Amazing movies, One of the best cuisines , Pierogi z kimchi, Esports and gaming culture, Kids studying so much it causes depression and pushes them to suicide, kpop
I would add to that: strict drug laws, universal military service and Son Heung-min. In general nice place to visit, but wouldn't trade to live there instead of Poland.
The Korea as a whole has a similar history to Poland of having two neighbours that were a pain in the ass (China , Japan ). Beside that, i don't really know much else.
Also, a similar history of occupation. The Japanese were the Nazi's of Asia, especially to Koreans. Their relationship still hasn't recovered since 1945.
Having lived and studied there I absolutely love the country and people. Historically and surprisingly culturally (in some aspects of course) we are very similar.
They make good movies, honestly very good ones. Other than that I think everyone is neutral or positive towards them, they've done nothing bad to the poles.
I still remember the deal with Daewoo from the 90s about taking over some Polish car factories, which ended with a sudden bankruptcy of that company. This makes me feel a bit weary about basing so much of our defence on South Korea.
Yeah but that was fully because of the corrupt Korean leadership of said company. They bought one car factory, modernized it to European standards and the Korean part of Daewoo went bankrupt, not Polish factory.
Their military stuff is one of the best in the world though. We're indebting ourselves to hell but we're also getting a top tier equipment. Well maybe except fighter jets
I actually find this really funny because NK never denounce Poland because of their communist state in the past. When Poland sent support to Ukraine, they denounced the West and Ukraine but never directly mention Poland
Personally I don't care about nationality. I care about personality. The individual. I refuse to lump people into one box just because of where they were born. If that's what you meant with this question.
Dunno about the rest of the country, but personally I liked some Korean movies, plus I really like Korean cousine- kimchi, gochujang and jjajang pastes are staples in my kitchen; last time I bought Dasida for the first time and I must say that I never had better beef stock in my entire life.
I have few companies that are from Korea and ruled by Koreans near me. People like to work there as far as I know. Sk seems like developed country with hard working people, amazing in tech. Personally I like them a lot
Your cinematography in recent years are realy hitting the spot for me. Culturally, you guys are very interesting and had the pleasure of having enemy neighbours. And as much as I respect both yours, japaneese and chineasee culture. Yours have the smallest amount of skeletons in the closet. Although it's a tradegy that half of the peninsula is under that pscycho family reign.
Well, I used to share a room in 2002 with Korean guy in Wroclaw. Very funny, open and crazy people when out of official places/work/uni, etc. He used to enjoy heavy drinking/prostitutes/general fun activities and going out with me to my trainings/mountains/my home area.
generally positive, i like their thechnological thought but from my foreign friends and other sources i think korea is very racist and xenophobic, simmilar to some others regions of asia
Good military partners with great equipment. K-pop (especially Black Pink ❤️). Lonely people (dunno if its true. I just saw a program about single people marriages). Wealthy country. Hyundai/Samsung/Kia/SsangYong/Daewoo. Korean instant noodles (Samyang!). Nice looking women. Mandatory military service. People like to eat and drink. Awesome TV-dramas (I started to watch these because of my fiancee and I love it. Now Korean TV-dramas is my favourite category on Netflix I guess). Interesting food but kinda weird at the same time. For me South Korea is like Japan's little cousine. I would love to see it one day but I prefer living in Poland I think. 😀
I see it as a better Korea with good movies, nice alphabet in comparison to Japanese and Chinese ones and work market being a combination of East Asian overworking with American style capitalism.
When I went to Wrocław we slept in Bielany Wrocławskie, which from what I saw became a Korean Chinatown full of Koreans, Korean language and restaurants. Apparently there's a large LG factory. I didn't mind and I don't think anyone else does.
LG Chem Wrocław. They hire like 20k people or sth and giving jobs to many bus drivers in Wrocławiu. Thanks to that Busdriver salary in Private company is just a little bit lower as in the West.
generally positive, i like their thechnological thought but from my foreign friends and other sources i think korea is very racist and xenophobic, simmilar to some others regions of asia
Before i started deepening my knowledge about Korea in general, i very often mistook it with Japan in many areas. I thought that language, culture and traditions of these two countries were almost identical, and i think that many people who aren't specifically interrested in Asia are doing the same mistake.
