Really impressive, but despite the description I'm not sure how this differs from the current, modern approach, beyond using more processing power for the environment assessment and realtime decision-making, weighting and blending. It just seems like a more thorough and complete AI-supported locomotion system.

I didn't realize how awful Tae-Pyung-So sounded... It's like a louder, obnoxious version of one of those Capt'n Crunch whistles.

If you're into authentic lifestyle experience and what not, what I would recommend is the temple stay or traditional Korean home stays. For some reason those programs are really well organized and even Koreans ourselves wouldn't mind signing up for these events.

Forget about all those tourist traps like Insa-Dong or Seoul Tower and whatnot. Staying in one of those temples really is a new experience in life, but make sure you goto a good one and not some bogus event. Also I would recommend Ahn-Dong, which is about 40 minutes north from Daegu in Gyongsang province.

If you're looking for more modern approach into Korea, then Seoul is your place. Ask for Hong-Dae and you'll find a vibrant night life equal to that of Japan and Spain. And don't forget Norae-bangs.

Other reasons why people come to Korea:

1. Cheap plastic surgery prices, yet very good surgeons. Japanese tourists often come over to get their nose done or a quick botox while in Korea because the prices are cheaper in Korea with no difference in quality of treatment.

2. English tutoring. You can earn a lot of buckaroos if you're a western born Caucasian who speaks English. Even if English is not your first language you are still favored over native English speakers who are non-Caucasian.

Off Topic

Everyone is rambling china is the next big power, china will dominate the world etc etc.

But from what I've seen, I'd say Russia has a better chance of breaking free, as long as putin is in power. China has incredible potential but it will never reach it because of their current government corruption and regressive and oppressive culture.

Russia is also regressive and oppressive, but I've noticed that a lot of Russians are western college educated, and have a more modern approach to progress and change than the Chinese (like Putin himself who was educated in Germany).

China, even though they have many fine resources to tap into, wouldn't allow these talents to have their say in the current government nor the reforms.