How do people in Korea view mixed race people/People of a differen culture?

I'm Natirah (Native American/African/European) and I was thinking about going to Korea so I was wondering how I might come off to other people. I have a lot of tribal tattoos (most are Cherokee but some are African). They're not modern and colorful. They're traditional. I have some across my collarbone, my shoulderblades, my lower right arm has a three line Cherokee proverb, I have some armbands on each arm and a few on my ankles. Most people have told me they don't look trashy. They just look tribal. I have long brunette hair (down to my knees). What would people thinking of my hair and tattoos? Also are there many Native Americans or Natirah people in Korea? Do most Koreans think of Native Americans as totem poles and buffalo and stuff? Please post. Also I'm 16 if that matters. Also some people confuse the term Native American with American Indian. I'm American Indian. Thanks.

How do people in Korea view mixed race people/People of a differen culture?
Hi,





Well, I have several tattoos, and *surprisingly* they were well received by most people I came/come in contact with in Korea. I was quite worried at first, as I have a complete forearm tattoo, bicep and shoulder tattoos. Many people would stare of course, and some would make rude comments, but, most were either curious or interested. For example, when I was at Gyeongju, a monk commented on my tattoo, saying the colors resembled those painted on the temple, and it was very attractive.





My fiancee's family and my Korean friends are all quite open to my tattoos, although a bit surprised at first. They were, again, more interested in the meaning, why I chose that style, etc....





You know, I get stared at more in Canada then I ever did/do in Korea regarding my tattoos^^





%26gt; The bad things about tattoos in Korea, are some people associate them with gangsters/mafia, criminals, lowly people,etc. (this usually only applies to Koreans who have tattoos). As I am not Korean, they didn't really care at all.





For your hair, most would probably think it is beautiful, especially the length, they would be quite surprised ~ it would undoubtedly be a great conversation starter; I think the general feeling would be good.





I have been asked by my Korean friends and my fiancee about American Indians. Mostly they were curious about the people who live in the USA/Canada. There were some stereotypes of course; including some of the things you mentioned, but not meant in a bad way (a lot of the stereotypes come from out of date school books and television, things like that - false perceptions). Some Koreans might be xenophobic towards your ethnicity, while others will be fine or indifferent.





Just be confident, and don't worry about some people, and what they might say about you. There are many, many wonderful people in Korea who will accept everything about you.





Cheers ~ M.
Reply:I just visited Korea last summer. I am also of mixed race, Korean and Caucasian.





Although, it is reported of 1 million foreigners in Korea, you will get a lot of inqusitve stares everywhere you go. People will be interested in talking to you or might be afraid. I have found the younger generation to be more accepting of foreigners. Hope that helps. Have an open mind and you should be fine.
Reply:Not to worry Koreans are generally very friendly to foriegners especially in Seoul. Outside of Seoul people may stare but only out of curiosity. I'm not sure how people would take tatoo's on a woman. But as you're just visiting I don't think it'll be a problem.
Reply:Koreans will discriminate against anyone who is not Korean. It's not because of your tattoos or your specific ancestry. But, I think it's easiest for Caucasians here.


That said, I don't think it will be too bad for you. You will probably just get stares and gawks and possibly drunken comments from belligerent old men.
Reply:in korea, they think its sort of amazed (if thats the word) to see other foreighners in the country. lets just say they are interested in talking to you^^


say hi in korean they'll be amazed :D they'll be like "oooooh woww" haha


have fun in korea^^
Reply:Amazingly, some foreigners living in Korea will discriminate against anyone who is part (or not) Korean and don't live in Korea.


I guess some of this has something to do with superiority complex and some desire for acceptance at the same time.
Reply:they dont really care what your race is. what they think is if your not korean your not korean..





you'll get stared from head to foot. i think its ok if you stay in places where there are a lot of tourists because people there are more accepting..





just stay out of sight with older people. they tend to be quite conservative and will think negatively of you especially with all of those tattoos...





anyways, koreans are quite known for not being very friendly with foreigners. so, just be careful. be extra polite although your a customer.. just be really extra polite..
Reply:Don't worry, I have some korean friends and I'm half italian and half japanese, so mixed race.


Koreans won't hate you for being a mixed race girl, they're not racist.
Reply:by the way they look such as skin color
Reply:With enough eye liner and make-up I'm sure you could look Korean too.

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