Will my tattoos prevent me from finding a steady girlfriend in Korea?

Q. I have one foot completely covered and one half sleeve, shoulder and a full back tattoo. Generally speaking is this too taboo? Will a westerner with all these tattoos, have a hard time finding a steady girlfriend in Korea?

A. Korea's attitude toward tattoos is gradually changing. Tattoos are considered to be markings of an asian mafia membership (such as Yakuza or Chinese Triads). Most Koreans will understand that you are not in a mafia but they still may be reluctant to get too close to you personally because of the cultural attitudes towards tattoos. While you are here, do as much to cover the tattoos as possible. I know this advice sounds harsh, but it will keep you from being ostracized. A Korean girl will need to be slowly eased into the fact that you have tattoos because it will be a major culture shock to her. Hiding your tattoos is also important because they will attract the wrong kind of Korean women, the ones who hop from western guy to western guy seeking material pleasures. There are many attractive western girls here also that are completely okay with tattoos.

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Thoughts on tattoos - good or bad?

Q. I'm 17 and thinking of getting tattoos soon. Women - do you find them attractive. Does anyone know how they will affect my career options?

A. I'm 18..

I personally think it depends on your personal style, how big the tattoo is, where it's at, and what the tattoo is of.... All these things determine if it is sexy or not.
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MOST OF THE TIME,.... yes, I like it.
But please, don't just get a tattoo because you want one. You should get it if it has valuable meaning.

I had cancer... and I have "Cancer Surviver" written on the back of my neck in Korean (since i'm part korean)

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