Cool east asian country, like Japan but Korean. Big entertainment industry. Assorted cool culture stuff. Similar history of being between 2 global powers, and always failing against both of them. Japan will always be the cooler country in most Poles' eyes, due to several historical moments where Japan and Poland collaborated, but South Korea is also a cool country I hope piss doesnt mess up relations with.
I don't think anybody thinks anything about Korea anymore. It used to be somehwat recognizable due to Daewoo which was a good competition to our domestic cars at the time. Nowadays it's either k-pop fangirls or no recognition at all. I don't think people think anything else about it.
I think Korea hasn’t been much present in Polish opinion so far. We appreciate food from your country, probably heard about your k-pop bands. Other than that I think there is not much to say for us poles. We made a deal and I think that’s brought our countries closer. I’m pretty sure there will be more to talk about when the tanks appear on parades and expos in Poland
Imo the best out of the bigger Asian countries. China is well uhm… commies. Japan is stiff as if it has a broom stick up it’s butt. N. Korea is N. Korea, nuff said. S. Korea has good (albeit VERY commercial) entertainment, good eletronic brands, is really developed, and overall the people seem to be nice and easy going, I actually don’t know that for sure since I’ve never met anyone from S. Korea, but that’s the vibe I get from what I see online
I work with koreans, some of them are very friendly, some of them really fake. But overall they are not very honest and do a lot behind your back. Very cold people and a lot of them extremaly corrupt. But overall nice people.
South Korea is more westernized version of Japan Overall, positive In general, it would be better if we would be buying from our industry rather than south korea
Poland sees S Korea like a lot of the other Asian countries; people have a lot more respect and being proud of their family/history. I wish people outside of Asia would take some of the attributes and install within their lives.
I feel like Korea was historically in a very similar setting to Poland when it comes to geography- surrounded by strong neighbors somehow surviving and thriving. You survived the harsh imperial Japanese occupation and had explosive economic growth a couple years after the split. Nowadays it feels like the country is very developed, but very unjust socially, with the government actively assisting the chaebols, super high pressure on young students etc.
Kpop, starcraft, movies, tv series, dating reality shows, kimchi and because of history for me its like Poland in Asia. Edit: and I love my Hyundai i20 2021 version :)
Im afraid of korean girls, I feel like they'd be judging my lazy ass constantly with their slick eyes and try to steal my rich boyfriend if i had a rich boyfriend
Amazing movies, One of the best cuisines , Pierogi z kimchi, Esports and gaming culture, Kids studying so much it causes depression and pushes them to suicide, kpop
I would add to that: strict drug laws, universal military service and Son Heung-min. In general nice place to visit, but wouldn't trade to live there instead of Poland.
Shit man I love Korean movies
Suicide and kpop next to eachother? Coincidence or did you think it through?
Samsung
Gangnam Style
That's not a plus for me, only Xiaomi! xD
The Korea as a whole has a similar history to Poland of having two neighbours that were a pain in the ass (China , Japan ). Beside that, i don't really know much else.
Also, a similar history of occupation. The Japanese were the Nazi's of Asia, especially to Koreans. Their relationship still hasn't recovered since 1945.
That's a nice comparison
Just another workaholic country
My only knowledge about South Korea is that their love for Starcraft is on another level.
LoL players
Having lived and studied there I absolutely love the country and people. Historically and surprisingly culturally (in some aspects of course) we are very similar.
They make good movies, honestly very good ones. Other than that I think everyone is neutral or positive towards them, they've done nothing bad to the poles.
I still remember the deal with Daewoo from the 90s about taking over some Polish car factories, which ended with a sudden bankruptcy of that company. This makes me feel a bit weary about basing so much of our defence on South Korea.
Yeah but that was fully because of the corrupt Korean leadership of said company. They bought one car factory, modernized it to European standards and the Korean part of Daewoo went bankrupt, not Polish factory.
Their military stuff is one of the best in the world though. We're indebting ourselves to hell but we're also getting a top tier equipment. Well maybe except fighter jets
Poland is one of the only countries in the world to have a North Korean embassy… so something about that…
I actually find this really funny because NK never denounce Poland because of their communist state in the past. When Poland sent support to Ukraine, they denounced the West and Ukraine but never directly mention Poland
There are 47 countries with a North Korean embassy, many of which are fellow European nations
Also probably the only "western" country until a few years ago to be using NK slaves.
