How is Korea and Vietnam different?
How is Korea and Vietnam different?
Korea was a short war and Vietnam was a long war. Korea was similar to WW2 in terms of fighting. Vietnam was more of a guerilla war.
Are Koreans and Vietnamese similar?
Overall, Vietnamese and Korean cultures have basic similarities, but also have remarkable differences. Overall, Vietnamese and Korean cultures have basic similarities, but also have remarkable differences. Vietnamese and Korean cultures have basic similarities because Vietnam and Korea are influenced by China.
What are the similarities between Korea and Vietnam?
Both Vietnam and Korea from the ancient time were the poor agricultural countries with water rice production, which heavily depended on the natural conditions. Hence the peoples of the two countries have the same or very similar psychology, mentality and the way of life.
What country is similar to South Korea?
Very few countries are similar to South Korea. The closest would be their neighbors, Japan, Taiwan, and North Korea. Japan and Taiwan are both well developed, democratic East Asian countries that border the North Pacific Ocean.
Did Korea fight in Vietnam?
The South Korean government, under the administration of Park Chung-hee, took an active role in the Vietnam War. From September 1964 to March 1973, South Korea sent some 350,000 troops to South Vietnam. The South Korean Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force all participated as an ally of the United States.
Why Koreans were feared in Vietnam?
Unarmed Vietnamese elderly, men, women and children were so scared of Korean soldiers in the Vietnam war, because they often became part of the bodies count of the Korean heroics!
What was the difference between the Korean War and Vietnam War?
Korea remained divided after the war while the Vietnam War lasted 10 years and wasn’t one the U.S. ultimately could win. President Nixon withdrew troops as the war became more unpopular and it became obvious that North Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Mihn would continue to fight until he drove the U.S. out of Vietnam.
What do Koreans think about Vietnamese people?
Koreans think that Vietnamese people are mostly hospitable, and helpful. I felt exactly the same when I visited Vietnam, people smile more often, and don’t hesitate to help other people (especially to foreigners). Therefore, I might have somewhat biased opinions (towards positives) on this issue, but I will try to be objective as much as possible.
What is the culture like in Vietnam?
Following the reform in 1986, Vietnam has continuously absorbed various influences from Asian, European, and American cultures. Part of the East Asian cultural sphere, Vietnamese culture has certain characteristic features including ancestor veneration and worship, respect for community and family values, and manual labor religious belief.
What is the most popular Vietnamese food in South Korea?
The Vietnamese traditional “Pho” is liked by all the Koreans, I would say. Vietnamese foods are very similar to Korean dishes, we love noodle soups, sea foods, and vegetables.
