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> South Korea snippets

> Come to Korea
Koreans are well used to foreigners arriving in their land - though it makes a nice change for the visitors to be wearing football kits not army uniforms this time. Japan invaded Korea in 1592 - for the first time. China came next, and a long spell followed when Korea's doors were closed to the world. In 1910, Japan returned to annex the Korean peninsula. Then after World War II, the land was divided between the US and USSR. The South soon declared independence. Don't mention the North.

> Man's best friend
In South Korea a dog isn't just for Christmas - it's for breakfast, lunch and dinner, too. Mind you, us Europeans can't talk - there are parts of our continent where My Little Pony isn't a child's toy, it's a starter. Anyway, yes, Koreans do still eat dogs - and Korean men are particularly fond of the canine cuisine. They say it gives them stamina. Even in the cooker, it seems, man's best friend is loyal.

> Kimchi
Korea's other famous dish is kimchi, a fragrant little number made of fermented grated vegetables - usually cabbage - with chilli pepper, ginger, and garlic. Lots of it. Whatever you order, kimchi usually comes with it. And you're constantly reminded of the fact during the sticky summers when your body - and everyone else's on the bus - emits a special odour. See a snap of kimchi here.

> Pally wah, pal
The first phrase most foreigners get their heads around in South Korea is pally wah - "hurry up!". Koreans are forever in a rush - either from one place or another, or to finish what they're doing. Life is one mad race to the finish line. What's behind this constant dashing about? Perhaps it's all that kimchi.

> Hold your tongue still
With many parents eager for their kids to speak "perfect" English, language schools - hagwon - have become hugely popular in South Korea. A few over-keen parents go much, much further and put their kids under the knife. Some Koreans, it seems, believe the shape of their tongue inhibits their linguistic abilities, so they get a surgeon to refashion it. Sound idea? The many Korean kids raised in the US who, miraculously, speak fine English might not agree.

> Survival of the fittest
It's definitely a case of survival of the fittest on South Korea's streets. Walk into any foreigners' bar in downtown Seoul and you'll find new-arrivals discussing the "aggressiveness" of Koreans over glasses of soju (Korean whisky). If someone's in a rush, they'll have no hesitation in moving you aside - or indeed pushing you aside if need be. Tip: sharpen your elbows before visiting.

> Ah-ju-ma
Think Asian women are quiet and meek? Think again, because you've obviously never met a Korean ah-ju-ma. An ah-ju-ma - "married woman" - is a force to be reckoned with in South Korea. In recent years many have got more glamorous; but old school ah-ju-ma are still at large with their ankle-length tights and dowdy shoes. In fact, ditch that meek stereotype completely - Korean women of all ages can be feisty and demonstrative; few are afraid to show their anger.

> Toilet rolls at the table
Another common phrase is the splendidly blunt yogi oh - "come here". Want to get a waiter's attention? Forget nods and waves, yogi oh! will do just fine. Other little surprises in restaurants - servers will commonly cut up your food with scissors. And they'll stick a toilet roll on the table for diners to wipe their mouths with. Serviettes, who needs them? Don't blow your nose on the toilet roll though - doing that at the dinner table is considered quite rude.

> Age before beauty
Don't be surprised if a Korean blurts out "how old are you?" shortly after meeting you - they're being polite. Korean society is based on the tenets of Confucianism, which lays great store by devotion and respect - especially for your elders. Age is important. And once your newfound friend has established how old you are, they'll know how to treat you right - and get on with doing it in a splendidly welcoming fashion.

> Land of the Morning Calm
They call Korea the Land of the Morning Calm. Why? Because... well, it depends who you ask. Some say an Indian poet coined the phrase. Other bright sparks note that Korea is a land where, well, the mornings are calm and serene. But it's a fair bet that the phrase also has something to do with Confucianism again - young people may be getting more demonstrative, but traditionally Koreans have prided themselves on being quiet, calm and respectful.