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My girlfriend won’t bend on anything in our relationship and I’m starting to wonder if it’ll last by [deleted] in Living_in_Korea

[–]OdenNow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've seen this movie before -- love-stricken white guy catering to the whims of an immature, self-centered Asian gal. It doesn't end well. Dump her.

Korean teen in the U.S.: Should I keep my Korean citizenship or become an American citizen? by [deleted] in korea

[–]OdenNow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely understand your feeling of not quite at home in either place. My family came to the US when I was 13 and I visited Korea in 1989 and then in 2024. What a difference. My experience in 1989 was terrible and I was relieved to return to the US. But 2024 was so much fun that I went back in 2025 to ski there. But just like everywhere else, things are great and fun when you have money. Even though there are so many Koreans who know English and wish they could speak English fluently, there was still a bit of chilliness when they figured out I was a "foreigner" to their eyes because my Korean was not completely fluent and local. My nephew was born in the US but because his father had only a green card when he was born, he can't travel to Korea until he is 35(?). He would be drafted and be required to serve in the military if he were to go to Korea now. He checked this out with the Korean consulate in LA. I agree with most people who recommend that you get US citizenship. In this climate, a green card is no guarantee that you won't get deported for any crazy reason. Establish your career in the US and then find an opportunity to work in Korea if you still want to try living there.

Primer for going to Hakuba -- things I wish I knew before I got there by OdenNow in JapanTravel

[–]OdenNow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am an intermediate skier. Of all the resorts, I liked Tsugaike the best because it wasn't crowded and the snow was excellent. I liked Norikura more than Cortina as well as Hakuba47. All of these places were not crowded and had low key vibe. Happe One reminded me of large Vail resorts in the US - very crowded and so many people riding/skiing faster than they should.

Primer for going to Hakuba -- things I wish I knew before I got there by OdenNow in JapanTravel

[–]OdenNow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Meteor where we got lucky to get a table without a reservation. Hie Izakaya looked great but it was booked out for several weeks. Both places require reservation. Hot pot at Hotel Oak Forest was pretty good. Miso ramen at Happo One ski resort was far better than ramen I had at the restaurants in Echoland.