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  • By ClarkRB on July 4, 2004
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  • Soju - perhaps from one person? ;-) - Seoul
    Soju - perhaps from one
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    Soju itself is not so much a danger. Massive consumption, like any alcohol is however. Also - it goes down a little dangerously smooth. You can down a bottle that tastes like water, or mix it with any drink, from Hawai'ian Punch to Pocari Sweat ;-) When you stand, if you can, you'll feel it then. The next problem, is that it is crazy cheap. Cheaper than water. Soju tents are all over the place, and restaurants like Carne Station have them in unlimited bottles that you can drink from, self service. It's no wonder why alcohol poisioning is such commonplace.

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    Other Stuff: Guys that act like complete tools
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  • Updated By ClarkRB on July 9, 2004
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  • He tried. She said no. I laughed. - Seoul
    He tried. She said no. I
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    It's sad to say, but some guys will do anything to get a girl in the sack. We were in Seoul, just enjoying a nice night out, and this drunk American service member walks up to a friend of mine and starts feeding her compliment lines that I had never heard. "You have real nice hair. No split ends or anything." Ladies, does this line actually work!? Anyhow, beware of the men down here. Some of them, after a few drinks, get a little too courageous. My friend without missing a beat shot him down and flashed her wedding ring. On the flip side, this is very humourour to watch. I don't know what is funnier. The lines guys use, or seeing their faces when a girl says "no." Free entertainment rocks.

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    Other Stuff: Visa
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  • By TinKan on August 1, 2003
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    by TinKan
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    Make sure that you get your visa before going as once you get there you could find your self back on the plane or waiting for a few days at the airport. It takes a few weeks to get the visa if you do it by mail and two hours if you go to get it your self at the local embassy.

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    Other Stuff: Motorcycles on the sidewalk
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  • Updated By seoulgirl on February 4, 2005
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  • Be careful of motorcycles and cars on the sidewalk. Make sure you walk in a straight line since the motorcycles will be trying to get by you and you might not hear them. If you step aside suddenly you may get hit by one. They usually are very careful but just watch out! And cars are parked on the sidewalk in some areas.

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    Other Stuff: A visit at Cheong Wa Dae ....
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  • Updated By MEdelmann on November 1, 2002
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    Cheong Wa Dae
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    .... can be dangerous, when you do it alone, without any papers. It is the offical residence of the president of the Republic of Korea. Also be careful when taking photos, the police is everywhere and will watch you ... But they are very, very friendly. When I asked them about the way to "The Rose of Sharon-Garden" they all tryed to help me as much as they can. But Cheong Wa Dae can be visited with organized tours. More infos are available at the information desk on the grounds of Gyeongbokgung Palace. Tour tickets are distributed free of charge. BUT take your passport with you, there is no entrance without it!

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    Other Stuff: Hyojadong Community Hall
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  • By MEdelmann on November 1, 2002
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    Just opposite to Cheong Wa Dae is located the Hyojadong Community Hall. It displays former president gifts from overseas as well as memorabilia of Seoul history. And there is also a Cheong Wa Dae souvenir-shop there. By the way it is the safest place in whole Seoul because of the many policemen everywhere ... :-) When I was there they also had an interesting exhibition featuring president Kim Dae-jung. On the photo on your left you can see him at the ASEM meeting in Seoul in October 2000 and speaking in front of the UN General Assembly in New York ....

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    Other Stuff: President Kim Dae Jung and the Nobel Peace Prize
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  • Updated By MEdelmann on November 3, 2002
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    by MEdelmann
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    A few years ago korean president Kim Dae Jung got the Nobel Peace prize for his "sunshine policy" with the north and has engagement to get in a dialogue with North Korea to stabilize the situation on the korean peninsula. The picture on your left show the president with pope John Paul II. and with former south african president Nelson Mandela, which also got the Nobel Peace Prize. In my opinion these two men (Kim Dae Jung and Nelson Mandela) really deserve it .... Both did much for peace.

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  • By j-san on August 26, 2002
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    1. crossing roads - cross underground where possible. 2. driving - the roads are wide and weird (my impression!!) 3. smog - I was fine, but my friend couldn't stop coughing the whole time we were there :/ 4. motorcycles racing down market lanes. 5. not getting enough sleep - something is always open!! :))

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  • By Kindra on August 25, 2002
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    We met some great guys that were in the American Air Forces while we were there. They were real gentlemen and humbly admitted to us that the US soldiers get a bad rap there because a lot of them deserve the bad rap. Not these guys!!! However, Seoul is only one hour south of the North Korean border and problems do escalate, particularly when university students protest.

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  • By moremaga on August 25, 2002
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    Make sure that the places you want to see are open when you are there. Don't try and see certain palaces on monday. For some reason they were closed. The DMZ (North/South) border was closed on Monday as well. I don't know if it was only when I was there or maybe all the time. Just check before you go on your trip unless you like surprises like that.

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