Personally I don't care about nationality. I care about personality. The individual. I refuse to lump people into one box just because of where they were born. If that's what you meant with this question.
high suicide rate
Another workaholic country
kimchi ramen bro 🤘
Ramyun
Dunno about the rest of the country, but personally I liked some Korean movies, plus I really like Korean cousine- kimchi, gochujang and jjajang pastes are staples in my kitchen; last time I bought Dasida for the first time and I must say that I never had better beef stock in my entire life.
Damn, do I love kimchi
Starcraft pro games filling stadiums
Well, if these tanks will not play Gungam Style when riding through battlefield I will be strongly disappointed.
LG (I'm from Wrocław), skin care and Korean Englishman YouTube channel. I'd love to visit one day
they gave Warsaw some actually functional trams because Pesa Jazz was a disaster, so that's cool I guess
K-POP, high tech, military service.
Well..
Gangham style and k-pop are probably the first things that come to mind.
Republic of Korea = Best Korea 🇵🇱🤝🇰🇷
I have few companies that are from Korea and ruled by Koreans near me. People like to work there as far as I know. Sk seems like developed country with hard working people, amazing in tech. Personally I like them a lot
Your cinematography in recent years are realy hitting the spot for me. Culturally, you guys are very interesting and had the pleasure of having enemy neighbours. And as much as I respect both yours, japaneese and chineasee culture. Yours have the smallest amount of skeletons in the closet. Although it's a tradegy that half of the peninsula is under that pscycho family reign.
Well, I used to share a room in 2002 with Korean guy in Wroclaw. Very funny, open and crazy people when out of official places/work/uni, etc. He used to enjoy heavy drinking/prostitutes/general fun activities and going out with me to my trainings/mountains/my home area.
k-pop, good food, good cinematography, good tv (squid game, kingdom), many high tech companies, capitalist hellhole, wacko neighbour, Heung-Min Son
generally positive, i like their thechnological thought but from my foreign friends and other sources i think korea is very racist and xenophobic, simmilar to some others regions of asia
Good spicy good
I feel like Koreans have choked on the growth and your society is focused on capitalism too much.
History of being invaded by neighbours, and boy that hits home hard.
K-pop, Korean cosmetics (skincare, BB creams), technology and cars ☺️
The coolest asian country and people
South Korea - funky alphabet ("windows, doors and parapets", not too hard to learn though), K/DA, pretty girls and boys, organised, KIA
Polish people love daewoo and Samsung
Love the cuisine!
Kpop
In my personal experience, they work to much, and quality of their work suffer because of that. Also they have problems with small talk.
Samsungs are my favorite phones and its a beautiful place with good food and nice people
Good military partners with great equipment. K-pop (especially Black Pink ❤️). Lonely people (dunno if its true. I just saw a program about single people marriages). Wealthy country. Hyundai/Samsung/Kia/SsangYong/Daewoo. Korean instant noodles (Samyang!). Nice looking women. Mandatory military service. People like to eat and drink. Awesome TV-dramas (I started to watch these because of my fiancee and I love it. Now Korean TV-dramas is my favourite category on Netflix I guess). Interesting food but kinda weird at the same time. For me South Korea is like Japan's little cousine. I would love to see it one day but I prefer living in Poland I think. 😀
more normal japan with crazy neighbor
so.. Japan is weird?
Oligopolized hellscape. Or it might just be my leftist degenerate brain.
While I certainly don't think it's a hellscape, there is undoubtedly an oligopoly - what's worse that's by political design.
The same as before: SK is business partner. We have some chemical plant being constructed for investors from SK. Business as usual.
I see it as a better Korea with good movies, nice alphabet in comparison to Japanese and Chinese ones and work market being a combination of East Asian overworking with American style capitalism.
I like north korea more, sorry
Tankie spotted
Understandable, have a nice day
Mejores tankie momentos
My first thought is teenage girls going crazy over Korean boys bands
When I went to Wrocław we slept in Bielany Wrocławskie, which from what I saw became a Korean Chinatown full of Koreans, Korean language and restaurants. Apparently there's a large LG factory. I didn't mind and I don't think anyone else does.
Good food, spicy khimchi rocks!
6/10
I fucking love korean folklore
Squidgame language
As a rat race the size of the state
Movies.
uwu
LG Chem Wrocław. They hire like 20k people or sth and giving jobs to many bus drivers in Wrocławiu. Thanks to that Busdriver salary in Private company is just a little bit lower as in the West.
generally positive, i like their thechnological thought but from my foreign friends and other sources i think korea is very racist and xenophobic, simmilar to some others regions of asia
K-dramas
North Korea but good
I like K-Pop, I like Starcraft, I like Troubleshooter. I like Kimchi. Simple as
Kimchi
Very advanced nation, with students killing themselves with extreme amounts of work.
