Harry House
Dating Korean Women
Copyright Harry House, 2018
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Contents
Hi, I want to thank you for purchasing this book. I think you made a good choice. Im going to share with you everything I know about dating Korean women.
I lived in Korea for five years. I spend three years in Busan and two years in Seoul. I worked there as an English teacher and later got involved in business ventures all over Korea. I will always see Korea as my second home. I love many things about Korea, the culture, the food and the technology. But my favorite thing is the women of this amazing country.
Korean women are the most beautiful women in the world in my opinion. They are warm, friendly, extremely feminine, playful and funny. They take amazing care of themselves and always look amazing. That is the thing that you will notice first.
From the moment you get off the plane in Incheon Airport close to Seoul, you will start noticing the beautiful women everywhere.
I have traveled to Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, China, and Japan.None of these countries can compare to the high amount of beautiful women in Korea. Japan will probably be number 2.
Korean people are warm and family-centered. They will do anything for their husbands and family, so if you are looking for a wife then look no further.
If you want to meet a girlfriend, then Korean women are a great choice.
In my opinion, they are the most amazing women in the world.
Hope you enjoy the book!
Korean Culture will be one of the biggest differences you will notice when you start meeting and dating Korean women.
One of the biggest things of Korean culture you have to understand is that the group is always more important than the individual. In Korea people share. When you go to a restaurant, you will notice that people have many dishes on a table, and they share.
Its part of the group psychology. Always keep this context in mind when you try and understand Korean women. She might like you, but if she is in a group on the night you meet her you can forget about taking her out of that group. The group is underlying in everything they do. In the west, we focus more on ourselves when we do things.
They call their extended family and friends, brother and sister, this does not mean they are related, but its just part of the connectedness of Korean culture.
In East Asia, the Koreans are probably the most expressive people of all the nations in the area. Koreans might hide their feelings but when they get angry or start relaxing with a beer, they can be very expressive and passionate. The fire in them comes out. I like to use their food as a metaphor for the people. Korean food is very spicy and hot, unique for this part of the world. The people are the same, hot and spicy. You might not notice it in the beginning, but it will come through at some stage.Like I mentioned before the group culture is big. They love hanging out with other people and socializing.
When you socialize with a Korean woman and her friends you will learn how much they love to socialize and enjoy a drink.Don't be surprised if she can handle alcohol very well.Koreans are well known around Asia as people that enjoy a drink.The national favorite is called Soju.They drink it at most dinners.It's a type of rice liquor and it's very common in Korea.You will probably be asked to drink a shot of Soju with her.Even if you don't drink have a little bit, it will show her you are willing to experience her culture, and you are willing to understand her better.But be warned, soju has a kick to it, and you will have a nasty headache the next day if you drink too much.
Another factor that you should take into account is the effect all the wars had on their psychology. They have endured a lot and have built themselves up to be one of the leading economic countries in the world.
Koreans are very hard workers. In high school, they spend up to 14 hours a day studying. They have a culture of working hard.They often will not leave the office until 9-10 PM.Koreans dont take sick days.They go to work even if they are very sick. Your Korean girlfriend might be extremely feminine, but you will be surprised how hard they work and how tough they are.
Hierarchy is very important in Korea, at work, and at home. Korean women are very close to their mothers. They will often stay in their homes until they get married, even into their 30s.They take these bonds very seriously. So dont think your girlfriend is weird if she tells you she lives at home, its just part of life in Korea.
Korean men are a bit jealous of foreign men trying to date their women, so if you get some stares or social resistance just ignore it and go with the flow.Most Korean guys will be cool with it, but you do get some guys that will give you a cold shoulder, just accept it and move on.
Koreans are very direct. You will be surprised when they immediately ask you your blood type or marital status. This is normal in Korea.Also don't be surprised if they make very direct statements about your appearance, they might say "you are handsome", or "Your nose is big".It might be positive or it might be negative.Again this is just the how Koreans roll, they see something about appearance and they usually comment on it.I will discuss this topic later in the book.
These things I just mentioned are not something you need to have an intimate knowledge of but its something to keep in mind when dating a Korean woman; it will help you understand them a little better. Believe me, there will be moments that you will not understand, you will wonder why she does things, and you will at least get some understanding if you look at one of these factors.
Also keep in mind that for a Korean girl to date a foreigner she is opening herself up for potential criticism from her family, friends, and strangers.This is not always the case but in my experience, I have always felt some form of resistance.For example, Korean men will stare at you when you walk hand and hand in the street with your girlfriend. If you think it's uncomfortable for you then imagine how she feels.
I'm not saying this to discourage you from dating Korean Women, I'm just preparing you for the reality of life in Korea.Korea is probably the most homogeneous society in the world and although foreigners dating Koreans is more common these days it is still noticed by Koreans when you go out with your Korean Girlfriend.
That being said mostly you will have no problems and just accept this as the way things is in a country like Korea.For me, this wasn't a problem but for some guys I know it was an issue and they hated it.
I wanted to include this chapter in The chapter titled Dating Korean Women, but I thought its so important that it deserved its own chapter.
Most guys who have been to Seoul and Busan, the 2 biggest cities in Korea, will tell you there are large amounts of beautiful women everywhere.
They take exceptional care of themselves. They dress well and are very fashion conscious. Their hair and makeup are always perfect. Also its very rare to see obese people in Korea. You might see chubby people, but most people are in good shape. In fact, there are some areas in Seoul that your mouth will hang open. Go walk around the Apgujong area in Seoul and you will understand what I mean.
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