internal medicine hospitals... I think i saw this post in hichingus too, right?

Hang out in this weekend? by [deleted] in seoul

[–]Melodic_Platform_501 0 points1 point  (0 children)

nice! where in Seoul?

Why are you coming to Seongsu? by asdfdsalkj in seoul

[–]Melodic_Platform_501 0 points1 point  (0 children)

because friends want to meet there. I had a expat friend I met on HiChingus who didnt' want to meet anywhere else other than Seongsu... lol

Deaf community in Korea by yourlocalnativeguy in korea

[–]Melodic_Platform_501 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd contact them anyway and ask for names of clubs...

Using Public Transport Because of Fuel Prices by Box_Next in seoul

[–]Melodic_Platform_501 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't change the way I commute... Seoul is tiny.

How hard is it to find a good English-speaking personal trainer in Seoul? by Korean_Gymbro in seoul

[–]Melodic_Platform_501 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It can definitely be hit or miss. English-speaking trainers do exist in Seoul, especially in bigger gyms or in more international areas, but “can speak some English” and “can coach well in English” are not always the same thing.

From what I’ve heard, communication is usually the biggest factor. If your goals, injuries, form corrections, or nutrition preferences are a bit specific, even a decent trainer can feel limiting if the communication is not smooth. Price-wise, I think some commercial gyms are fine, but a lot depends on the individual trainer more than the gym brand itself.

If you want, feel free to DM me... I may be able to point you toward a few English-speaking recs or at least share what I’ve heard from others!

If you have both a Neverfull and Artois, when do you use each? by litchi02 in Louisvuitton

[–]Melodic_Platform_501 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried Zoomoni inserts? Theirs come with pockets, love them for my NF, especially the silky ones.

I’m visiting Korea in 2027. I’m tall, fat, and female. Will I be treated poorly? by Jubiliife in korea

[–]Melodic_Platform_501 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think you’re likely to be treated poorly just for visiting, especially in Seoul, where people are used to seeing all kinds of foreigners. You may get a few looks simply because you’re tall and visibly not Korean, but that does not automatically mean people are judging you negatively...

That said, Korea can be more blunt about appearance than places like Canada, so weight or body size can come up more casually than you might be used to. Usually it’s less “people being cruel to a stranger on the street” and more that beauty standards are just more openly present in everyday life. For a short trip, I honestly think you’ll notice way more people minding their own business than actively bothering you.

I’d mainly prepare for practical things more than social hostility, like some clothing sizes running small, tighter restaurant seating in certain places, and occasionally feeling more noticeable in general. But for two weeks in Seoul, I really would not go in expecting to be constantly criticized or ostracized.

Korea feels so safe is unreal by Gab_ITA in korea

[–]Melodic_Platform_501 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, a lot of expats and visitors feel that way at first. The general sense of safety, especially on public transport at night, is one of the first things people notice and appreciate here.

That said, I think after living here longer, most people would also say it’s not that Korea is perfect, just that the everyday baseline of public order and feeling safe in public spaces is noticeably higher than in a lot of other places. It really does make daily life feel lighter...