torn between Taiwan and Korea
Posted: 07 Mar 2024, 03:55
I've visited Korea previously and I loved it there. I also speak basic Korean, and can read Hangul. I also know a few people who live in Korea. The only reason I hesitate to choose Korea is I am a transgender man, and I know Korea is a conservative country. I know there is an LGBTQ community, and I would have access to medical care, but there is not really any protections legal wise.
Taiwan has much better laws protecting LGBTQ people and I know they are generally more accepting of queer/trans people. However going to a country where I don't know anyone and cannot speak or read any of the language feels like it could be very isolating. Of course I would try and learn Mandarin, but I know how difficult it is and I feel like I would really struggle and it would take a while, whereas I already can communicate somewhat in Korean already
I'm not sure which would be the better choice.
Taiwan has much better laws protecting LGBTQ people and I know they are generally more accepting of queer/trans people. However going to a country where I don't know anyone and cannot speak or read any of the language feels like it could be very isolating. Of course I would try and learn Mandarin, but I know how difficult it is and I feel like I would really struggle and it would take a while, whereas I already can communicate somewhat in Korean already
I'm not sure which would be the better choice.