Before i started deepening my knowledge about Korea in general, i very often mistook it with Japan in many areas. I thought that language, culture and traditions of these two countries were almost identical, and i think that many people who aren't specifically interrested in Asia are doing the same mistake.
eSports paradise!
Take back Kaliningrad.. that’s it.
Idk, probably just another workaholic country with popular music.
Good movies, starcraft.
Cool dudes
Developed, smart, and lucky to not born in north
Cool east asian country, like Japan but Korean. Big entertainment industry. Assorted cool culture stuff. Similar history of being between 2 global powers, and always failing against both of them. Japan will always be the cooler country in most Poles' eyes, due to several historical moments where Japan and Poland collaborated, but South Korea is also a cool country I hope piss doesnt mess up relations with.
Similar history, Samsung is nice Lol players good.
Taekwondo
Samsung, education is hell, rich like japan.
Mainly trough Google maps
I don't think anybody thinks anything about Korea anymore. It used to be somehwat recognizable due to Daewoo which was a good competition to our domestic cars at the time. Nowadays it's either k-pop fangirls or no recognition at all. I don't think people think anything else about it.
I think Korea hasn’t been much present in Polish opinion so far. We appreciate food from your country, probably heard about your k-pop bands. Other than that I think there is not much to say for us poles. We made a deal and I think that’s brought our countries closer. I’m pretty sure there will be more to talk about when the tanks appear on parades and expos in Poland
K pop, Dva grom Overwatch and from MASH.
Imo the best out of the bigger Asian countries. China is well uhm… commies. Japan is stiff as if it has a broom stick up it’s butt. N. Korea is N. Korea, nuff said. S. Korea has good (albeit VERY commercial) entertainment, good eletronic brands, is really developed, and overall the people seem to be nice and easy going, I actually don’t know that for sure since I’ve never met anyone from S. Korea, but that’s the vibe I get from what I see online
I work with koreans, some of them are very friendly, some of them really fake. But overall they are not very honest and do a lot behind your back. Very cold people and a lot of them extremaly corrupt. But overall nice people.
South Korea is more westernized version of Japan Overall, positive In general, it would be better if we would be buying from our industry rather than south korea
Parasite was quite insane.
Gaming Kpop Pornwha Mamhwa Cute girls and boys Racist shops and pubs Some nice gaming laws.
Here are some things that I know about S. Korea that may or may not be the truth:
Honestly most people don't care
Starcraft, k-pop, barbecue
Park Geun-hye
Poland sees S Korea like a lot of the other Asian countries; people have a lot more respect and being proud of their family/history. I wish people outside of Asia would take some of the attributes and install within their lives.
samsung and kpop, don't really like either but the only korean things I've heard of
They’re pretty cool cats 😎👍
Very positive. I would love to see more polish Korean cooperation. I hope Korea will be the one chosen to build nuclear plant. It would be great.
The suicide a lot as if it was a competition
I feel like Korea was historically in a very similar setting to Poland when it comes to geography- surrounded by strong neighbors somehow surviving and thriving. You survived the harsh imperial Japanese occupation and had explosive economic growth a couple years after the split. Nowadays it feels like the country is very developed, but very unjust socially, with the government actively assisting the chaebols, super high pressure on young students etc.
Kpop, starcraft, movies, tv series, dating reality shows, kimchi and because of history for me its like Poland in Asia. Edit: and I love my Hyundai i20 2021 version :)
Good at StarCraft II and workaholics, maybe slightly less than the Japanese.
K-Pop, very good beauty treatments and cosmetics but also terribly pressuring beauty standards. Amazing, spicy food. Gwarosa
K. pop, Faker
Really sick madafakas, extra tough rules for school and workplace, money is very important to them, came up with some weird things like kpop
Im afraid of korean girls, I feel like they'd be judging my lazy ass constantly with their slick eyes and try to steal my rich boyfriend if i had a rich boyfriend
Cars, that everyone were making fun about in 90's, and now there are often better than European
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I love kpop
Tbh I don't think that the typical Pole knows anything about South Korea. I still meet lot of people who are confusing North and South Korea.
Korea kurwa, nagrałeś to?