How true. Just wait and see...
And Koreans DO NOT and WILL NOT bend over backwards to help you - especially if you're a foreigner taking away "their jobs." I think angryblackman summed up the two cultures very, very well. Don't forget, Japan and Korea are still two of the most racist and discriminatory cultures out there - many people don't realize that. Never judge the book by its cover...
To duckbelly and others who haven't been in Korea or Japan for long, always watch your six.