Urban Korea
It's difficult to put this charitably, but Korean cities tend to be uniformly and hideously ugly. There is hope, however, as some of the newer cities I've been to are an improvement. In [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR]Same-same, teen-teen, "B. Ming" describes Seoul like this:
It's difficult to put this charitably, but Korean cities tend to be uniformly and hideously ugly. There is hope, however, as some of the newer cities I've been to are an improvement. In [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR]Same-same, teen-teen, "B. Ming" describes Seoul like this:
"Seoul desperately needs to get rid of the trashy fluorescent lighting "same-same" pop teen scene everywhere. It must develop an environment that is dignified: adult-urban and non-alcoholic.
In the entire Gangnam area, there is not a single dignified adult social scene at night.
The cafes are all trashy, girlie teen scenes. Behind them, the ugly, sleazy short-time motels line up, and everywhere is the stupid pop music and too-bright florescent light that makes everyone look like a dead fish. Desirable foreign business people steer well clear of our filthy air and undeveloped city. Sad but true.
This is time for a major media public awareness campaign. I suggest the following:
― Good, attractive lighting.
― Attractive awnings, European style sidewalk cafe culture, no plastic.
― No trashy convenience stores; they are too bright and sell about 95 percent junk food."
Redeemed by Our Savior, I work out my salvation with fear and trembling in Pohang, South Korea, where I live with my wife, daughter, and son and teach English at a science and technology university. Baptized a Methodist and raised a Missouri Synod Lutheran in Buffalo, NY, I spent six years as a guest of the Anglican Communion before being received by the Grace of God into the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church on the Feast of Saint Andrew, my patron, anno domini 2002.
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