Michael Geller just landed in Korea (he’s attending Expo 2012), and has already started extensive posting on his blog. Check it out to find commentary to go with these:
When I completed my around the world Sabbatical in 2007 a very astude individual asked me to identify one over-riding observation from my travels. I concluded that the rest of the world is much more sophisticated than most North Americans think it is.
I had the fortune to live in Seoul for 3+ years. While it has some issues, it is an fantastic place, with amazing transportation, food, people and city life. Love it!