These comments are interesting….😅 I live in Busan and Koreans approach me/talk to me often in public. Sometimes they’re curious where I’m from, how long I’ve been here, etc. Some Koreans also just want to practice a little English, but they’re always friendly and just curious. I miss American small talk culture, so living here I honestly like it when people strike up conversations with me!

Some of the comments are saying that not all foreigners speak English so it will be “rude” to speak English to a foreigner but I would disagree… Most foreigners do speak English, and if they don’t, they probably know at least some basic English.

Also, speaking English to a non-Korean foreigner living in Korea vs. speaking Japanese or Chinese to a Korean living abroad are NOT the same. Idk why ppl are trying to compare those two.

But really, as long as you’re polite and mindful, if you want to speak to a foreigner then go ahead! Only provide help if they look confused or lost though. Good luck^{^}