14. Korea, The Most Lovely Country for Me

 
  Today I want to write some Korean cultures that I want foreigners to be known by.

  First, it is healthy foods. I think Korean foods are not proper to be global famous foods like Japanese, Italian and Chinese foods, because they are spicy and salty. However, there are many healthy foods like kimchi, Goryeo[Korean] ginseng, samgyetang in Korea. Korea's the most famous side dish kimchi is already known for many countries, but they may remember spicy taste and garlic smell. Korea's kimchi is more interesting food than their thinking. kimchi has several kinds. cabbage kimchi, young radish kimchi, chopped radishes pickled in salt water, and so on, but cabbage kimchi among them is the most representative and popular kimchi that Korean eat. Among the cabbage kimchi, the kimchi is divided into several varieties. Because all the way to make kimchi is different according to their family's and their ancestor's recipe. Sometimes westerns make kimchi instantaneously, but the most important thing for kimchi is fermentation. Fermented kimchi is rich in taste and nutrition. Also, Goryeo ginseng is is worthy of introduce to foreigners. It is more nutritious than Chinese and many researchers recognized the benefits and the effects through experiences.

  Second is Korea's security. Many people who have never been to abroad think Korea is a dangerous country. However, I think Korea is a pretty safe country. I have several real examples. Firstly, Europe has a lot of global popular travel destinations and illegal immigrants, so there are many thieves. When I traveled Italy, my tour guide said to me "All talented thieves in the world gathers in Italy every summer! Watch out your bags, don't bring much cash, and don't stare at gypsies!" Also, when a European friend of mine visited Korea, he worried that pretty public decorations on the streets and he surprised when I went to a toilet without my bag in a restaurant. That was a culture shock to me, too! Many Korean walk the streets in the night and Korean women also meet friends in the night without any worry. It is absolutely Okay in Korea, but I heard it's dangerous behavior in nearby country Japan, too.

  When I watch foreigners on TV show or talk with foreigners in other countries, I would felt 'Korea is not well known country in the world.' Many people think Korea is one country in Asia and similar to Japan and China. Some people even didn't know where is Korea among the 6 continents. Korea is a kind of big developed country now. We have lots of big companies like Samsung, LG and Hyundai. I hope many people in the world know what is Korea and understand our culture and people. Also, I hope many foreigners visit Korea and love Korea!