While walking around in Gangnam this morning I had a sort of enlightenment. I am not claiming to be the first to do so, but I came to realize what might be the major reason for the culture differences between Sweden and Korea, as well as a reason to why foreigners often think Koreans are rude and the other way around. I just want to say as a reminder, that I do not think either culture functions b ...

You've seen it yourself--Mario Kart drivers using the cross-walk at a red-light for U-turns; Chinese-delivery food motor bikes drag racing the Pizza guy scooters on sidewalks past startled pedestrians; and of course the haphazard bus/shuttle or two, weaving in and out of traffic as they seek to beat their own course records.  Think you're ready to play the big boy's automotive game ...