Author Topic: CNN: Seoul is the greatest city in the world! (Read 7252 times)

mmaurer2004 · « **on:** May 30, 2011, 11:52:39 am »

At least according to this article:

http://www.cnngo.com/seoul/life/50-reasons-why-seoul-worlds-greatest-city-534720?page=0,0

50 reasons why, you may agree or disagree, but it's a fairly quick and entertaining read.

Paul · « **Reply #1 on:** May 30, 2011, 12:32:01 pm »

Nice article, and it does a good job at neatly summing up some of the stuff I love about the city: It'd be a good one to bookmark to show friends or family who come to visit, give them some ideas of stuff to do in the capital whilst you work M-F.

Don't read too much into the title though, its 50% an advertorial piece and CNN Go says roughly the same about its other "city" pages.

NMonk · « **Reply #2 on:** May 30, 2011, 12:33:49 pm »

Lol, Number 20 "soju is cheaper than water"!!!

sejongthefabulous · « **Reply #3 on:** May 30, 2011, 12:48:59 pm »

16. The Kimchi Miracle. IT helped with the fight against SARS, prevents bird flu and Newcastle disease.

NMonk · « **Reply #4 on:** May 30, 2011, 01:11:49 pm »

Quote from: sejongthefabulous on May 30, 2011, 12:48:59 pm

16. The Kimchi Miracle. IT helped with the fight against SARS, prevents bird flu and Newcastle disease.

Newcastle Disease = Chlamydia (Brits will get this!!!!)

deedeeteacher · « **Reply #5 on:** May 30, 2011, 01:13:00 pm »

45. Sleeping is for losers

jyoung123 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 30, 2011, 01:30:15 pm »

40.Green tiramisu

It looks so tasty!

woman-king · « **Reply #7 on:** May 30, 2011, 05:57:59 pm »

Nice read.

I don't think I would ever have fallen in love with Seoul as a tourist, but it has some really cool areas, and I am constantly impressed with the convenience of the public transit and how late everything is open.

confusedsafferinkorea · « **Reply #8 on:** May 30, 2011, 06:18:10 pm »

Quote from: woman-king on May 30, 2011, 05:57:59 pm

Nice read.

I don't think I would ever have fallen in love with Seoul as a tourist, but it has some really cool areas, and I am constantly impressed with the convenience of the public transit and how late everything is open.

Yes, I must agree, convenient, I love the public transport system, but in all fairness to other cities, I don't think this is the best city for tourists in the world. This is not an insult in any way, just being realistic.

marahopey · « **Reply #9 on:** May 30, 2011, 06:49:11 pm »

Since when did Incheon airport have a casino or an ice rink? (reason 47)

DeMayonnaise · « **Reply #10 on:** June 01, 2011, 11:48:09 am »

Number 1 reason: the author is Korean.

Seoul is a nice enough city, but it's surely not my favorite city in the world. Most of those "reasons" are pretty stupid.

confusedsafferinkorea · « **Reply #11 on:** June 01, 2011, 12:02:50 pm »

I find it strange that the person said this is the favourite destination for Asians since most S E Asians find it almost impossible to get a tourist visa to visit here.

ucla_all_the_way · « **Reply #12 on:** June 01, 2011, 12:12:11 pm »

I have been for a very long time to see Seoul added to CnnGo. About time...

konayuki · « **Reply #13 on:** June 01, 2011, 12:12:33 pm »

Quote

Nice read.

I don't think I would ever have fallen in love with Seoul as a tourist, but it has some really cool areas, and I am constantly impressed with the convenience of the public transit and how late everything is open.

I have to agree. I have yet to 'fall in love' with Seoul, yet, though it is a nice enough place to live. If I was a mere tourist to the city, though, I must admit I would not have been very impressed and I would have quickly forgotten it.

I do want to explore most of its crannies though and eventually fall in love with it.

jaakked1 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 01, 2011, 12:16:12 pm »

Why wasn't the air quality or The Anti-English Spectrum on the list?These are 2 of the most livable attributes of Seoul.

Adamski · « **Reply #15 on:** June 01, 2011, 12:21:19 pm »

good article and obviously a little tongue in cheek. probably written by a korean-american or a very self aware korean.

brewerywagon · « **Reply #16 on:** June 01, 2011, 12:22:43 pm »

Reason 45 - Sleeping is for losers

Sure, lots of places are open late, but until the subway (which really is excellent) starts running 24/7, a la NYC, one can't really make an argument for Seoul. Just my opinion. I do like Seoul, though.

mikau · « **Reply #17 on:** June 01, 2011, 12:25:38 pm »

When I saw G-Dragon on the list, I realized that this list is a joke.

drewhpowell · « **Reply #18 on:** June 01, 2011, 12:38:41 pm »

I live about an hour south of Seoul.

1. Most of the things about Seoul being the best, really apply to Korea as a whole.

2. I've always thought if I were to live in Korea longer I'd choose Busan over Seoul. Two very different cities, but I've enjoyed my time in Busan much more as a whole than Seoul. Obviously Seoul is a great city though.

bluethree · « **Reply #19 on:** June 19, 2011, 10:26:14 am »

Quote from: confusedsafferinkorea on May 30, 2011, 06:18:10 pm

Quote from: woman-king on May 30, 2011, 05:57:59 pm
Nice read.

I don't think I would ever have fallen in love with Seoul as a tourist, but it has some really cool areas, and I am constantly impressed with the convenience of the public transit and how late everything is open.

Yes, I must agree, convenient, I love the public transport system, but in all fairness to other cities, I don't think this is the best city for tourists in the world. This is not an insult in any way, just being realistic.

It's a fantastic city to live in (or near in my case), but yeah, it doesn't really offer much for tourists at all.

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Author Topic: CNN: Seoul is the greatest city in the world! (Read 7252 times)