Q & A With Youngjae Kim, counselor at Embassy of Korea
• Which particular aspect of Saudi Arabia you like the most?
The daily trash pick-up.
• Can you tell us your favorite and oft-repeated Arabic word?
Assallamu-alaikum
• Which book is now on your bedside?
And Then All Hell Broke Loose: Two Decades in the Middle East by Richard Engel
• What is your favorite holiday destination?
Maldives.
• What is your dream country where you would like to be posted after leaving Saudi Arabia?
Myanmar.
• Which country’s people have you found most friendly?
Southeast Asian countries
• How do you react to or deal with anger?
Scream and shout. Let it out.
• What is your source of strength during tough times?
I believe I can fly.
• What was your first impression about the Kingdom?
Oh, they have lots of water and trees.
• Which Saudi city fascinated you most?
I am new and have been only in Riyadh so far.
• Your favorite Saudi dish.
Kabsa.
• The thing about Kingdom that you will always remember
A bidet hose in every toilet.
• If you were given only one option between Facebook and Twitter, what would you prefer?
Facebook.
• If you had not become a diplomat, what would have been your profession?
Scientist.
• Is hiding the truth acceptable in diplomacy?
I thought that was the definition.
• How do you keep yourself fit?
By ”trying" to get more exercise
• Your favorite restaurant?
Najd Village.
• You are a fan of which football club?
I’m not a fan of sports.
• Who is your favorite actor/actress?
Diane Kruger.
• What is your favorite weekend activity?
Serving my family as driver and guide.
