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Other Stuff: Foreign Fortune Tellers
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  • By jburron on April 12, 2004
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  • This is a little weird. In the last 2 days two fortune tellers have approached me and my Korean friend (one each). One came to my work. This guy was from Punjab/india and he just came to our office, gave his card to our receptionist and asked to see the CEO. Since our CEO is not 100% in the English department (and busy most of the time) I was asked to see this guy. Now, keep in mind, his card said nothing about being a seer. As soon as I sat down he said he was into astrology and could tell me if my life/love/career would be good or whatever. I dismissed him...no time to spend on this kind of thing. Another, a Thai guy, couldn't even speak English well, let alone Korean. He approached my friend in the street--they were both wearing suits. He asked if my friend spoke English and then started to say how my friend would have such a good career and everything. Then he brought out his wallet and said he was on his way to Hong Kong (!??) and my friend gave him 1,000 won (USD 0.80) as a token. The Thai guy says, "Hey, I'm not a begger!" What the heck is that about?

    I know that some people come here for Korean fortune telling (most Koreans do this just before marriage to ensure the stars are in alignment) but it's mostly a Christian country here (and fortune tellers are verboten/forbidden according to the Bible). I have no idea what these guys were doing here--at least speak the languageand have some benefit statement instead of showing up expecting a good reception. If you come across these guys do what you like...they seem harmless, if annoying to some.

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    Other Stuff: DVD Seller near Yongsan Electronics Market
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  • By jburron on April 9, 2004
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    Ok, it happened...maybe. Last night bought a few DVDs with a friend from a seller on the side of the road. He was previewing some of the disks and chatting us up to buy something, but the ones I bought we did not preview. Got back to my PC, put the DVD in the slot...nothing. One of them has the 'grooves' that a recording would leave, the other was pure as the driven snow...both had nothing on them (according to the D: drive directory). Still have to check them out on an actual DVD player, but I don't hold out much hope...

    There is a lesson here: preview every DVD you buy, just to be sure you're overpaying for a blank disk (which you can get for a couple of won inside the market area).

    Download from the net...it's free and easy (but takes time and may have viruses) but at least you don't pay to get nothing.

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    Other Stuff: Buying Ginseng Candy?
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  • Updated By bpacker on January 13, 2004
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    Be warned! Souveniers cost a lot more in tourisity places like the airport and itaewon than in local joints like the supermarket. The last time I checked, there were charging 10000w for an ordinary bag of candy and abut 20000w for an ordinary set of Korean spoon and flat chopsticks.

    Well, if you really need to buy something at the airport lest your missus bites off your head, get her the ginseng mask at 10,000W or the traditional pumpkin candy that is made on the spot. The candy tastes like mild taffy and I think it costs about 10000w or so. Try it before buying, it should feel soft and warm if it is fresh. It's way better than ginseng candy ( see below)

    Drop into the neighbourhood "Family Mart" just before you leave Seoul to buy your last minute goodies. Trust me, you'll get to buy more interesting stuff at a cheaper price than the airport. Yes, even ginseng candy is available there . For the life of me, I can't understand why Singaporeans love to buy this non-nutritional candy that smell like my cat's **** ( rhymes with hiss). It doesn't taste good either despite the fact that it's loaded with sugar.

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    Other Stuff: Boat Trip on Han River - not worth!
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  • By Carino on October 17, 2004
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    View on the Han River
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    On a beautiful sunny day we decided to do a boat trip on the han river. It was lovely, there is no question about it. But Seoul is so spread out that it doesn't offer a nice Skyline around the Han River.

    Instead of doing a boat tour you should go up to 63-Building or even better Seoul Tower. You have a much better view and idea about the city. And if I can't provent you of going there, the tour costs 7'000 won and starts at the Riverbanks right in front of the 63-building.

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    Other Stuff: No prices on things
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  • By seoulgirl on February 21, 2005
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  • You will hardly ever find prices on anything which leads one to conclude that they charge other people more than others. We all know that is a fact in Asia. So, make sure you haggle with them here. And they are very tough!!!! But don't haggle without intent to buy, that will really upset them.

    Be pleasant when trying to get a good deal, smile and bow.

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    Other Stuff: It seems like a big hit on the...
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  • By Zhuoqi on September 8, 2002
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  • It seems like a big hit on the tourist circuit, but Insadong is a real drag. Unless you haven't had your fill of Asian tacky trinkets and pre-packaged 'ancient' culture, it's not worth seeing. Well, there is one interesting sight: When I was walking down the street and saw endless numbers of (white) American couples with their adopted Korean children. I guess they were taking them on one of those 'tours of the Motherland' kinda things. When I'm more bored, I'll be sure to sit back and think about the true significance of that.

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    Other Stuff: Plastic kitsch you just...
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  • By j-san on August 26, 2002
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    Plastic kitsch you just suddenly know you need - at 1am!! 1am shopping at doota...

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    Other Stuff: Check out all the street...
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  • By moremaga on August 25, 2002
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    Check out all the street markets, lots of good deals at a decent price. Lots of souvenirs, clothes, electronics, etc...

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    Other Stuff: Masks of all sizes.
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  • By Sharrie on August 25, 2002
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    Masks of all sizes & expressions. Thought it'll be a good idea to keep one for 'shocking' one's spouse in the middle of the night, lol...

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    Other Stuff: Shopping.
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  • By Sharrie on August 25, 2002
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    Shopping... Try to shop at a few place before you buy anything. Beautiful as they may be, prices differ a great deal in Seoul for the same item.

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