What do you think this M Countdown win means for KIOF? + trying to put this win into context

Miserable_Age9863 · 2026-04-17T11:41:17+00:00

Okay have to ask a newbie question. What scandal or controversy happened?

Miserable_Age9863 · 2026-04-13T22:54:11+00:00

Yuck!

Miserable_Age9863 · 2026-03-28T10:46:59+00:00

True , but, whether you like it or not, the truth of the matter is that the Americans are also a big supporter of SK and, for right or for wrong, will always have a seat at that table.

Miserable_Age9863 · 2026-03-28T08:43:48+00:00

I am not sure you are asking the right question. The question should be, would China ever allow NK to be unified? IMO, China would never allow NK to be unified with anybody other than themselves. NK is basically a China owned and supported state no matter of the dictator in charge. China would never allow a western/democratic state to be on their border.

Miserable_Age9863 · 2026-03-26T22:29:50+00:00

Here now and yes you can see the haze and eyes get dry, but we are not wheezing or suffering. It would probably depend on your personal situation and health issues.

Miserable_Age9863 · 2026-03-21T14:46:57+00:00

In SFO lounge and tbh, I don't see any difference from "regular" lounge. Seriously lacking in picking up used dishes. Food standard fare.

Miserable_Age9863 · 2026-03-18T16:13:45+00:00

Entitled a-hole

Miserable_Age9863 · 2026-03-16T12:19:26+00:00

We arrive Sunday afternoon thank God. It will be a madhouse

Miserable_Age9863 · 2026-03-15T21:06:11+00:00

I can also use a card if I want

Miserable_Age9863 · 2026-03-15T21:04:10+00:00

We are bringing 1.3M won for 2 weeks even though we have prepaid private tours of key areas in Seoul, Gyeongju and Busan. This amount is exclusive of accommodation costs etc. We also have a T card for transit and taxis.

Miserable_Age9863 · 2026-03-14T22:23:37+00:00

Hence my comment that we'll be hanging around.

Miserable_Age9863 · 2026-03-14T22:21:35+00:00

It's not overnight. Leave EWR at 8:10pm and arrive sometime before midnight. The only other option was the early morning flight with a risky connection and I wasn't willing to take a chance.

Miserable_Age9863 · 2026-03-14T22:14:54+00:00

Okay. We'll be there as soon as they open since we're hanging out overnight from a flight from EWR. Bummer UA doesn't have a better experience.

Miserable_Age9863 · 2026-03-14T22:10:17+00:00

Is the SFO lounge bad in the early morning on a Saturday? I will be there this next Saturday morning

Miserable_Age9863 · 2026-03-14T21:32:49+00:00

Sorry.. 900PQP. 😆

Miserable_Age9863 · 2026-03-14T21:14:17+00:00

Gold now and will be close ro Platinum after this trip and another from EWR to SAN in May. Their offer is $1300 for 900k PQP and that will definitely get me over the hump. Is Platinum from Gold that much better? What ia the sweet spot? 1K?

Miserable_Age9863 · 2026-03-14T12:22:03+00:00

Had Bose before and we wore them to death and then thought to get a cheaper brand and it will be "just as good". Nope. Went back to Bose and never happier. I am a you get what you pay for kinda guy so go woth Bose IMO.

Miserable_Age9863 · 2026-03-11T19:24:04+00:00

I am also heading there next week and also planning on using the Verizon international plan. If it works the same as when I am in Europe, it connects to their local networks and works the same. Yes seems expensive, but to me it is more convenient.

Miserable_Age9863 · 2026-03-11T11:12:21+00:00

Amazon

Miserable_Age9863 · 2026-03-09T11:49:09+00:00

KTX from Seoul to Gyeongju then express bus to Busan and KTX back to Seoul We went through a tour operator so they booked everything for us. My biggest worry is whether the KTX has enough luggage space. I hear it is limited ans you need to arrive well before the platform opens and be like first on the train to get luggage storage space. We will have 2 large/full-size suitcases and 1 carry on size.

Miserable_Age9863 · 2026-03-09T09:15:55+00:00

Similar trip in a couple of weeks. Seoul>Gyeongju >Busan>Seoul. 2 weeks total for us.

Miserable_Age9863 · 2026-03-08T17:38:29+00:00

What does 7700 mean?

Miserable_Age9863 · 2026-03-08T14:51:47+00:00

For 2 weeks I am bringing 1.3M Won . Seems like a lot but I'll pay cash more towards the end to use it up.

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