In summertime, Gangnam district of the South Korean capital is the place to go to observe the country’s dynamism and vibrancy. It is colourful and full of youthful energy. However, when you start casual conversations with youngsters here, immediately a different mood prevails.
On the surface, they look enthusiastic and forward looking. Well, at the moment, they are all excited with the South Korean football team’s victory over Germany even though it did not make it to the final 16.
But then once the topic turns to the North Korean nuclear crisis, they look uncomfortable. Some say they do not pay much attention, and are more focused on their day-to-day activities and survival. Others show a high level of anxiety and uncertainty about their own and country’s future, especially the unintended consequences of the summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump last month in Singapore.
