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Going to Korea in a few weeks

Originally posted by: jds2006
KARAOKE!!
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Noraebong you mean? I go plenty karaokeing in the US already (cuz I'm so fobby), but that's because I'm Chinese. Too bad I don't speak Korean >.<

Edit: reading about visiting hte border has me really tense. maybe I shouldn't go there... it's a tad scary.
 
Originally posted by: DLeRium
Originally posted by: jds2006
KARAOKE!!
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Edit: reading about visiting hte border has me really tense. maybe I shouldn't go there... it's a tad scary.
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Visit the border! It is a super reminder of why the US military is still in Korea. I've lived here for over 2 1/2 years and still think that trip to the border (and across) has been the highlight of my stay here.
 
Originally posted by: AmphibSailor
Originally posted by: DLeRium
Originally posted by: jds2006
KARAOKE!!
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Edit: reading about visiting hte border has me really tense. maybe I shouldn't go there... it's a tad scary.
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Visit the border! It is a super reminder of why the US military is still in Korea. I've lived here for over 2 1/2 years and still think that trip to the border (and across) has been the highlight of my stay here.
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how come?


Apparantly they're well sick bastards.
Some woman who escaped to China was deported back. As they picked her up, instead of using cuffs, they push a piece of wire through the muscle between your thumb and first finger. They led her off, 'screaming like a pig about to be slaughtered'.

For groups of people, they have one long piece of wire and push it underneath each person's collarbone, then lead them around in a line, obviously to be executed.

Another story: some woman had allegedly done some wrong (or a relative had), so they hused a contrapion that forced the throat open, and poured boiling water into her until she fell unconcious. When she came to, they had a plank of wood resting on her stomach, and two guys were standing on it. Water came out of her eyes, ears, ass, everywhere. She was begging them to kill her.

Nice place.
 
bring a big appetite. food here is really good, cheap, and theres a lot of selection. stay away from western foods cause they are over priced and crappy, but the korean stuff is incredible.

try to hit insa-dong and check out the traditional korean markets.
 
Originally posted by: loic2003

how come?
I think you answered the question already. The DMZ shows us that nK and South Korea are still at war. Remember, that the two countries are only at armistice. Whether the stories you relate are true or not, I think you'll agree that we don't want our allies (ROKs) subjected to nK (DPRK) aggression.

There's not a doubt in my mind that things are not right in that country. The steely eyed glare of the nK soldiers burning into our backs as we walked out of their country plus the many stories related supposedly by escaping nK citizens as they asked for political asylum make me grateful that I am on this side of the JSA.
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Visit some of the temples; I believe there are some that tourists can visit, but don't quote me on that. Here are some of the National Parks that are also home to some of the old monk temples: National Parks

You definately have to at least venture into this area: Yongsan Electronics Market

Another interesting place: National Museum of Korea

The War Museum

Good place to get drunk: Itaewon
Stay away from "Hooker Hill" though. Its close to the Army base, so watch out for all the drunk soldiers 🙂

Home of the 1988 Seoul Olympics: Olympic Park


 
I can't remeber where excatly but, in Seoul they have a huge computer market place you can find some nice stuff there...also some vintage stuff like voodoo gfx boards. Also if you have a military ID you should check out OSAN AFB its a very nice base, if you dont have an ID check out the shopping around the base they have alot of the vendors speak english. Have fun and stay away from the anti-american marches they have there sometimes (Seoul).
 
Originally posted by: HgrdGman
I can't remeber where excatly but, in Seoul they have a huge computer market place you can find some nice stuff there...also some vintage stuff like voodoo gfx boards. Also if you have a military ID you should check out OSAN AFB its a very nice base, if you dont have an ID check out the shopping around the base they have alot of the vendors speak english. Have fun and stay away from the anti-american marches they have there sometimes (Seoul).
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The computer market is in the link that I posted in my above post: the Yongsan Electronic Market

 
Originally posted by: jlbenedict
Originally posted by: HgrdGman
I can't remeber where excatly but, in Seoul they have a huge computer market place you can find some nice stuff there...also some vintage stuff like voodoo gfx boards. Also if you have a military ID you should check out OSAN AFB its a very nice base, if you dont have an ID check out the shopping around the base they have alot of the vendors speak english. Have fun and stay away from the anti-american marches they have there sometimes (Seoul).
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The computer market is in the link that I posted in my above post: the Yongsan Electronic Market
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Yea thats it...that place is sweet
 
Originally posted by: loic2003
Originally posted by: AmphibSailor
Originally posted by: DLeRium
Originally posted by: jds2006
KARAOKE!!
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Edit: reading about visiting hte border has me really tense. maybe I shouldn't go there... it's a tad scary.
Click to expand...

