Look East - Look to Korea !

We have always been impressed by the  progress & advancement in  many fields  that 3  of our Asian counterparts have achieved. namely China , Japan and Korea . There is still a lot to be learned from them . Evidently , our 30 year old  Look East policy is still   relevant of now  and will stay relevant for  many more years to come.

Personally , I marvel at  South Korea , how  the country  has enjoyed accelerated   progress to the present state .
Few societies have changed as rapidly as that of Korea . Not too long ago , the great majority of the people  were poor peasants . Today, it has evolved into a dynamic , urbanised and highly industrialised  country with many sectors to boast of . For an example , educational standard  is one of the highest in Asia , in fact  in the world . Seoul , its capital, has emerged from the devastation of the war to be one of the most vibrant metropolitan centres. I would love to visit Seoul  one day !  I read that it can rival HK , LA ,Tokyo and many more !


Korea is also gaining a reputation as a plastic surgery mecca, a place where doctors are highly skilled and the technology is top-notch. I hear that people from all over the world come to have their noses tweaked, chins thinned  , fat removed and also to transform any features that they so wish ! People are  naturally vain ! But if there is a real need , such as the case of a Malaysian woman who was disfigured by acid , this is the place to come to . Think of it as legitimate business , plastic surgeons need to earn a living too !