Mind Your Own Business
When in South Korea, you want to avoid trouble. Authority officials are partial and will side with a resident over a tourist if an issue escalates enough for them to become involved. It’s best to simply mind your own business when managing conflicts in South Korea.
You may have been taught to show respect for your elders as a youngster. In South Korea, this idea is taken very seriously. Treating seniors with great care is an important aspect of Asian culture, and they will avoid arguments with people from a previous generation at all costs.