Visit the border! It is a super reminder of why the US military is still in Korea. I've lived here for over 2 1/2 years and still think that trip to the border (and across) has been the highlight of my stay here.
Click to expand...
how come?


Apparantly they're well sick bastards.
Some woman who escaped to China was deported back. As they picked her up, instead of using cuffs, they push a piece of wire through the muscle between your thumb and first finger. They led her off, 'screaming like a pig about to be slaughtered'.

For groups of people, they have one long piece of wire and push it underneath each person's collarbone, then lead them around in a line, obviously to be executed.

Another story: some woman had allegedly done some wrong (or a relative had), so they hused a contrapion that forced the throat open, and poured boiling water into her until she fell unconcious. When she came to, they had a plank of wood resting on her stomach, and two guys were standing on it. Water came out of her eyes, ears, ass, everywhere. She was begging them to kill her.

Nice place.
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is this for real?


 
Originally posted by: eleison
Originally posted by: loic2003
Originally posted by: AmphibSailor
Originally posted by: DLeRium
Originally posted by: jds2006
KARAOKE!!
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Edit: reading about visiting hte border has me really tense. maybe I shouldn't go there... it's a tad scary.
Click to expand...

Visit the border! It is a super reminder of why the US military is still in Korea. I've lived here for over 2 1/2 years and still think that trip to the border (and across) has been the highlight of my stay here.
Click to expand...
how come?


Apparantly they're well sick bastards.
Some woman who escaped to China was deported back. As they picked her up, instead of using cuffs, they push a piece of wire through the muscle between your thumb and first finger. They led her off, 'screaming like a pig about to be slaughtered'.

For groups of people, they have one long piece of wire and push it underneath each person's collarbone, then lead them around in a line, obviously to be executed.

Another story: some woman had allegedly done some wrong (or a relative had), so they hused a contrapion that forced the throat open, and poured boiling water into her until she fell unconcious. When she came to, they had a plank of wood resting on her stomach, and two guys were standing on it. Water came out of her eyes, ears, ass, everywhere. She was begging them to kill her.

Nice place.
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is this for real?
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Oh yeah, these stories surface every so often.
 
Originally posted by: amddude
Originally posted by: eleison
Originally posted by: loic2003
Originally posted by: AmphibSailor
Originally posted by: DLeRium
Originally posted by: jds2006
KARAOKE!!
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...
Edit: reading about visiting hte border has me really tense. maybe I shouldn't go there... it's a tad scary.
Click to expand...

Visit the border! It is a super reminder of why the US military is still in Korea. I've lived here for over 2 1/2 years and still think that trip to the border (and across) has been the highlight of my stay here.
Click to expand...
how come?


Apparantly they're well sick bastards.
Some woman who escaped to China was deported back. As they picked her up, instead of using cuffs, they push a piece of wire through the muscle between your thumb and first finger. They led her off, 'screaming like a pig about to be slaughtered'.

For groups of people, they have one long piece of wire and push it underneath each person's collarbone, then lead them around in a line, obviously to be executed.

Another story: some woman had allegedly done some wrong (or a relative had), so they hused a contrapion that forced the throat open, and poured boiling water into her until she fell unconcious. When she came to, they had a plank of wood resting on her stomach, and two guys were standing on it. Water came out of her eyes, ears, ass, everywhere. She was begging them to kill her.

Nice place.
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is this for real?
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Oh yeah, these stories surface every so often.
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WTF, thats some sick sh!t.
 
Must visit shopping areas besides the Yongsan Electronic Mart include Namdamun and Dongdamun for the best prices and variety of goods and Myong Dong for the crowds. Itaewon is the pits for good shopping. Its a tourist trap. The Seoul City Night tour is a pretty good way to see the city and enjoy a visit to Seoul Tower on Namsan mountain. Pack light and expect to fill up your luggage with new clothes from the shopping districts I mention! Prices are super cheap.

Check out USO Korea. for some ideas on tours. Both civilians and military can use their services.

Edit: Added info about USO.
 
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