Korea is certainly a vain country; continuous gawking in the mirrors, men wearing makeup and self mutilation to look good (I once had to encounter pus filled tissues and scissors while eating dinner!) If it is one thing they know, it is fashion. If it is one thing they lack, it is common sense. Above is a pic I snapped while hiking. And it is not a one time deal either. I have seen this multiple times. It is like a fashion must to wear shoes while hiking! Why?? I am a girl of practicality. I actually own more pairs of rubber boots than high heels!! Why would I want my feet to look like Barbie's decorated with blisters and calluses and corns??