After riding the subways in Korea, I can confidently say that most Koreans have no problem pushing or shoving someone out of their way. While their demeanor at first seems quiet and low key, it doesn’t fully represent their other dominant abilities. Imagine standing on line waiting to place your order and having someone else jump in front of you right as you approach the counter. Or imagine trying to walk down the street but being blocked by couples or friends just holding hands. Walking down the streets in Korea is much hard then the busy streets of New York.
During class I learned that Korea was ranked number 14 in world nations. That’s surprisingly high for a country that should still be recovering from its battles with North Korea. From a ground level view, the economy in Korea looks good and the Korean businesses seem to be maintaining if not exceeding its growth and wealth. Many claim that the U.S. financial crisis has had an impact across the globe but I don’t see it here. Korea as well as many other nations may seem to be quietly or slowly growing. But with the current financial crisis in the U.S. , be assured they are moving faster than anticipated!
Quiet but a force to be reckoned with!
Karen Nazaire
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