{"id":36870,"date":"2024-12-26T15:43:14","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T07:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chekyang.com\/musings\/?p=36870"},"modified":"2026-03-10T17:11:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T09:11:02","slug":"busan-suncheon-seoul-south-korea-dec-2024-lost-in-language","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chekyang.com\/musings\/2024\/12\/26\/busan-suncheon-seoul-south-korea-dec-2024-lost-in-language\/","title":{"rendered":"Busan-Suncheon-Seoul \u2013 South Korea Dec 2024 – Lost in Language"},"content":{"rendered":"

We saw a number of signs that made us chuckle\/giggle\/ROFL this trip! South Koreans certainly have a good sense of humor, intentional or not. A number of these I posted to Facebook; but here is a selection of some of the fun moments that made this trip extra memorable!<\/p>\n

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I’m sorry to hear that. :(
(At Gwangali Beach)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Postman humor, but this apparently is for real!
(At Gamcheon Culture Village)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Best name ever for a shop selling chocolates and candy.
(At Gwangbokro Culture and Fashion Street)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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I absolutely agree!
(The chain offers the best shrimp burgers we’ve had this trip!)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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These guys mean business!
(At Spa Land Centum City)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Translation: stop asking us.\ud83e\udd23
(At Busan Station)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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These fries will even do the Gangnam Style.
(At a Burger King self-ordering kiosk).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Engrish. And between mosquitoes or snakes, I’ll take mosquitoes TYVM.
(At Suncheon Bay National Garden)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Since…?
(At Sinchon, Seoul)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The long queues at this restaurant reinforce how good these burgers must be.
(In Sinchon, Seoul)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Eeeeeek!
(At Daiso, Sinchon)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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This bakery has a special secret recipe that will make the world a happier place.
(Near Bukchon Hanok Village)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The other places aren’t baking real bread.
(Near Bukchon Hanok Village)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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These guys are on a first-name basis with Elon Musk.
(In Insadong)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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And also, it’s just considered good manners.
(At Gamaksan Suspension Bridge)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23 Who can meet no. 10….?
(At Hongdae Shopping Street)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Perfection.
(In Starfield COEX Mall)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Apparel that is made in heaven.
(At Starfield COEX Mall)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Who dares to eat this?!! \ud83e\udd23
(Near City Hall Station)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We saw a number of signs that made us chuckle\/giggle\/ROFL this trip! South Koreans certainly have a good sense of humor, intentional or not. A number of these I posted to Facebook; but here is a selection of some of<\/p>\n

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