Everyone has different experiences here. Just like the USA its a big country and lots of different people and opinions. Regions can be very different from each other. My experience has been great. There is downsides and issues here but every country has those as well. I just try to point that out and the positives. People are incredibly nice and there is so much freedom here assuming you aren't trying to change the government. You can't effect change at the highest level. So most people don't try but also most people don't care. Some people do and there is backlash to that. It's just a very different place. Probably the most different place in the world from the USA. There's also a lot of different opinions on stuff like Hong Kong. There are very passionate people on both sides. I personally can see decent arguments from lots of perspectives and wish others could do that as well. But most Western people just think communism and think everything is bad.
What is the batting cage? Like a baseball batting cage?
Where are you staying in korea? Try some korean bbq when you are here! Lots of good places you can look up online. Korean bbq + soju is always a great combo. Haha try some makguli (rice wine) if you have time. It's my favorite korean drink.
I am staying here. https://www.hoteltheplaza.com/m/en/
Awesome. Looks like you can just walk to gwanghwamoon area. There might be lots of protesters on the weekend but it should be okay. Bukchon hanok village will be pretty close too if you want to check it out. Some traditional korean stuff there.
