Youtuber addresses Korean critic of Taiwan

[DrewC]

@Dr_Milker

I do find the Korean food in California better.

I don’t know where you and @Gain were eating, but it depends on the places. Of course there’s many subpar Korean restaurants in Korea (just like there’s maaaaaaany subpar Taiwanese restaurants here). But the best Korean restaurants in Korea are definitely better than the best you can find in Cali. I’d take that to the bank. You just need to know where to go though.

[Gain]

I find it hilarious that the news article conveniently leaves off the detail that this figure is adjusted for purchasing power parity.

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[Gain]

I just dislike Korean food in general, it doesn’t matter where the restaurant is.

The only thing I like is the seafood pancake.

[afterspivak]

Come on! Providing you’re not a vegetarian (in this case, Korean food will cause problems, as will Japanese food), Korean food can be amazing: the broths (chicken and beef and seafood based), the tofu soups, the seafood pancakes, the ginseng chicken . . . Koreans know what they are doing with these basic yet delicious ingredients.

Guy

[Whatevah]

I fon’t know what y’all smoking. Korean cuisine is second only to Italian imo.

[Gain]

I have tried these and disliked all except seafood pancake. Ginseng chicken is in particular vomit-inducing. Everything ginseng is disgusting.

[Gain]

lol the vitriol

You must have been cheated on by a Korean.

[tommy525]

@OysterOmelet

@Dr_Milker

@wakethenight

Never mind the dogs used for meat are bred specifically for that purpose.

So if humans used for meat are bred specifically for that purpose, does that make it OK?

I think his point is that they’re not eating Fido.

I’m skeptical

[DrewC]

@tommy525

I’m skeptical

The joke in Korea is when someone’s dog “runs away” or disappears, it’s because some old bastard caught it and made it his dinner.

That said, if that does still happen, I don’t think it’s too common. Maybe in the countryside…

[DrewC]

@Gain

I have tried these and disliked all except seafood pancake. Ginseng chicken is in particular vomit-inducing. Everything ginseng is disgusting.

You don’t like Korean BBQ like Samgyeopsal or Galbi?

[OysterOmelet]

There’s no moral difference between eating a dog and eating a pig. Such an idea is ethnocentric. If you think eating a dog is cruel, don’t eat any animals.

[marasan]

@Gain

lol the vitriol

You must have been cheated on by a Korean.

I saw that earlier. I guess it was removed. It made me laugh, even though I am part Korean. It does make you wonder what in the world happened.

@OysterOmelet

There’s no moral difference between eating a dog and eating a pig. Such an idea is ethnocentric. If you think eating a dog is cruel, don’t eat any animals.

So I guess this thread is turning into a “let’s talk about every imaginable issue related to Korea”! Did anyone mention the soap operas yet?

[Whatevah]

@OysterOmelet

There’s no moral difference between eating a dog and eating a pig. Such an idea is ethnocentric. If you think eating a dog is cruel, don’t eat any animals.

Ridcliculous ethnocentric defense. Dogs are literally the only animals that can feel love towards humans.

[afterspivak]

@Whatevah

Dogs are literally the only animals that can feel love towards humans.

I would like to introduce you to Koko the Gorilla (if she were still alive).

Guy

[crusher]

@BHL4life

You have to be really insecure for this to be offensive or news.

“Taiwan’s humidity is high”

No shit.

“buildings are as old as Mumbai”

The oldest buildings, pre KMT era look great. Moar old buildings please.

"it feels like a backward country. “Especially the appearance of hanging clothes outside”

I’m not sure if he means literally outside? i’ve seen it a lot in china and a couple times in taiwan. or just outside on your balcony… what else are you supposed to do with your balcony?

" too many motorcycles in Taiwan emit serious pollution"

Plain and simply true.

“Taiwan’s own cultural resources are poor. No wonder it only has Korean and Japanese culture.”

Fair point, you could say that taiwan laps up korean culture a little too much.

as for saying dirty, ugly buildings ect, yea its another truth, if you are offended do some cleaning.

I think in old he means old looking, shabby and uncared for (cha bu dwo) which is kind of true, I doubt he is meaning listed buildings etc.
I am surprised he missed out shoddy sidewalks taken over by motorcycle repair shops so people are required to walk on the road…
However I am mainly referring to New Taipei city not Taipei’s east area etc.

[crusher]

@Gain

I have tried these and disliked all except seafood pancake. Ginseng chicken is in particular vomit-inducing. Everything ginseng is disgusting.

Ginseng gives me bad headaches and it tastes disgusting.

[crusher]

@Dr_Milker

@Gain

Kimchi is disgusting.

Most of the kimchi you can get in Taiwan anyway…

Taiwan Kimchi pretty good.

[OysterOmelet]

@Gmu

[News Focus] Korea outstrips Japan in average pay in 2019

This is great for Korea. From what I’ve read in books, it’s been their dream to overtake Japan. They’ve certainly done it, in terms of technology.

[Dr_Milker]

@crusher

Taiwan Kimchi pretty good.

[Dr_Milker]

@DrewC

I don’t know where you and @Gain were eating, but it depends on the places.

Taken by locals to places all over Seoul.

@DrewC

But the best Korean restaurants in Korea are definitely better than the best you can find in Cali.

Have you been to good Korean restaurants in California?