On the fourth day, our tour guide shared that Koreans love compliments and taught us a few basic Korean phrases—like how to say a woman is pretty, a man is handsome, or that the food is delicious. We were also warned to be careful with Korean soju, as it is easy to get heavily intoxicated. In Korea, drinking is a primary way to bond; companies across all departments have a deep-seated drinking culture. Heavily influenced by Confucian tradition, drinking with elders involves strict etiquette. Remarkably, people in Seoul consume an average of 87 bottles per person every year. Whether eating, singing, or having barbecue, Koreans can get drunk at night and still report to work normally the next morning. They stay functional by taking liver-protection products. It is said that Korea ranks fifth globally in life expectancy, which is attributed to regular exercise, favorable living conditions, healthy lifestyles, traditional herbal tonic routines for blood and qi, and liver detoxification. Many Asians turn red when drinking alcohol due to a missing enzyme—specifically, aldehyde dehydrogenase (often mistranslated locally as penicillin). Understanding this science, Koreans use targeted solutions to protect the liver. While most medicines carry side effects, Korean liver-care supplements claim to be non-toxic. Manufacturers even offer a full refund if clinical indicators for alcoholic or fatty liver conditions fail to improve after use. Taking them before drinking reportedly increases alcohol tolerance, though heavy drinking remains harmful to health. Being Monday morning, traffic was heavily congested. By 7:30 AM, the queue of cars was impressive, moving at a steady pace above 60 km/h. Our guide mentioned Jay Y. Lee, the head of Samsung Group, noting that local duty-free shops are owned by the Samsung family. Samsung holds massive wealth and ranks near the top globally. In education, Seoul National University ranks first in Korea and originated as a Confucian academy, while graduates from Sungkyunkwan University often secure jobs directly at Samsung. For dinner tonight, a special barbecue meal was arranged at 350 RMB per person. Extra food incurred an added cost, water was free, and alcohol was self-paid.

On the third day, our first stop was Namsan Mountain in Seoul. We set off at 8:30 AM by charter bus and transferred to a public bus to reach the top of the mountain. The weather was lovely👌—cooler and much more comfortable than yesterday’s scorching heat. From the mountain, we had a view of almost the entire Seoul cityscape. I didn't go up the Namsan Seoul Tower, but if you do, you can get a full panoramic view of the whole city. Plenty of young people and middle-aged women were exercising on the mountain, and the air was very fresh. There were many tourists, and we took photos all over the place. What’s particularly worth mentioning is a long stretch of railings completely covered with love locks, inscribed with endless love stories and wishes. I really wanted to strike up a conversation with some locals, but I don't speak Korean and didn't have the courage to approach them. I wasn't sure if they would be open to chatting with a visitor from China like me. My spoken English isn't very fluent either—I can handle basic phrases, but I run out of words when trying to have a deeper conversation. After about an hour or so, we headed down the mountain and passed by a statue of the historical figure featured on the 1,000-won banknote. We snapped a photo and then took a bus to the Hanok Village. There, we explored ancient architecture—these were homes where ancient Korean nobles used to live, showcasing their unique ethnic heritage. Looking at the historic houses and imagining life back then made me appreciate how wonderful modern civilization truly is, whereas life in ancient times was quite tough and simple. Korea lacks underground natural resources, so its economy couldn't rely on raw materials; instead, it had to depend on advancements in science and technology. Despite starting from a underdeveloped position with scarce resources, the Korean people worked hard to learn new technologies and sciences from developed Western capitalist nations. Through years of practical effort and growth, Korea developed into a major advanced economy in Asia, accompanied by a rising level of social civic awareness.

Day 2 broke around 5:00 AM. According to the tour guide, anyone can use your credit card in South Korea without needing a PIN, so make sure not to lose it. The 1,000 KRW bill is the smallest note, with 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, and 50,000 KRW being the four most common denominations. Five hundred years ago, Korea was in the Joseon Dynasty, with Confucianism as its main state doctrine. The 1,000 KRW bill features a prominent figure of Confucian thought and a top-tier philosopher (the value of the Korean won dropped after WWII). The 5,000 KRW bill also features a philosopher, and 5,000 KRW is enough to buy a bottle of beer or soju. Speaking of alcohol, everyone in South Korea drinks the same thing regardless of their status—even the president drinks soju. Koreans love drinking coffee and rarely drink milk tea; out of tens of thousands of coffee shops, most milk tea shops actually come from Chinese brands. The 10,000 KRW bill features the Joseon king who created the Korean alphabet (Hangul). At that time, etiquette and culture were borrowed from China, with the Lunar New Year and Chuseok (Mid-Autumn Festival) being the biggest holidays. You can get a meal for 10,000 KRW. The 50,000 KRW bill features a highly regarded female artist from the Joseon period, celebrated as an exemplar of a good wife and wise mother—she was actually the mother of the Joseon king shown on the 10,000 KRW bill. However, 50,000 KRW is not quite enough for a Korean beef BBQ dinner. There are virtually no counterfeit bills or fake goods in Korea. Office workers usually start work between 9:00 and 10:00 AM. Traffic efficiency doubled after President Lee Myung-bak's transportation reform. Archaeological findings of hand axes show that people lived in Korea as far back as 700,000 years ago. October 3rd is National Foundation Day in Korea, and March 1st is Independence Movement Day. The earliest state established in ancient Korea eventually led to the Three Kingdoms period. Silla later unified the Three Kingdoms with the help of China's Tang Dynasty. Following internal corruption, it became the Goryeo Kingdom, which was subsequently overthrown to establish the Joseon Kingdom. These dynastic shifts were closely tied to changes in China. Busan is also known as a thousand-year ancient capital. During the mid-Joseon period in 1592, the Japanese invaded, but were driven away by the Chinese at the time. After many historical shifts, Japan invaded Korea again later on and also helped restore various war-damaged sites in Korea. The guide mentioned that Koreans are also somewhat superstitious, visiting fortune tellers, though the main religions are Buddhism, Protestantism, and Catholicism. Among Korean corporations, Samsung Group is a giant that breached the trillion-dollar mark. BYD electric vehicles entered the Korean market starting last year in 2025, and electric buses now make up 90% of BYD's presence there. Korean companies are mostly family-controlled conglomerates, some interconnected through marriage.

A 3900g guy joined us！！And His mother is also very safe and well.

If your best friend borrows money from you and don’t pay it back ,what do you do in this situation?